Diabetes
Researchers determine timing is key for type 2 diabetes drug performance
Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication.
Jun 7, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pattern of blood plasma protein levels reveals development of sepsis in patients
A large, international team of medical researchers has found patterns developing with certain blood plasma protein levels that can lead to the development of sepsis in patients. In their study, published in the journal Science ...
Immunology
Study demonstrates how cytokines produce long lasting humoral immunity following vaccination
A new study conducted by researchers from the German Rheumatology Research Center Berlin, an institute of the Leibniz Association, and the Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin has shed new light on how cytokines, in particular ...
May 28, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study: Certain nutrients may slow brain aging
Scientists have long been studying the brain with the goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk factors for accelerated brain aging, less has been uncovered to identify ways to prevent cognitive decline.
May 21, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Promising results of helium plasma jet therapy: Ruptured Achilles tendon shows faster repair
What is the largest ligament in the human body? It might surprise some people that it is the Achilles tendon. Even though it is also considered the toughest ligament, the Achilles tendon can rupture, with many such injuries ...
May 21, 2024
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Cardiology
Multiomic analyses uncover immune system response to a heart attack
Improving the outcome of patients after a heart attack is one of the major challenges of cardiology. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and early detection of those patients who have a high ...
May 21, 2024
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Medical research
Sweet taste receptor affects how glucose is handled metabolically by humans
The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor—TAS1R2-TAS1R3. ...
May 18, 2024
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Medications
Clinicians report success with first test of drug in a patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder
A team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital used a new drug to save the life of a patient with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP), a rare disorder characterized by uncontrolled clotting ...
May 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Biomarker could improve prediction of response to immunotherapy in melanoma
If melanoma spreads, there are various therapies that can be used. However, there is still insufficient research into who responds to which therapy and whether resistance may develop over time.
May 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify biomarkers in blood to predict liver cancer
Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study led by ...
May 1, 2024
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