Biomarker Discovery May Lead to Blood Test for Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at Penn State College…
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Killing Even Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A New Infection-Fighting Wound Spray
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed antibiotic resistance as a top ten global health threat, making it imperative to find new ways to combat…
The Next Level of Health Monitoring: Could Interstitial Fluid Replace Blood?
According to researchers, interstitial fluid could serve as an alternative to blood in monitoring health and wellness. The next level of continuous health monitoring may…
New Research Reveals That a Poor Diet Damages Your Blood Vessels
The research team discovered that metabolic disease has a distinct impact on the blood vessels of various organs in our body. They found that blood…
Breakthrough Test for Alzheimer’s: New Biomarker Can Detect Neurodegeneration in Blood
A group of neuroscientists developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample. A study on their results,…
Your Blood Group Can Predict Your Risk of Contracting This Incredibly Common Viral Disease
According to a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases conducted by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in collaboration with Octapharma, people with blood…
What Is the Best Blood Thinner for Minimizing Bleeding Risk?
In a recent study led by University College London (UCL) researchers, a large-scale comparison of direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) commonly recommended for irregular heartbeats…
Improving Antibiotic Treatment: Scientists Test “Smart” Red Blood Cells
The “smart” red blood cells deliver antibiotics that target specific bacteria. A natural delivery system that uses red blood cells as a vehicle to transport…
New Blood Test Can Detect “Toxic” Protein Years Before Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms Emerge
By and large, patients today receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they exhibit well-known signs of the disease, such as memory loss. By that…
Saving Lives: A New Medical Adhesive
McGill University researchers have created a medical adhesive inspired by nature that might save lives. Around 2 million individuals every year globally pass away from…
Major Implications – Scientists Have Created a “Living Blood Vessel”
This is the first time scientists have observed vessels form with such a close resemblance to the complicated structure of naturally occurring blood vessels. An…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Aspirin While on a Blood Thinner
According to recent research, stopping the use of aspirin while taking a blood thinner reduces the risk of bleeding. Recent research indicates that you might not need…
Smartphones Could Help People Measure Blood Oxygen Levels at Home in a “Flash”
First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with air containing oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood…
This Blood Stem Cell Research Could Change Medicine of the Future
New discoveries about embryonic blood stem cell creation made independently by biomedical engineers and medical researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney…
Western Diets Can Cause Scarring and Blood Vessel Damage in Scleroderma
The same metabolite is connected to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Recent research reveals that a substance produced by gut microorganisms can cause scarring and blood…
New Experimental Drug Protects Against Sudden Death
The drug could pave the way for treatments for those who are at risk of sudden rupture due to abdominal aortic aneurysms. A study conducted…
Cheaper and Safer: A New Effective Treatment for Abnormal Blood Vessel Formations
A new study finds that thalidomide can treat abnormal blood vessel formations. The same properties of thalidomide, the prevention of blood vessel development (anti-angiogenesis), which…
Rejuvenation Research: Can Infusions of “Young” Blood Increase Lifespan?
In a new study, young and old mice were surgically joined such that they shared blood circulation for three months. According to the results, the…
