New device rapidly provides white blood cell count with a single drop of blood
A Rutgers researcher, through his spinoff company, has led a team to design and test a device that quickly counts a person's white blood cells with a single drop of…
Researchers make new breakthrough in better understanding the immune system to fight diseases
The Xue Lab at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) has made another breakthrough in better understanding, and potentially modulating, the immune system to fight diseases.
Novel imaging approach accurately identifies sub-types of primary aldosteronism
A novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, has been shown to accurately identify sub-types of primary aldosteronism (an adrenal gland disorder), outperforming traditional methods for diagnosis.
Study explores social and economic factors linked to withdrawal of life support after intracerebral hemorrhage
Living in a high-income neighborhood, having private health insurance, and being older are tied to an increased likelihood that life support will be withdrawn for people who have suffered severe…
New blood test technique raises hopes for more sensitive and earlier cancer diagnosis
Tumors constantly shed DNA from dying cells, which briefly circulates in the patient's bloodstream before it is quickly broken down. Many companies have created blood tests that can pick out…
Nutrition’s pivotal role in combating tuberculosis: addressing N-AIDS for better outcomes
Review highlights the critical role of nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (N-AIDS) in tuberculosis (TB) management, emphasizing the need for integrated nutritional screening and care in TB programs.
Global mortality trends reveal convergence clubs and diverging patterns
Study analyzes global mortality trends from 1990 to 2030, identifying five convergence clubs of countries with similar mortality characteristics, revealing patterns of convergence and divergence in mortality and longevity.
Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds
A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic…
St. Jude announces $13 million investment to expand the understanding of G-protein coupled receptors
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced a nearly $13 million investment toward a new research collaboration with scientists at Columbia University, Duke University and Stanford University to expand the…
Does Insulin Really Go Bad After 28 Days?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. *DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. The author is not a doctor, pharmacist, or chemist. This article is not a guide to managing insulin but…