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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

STRENGTH trial: Fish oil-based medication did not decrease risk of cardiac events

The fish oil-based medication known as omega-3 carboxylic acids or omega-3 CA did not decrease the risk of cardiac events compared to a placebo, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Short, one-month dual anti-platelet treatment is safe and effective after stent placement

A one-month treatment of dual anti-platelet therapy is safe and as effective as a longer duration of therapy at preventing cardiac events in patients one year after stent placement, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Potent antiplatelet drug not superior to standard of care in reducing heart attack risk during angioplasty

The use of the more potent antiplatelet medication ticagrelor was not superior to clopidogrel in the reduction of the rate of heart attack or severe complications among people undergoing an elective procedure to open a blocked artery, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Affinity-Bead Assisted Mass Spectrometry for Proteomics

In this interview, Ghaith Hamza from AstraZeneca talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about the basic principles of Affinity-Bead Assisted Mass Spectrometry (Affi-BAMS) and how Affi-BAMS can help target specific proteins for proteomic applications.

From Bruker Daltonics 16 Nov 2020

Omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce risk of cardiac events in elderly heart attack survivors

A daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the risk of cardiac events, including secondary heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery or death, among elderly people who had survived a recent heart attack, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Researchers identify key source of signals encoding past experiences in the brain

Researchers identify a region of the brain as a key source of signals encoding past experiences in the neocortex.

16 Nov 2020

New antibody fragment helps reduce Aβ levels in old mice with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common dementia worldwide and it is characterized by learning impairment, memory loss, disorientation, and anxiety, among other behavioral and psychological symptoms.

16 Nov 2020

Additional imaging tests can detect cause of heart attack in women with no major artery blockage

Diagnostic imaging techniques were able to find the underlying cause of heart attack in many women who had no major artery blockage, according to late- breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

We are beginning to better understand how 'amyloid-β' protein plaques form, which are implicated in degenerative brain diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

16 Nov 2020

New procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis

A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

16 Nov 2020

Study sheds new light on the immune system response to COVID-19

A team of immunology experts from research organizations in Belgium and the UK has come together to apply their pioneering research methods to put individuals' COVID-19 responses under the microscope.

16 Nov 2020

Researchers identify specific circular RNA that regulates neurogenesis

In a screening for a functional impact to the neuronal differentiation process, Danish researchers identified a specific circular RNA, circZNF827, which surprisingly "taps the brake" on neurogenesis.

16 Nov 2020

Exposure to low-level blasts affects the brains of military and law-enforcement personnel

Military and law-enforcement personnel repeatedly exposed to low-level blasts have significant brain changes – including an increased level of brain injury and inflammation – compared with a control group, a new study has found.

16 Nov 2020

Study confirms link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Still incurable, it directly affects nearly one million people in Europe, and indirectly millions of family members as well as society as a whole.

16 Nov 2020

Study reveals key role of IL-33 signaling molecule in parasite infections, other health conditions

De'Broski Herbert has a philosophy that's guided his career researching helminths, or parasitic worms, and their interaction with their hosts' immune systems: "Follow the worm."

15 Nov 2020

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

More than 40% of middle-aged adults have silent coronary artery disease. Researchers have developed a new screening questionnaire to help identify individuals at the highest risk for coronary artery disease, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Polypill plus aspirin and polypill alone reduced cardiovascular disease risk

A single, daily pill combining blood pressure and cholesterol medications, along with the addition of a daily dose of aspirin, reduced cardiovascular disease events in people at risk for heart disease, according to late-breaking research presented today in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Fish oil and vitamin D supplements do not decrease nor increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

Taking omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 supplements does not neither increase nor decrease the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

New medication may reduce risk for heart failure-related events in people with chronic heart failure

Omecamtiv mecarbil, a new, investigational heart medication, reduced the risk of heart failure-related events in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Intravenous iron replacement reduces risk of recurrent hospitalization in patients with heart failure

Patients who were hospitalized with acute heart failure and had iron deficiency were less likely to return to the hospital if given intravenous iron replacement, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

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STRENGTH trial: Fish oil-based medication did not decrease risk of cardiac events

Short, one-month dual anti-platelet treatment is safe and effective after stent placement

Potent antiplatelet drug not superior to standard of care in reducing heart attack risk during angioplasty

Affinity-Bead Assisted Mass Spectrometry for Proteomics

Omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce risk of cardiac events in elderly heart attack survivors

Researchers identify key source of signals encoding past experiences in the brain

New antibody fragment helps reduce Aβ levels in old mice with Alzheimer’s disease

Additional imaging tests can detect cause of heart attack in women with no major artery blockage

Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

New procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis

Study sheds new light on the immune system response to COVID-19

Researchers identify specific circular RNA that regulates neurogenesis

Exposure to low-level blasts affects the brains of military and law-enforcement personnel

Study confirms link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals key role of IL-33 signaling molecule in parasite infections, other health conditions

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

Polypill plus aspirin and polypill alone reduced cardiovascular disease risk

Fish oil and vitamin D supplements do not decrease nor increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

New medication may reduce risk for heart failure-related events in people with chronic heart failure

Intravenous iron replacement reduces risk of recurrent hospitalization in patients with heart failure

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