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Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can have metabolic effects in mice

A new study from the Salk Institute has found that mice that have their microbiomes depleted with antibiotics have decreased levels of glucose in their blood and better insulin sensitivity.

24 Jul 2018

New stroke imaging technology could reduce delays in care by up to 60 minutes

A new study, presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 15th Annual Meeting, found that new stroke imaging technology could decrease delays in care by up to 60 minutes, giving patients a better chance at making a full recovery.

24 Jul 2018

Promising approach to stem cell therapy for treating Parkinson's disease

A major factor underlying Parkinson's Disease pathology is the loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra, and thus current therapies often aim to restore dopamine signaling. However, these treatments are not curative.

24 Jul 2018

Alzheimer’s disease greater in females, researchers speculate

This week, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago, a group of researchers presented reserch findings on the gender differences in Alzheimer’s causation. They speculated that women might be getting Alzheimer’s and dementia more commonly than men and the reason behind this has not been clearly understood. Estrogen or the female hormone could be the key, the researchers state.

23 Jul 2018

MODEL-AD Center releases eight new mouse models for Alzheimer's research

The MODEL-AD Center, an ambitious project to develop and distribute precise mouse models of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), has released eight new models carrying genetic mutations found in patients.

23 Jul 2018

Scientists find key link between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases

A study led by a researcher at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a key connection between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

23 Jul 2018

Virtual reality may improve empathy and understanding for older adults with dementia

Virtual reality technology gives high school students greater insight into what it's like to be Alfred -- a 74-year-old African American man with suspected mild cognitive impairment, plus age-related vision and hearing loss, or Beatriz, a middle-aged Latina, as she progresses through the continuum of Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jul 2018

High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

New research has shown that older adults who exercise above current recommended levels have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease compared with those who do not exercise.

23 Jul 2018

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Study finds new enzyme that lays foundations for allergic immune response

While in search of the causes of allergies and asthma, a chance discovery has yielded new clues: researchers led by Dr Marcus Peters have ascertained that the enzyme guanylate cyclase in cells lays the foundations for the type of immune response.

23 Jul 2018

Long-term use of cannabis or cannabis-based drugs can impair memory, shows study

Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers. The study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.

23 Jul 2018

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Experts from the University of Stirling have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle treatment for preventing Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2018

Psychologists devise new intervention to address anxiety symptoms in bipolar disorder patients

Psychologists at Lancaster University have devised a novel psychological intervention to address Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

The ability to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' could explain why some people suffer less depression and anxiety when faced with adversity, research has discovered.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

As treatment for early stage breast cancer becomes less extensive and more precise, a new concern is surfacing: Cancer takes an enormous toll financially on many people.

23 Jul 2018

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

In addition to facing new concerns about their health, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer often worry about the financial burdens of treatment.

23 Jul 2018

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Pfizer Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved NIVESTYM (filgrastim-aafi), a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for all eligible indications of the reference product.

23 Jul 2018

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

The first dementia prevalence data from a large population of lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults was reported today at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

Individualized dietary recommendations based on genetic information are currently a popular trend. A team at the Technical University of Munich has systematically analyzed scientific articles and reached the following conclusion: There is no clear evidence for the effect of genetic factors on the consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, and fat

23 Jul 2018

New clinical practice guidelines for more accurate evaluation of Alzheimer's disease

Despite more than two decades of advances in diagnostic criteria and technology, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias too often go unrecognized or are misattributed, causing delays in appropriate diagnoses and care that are both harmful and costly.

23 Jul 2018

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Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can have metabolic effects in mice

New stroke imaging technology could reduce delays in care by up to 60 minutes

Promising approach to stem cell therapy for treating Parkinson's disease

Alzheimer’s disease greater in females, researchers speculate

MODEL-AD Center releases eight new mouse models for Alzheimer's research

Scientists find key link between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases

Virtual reality may improve empathy and understanding for older adults with dementia

High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Study finds new enzyme that lays foundations for allergic immune response

Long-term use of cannabis or cannabis-based drugs can impair memory, shows study

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Psychologists devise new intervention to address anxiety symptoms in bipolar disorder patients

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

New clinical practice guidelines for more accurate evaluation of Alzheimer's disease

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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