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Nearly $19 million awarded for longitudinal study of brain aging and cognitive change

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues at Boston University and elsewhere, will receive almost $19 million over five years to launch the fourth phase of the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging. Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the grant will support ongoing research, including large-scale behavioral genetics studies, of cognition, aging and the risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

15 Jun 2020

New UNLV Center offers hope for people suffering from neurological diseases

The UNLV department of brain health has formally launched the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, offering hope through scientific discovery for patients who are suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia and other brain and neurological diseases.

15 Jun 2020

Deep vein thrombosis common in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19

In their paper available on the medRxiv preprint server, researchers from Russia showed that patients with moderate and severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have a high incidence of deep vein thrombosis – indicating that they may necessitate an early administration of anticoagulation therapy as a part of their treatment regimen.

15 Jun 2020

Developing a new rapid test for COVID-19

News-Medical speaks to Professor Matt Gibson about his groundbreaking research where his team has developed a new rapid test for COVID-19 detection.

15 Jun 2020

Molecular approach can improve diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious problem associated with a wide variety of lung diseases, which can lead to right ventricular dysfunction and death.

15 Jun 2020

Experts outline best way to predict common heart rhythm disorders

Use the right tool for the job. Today experts outline the best way to identify people most likely to develop common and devastating heart rhythm disorders.

15 Jun 2020

Specially designed new heart boxes can enable safer heart transplants

A donated heart can now be transported and preserved for longer than what has previously been possible. The new method, which consists of a specially designed heart box, was used for a transplant for the first time as early as the summer of 2017.

15 Jun 2020

Specially designed heart boxes can enable safer heart transplants

15 Jun 2020

$Low physical function after hip fracture increases risk of bone deterioration$

Low physical function after hip fracture increases risk of bone deterioration

Low physical function and low muscle mass after hip fracture increased the risk for accelerated bone deterioration in older hip fracture patients.

15 Jun 2020

People born small for gestational age have lower IQ from infancy to adulthood

People born small for gestational age (SGA) have a lower IQ throughout development from infancy to adulthood The effects of SGA tend to reduce by adulthood

15 Jun 2020

Study: Exposure to air particulate matter impairs metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells

Exposure to air particulate matter impairs the metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The results can contribute to a better understanding of how air pollutants may harm brain health, as the olfactory mucosa can act as a key pathway to the brain.

15 Jun 2020

Biomarkers needed to support the diagnosis of frontotemporal lobar degeneration

Biomarkers to support the diagnosis of frontotemporal lobar degeneration and to assess the severity and expected prognosis of the disease are needed.

15 Jun 2020

Tumor-resident T cell levels underlie improved survival in throat cancer patients

Research led by the Centenary Institute has discovered that immune cells accumulating within the tumor environment, called tumour-resident T cells, are a critical determinant in survival rates of patients suffering from throat cancer.

15 Jun 2020

Hope Against Cancer calls upon the people of Leicestershire and Rutland to help beat cancer

Hope Against Cancer is doubling the size of their Clinical Trials Facility at Leicester’s Royal Infirmary - and are calling upon the people of Leicestershire and Rutland to help them do it.

15 Jun 2020

Antisense Therapeutics: Poster presentation on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Virtual Conference 2020 website

Antisense Therapeutics, an Australian biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing antisense pharmaceuticals for unmet need in rare diseases announces a virtual poster presentation on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Virtual 2020 Conference website.

15 Jun 2020

New nonsurgical treatment reduces pain, improves function in patients with "frozen shoulder"

A new nonsurgical treatment decreases errant blood flow in the shoulder to quickly reduce pain and improve function in patients with adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder,"

15 Jun 2020

Hologram technology may help doctors deliver targeted liver cancer treatments

Data from one of the first clinical uses of augmented reality guidance with electromagnetically tracked tools shows that the technology may help doctors quickly, safely, and accurately deliver targeted liver cancer treatments, according to a research abstract presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 14.

15 Jun 2020

New treatment may improve the quality of life for patients with mesothelioma

A novel treatment for advanced mesothelioma is safe and effective and may improve the quality of life for patients who have few treatment options, according to a research abstract presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 14.

15 Jun 2020

Earlier treatment of maternal depression can improve outcomes for the child

The children of mothers with long-term depression have been found to be at higher risk of behavioural problems and poor development.

15 Jun 2020

New MRI techniques can improve outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease

Recently developed MRI techniques used to more precisely target a small area in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease and essential tremor may lead to better outcomes without surgery and with less risk of negative effects, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

15 Jun 2020

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Nearly $19 million awarded for longitudinal study of brain aging and cognitive change

New UNLV Center offers hope for people suffering from neurological diseases

Deep vein thrombosis common in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19

Developing a new rapid test for COVID-19

Molecular approach can improve diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension

Experts outline best way to predict common heart rhythm disorders

Specially designed new heart boxes can enable safer heart transplants

Specially designed heart boxes can enable safer heart transplants

Low physical function after hip fracture increases risk of bone deterioration

People born small for gestational age have lower IQ from infancy to adulthood

Study: Exposure to air particulate matter impairs metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells

Biomarkers needed to support the diagnosis of frontotemporal lobar degeneration

Tumor-resident T cell levels underlie improved survival in throat cancer patients

Hope Against Cancer calls upon the people of Leicestershire and Rutland to help beat cancer

Antisense Therapeutics: Poster presentation on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Virtual Conference 2020 website

New nonsurgical treatment reduces pain, improves function in patients with "frozen shoulder"

Hologram technology may help doctors deliver targeted liver cancer treatments

New treatment may improve the quality of life for patients with mesothelioma

Earlier treatment of maternal depression can improve outcomes for the child

New MRI techniques can improve outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease

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