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Hypometabolism in medial prefrontal areas linked to AD-related nutritional problems

A new study from the Multimodal Neuroimaging for AD Diagnosis study, which is a prospective study implemented at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, provides that hypometabolism in the medial prefrontal areas is specifically associated with Alzheimer's disease-related nutritional problems, and decrease in fat mass may have a key role. This study is published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

15 Sep 2017

Lesser-known gene appears to play greater role in Alzheimer's and dementia-related memory decline

The notorious genetic marker of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, ApoE4, may not be a lone wolf.

15 Sep 2017

Study suggests magnesium cream could be used to combat deficiencies

A new study by the University of Hertfordshire has revealed that a magnesium cream could be used as an alternative to tablets to combat major health problems including high blood pressure which are linked with deficiency.

From BetterYou Ltd 15 Sep 2017

Study highlights complexity of childhood cancer survivors’ medical needs

Survivors of childhood cancer may experience, on average, nearly twice as many chronic health condition by the age of 45, compared to the general population, according to a new study led by St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (USA) and published in The Lancet.

15 Sep 2017

Studies reveal link between autism and severe maternal infection during pregnancy

Two studies conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Massachusetts Medical School indicated that mothers who were affected with severe infections that required hospitalization are at an increased risk of having an autistic child.

15 Sep 2017

PENTAX Medical Europe to introduce new DEC Duodenoscope for infection prevention

PENTAX Medical Europe, a leading company in the endoscopic field, has obtained a CE mark for its new duodenoscope with a Disposable Elevator Cap – the DEC Duodenoscope.

15 Sep 2017

Chronic kidney disease patients may be vulnerable to deleterious effects of impaired sleep

A new study reveals a potential link between disordered sleep and kidney function loss and early death among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

15 Sep 2017

Researchers identify natural compound that appears to shut down cancer cells' energy source

The Warburg Effect describes a phenomenon in which cancer cells voraciously consume glucose for energy -- something scientists have long known, yet have had little success exploiting as a way to stunt tumor growth.

14 Sep 2017

Study finds link between open communication and reduced likelihood of sexual interest problems

British women living with a partner are more than twice as likely to lack interest in sex compared to men living with a partner, according to a new study published in the BMJ Open.

14 Sep 2017

Abnormalities in common brain chemical linked to sudden infant death syndrome

University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed that abnormalities in a common brain chemical are linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

14 Sep 2017

Alcohol use linked to higher risk for road-traffic injury in Latin America and the Caribbean

Road-traffic injuries (RTIs), which are often fatal, are regrettable consequences of modern transportation. According to the World Health Organization, low- and middle-income countries have road-traffic fatality rates that are double those of high-income countries.

14 Sep 2017

Large genetic study uncovers new risk factors for DCM, other heart conditions

With participation of the Helmholtz Zentrum München, an international research team has discovered a number of new risk factors for dilated cardiomyopathy and other heart conditions. In the largest transcriptome study to date, the researchers analyzed the RNA of transplanted hearts.

14 Sep 2017

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

A pioneering method, developed at Chalmers University of Technology, has demonstrated its potential in a large study, showing that metabolic fingerprints from blood samples could render important new knowledge on the connection between food and health.

14 Sep 2017

Brain activity found to be perturbed between seizures in childhood absence epilepsy

New research shows that in a mouse model of childhood absence epilepsy, brain activity is perturbed between seizures. The researchers speculate that this could underlie cognitive problems of the disease, which can persist despite treatment of seizures.

14 Sep 2017

Researchers find unique genetic mutation in 74-year-old man with Parkinson's disease

Mutations in the human genome may be responsible for many diseases. In the case of Parkinson's disease (PD), five locations have been the subject of recent attention. Variants of one of these locations, ACMSD (aminocarboxymuconate semialdehyde decarboxylase), may be implicated in PD, but until now, no mutations in ACMSD have been found in any PD patients.

14 Sep 2017

Brain rewiring due to dopamine loss may be source of impaired movement in Parkinson's disease

The brain's own mechanisms for dealing with the loss of dopamine neurons in Parkinson's disease may be a source of the disorder's abnormal movement, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Neuron.

14 Sep 2017

Sex drive declines twice as much in women than men in long term relationships

A new study looking at British attitudes towards sex shows that women in long term relationships are twice as likely to lose interest in sex compared to men.

14 Sep 2017

New research uncovers 17 new genetic variants linked to Parkinson’s disease

In the UK, every hour someone receives the devastating news that they have Parkinson’s disease. One in every 500 people suffers from Parkinson's, which equates to approximately 127,000 people across the UK. The majority of those diagnosed with Parkinson's are aged over 50, but for many, it will begin far earlier. There is currently no cure.

13 Sep 2017

Study confirms tattoo nanoparticles migrate around the body

A study conducted by a team of scientists from Germany and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), France, found that the elements which constitute the tattoos’ ink reach the lymph nodes by travelling inside the body in micro and nanoparticle forms.

13 Sep 2017

Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms does not increase mortality risk, according to a long-term study

An 18-year follow-up study of postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative trials has shown that the use of hormone therapy was not associated with any increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular or cancer death.

13 Sep 2017

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Hypometabolism in medial prefrontal areas linked to AD-related nutritional problems

Lesser-known gene appears to play greater role in Alzheimer's and dementia-related memory decline

Study suggests magnesium cream could be used to combat deficiencies

Study highlights complexity of childhood cancer survivors’ medical needs

Studies reveal link between autism and severe maternal infection during pregnancy

PENTAX Medical Europe to introduce new DEC Duodenoscope for infection prevention

Chronic kidney disease patients may be vulnerable to deleterious effects of impaired sleep

Researchers identify natural compound that appears to shut down cancer cells' energy source

Study finds link between open communication and reduced likelihood of sexual interest problems

Abnormalities in common brain chemical linked to sudden infant death syndrome

Alcohol use linked to higher risk for road-traffic injury in Latin America and the Caribbean

Large genetic study uncovers new risk factors for DCM, other heart conditions

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

Brain activity found to be perturbed between seizures in childhood absence epilepsy

Researchers find unique genetic mutation in 74-year-old man with Parkinson's disease

Brain rewiring due to dopamine loss may be source of impaired movement in Parkinson's disease

Sex drive declines twice as much in women than men in long term relationships

New research uncovers 17 new genetic variants linked to Parkinson’s disease

Study confirms tattoo nanoparticles migrate around the body

Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms does not increase mortality risk, according to a long-term study

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