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UArizona to train next generation of Alzheimer's researchers with prestigious NIH grant

A prestigious National Institute on Aging training grant to develop a future workforce of research scientists in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was awarded to researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

11 Oct 2023

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer in the United States, impacting approximately 700,000 people each year.

11 Oct 2023

BRAF/EGFR/MEK inhibition suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of colorectal cancer cells

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, "Inhibiting BRAF/EGFR/MEK suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of primary colorectal cancer cells."

11 Oct 2023

Subtle test deficits may predict risk of developing mild cognitive impairment

Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines on their tests.

11 Oct 2023

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria.

11 Oct 2023

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Konstanz, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine uncover a potential environmental trigger for Parkinson's disease.

11 Oct 2023

Study highlights YB-1 targeting as novel treatment approach for pleural mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is mainly caused by asbestos exposure and characterized by poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options.

11 Oct 2023

Study identifies pathways explaining racial/ethnic and socio-economic disparities in dementia

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 18, entitled, "Pathways explaining racial/ethnic and socio-economic disparities in dementia incidence: the UK Biobank study."

11 Oct 2023

Modifiable risk factors for dementia disproportionately affect minority ethnic groups

Modifiable risk factors - including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol and sleep disorders - confer a higher risk of dementia for people in some minority ethnic groups compared to White people, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Naaheed Mukadam of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

11 Oct 2023

New nanocapsule treatment boosts immune response against solid tumors

UCLA researchers have developed a new treatment method using a tiny nanocapsule to help boost the immune response, making it easier for the immune system to fight and kill solid tumors.

11 Oct 2023

Virtual psychotherapy improved continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic

The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic when almost all visits were in-person, according to new research published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association.

11 Oct 2023

Finerenone: A promising therapeutic option for cardiovascular diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) have significant therapeutic effects on heart failure, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and primary aldosteronism.

11 Oct 2023

Specific navigational errors may indicate early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

People with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by UCL researchers.

11 Oct 2023

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk and predict sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Oct 2023

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to one in four deaths in the United States.

11 Oct 2023

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UArizona to train next generation of Alzheimer's researchers with prestigious NIH grant

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

BRAF/EGFR/MEK inhibition suppresses cancer stemness and drug resistance of colorectal cancer cells

Subtle test deficits may predict risk of developing mild cognitive impairment

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Study highlights YB-1 targeting as novel treatment approach for pleural mesothelioma

Study identifies pathways explaining racial/ethnic and socio-economic disparities in dementia

Modifiable risk factors for dementia disproportionately affect minority ethnic groups

New nanocapsule treatment boosts immune response against solid tumors

Virtual psychotherapy improved continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic

Finerenone: A promising therapeutic option for cardiovascular diseases

Specific navigational errors may indicate early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

Presidential advisory by the American Heart Association: connecting cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health

A novel drug reduces the monthly frequency of seizure in adults with focal epilepsy

Might a polyphenol-rich dietary approach hold the answers for managing inflammatory bowel disease?

Wearable devices and machine learning revolutionize Parkinson's disease monitoring

Exploring the link between drugs and microbiota: a growing imperative in precision medicine

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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