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Brain volume loss linked to Alzheimer's treatment may be caused by amyloid plaque removal

A loss of brain volume associated with new immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

25 Nov 2024

Primerdesign launches new animal multiplex assays at London Vet Show

Primerdesign (part of the Novacyt Group), a company focused on the design, manufacture, validation and supply of real-time PCR kits and reagents, announces that it is launching two new assays for gastrointestinal (GI) disease in dogs and cats at the London Vet Show, held from 14-15 November 2024.

From Primerdesign 14 Nov 2024

Practical tool helps predict epilepsy risk in venous stroke patients

A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others.

12 Nov 2024

New calculator predicts epilepsy risk after venous stroke

A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults.

12 Nov 2024

CDC updates pain care guidelines for clinicians

Pain affects the lives of millions of Americans every day and improving pain care and the lives of patients with pain is a public health imperative.

11 Nov 2024

Exploring the current use and future of alternatives to traditional informed consent in acute stroke trials

The University of Cincinnati's Yasmin Aziz, MD, and Joseph Broderick, MD, coauthored an editorial published Nov. 7 in the journal Neurology analyzing the current use and potential future of alternatives to traditional informed consent in acute stroke trials.

8 Nov 2024

Advancing vaccine development through green biotechnology

The diseases hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) remain a significant health threat worldwide, causing approximately 1.3 million deaths each year.

6 Nov 2024

Tight petticoat waist cord linked to skin cancer

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed 'petticoat cancer,' warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating two women with this type of malignancy.

5 Nov 2024

Study reveals low rates of palliative care for heart failure patients in the U.S.

A study by researchers at Saint Louis University shows that only one in eight patients with heart failure in the United States receive palliative care consultations within five years of diagnosis.

5 Nov 2024

Revised diagnostic criteria seek to avoid over-diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is currently largely based on the presence of biomarkers. This may lead to a problematic over-diagnosis if this is incorrectly interpreted.

5 Nov 2024

AI shows promise for predicting embryonic health without invasive testing

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence algorithms in non-invasively predicting embryonic ploidy from embryonic images.

30 Oct 2024

Study aims to identify clinical subtypes in patients with schizophrenia

A research team led by Professor Takahiro Nemoto at Toho University, in collaboration with Associate Professor Naoki Hashimoto and Assistant Professor Ryo Okubo at Hokkaido University, and Dr. Satoru Ikezawa at the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry explored the agreement or discrepancy between subjective social cognitive difficulties and actual cognitive impairment.

29 Oct 2024

UK to ban disposable vapes in effort to protect youth health and environment

UK legislation banning disposable vapes by June 2025 targets youth nicotine addiction and environmental concerns linked to vape waste and lithium batteries.

25 Oct 2024

Poll reveals rising popularity of protein supplements among teens

Protein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular among adults – but many teens may be jumping on the bandwagon too.

21 Oct 2024

The evolution of lab management: A deep dive into OI view with Oxford Instruments

Discover how OI View delivers real-time insights, revolutionizes lab management, and enhances productivity for Oxford Instruments users.

From Oxford Instruments - Life Sciences 15 Oct 2024

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

The University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) has been awarded a grant totaling $6.5 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with communities in the Philadelphia area to develop, test, and evaluate solutions to public health problems, with a particular focus on cancer.

14 Oct 2024

Owkin partners with AstraZeneca to enhance gBRCA testing for breast cancer

Owkin, the first end-to-end AI-biotech that uses cutting-edge causal AI to unlock precision drug discovery, development and diagnostics, is pleased to announce a new partnership with AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, to develop an AI-powered tool to pre-screen for gBRCA mutations (gBRCAm) in breast cancer directly from digitized pathology slides.

4 Oct 2024

Diagnostic errors affecting one in fourteen hospital patients

Harmful diagnostic errors may be occurring in as many as 1 in every 14 (7%) hospital patients - at least those receiving general medical care - suggest the findings of a single center study in the US, published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety.

1 Oct 2024

Study reveals harmful effects of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people

People identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice – commonly known as conversion therapy – are more likely to experience poor mental health, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.

1 Oct 2024

Over 80% of women are iron deficient by their third trimester

Iron deficiency is prevalent among pregnant women, impacting health outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and nutrition during pregnancy.

30 Sep 2024