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Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) challenges the current standard for managing blood pressure in people …

Researchers lead national efforts around childhood blood disorders Researchers lead national efforts around childhood blood disorders Credit: CC0 Public Domain When a child has a rare blood disorder, clinicians can struggle to find the best diagnostic and treatment methods. New research led by UT Southwestern shows the effectiveness of a …

Breakthrough blood test developed for brain tumors Breakthrough blood test developed for brain tumors Glioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0 Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and …

Your blood type may predict your risk for severe COVID-19 Your blood type may predict your risk for severe COVID-19 (HealthDay)—There’s more evidence that blood type may affect a person’s risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease. The findings are reported in a pair of studies published Oct. …

Brain regions with impaired blood flow have higher tau levels Brain regions with impaired blood flow have higher tau levels Brain regions with a negative correlation between blood flow and tau. Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment on the left, cognitively normal on the right. Credit: Albrecht et al., JNeurosci …

Mosquitoes’ taste for blood traced to four types of neurons Mosquitoes’ taste for blood traced to four types of neurons A female mosquito has finely tuned senses that help her find the blood meal she needs in order to reproduce. New research reveals how the insects experience the taste of …

Could arm squeezes with blood pressure cuffs help the brain recover after stroke? Could arm squeezes with blood pressure cuffs help the brain recover after stroke? Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who are given clot-busting drugs after a stroke may recover better if they also are given a therapy called …

Liver research reveals structure of blood flow architecture, holding promise for transplants Liver research reveals structure of blood flow architecture, holding promise for transplants Credit: CC0 Public Domain The liver is not only the largest organ in the body but also plays one of the most important roles in human …

Testing for a lipoprotein linked to heart risk is as effective as blood work Testing for a lipoprotein linked to heart risk is as effective as blood work Credit: CC0 Public Domain Elevated levels of a little-known lipoprotein in the blood that may put people at high risk of cardiovascular …

Despite recent setbacks, Americans’ blood pressure has dropped dramatically since 1960 Despite recent setbacks, Americans’ blood pressure has dropped dramatically since 1960 champc / iStock, Getty Images Plus Blood pressure among adults decreased significantly during a 45-year period, according to new research that may offer encouragement for the millions who …