Anti-obesity Medications Mitigate Weight Regain in Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
The medications decrease cumulative weight regain by about 10 percent relative to nadir weight and reduce the odds of rapid weight gain after surgery.
Category: Research
Translational Research Hub at BU Gets $38.3 Million Renewal from NIH
BU’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI) aids junior investigators and bench-to-bedside research, including new coronavirus studies.
High Blood Pressure During and After Exercise May Be Markers for Disease Later in Life
This is one of few studies to examine the associations of midlife blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise with the risk of cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in later life.
African American and White Women Share Genes that Increase Breast Cancer Risk
They include the BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2 genes, each of which was associated with a more than seven-fold risk of breast cancer.
Association Between Atherosclerosis and Changes in the Structure, Function of the Heart
Study finds healthy lifestyle may reduce this risk.
Adapting Academic Research Center to SARS-CoV2 Testing Lab
The Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) decided to share what they did so that other institutions could implement their own in-house testing.
Specially Designed Footwear Reduces Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis
First randomized clinical trial introduces new approach for treating the disease.
International Society of Hypertension Release Global Practice Guidelines
First guidelines developed specifically for the management of hypertension regardless of population or resources.
Research Suggests New Therapeutic Target for Kidney Diseases
Higher ROBO2 protein levels found only in injured kidney models, according to Dr. Weining Lu.
AI Algorithm Can Accurately Predict Risk, Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease
Ability to identify disease will lead to better, proactive care of affected individuals.