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 …
Read More »Researchers lead national efforts around childhood blood disorders
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 …
Read More »Breakthrough blood test developed for brain tumors
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 …
Read More »Your blood type may predict your risk for severe COVID-19
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. …
Read More »Brain regions with impaired blood flow have higher tau levels
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 …
Read More »Mosquitoes’ taste for blood traced to four types of neurons
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 …
Read More »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? 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 …
Read More »Liver research reveals structure of blood flow architecture, holding promise for transplants
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 …
Read More »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 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 …
Read More »Despite recent setbacks, Americans’ blood pressure has dropped dramatically since 1960
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 …
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