A closer look at rebel T cells: MAIT cells Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell. Nov 10, 2023 0 26
Research links sleep apnea to increased risk of atrial fibrillation New research from Cleveland Clinic has identified a link between sleep apnea and the development of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Nov 10, 2023 0 2
Spread of drug resistant bacteria linked to patient hand contamination and antibiotic use within nursing homes Nursing home residents have an increasing diversity in the level of care required—ranging from short term post-acute care stays that are focused on rehabilitation, to more intensive nursing care. Nov 10, 2023 1 89
Study shows stem cell transplant significantly improves outcomes in refractory juvenile systemic sclerosis New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, shows that patients with refractory juvenile systemic sclerosis improved significantly on nearly all measures for two years ... Nov 10, 2023 0 0
Study finds tapering TNF inhibitors increases flares, lowers Boolean remission rates for RA patients in remission New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, has found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in sustained remission who stopped TNF inhibitors (TNFi) had significantly ... Nov 10, 2023 0 1
New approach to pancreatic cancer treatment expands therapeutic possibilities, shows promise for increased survival Preclinical research published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer points to a promising new treatment option for people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute ... Nov 10, 2023 0 106
Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia, find study Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a new study published in the journal Sexual Health ... Nov 10, 2023 1 0
Using cardiac MRI to investigate cause of cardiomyopathy in coronary artery disease Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School examining the cause of cardiomyopathy discovered one out of every six patients with coronary artery disease had non-ischemic or dual cardiomyopathy. Nov 10, 2023 0 0
Antibodies to cow's milk linked to increased risk of cardiovascular death Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests—and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes ... Nov 10, 2023 0 0
Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring Cannabis consumption is prevalent among pregnant women in North America, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 24 years, previous research has shown. They report using it for various reasons, including alleviating ... Nov 10, 2023 1 7
