Monthly Archives: July 2023

Congenital disorders

Multi-omic analyses of triptan-treated migraine attacks gives insight into molecular mechanisms

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31
Jul

Abstract Migraine is a common, polygenic disorder that is characterized by moderate to severe headache attacks. Migraine attacks are commonly treated with triptans, i.e. serotonin receptor agonists. However, triptans are effective in ~ 60% of the population, and the mechanisms of triptans are debated. Here, we aim to expose the mechanisms of triptan using metabolomics and transcriptomics […]

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Blood

Sugar restriction and blood ingestion shape divergent immune defense trajectories in the mosquito Aedes aegypti

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31
Jul

Abstract Immune defense is comprised of (1) resistance: the ability to reduce pathogen load, and (2) tolerance: the ability to limit the disease severity induced by a given pathogen load. The study of tolerance in the field of animal immunity is fairly nascent in comparison to resistance. Consequently, studies which examine immune defense comprehensively (i.e. […]

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Cardiovascular

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Receives $11.5 Million Grant Renewal to Study the Impact of Psychosocial Stress on Cardiovascular Disease

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Newswise — New York, NY (July 31, 2023)—Psychosocial stress profoundly affects people’s lives globally, not least because it can be a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Thanks to an $11.5 million award renewal from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, distinguished researchers at the Icahn School […]

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Infection

Mosquitoes Carry Nasty Diseases. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

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31
Jul

Aedes aegypti mosquito. Transmitter of various diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya fever. Credit: Cacio De Vasconcelos/Alamy Stock Photo Advertisement <div class="article-block article-text" data-behavior="newsletter_promo dfp_article_rendering" data-dfp-adword="Advertisement" data-newsletterpromo_article-text=" Sign up for Scientific American’s free newsletters. ” data-newsletterpromo_article-image=”https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/4641809D-B8F1-41A3-9E5A87C21ADB2FD8_source.png” data-newsletterpromo_article-button-text=”Sign Up” data-newsletterpromo_article-button-link=”https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/newsletter-sign-up/?origincode=2018_sciam_ArticlePromo_NewsletterSignUp” name=”articleBody” itemprop=”articleBody”> A mosquito bite is usually just an itchy annoyance—but sometimes it can lead to […]

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Cardiovascular

The toxic effects of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal systems in mice

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31
Jul

Abstract Electronic cigarette (EC) has been suggested to be less harmful than cigarette smoking, but the research on the full extent of their harm reduction potential is still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of EC aerosol and cigarette smoke (CS) on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice after prolonged exposure. Forty-eight […]

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Blood

Quest Introduces First-To-Market Consumer-Initiated Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment on questhealth.com

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31
Jul

Quest Introduces First-To-Market Consumer-Initiated Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment on questhealth.com AD-Detect™ Test for Alzheimer’s Disease is the first blood-based biomarker test for assessing beta amyloid protein, a recognized marker of Alzheimer’s disease, available for consumer purchase to help individuals identify their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease Physician oversight included in offering, helping individuals […]

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Blood

Seroprevalence of leptospirosis among blood donors in an endemic area

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31
Jul

Abstract Thailand is known to be endemic for leptospirosis. This bacterium may pose a potential risk to transfusion safety. This study was a cross-sectional study examining the seroprevalence of leptospirosis among Thai blood donors. A total of 1053 serum specimens collected from blood donors residing in 5 regions of Thailand during March to September 2020 […]

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Blood

Blood Pressure Monitors Market Size to Surpass USD 3.10 Billion in 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8%

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Pune, India, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global blood pressure monitors market size was valued at USD 1.60 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.73 billion in 2023 to USD 3.10 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Blood pressure (BP) variations or […]

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Blood

Blood Coagulation Analyzers Market set to Reach US$ 5,680.7 Million by 2033 on the back of Rising Coagulation Disorders Globally | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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NEWARK, Del, July 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Blood Coagulation Analyzers Market refers to the medical devices and instruments designed to assess and monitor the coagulation process of blood. These analyzers play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing various bleeding and clotting disorders. By providing accurate and timely results, blood coagulation analyzers assist healthcare […]

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Infection

Georgia resident dies after exposure to brain-eating amoeba, making it the 2nd death from the infection announced this week

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30
Jul

A Georgia resident died from an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba.  The Georgia Department of Public Health said it was most likely a result of a swim at a freshwater lake or pond. Earlier this week, a two-year-old boy died as a result of an infection. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! […]

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