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$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide.

4 Nov 2024

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Addressing lead poisoning is vital for public health, as it contributes to cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues, especially in vulnerable populations.

4 Nov 2024

Study delves into the lives of neurodivergent psychiatrists

Groundbreaking research exploring the experiences of autistic psychiatrists has revealed that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognise the condition in their patients.

1 Nov 2024

Polypharmacy linked to negative health outcomes in older adults with Alzheimer's

Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults.

1 Nov 2024

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

1 Nov 2024

Study reveals cost-effective benefits of treating depression in low-income countries

Treating people in low-income countries for major depressive disorder can also help improve their physical health and household members' wellbeing, demonstrating that mental health treatments can be cost effective, according to a new RAND study.

30 Oct 2024

Drug repurposing offers hope for SYNGAP1 patients

The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c)(3) has awarded a pair of grants to Dr. Clement Chow, a geneticist and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah. These grants are crucial steps in advancing therapeutic development for SYNGAP1-Related Disorders (SRD).

30 Oct 2024

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

29 Oct 2024

How a proposed federal heat rule might have saved these workers’ lives

On a sweltering afternoon in July 2020, Belinda Ramones got a call that her brother was in the hospital. The call was from a woman at the Florida landscaping business that he had joined that week, the Davey Tree Expert Co., Ramones said. By the time she arrived, she said, "My brother was swollen up from hands to toes."

28 Oct 2024

Unlocking the secrets of Usher syndrome

The mistakes are small but carry severe consequences: In Usher syndrome, genetic mutations cause both hearing and vision loss. Cell biologist Professor Uwe Wolfrum from Mainz University is researching the molecular background of this rare genetic disorder - supported by foundations and, not least, by affected individuals themselves

28 Oct 2024

Global analysis reveals tripling of chronic kidney disease cases in women

A recent analysis reveals that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in women around the globe nearly tripled in the past three decades.

26 Oct 2024

New research trial aims to address a disabling post-stroke condition

A major new research trial led by academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and taking place at eight major stroke centres across England, will test the efficacy of a new therapy for a disabling post-stroke condition that affects around one in three survivors, thanks to a £1.26m grant from the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme - a partnership between the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC).

26 Oct 2024