Category: Medical Research
Advancements in Neurological Therapeutics: Snail Protein as a Modulator in Post-Traumatic Neuroregeneration
In the U.S., both traumatic brain injuries and strokes represent major health challenges, with over 69,000 TBI-related deaths and more than 795,000 people experiencing strokes annually. A new study …Stanford Scientists Develop a Blood Test That Can Predict Which Organ Will Fail First
Not all organs age at the same rate from one person to the next. For example, around one in five healthy adults aged 50 or older has at least …Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Investigating Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and devastating condition that causes system-wide inflammation. Langerhans cells are a variant of dendritic cells present on the skin’s surface, which aid …
More than Half of Elderly Glaucoma Patients Remain Undiagnosed, Reveals University of Gothenburg Study
In the U.S., more than 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness.. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in …Using Proton Pump Inhibitors for More than 4.4 Years Increases Risk of Dementia by 33% Study Shows
A US study has found a link between long-term use of anti-reflux drugs and the risk of dementia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. …
Standard Treatment For Adults With Severe Stroke Also Helpful For Children
A minimally invasive procedure that is often used for treating adults with severe ischemic stroke is also useful for treating children, according to a new paper. The procedure, mechanical …
Automated Insulin Delivery System Promises Favorable Outcomes, a Study Shows
Researchers at Cambridge University have conducted a successful clinical trial studying the effectiveness of an artificial pancreas in patients with Type 2 diabetes. They published their findings in the …Neuroscientists Shed Light On How Huntington’s Disease Impacts Neurons
A new study by neuroscientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed how two separate populations in the striatum, a neuronal circuit in the brain, are impacted …