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Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude

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New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes biology and potential therapeutic strategies. Study: Red blood cells serve as a primary glucose sink to improve glucose tolerance at altitude. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers investigated … Read more

Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal

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By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed irreversible damage, and made transplantation possible when no other options remained. Study: Bridge to transplant using a flow-adaptive extracorporeal total artificial lung system following bilateral pneumonectomy. Image Credit: AbirArt007 / Shutterstock.com A recent case report published in Med … Read more