GLP-1-based medicine for diabetic patients does not cause pancreatitis
About 50,000 Danish diabetic patients are treated with GLP-1-based medicine. GLP-1 is a hormone that reduces the blood sugar and inhibits the appetite, and it is a frequent treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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An inverse relationship between smoking and COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Washington and Stanford University School of Medicine have reported a significant inverse relationship between current smoking and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality rates across forty countries.
Nearly $19 million awarded for longitudinal study of brain aging and cognitive change
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues at Boston University and elsewhere, will receive almost $19 million over five years to launch the fourth phase of the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging. Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the grant will support ongoing research, including large-scale behavioral genetics studies, of cognition, aging and the risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Novel intervention for stress shows positive results in pilot study
A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness with hypnotherapy has shown positive results in a Baylor University pilot study.
NIH launches a centralized, secure enclave to store and study COVID-19 patient data
The National Institutes of Health has launched a centralized, secure enclave to store and study vast amounts of medical record data from people diagnosed with coronavirus disease across the country.
New UNLV Center offers hope for people suffering from neurological diseases
The UNLV department of brain health has formally launched the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, offering hope through scientific discovery for patients who are suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia and other brain and neurological diseases.
Romosozumab offers considerable added benefit for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Romosozumab is a bone-forming monoclonal antibody used in women after menopause for the treatment of severe osteoporosis if there is a high risk of bone fractures.
University of Colorado partners with MedTech entrepreneurs to form Preview Medical, Inc
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, led by CU Innovations, has partnered with serial MedTech entrepreneurs Jonathan Gasson and Sharon Lake to form PreView Medical, Inc. PreView's clinically proven technology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment optimization of prostate cancer.
Identifying early routes of SARS-CoV-2 introduction to Los Angeles
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, have described for the first time, the likely sources of acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) introduction to the Los Angeles community.
Study finds drivers of healthy gut maintenance
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found two genes that regulate the differentiation of stem cells in the small intestine, offering valuable insight into how the body develops and maintains a healthy gut.
UIC clinical trial to soon test a vaccine for COVID-19
The University of Illinois at Chicago will soon test a vaccine for COVID-19.
Temple researchers receive $1.77M grant to explore therapy for cocaine addiction
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug - some people are unable to walk away from it after just one use. And once addicted, users can lose control of their lives.
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Deep vein thrombosis common in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19
In their paper available on the medRxiv preprint server, researchers from Russia showed that patients with moderate and severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have a high incidence of deep vein thrombosis – indicating that they may necessitate an early administration of anticoagulation therapy as a part of their treatment regimen.
Nasal swab tests miss low viral SARS-CoV-2
A recent study by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, currently available on the preprint server medRxiv, demonstrates how nasal swab samples reliably detect patients infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that present with high viral loads, but may miss many patients with lower viral loads – questioning their role as a sole specimen for diagnostic purposes.
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Developing a new rapid test for COVID-19
News-Medical speaks to Professor Matt Gibson about his groundbreaking research where his team has developed a new rapid test for COVID-19 detection.
COVID-19 transmission from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon
Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study.
Molecular approach can improve diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious problem associated with a wide variety of lung diseases, which can lead to right ventricular dysfunction and death.
BCG vaccination strengthens the immune system
A tuberculosis vaccine developed 100 years ago also makes vaccinated persons less susceptible to other infections. While this effect has been recognized for a long time, it is not known what causes it.
Diluting blood plasma helps achieve age-reversing effects in mice
In 2005, University of California, Berkeley, researchers made the surprising discovery that making conjoined twins out of young and old mice -- such that they share blood and organs -- can rejuvenate tissues and reverse the signs of aging in the old mice.
Experts outline best way to predict common heart rhythm disorders
Use the right tool for the job. Today experts outline the best way to identify people most likely to develop common and devastating heart rhythm disorders.
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