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Parkinson’s UK supports active living with enhanced Physical Activity Grants in 2024

Parkinson’s UK is offering its popular Physical Activity Grants programme to help more people living with Parkinson’s get active in 2024.

5 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking device revolutionizes pelvic floor training for physiotherapists

Pelvic floor problems like incontinence, prolapse, trouble going to the toilet and pain during sex are all too common, and often the best line of treatment is physio.

5 Aug 2024

FDA approves AChEI ALPHA-1062 for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

On July 29, 2024, the U.S. FDA approved Alpha Cognition Inc.'s ALPHA-1062 (Zunveyl®), an Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

From Sino Biological Inc. 5 Aug 2024

FDA accepted PD-L1 inhibitor durvalumab for the treatment of endometrial cancer

On June 14, 2024, the U.S. FDA approved AstraZeneca's Durvalumab (IMFINZI®) for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with mismatch repair deficiency. Endometrial cancer is the most prevalent gynecologic cancer, with an estimated 66,200 new U.S. cases in 2023.

From Sino Biological Inc. 5 Aug 2024

Cholesterol imbalance linked to neurodegeneration, study suggests potential strategies for intervention

Research highlights how cholesterol imbalances in the brain contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's, suggesting targeted therapeutic interventions.

5 Aug 2024

Psychedelics' dark side: New model reveals risks of false insights and beliefs

Researchers introduce the FIBUS model to explain how psychedelics can lead to false insights and beliefs, highlighting the need for careful clinical evaluation to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

4 Aug 2024

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

A study in Nature Medicine reveals that diabetes accelerates the onset of multiple long-term conditions by 15-20 years, significantly reducing life expectancy in English adults.

4 Aug 2024

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

A study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer incidence and mortality among younger US birth cohorts, indicating increased early-life carcinogenic exposure.

4 Aug 2024

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Researchers at UTMB found H5N1 avian influenza virus in Texas dairy cattle and milk, highlighting potential underreporting of infections among farm workers and the need for better surveillance.

4 Aug 2024

Active immune cells discovered in brain's cranial bone marrow fighting glioblastomas

A study uncovers the presence and activity of immune cells in glioblastoma, revealing new insights into brain tumor immunology and potential treatment avenues.

4 Aug 2024

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

A study finds that many cocoa products in the US contain cadmium and lead levels exceeding safety limits, highlighting the need for better food monitoring.

4 Aug 2024

Study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines among millions of adults in England

A study confirms the cardiovascular safety of different COVID-19 vaccine doses, showing reduced risks of common cardiovascular events among vaccinated adults in England.

4 Aug 2024

Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes

A study reveals high particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in South African homes using indoor fireplaces, with exposure linked to colder outdoor temperatures.

4 Aug 2024

Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads

A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows behavioral interventions and financial incentives effectively reduce distracted driving by limiting handheld phone use.

4 Aug 2024

New AI method accurately predicts male infertility from hormone levels, bypassing need for semen analysis

Study investigates the accuracy of an AI screening method for male infertility based on serum hormone levels, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional semen analysis.

4 Aug 2024

Redefining global health regulation: Key steps for equitable access during emergencies

Three high-impact steps could be taken by global health leaders to reshape the global regulatory framework and help address the pressing need for equitable access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines during public health emergencies, say a Georgetown global health law expert and a medical student.

4 Aug 2024

Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds

When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose and treat illnesses - or to advise and educate patients about how to take better care of themselves in the future.

4 Aug 2024

Exploring long COVID: Insights into prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment

In a new review paper, researchers from the Universities of Arizona, Oxford and Leeds analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range of people affected, the underlying mechanisms of disease, the many symptoms that patients develop, and current and future treatments.

2 Aug 2024

Unraveling complex genetic and environmental landscape of schizophrenia

Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the UNC School of Medicine, and researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed a comprehensive outline of the genetics of schizophrenia.

2 Aug 2024

How including young voices in family disputes can transform mediation and court outcomes

Giving children a right to be heard and taken seriously when parents separate could help couples reach sustainable child arrangements and relieve significant backlogs in the family court, avoiding unnecessary financial and emotional costs, a new study says.

2 Aug 2024

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Parkinson’s UK supports active living with enhanced Physical Activity Grants in 2024

Groundbreaking device revolutionizes pelvic floor training for physiotherapists

FDA approves AChEI ALPHA-1062 for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

FDA accepted PD-L1 inhibitor durvalumab for the treatment of endometrial cancer

Cholesterol imbalance linked to neurodegeneration, study suggests potential strategies for intervention

Psychedelics' dark side: New model reveals risks of false insights and beliefs

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Active immune cells discovered in brain's cranial bone marrow fighting glioblastomas

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

Study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines among millions of adults in England

Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes

Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads

New AI method accurately predicts male infertility from hormone levels, bypassing need for semen analysis

Redefining global health regulation: Key steps for equitable access during emergencies

Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds

Exploring long COVID: Insights into prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment

Unraveling complex genetic and environmental landscape of schizophrenia

How including young voices in family disputes can transform mediation and court outcomes

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