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Heart failure patients with stronger hearts have more depressive symptoms, lower quality of life

Heart failure patients fall into two general categories: those with weaker hearts, and those with stronger, but stiffer hearts that continue to eject the normal volume of blood with every beat.

20 Nov 2018

Researchers discover new information on pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a mechanism by which harmful tau protein aggregates are transmitted between neurons. Alongside amyloid plaques, tau aggregates in the brain are a significant factor in the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

20 Nov 2018

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

A team of scientists at Boston Children's Hospital has developed the first modeling system for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines -- outside the body. The practical, cost-effective new platform, using all human components, is expected to accelerate and de-risk the development, assessment and selection of vaccines.

20 Nov 2018

'Unknown' enzyme may be key to new treatment for inflammatory diseases

An enzyme that normally repairs damaged DNA, may be the key to a new treatment for inflammatory diseases.

20 Nov 2018

First probabilistic atlas of thalamus nuclei to better understand the brain

A multidisciplinary study led by BCBL, a Basque research center, opens the door to the investigation of the structure and functions of human thalamic nuclei and their involvement in Alzheimer's, dyslexia, epilepsy, Huntington's and schizophrenia.

20 Nov 2018

Potential new therapeutic approach developed for synovial sarcoma

Scientists have developed a potential new therapeutic approach for synovial sarcoma, one of the most common soft-tissue cancers in teenagers and young adults.

20 Nov 2018

Low-protein, high-carb diet may promote healthy brain ageing

Researchers at the University of Sydney have shown that a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet may be the key to healthy brain ageing and longevity.

20 Nov 2018

Study: Personality, mental health affect how people value personal control in decision making

Personality traits and mental health affect how people value personal control in decision making, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

20 Nov 2018

MRI scans may help predict dementia risk

One day, MRI brain scans may help predict whether older people will develop dementia, new research suggests.

20 Nov 2018

Blocking activity of plasma protein can be possible way to protect against radiation-induced injury

It is possible to prevent certain injuries that can occur in radiation therapy against cancer. By blocking the activity of a plasma protein during and immediately after radiation, the patient can be protected against injury. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis at Umeå University, Sweden.

20 Nov 2018

Survey: Pulmonologists want more information on inhalation devices for COPD

In an era of personalized medicine, physicians treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should consider individualized therapy depending on disease severity and the cost and availability of medications.

20 Nov 2018

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

New research published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics demonstrates that 'good' bacteria in the live probiotic SymproveTM can successfully reach and colonize the gut, where they go on to change the existing gut flora. They are also capable of modifying immune response.

20 Nov 2018

Study: Many patients with adenomas do not receive colonoscopy within recommended time frame

Patients who are diagnosed with adenomas, a possible precursor of colorectal cancer, often do not receive subsequent colonoscopies within the recommended time frame.

20 Nov 2018

Improving dementia treatment and staff training in care homes saves thousands of pounds per year

Improving staff training in care homes and reducing reliance on harmful medications saves thousands of pounds per year, as well as improving quality of life and reducing agitation in dementia, new research has demonstrated.

20 Nov 2018

In-person social contact may offer protection against depression and PTSD symptoms

In-person social contact seems to offer some protection against depression and PTSD symptoms, but the same is not true of contact on Facebook, suggests a study by Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University researchers.

20 Nov 2018

Scientists identify novel target for neuron regeneration, functional recovery in spinal cord injury

Restoring the ability to walk following spinal cord injury requires neurons in the brain to reestablish communication pathways with neurons in the spinal cord.

20 Nov 2018

Response to daily stressors plays important role in cognitive health of older adults

Taking typical daily annoyances such as a long wait at the doctor's office or a traffic jam on the freeway in stride may help preserve brain health in older adults, while emotional reactions could contribute to declines in cognition, a new study from Oregon State University has found.

20 Nov 2018

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Heart failure patients with stronger hearts have more depressive symptoms, lower quality of life

Researchers discover new information on pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease

First modeling system developed for testing age-specific human immune responses to vaccines

'Unknown' enzyme may be key to new treatment for inflammatory diseases

First probabilistic atlas of thalamus nuclei to better understand the brain

Potential new therapeutic approach developed for synovial sarcoma

Low-protein, high-carb diet may promote healthy brain ageing

Study: Personality, mental health affect how people value personal control in decision making

MRI scans may help predict dementia risk

Blocking activity of plasma protein can be possible way to protect against radiation-induced injury

Survey: Pulmonologists want more information on inhalation devices for COPD

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

Study: Many patients with adenomas do not receive colonoscopy within recommended time frame

Improving dementia treatment and staff training in care homes saves thousands of pounds per year

In-person social contact may offer protection against depression and PTSD symptoms

Scientists identify novel target for neuron regeneration, functional recovery in spinal cord injury

Response to daily stressors plays important role in cognitive health of older adults

Less pollution could increase the average lifespan of Copenhageners by an entire year in 2040

Study warns that potential epigenetic therapy may boost lung cancer stem cells

Study sheds light on the infection mechanism of influenza virus

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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