Medical Condition News

RSS

Discovery sheds light on TNFα protein's role in impairing memory in Alzheimer's disease

Otago scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to impair memory in Alzheimer's disease, which could lead to more effective treatment in future.

23 Oct 2019

Chronic kidney disease associated with increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Chronic kidney disease, which afflicts an estimated 6.4% of U.S. adults 45 and older, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and other adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.

23 Oct 2019

Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist receives $3.58 million to advance treatment for opioid-use disorders

The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, awarded a $3.58 million grant to Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Anthony Pinkerton, Ph.D., to advance a potential treatment for opioid-use disorders, called SBI-553.

23 Oct 2019

UCLA-led study finds brain injury as cause of dementia in some older adults

A UCLA-led study finds that, with the use of MRI scans, it is possible to distinguish between memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury.

23 Oct 2019

New approach to treating high blood pressure

The key to treating blood pressure might lie in people who are “resistant” to developing high blood pressure even when they eat high salt diets, shows new research published in Experimental Physiology.

23 Oct 2019

Electrical stimulation of vagus nerve on the ear reduces postoperative atrial fibrillation risk

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common complications following heart surgery, affecting one in three patients. This adverse side-effect, with symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath or tightness in the chest, can normally be suppressed with sometimes strong medication.

23 Oct 2019

Fight for Sight launches campaign to highlight impact of sight loss and possibilities of eye research

Fight for Sight has launched three campaign films to help raise awareness of the impact of sight loss and the possibilities of eye research to make a difference.

23 Oct 2019

Compression garments can ease lymphedema. Covering costs? Not so easy.

Every morning, Britta Vander Linden dons compression stockings, a cumbersome process she calls "putting on my legs."

23 Oct 2019

Dementia patients’ adult kids develop symptoms six years earlier than their parents

A person's chance of developing dementia is influenced by family history, variations in certain genes, and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But less is known about the factors that affect when the first symptoms of forgetfulness and confusion will arise.

22 Oct 2019

UofSC researchers find a new route for effective treatment of Gulf War Illness

A recent study led by scientists at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health has shown that adjusting GI tract viruses by repurposing existing FDA-approved antiviral drugs offers a route for effective treatment for Gulf War Illness and its myriad of symptoms.

22 Oct 2019

Celiac disease may now be curable with biodegradable nanoparticles

A phase 2 trial just concluded shows that people with celiac disease may now be able to hope for a cure, through a treatment that makes the immune system tolerant towards gluten. This could eventually make it possible for such individuals to eat gluten-containing foods without fear.

22 Oct 2019

More brain pathology and hospitalizations associated with faster rate of cognitive decline

Older people who experienced more hospitalizations and also had more Alzheimer's pathology in their brain experienced the fastest rates of cognitive decline, according to study results published in the October 15 online issue of the Annals of Neurology.

22 Oct 2019

ASTRO and ACR release updated practice parameters for radiation therapy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American College of Radiology recently released seven updated practice parameters for medical providers who use radiation therapy to treat patients with cancer.

22 Oct 2019

Escapism found to be strongest predictor of gaming disorder among video gamers

A new study in Comprehensive Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, is the first to compare professional electronic sport (esport) players with recreational video game players and explores the similarities and differences between what motivates each group.

22 Oct 2019

Researchers identify cancer symptom clusters using EHR data

Patients with chronic diseases such as breast cancer or colorectal cancer often experience fatigue, pain, depression and other symptoms which can lead to distress and functional impairment if left untreated.

22 Oct 2019

Study: Most adults born prematurely survive without developing major comorbidities

Most people born prematurely are likely to survive into adulthood without developing major chronic diseases or conditions like asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and other illnesses, Mount Sinai researchers report in a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

22 Oct 2019

Link found between unique brain cells and OCD, anxiety

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 3 people experience debilitating anxiety - the kind that prevents someone from going about their normal life.

22 Oct 2019

New technology allows delivery of drugs directly to cancer cells

A precise and non-toxic treatment that targets lung cancer cells at the nanoscale is able to effectively kill the cells even at a low dose.

22 Oct 2019

Biogen to pursue FDA regulatory approval for investigational drug aducanumab

On behalf of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and their family members, the Alzheimer's Association is encouraged to learn that Biogen will pursue regulatory approval from the FDA for the investigational drug aducanumab based on Phase 3 clinical trial results from the EMERGE and ENGAGE studies, and other related data, after finding a reduction of cognitive and functional decline in people taking the high dose.

22 Oct 2019

USC study shows how tumor cells circulating in the blood target distant organs

Most cancers kill because tumor cells spread beyond the primary site to invade other organs. Now, a USC study of brain-invading breast cancer cells circulating in the blood reveals they have a molecular signature indicating specific organ preferences.

22 Oct 2019

Medical Condition News

Discovery sheds light on TNFα protein's role in impairing memory in Alzheimer's disease

Chronic kidney disease associated with increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist receives $3.58 million to advance treatment for opioid-use disorders

UCLA-led study finds brain injury as cause of dementia in some older adults

New approach to treating high blood pressure

Electrical stimulation of vagus nerve on the ear reduces postoperative atrial fibrillation risk

Fight for Sight launches campaign to highlight impact of sight loss and possibilities of eye research

Compression garments can ease lymphedema. Covering costs? Not so easy.

Dementia patients’ adult kids develop symptoms six years earlier than their parents

UofSC researchers find a new route for effective treatment of Gulf War Illness

Celiac disease may now be curable with biodegradable nanoparticles

More brain pathology and hospitalizations associated with faster rate of cognitive decline

ASTRO and ACR release updated practice parameters for radiation therapy

Escapism found to be strongest predictor of gaming disorder among video gamers

Researchers identify cancer symptom clusters using EHR data

Study: Most adults born prematurely survive without developing major comorbidities

Link found between unique brain cells and OCD, anxiety

New technology allows delivery of drugs directly to cancer cells

Biogen to pursue FDA regulatory approval for investigational drug aducanumab

USC study shows how tumor cells circulating in the blood target distant organs

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

Latest News