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November 20, 2024

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New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Identified from Cerebrospinal Fluid

Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have linked disease-related proteins and genes to identify specific cellular pathways responsible for Alzheimer's genesis and progression. The proteins were gathered from cerebrospinal fluid and are a good proxy for activity in the ...

Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care

Nov. 13, 2024 — Recent advances in bladder cancer treatments may offer hope of curative care to more patients, including those with high-risk localized, muscle-invasive disease, according to a new ...

Neuropathic Pain Drugs Found to Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults

Nov. 13, 2024 — A new study by medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids -- medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain -- increased the risk of hip fractures, especially in older patients who were ...

Combination Approach Shows Promise for Treating Rare, Aggressive Cancers

Nov. 12, 2024 — A research team has shown that that combining pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, with standard chemotherapy can improve treatment outcomes for patients with small cell bladder cancer and small cell/neuroendocrine prostate ...

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Nov. 18, 2024 — Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. ...

Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?

Nov. 13, 2024 — People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

Novel Calculator Predicts Risk of Epilepsy After Rare Stroke

Nov. 12, 2024 — A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young ...

Researchers Identify a Potential Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Progression

Nov. 12, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression. According to the new study, patients with a slow progression of ...

What's Overweight Enough for Lower Disability After Stroke?

Nov. 5, 2024 — Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the ...

Taking Five or More Medications Daily Can Negatively Impact Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias

Oct. 30, 2024 — Researchers published a study examining symptoms, health outcomes, and physical function over time in older adults with and without Alzheimer's ...

Research Shows Therapeutic Virtual Yoga Program Can Be Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain

Nov. 1, 2024 — Researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment ...

Researchers Identify 'Sweet Spot' for Safe Surgery After Heart Attack

Oct. 30, 2024 — New research suggests older adults wait 3-6 months after a heart attack before elective noncardiac surgery to reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke or another heart ...

New Formation of Neurons from Stem Cell Niche Disrupted After Stroke

Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers studied what happens immediately after a stroke in the stem cell niche known as the subventricular zone, using a mouse model. This revealed a mechanism that results in fewer newborn ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers have found that semaglutide may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes ...

Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease Are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans

Oct. 28, 2024 — A study has revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just one risk variant in a gene known as APOL1 can ...

New Guideline: Preventing a First Stroke May Be Possible With Screening, Lifestyle Changes

Oct. 21, 2024 — Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new ...

'Paving the Way' for Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease

Oct. 18, 2024 — A new article could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in ...

Initial Prescriptions of Sedatives Among Older Stroke Survivors May Include Too Many Pills

Oct. 17, 2024 — Initial prescriptions of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and sleep problems after a stroke may include too many pills for adults ages 65 or older, finds new ...

Which Clot-Busting Drug Is Tied to Better Recovery After Stroke?

Oct. 17, 2024 — For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability three months later ...

Magnetically Regulated Gene Therapy Tech Offers Precise Brain-Circuit Control

Oct. 10, 2024 — A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study. The technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the ...

Spike in Emergency Visits for Life Threatening Pregnancy Complication, Study Suggests

Oct. 10, 2024 — Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the second leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, may be sending a significantly higher number of pregnant people to the emergency ...

Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Oct. 10, 2024 — A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in ...

COVID-19 Infection Appeared to Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Up to 3 Years Later

Oct. 9, 2024 — An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without ...

Having a Sweet Tooth Is Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke, Study Finds

Oct. 9, 2024 — People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to new ...

Role of Ophthalmic Acid in Motor Function Control

Oct. 4, 2024 — A research team has revealed that a molecule in the brain -- ophthalmic acid -- unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function, offering a new therapeutic ...

Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors

Oct. 2, 2024 — A study reveals a gap between patient and physician attitudes on medical marijuana ...

Deep Brain Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm and Hand Function Post-Brain Injury

Oct. 1, 2024 — Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or ...

Frequent Fizzy or Fruit Drinks and High Coffee Consumption Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Sep. 30, 2024 — Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings . The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per ...

Reduced Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Disease After COVID Vaccination

Sep. 30, 2024 — People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular conditions linked to COVID-19 infection, according to a new Swedish ...

New Laser-Based Headset Can Measure Blood Flow, Assess Risk of Stroke

Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can measure blood flow noninvasively and differentiate stroke risk based on current physiological ...

When a Child Hurts, Validating Their Pain May Be the Best First Aid

Sep. 25, 2024 — Researchers say that parents and doctors should be mindful of how they talk to and treat children experiencing pain -- no matter how big or small the injury -- knowing that these foundational ...

Measure of Body Roundness May Help to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Sep. 25, 2024 — Abdominal body fat could hint at cardiovascular disease risk even when other health factors are not considered, a new study ...

The Heart of the Question: Who Can Get Medicare-Covered Weight Loss Medicine?

Sep. 23, 2024 — With Medicare now covering semaglutide for people with obesity and cardiovascular disease who don't have diabetes, a study looks at who that might include, depending on what cutoffs prescription ...

Stroke Rates Increasing in Individuals Living With SCD Despite Treatment Guidelines

Sep. 20, 2024 — The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of ...