The usefulness of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR, a test used to check how well the kidneys are filtering blood) and albuminuria (excess protein levels in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney damage) for prediction of cardiovascular outcomes is controversial.
Category: Research
Food or fuel? How about both?
In the United States, federal mandates to produce more renewable fuels, especially biofuels, have led to a growing debate: Should fuel or food grow on arable land? Recent research found encouraging, sustainable results when growing Camelina sativa with soybean in the Midwest.
Colorectal cancer genetically different in older and younger patients
While the overall rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) is declining, CRC specifically among young patients is increasing. Previous studies have shown that CRC in patients younger than 50 years old tends to be more aggressive than CRC in older patients. A new study offers early evidence of genetic differences between CRC in young and old patients, possibly pointing toward different treatments and strategies in combating the young form of the disease.
Down syndrome could be treated in womb with concentrated antioxidants pill: researchers
Researchers in America hope to improve the quality of life of children with Down syndrome by treating them with a drug compound derived from leafy vegetables and citrus fruits before they are born.
Ebola Vaccine Candidate Promising in Early Study
Ebola Vaccine Candidate Promising in Early StudyAn experimental Ebola vaccine called VSV-ZEBOV was safe and produced robust antibody responses in all the healthy adults who received it. It’s now being tested in Liberia.
Tumor DNA in Blood Reveals Lymphoma Progression
Tumor DNA in Blood Reveals Lymphoma ProgressionUsing an advanced genetic test, researchers detected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in blood before it could be seen on CT scans. The technique could improve disease monitoring.
Insights into Energy-Burning Fat Cells
Insights into Energy-Burning Fat CellsResearchers identified beige fat cells, which burn energy rather than store it, in humans. The finding may lead to new ways to engineer fat cells to fight obesity.
National strategy aims to address rise in allergic diseases
The rise in the number of people with allergies in Australia prompts a new national strategy to help address the problem.
ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale assists oncology clinicians in evaluating anti-cancer medicines
ESMO, the European Society for Medical Oncology, has announced today the publication of the ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS), a tool to assist oncology clinicians in evaluating the most effective anti-cancer medicines for their patients.
Prosthetic hands with a sense of touch? ‘Sensory feedback’ from artificial limbs
Researchers are exploring new approaches to designing prosthetic hands capable of providing “sensory feedback.” New advances have been made toward developing prostheses with a sense of touch.
Blueberry tea attracts attention as possible diabetes treatment
A herbal tea with blueberry as its base attracts the attention of medical researchers at the Menzies Institute for its potential to reduce insulin dependence in diabetics.