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Biktarvy may be the best option for people with both HIV and hepatitis B
Two antiretroviral regimens have done a good job of controlling HIV in people living with both HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV)but the Biktarvy combination pill resulted in greater HBV suppression, according to a study…
Cure for heart disease to be found at ‘decisive moment’ for medicine
Scientists believe they are just years away from a breakthrough cure for the genetic heart disease that puts 260,000 people in the UK at risk of sudden death each year.Researchers have been awarded £30million to develop a cure for inherited…
New drug-chemotherapy combination after stem cell transplant linked to ‘favorable survival…
Maintenance treatment with eprenetapopt, a new drug, plus Vidaza (azacitidine) chemotherapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation was associated with better survival outcomes in a group of patients with high-risk acute…
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Why Oil Pulling is Good for Dental Hygiene
WHAT IS OIL PULLING?
Oil pulling is a traditional folk remedy and Ayurvedic therapy, practiced in ancient India. It is believed to cure over 30 systemic diseases when practiced regularly and as directed. Apart from offering several oral…
Reduce the risk of heart disease in men, Afib
By George R. Dibu, MD, FACC, Ascension St. Vincent's
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. A common…
Daavant and the Parkinson’s Foundation Collaborate to Better Understand Parkinson’s…
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, July 19. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daavant, the leader in helping…
I can finally breathe deeply, despite my cystic fibrosis
The First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Do you have a story to tell? See our guidelines on tgam.ca/essayguide.Artwork by April Dela Noche MilneI was turning a screwdriver to assemble a patio chair when I realized…
Multiple sclerosis symptoms can vary from person to person; some lifestyle changes to help manage
By Dr Jagannadha AvasaralaUniversity of Kentucky Health
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease of the brain and spinal cord, is the most common neurological disease in young people. In fact, this disease…
“cure…stop the greatest killer on earth” |
Step out of the pandemic news coverage for a moment and rediscover the incredible hype of non-pandemic news.
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In the article, the CEO of the biotech company conducting the study reportedly said:…
Even after being treated for Lyme, Maine residents still blame their symptoms on tick bites
It started with a tick bite she found on her foot that probably hitched a ride home in May. A week later, Mare Rackliff was at a walk-in clinic and tested positive for Lyme disease.
Rackliff's symptoms were classic and struck…
Robin Williams Had This Creepy Lewy Body Symptom Best Life
Actor and comedian loved by his legion of fans, Robin Williams was considered a once-in-a-generation talent. But in August 2014, news broke that the Oscar-winning star had died…
HKUMed and CityU Scientists Discover Noninvasive Eye Stimulation for Depression and Dementia
Major depression is the most common and serious psychiatric disorder in the world. Recently, the World Health Organization reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a massive increase in the number of people suffering from anxiety…
Lab-grown ‘mini-kidneys’ unlock secrets of rare disease
Researchers have solved a medical mystery in a poorly understood disease by discovering which cells cause tumors in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). As described in Cell Reports, they did this by creating genetically…
Don’t take vitamin C when you have a cold, experts say — Best Life
Despite popular wisdom to the contrary, experts say there is unfortunately no cure for the common cold. Sipping chicken soup or gargling salt water can feel comforting, but these…
Living the full cancer experience with compassion, grace and skill
By: Stephanie Chisolm, PhDI first met Karen Sachse at the inaugural Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Summit for Patients and Families in 2016. She sat at a table of patient advocates with her husband, Roger. Karen had been diagnosed…
Penile cancer is treatable, but the arsenal is slim
In men in the United States, incidence-based mortality (IBM) is increasing for penile cancer, even though incidence has remained constant from 2000 to 2018. Among men in the United States, incidence-based mortality (IBM) is increasing for…
Prince George moves to cure ALS
The fight to end one of the most devastating diseases a person can face returned to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park on Sunday.
The community came together for the annual fundraiser, now called the Moving to cure ALSto raise funds…
Getting fertility care is complex. This may be more difficult if you have sickle cell disease
Teonna Woolford always wanted to have six children.
"I don't know where that figure comes from. I just felt like four wasn't enough,” Woolford said. “And I never wanted an odd number of children. I do not know. Six is a good…
A single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
The research uses machine learning technology to examine structural features of the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer's disease. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and the fact that it…
Disease that steals his sunset years
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Disease that steals his sunset years
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Dementia is a neurological disease characterized by impaired memory. FILE | PICTURES | NMG
Imagine trying to work harder so you can enjoy a…
Drug combinations may help slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease
A mouse study conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that combining SGLT2 inhibitors - a new class of diabetes drugs that lower blood sugar - with older diabetes drugs may help slow the…
The Fiji Times » The will to live — Living with a life-threatening illness
Living with a life-threatening disease can turn your world upside down, but Niko Rabuku prefers to think positive.
Diagnosed with lupus six years ago, he hasn't let his condition get him down, despite knowing there is no cure.
Lupus…
What is liver cancer? Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Liver cancer is often a sequel to cirrhosis - scarring of the liver. Cirrhosis is often the result of other liver diseases, such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or chronic alcohol consumption. It can also be caused by other conditions,…
Knoxville Brewfest coming to World’s Fair Park to support a good cause
KNOXVILLE, TN (WVLT) - The 11th Edition Knoxville Brewfest arrives at World's Fair Park on Saturday, June 18 and will benefit Cure Duchennea non-profit organization focused on funding a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The festival…
Zinc may reverse lung damage and improve survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Investigators from the Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that common mineral zinc can reverse lung damage and improve survival in patients with a deadly age-related disease known as pulmonary fibrosis.…
The Delta Record | The RCES hosts an annual fundraising dance
ROCK CAVE — For the past few years, Rock Cave Elementary School has held an annual paper butterfly sale and school dance to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The school's Kindness Club (KC Club), under the direction of school…
Harvard scientists claim to have succeeded in reversing aging in mice; Elon Musk reacts
In what can be considered a breakthrough scientific development, scientists at Harvard Medical School have reportedly been able to successfully perform reverse aging in mice, a recent study has found. Additionally, they are currently…
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Eagle Hemp CBD Gummies: A supplement that works effectively to reduce stress, anxiety and depression issues
Reviews of Eagle Hemp CBD Gummies: - It is impossible to maintain a normal or consistent lifestyle. It is the…
3 surprising signs to watch out for
Fatty liver disease: 3 surprising signs to watch out for Photo: iStockNew Delhi: The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body. It helps us digest food, store energy and detoxify. Fatty liver disease, as the name suggests, is a…
Noreen is hoping for a transplant
Birdhill's lady, Noreen O'Carroll, suffers from pulmonary fibrosis. Photo: Bridget Delaney…
Brit with unusual rash is the first in the world to cure it with a DOUBLE hand transplant
Steven Gallagher, 48, had surgery after being diagnosed with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that causes scarring of the skin and internal organs 13 years ago.Steven Gallagher, from Dreghorn, Ayrshire, is the first person in the world to…
How this Waterloo Region woman turned her multiple sclerosis diagnosis into a passion for…
Tracey Ostermann walked with her husband and children to end MS.Tracey Ostermann was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002 after she began experiencing numbness and tingling in her feet.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune…
Post-treatment hepatic stiffness predicts complications, HCC in hepatitis C
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Atrial septal defect: definition, causes, treatment, perspectives
An atrial septal defect is a congenital heart problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it develops in about 1 in 1,859 babies in the United States. It is a hole in the wall inside the heart known as…
A series of handmade ‘cell’ photos visualizes research to cure cancer
Photographer and digital artist Ruben Alvarez shot a series of handcrafted cells to represent the process of blood cell formation, drawing inspiration from his battle with salivary gland tumors and facial paralysis. Personal projects for…
Charles Robinson named professor emeritus at Clarkson University
Clarkson University Herman L. Shulman Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Professor Charles Robinson was named Professor Emeritus for his 17 years of!-->>-->!-->>-->…
The start of dice rolling after my cancer diagnosis
I am not a gamer. I don't go to the casino or play the lottery. I'm going to buy a raffle ticket for a good cause, but I don't remember ever winning anything.My breast cancer diagnosis changed everything.This disease forced me to make…
‘Fit and healthy’ mum dies of rare illness after co-workers spot her coughing at work
A Wigan mum has died of a rare illness after colleagues noticed her coughing at work. Anne Doran was fit and healthy, always hitting the gym and taking long walks before she was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The!-->…
People who have never had Covid may hold the genetic key to a cure
Around one in 10 people in England are still believed to be Covid-free - and scientists now believe this minority could pave the way for a cure for the deadly virus.Even though the highly transmissible variant of Omicron that swept the…
The first step to curing TSC at Irwindale Speedway is a family affair – San Gabriel Valley…
What comes first to Lisa Huddleston is not knowing.
Her second child and only daughter, Hailey, must have been 2 years old when she walked into her parents' bedroom.
"I think she had (a seizure) at the time, but the doctor thought she was…
My Sister’s Cancer Journey Taught Me to Live Moment to Moment
Last year wasn't the year we thought it would be.Good things happened in the last year, including getting my associate's degree in nursing. However, 2021 was marred by the fact that my sister was re-diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It was…
Gene therapy research from CANbridge-UMass Chan Medical School to be presented at American Society…
First study from the CANbridge UMass Chan Medical School Rare Disease Gene Therapy Research CollaborationBEIJING AND CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 04, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., (“CANbridge”, 1228.HK), a leading global…
When is World Lupus Day? -May 10
World Lupus Day is celebrated annually on May 10 to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage virtually any part of the body.In an autoimmune disease, the immune system malfunctions. It cannot tell the…
MDA Celebrates FDA Approval of Alexion’s Ultomiris for the Treatment of gMG
NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates Yesterday's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of Ravulizumab (Ultomiris) for the Treatment of Generalized Disease myasthenia gravis…
AI could help transplant candidates too sick to survive sobriety ‘road test’
A screening tool developed with artificial intelligence and trained on hundreds of hours of patient interviews could flag relapse risks in liver transplant patients with liver disorders, according to a new USC study. alcohol consumption…
Blood sugar control may improve response to exercise training, study finds
News — BOSTON – Exercise has a long list of benefits for everyone. For people with metabolic diseases such as prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes, physical activity can help control blood sugar levels and ward off…
Milwaukee Girl Battling Deadly Disease, Her Mom Raises Awareness
Milwaukee Girl Battling Deadly Disease, Her Mom Raises Awareness A Milwaukee mother is raising awareness of a rare and deadly disease - in hopes of accelerating research. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee mother is raising awareness of a rare…
Exploring New Possibilities in the Treatment of Vitiligo
An estimated 2 million patients in the United States suffer from vitiligo, which is a dermatological condition defined by depigmentation of the skin.Although there is currently no cure, recent medical advances have helped patients and…
Fighting cancer taught me to live by faith, not by sight
This column is part of our ongoing opinion commentary on faith, called Living our faith. Find the complete series here.It was just a freckle. Not the kind on your skin that you might want to have your dermatologist check out. It was in…
STI testing: when and where to get tested
Rates of many sexually transmitted infections continued to rise in first year of pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says said Tuesday in a statement posted on its website. While overall 2.4 million infections were recorded…
Coffee may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests that drinking coffee lowers your risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Julias Schorzman, CC BY 2.0
A recent study suggests that coffee consumption may decrease your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The study,…
Alzheimer’s Association Drive to End Alzheimer’s Disease in the National Capital Region
April 8, 2022 – The Alzheimer's Association will host its first-ever Ride to End ALZ in the nation's capital on Saturday, May 15. More than 160 cyclists from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as states…
Omega Therapeutics presents preclinical data on first-in-class epigenomic controller OTX-2002 as a…
OTX-2002 suppresses c-Myc gene expression, leading to loss of cancer cell viability in vitro and reduces tumor growth in live xenograft models
Data supports the potential of the OMEGA Epigenomic Programming™ Platform to design…
Donald Miller Obituary (2022) – Wilkes-Barre, PA
Donald W. Miller, 65, a loving husband and father, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease.Born in Kingston, he was the son of Elaine Eley Miller and Don and Marie Miller. He…
EXPLAINER: Walz to sign ALS bill by senator battling disease |
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz was expected to sign a $25 million bill Wednesday to fund ALS…
David Cameron opens up to LBC about his mother’s ‘tragic’ Alzheimer’s…
March 28, 2022, 07:46 | Updated: March 28, 2022, 07:51
Former Prime Minister David Cameron shared his mother's battle with Alzheimer's in an exclusive…
Imfinzi fails to improve survival in locally advanced cervical cancer
Updated Phase 3 CALLA trial results demonstrated that using Imfinzi (durvalumab) with chemoradiotherapy significantly improved survival compared to chemoradiotherapy alone in patients with cervical cancer locally advanced.In particular,…
‘Morbius’ expands Sony’s universe of Marcel characters
One of Sony Pictures Universe's Most Compelling and Conflicted Characters of Marvel Characters Comes to the Big Screen in Action-Thriller Morbius as Oscar® winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic anti-hero Michael Morbius.…
Mom, daughter’s creativity, Connections have been giving back for nearly 20 years – Pancreatic…
Debbie Bennett and her daughter Mikki…
Dan Kibler: No chronic wasting diseases found in North Carolina deer – yet – Salisbury…
By Dan Kibler
Little by little, the fox approaches the chicken coop.
North Carolina remains one of the few states that has yet to experience the joys of chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological disease that affects…
A Portsmouth man who had testicular cancer and now has a terminal brain tumor is ‘proud’…
Cosham-based Dan Braiden, 32, visited Queen Mary University of London's Center of Excellence in Brain Tumor Research on Tuesday with his parents Michelle and Shane to place a tile on the Wall of Hope in recognition of his fundraising for…
MS study shows brain repaired by stem cells – The Australian Jewish News
A new Israeli stem cell therapy, intended to make the brains of people with multiple sclerosis 'repair itself', has shown promise in a small clinical trial, with several patients showing promising biological changes and reduced…
A Call for Community Healing: Black Involvement in Alzheimer’s Research – Los Angeles…
Doris Molina-Henry is assistant research professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine (courtesy of Molina-Henry's office)
The AHEAD study is the first known research project to recruit participants as young as 55 and to…
FDA approves Lynparza for treatment of certain high-risk, early-stage breast cancer patients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Lynparza (olaparib) as an adjuvant therapy for patients with high-risk and high-risk breast cancer with a BRCA HER2-negative germline mutation, according to the drug's maker,…
Tuberculosis: South Africa’s forgotten killer : New Frame
At a 1982 tuberculosis conference in Pretoria, one of the medical presenters pointed out that, "if one maintains a high index of suspicion for tuberculosis, one should not forget that there are other conditions which can…
Files Reveal Animal Welfare Violations at University of Minnesota
After discovering chronic and serious violations of federal animal welfare at University of Minnesota (UMN) laboratories, including failing to provide adequate pain relief to nearly 700 animals used in procedures painful and invasive,…
Distemper outbreak could hit Bay Area wildlife, officials warn
Bay Area residents should be on the lookout for any unusual wildlife activity due to possible canine distemper circulating in the area, according to San Francisco animal control officials.“Heads up! There could be an outbreak of distemper…
Dementia symptoms: early signs may include constipation
The number of people with dementia is expected to exceed 130 million by 2050. This could bring the total number of cases in the UK to two million. Although the condition cannot be reversed, early detection of warning signs could allow for…
Morbius Director Explains Why Jared Leto Is the Only Actor Who Can Play the Marvel Anti-Hero
Morbius Director Daniel Espinosa has explained why he thinks Jared Leto is the only actor who could do the titular character justice. As part of a new production release package for Morbius courtesy of sonyEspinosa praised the…
Bengals fan battling ALS donates $10,000 left over from fundraising campaign to help find a cure…
Paul and Sarah Miracle won the hearts of Bengals fans during Cincinnati's historic playoff run to the Super Bowl and now they're keeping their promise to give back with the money left over from their online fundraisers that brought them to…
A solution to all health problems
Homeopathy derives its name from the understanding that “like ameliorates suffering”. Taking up the first principle of homeopathy, “similia similibus curanter” meaning “as heals as”, the name is fair and direct. According to…
“Many victims of alternative treatments are victims of NCDs”
The remarks were made yesterday by the Deputy Director of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Dr James Kiologwe, during a two-day training seminar attended by members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on HIV/AIDS ,…
Homeopathy can successfully treat sleep apnea
Singer-songwriter Bappi Lahiri died on Tuesday at the age of 69 in Mumbai. He had been in pain for some time and died at CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai due to obstructive sleep apnea.
What is sleep apnea? Does homeopathy have…
Fotivda improves survival and has an ‘interesting’ – and tolerable – safety…
Frontline Fotivda (tivozanib), a tyrosine kinase (TKI) inhibitor, had similar efficacy to Nexavar (sorafenib) in patients with metastatic kidney cancer. And given the tolerable side effect profile of the drugs, it may be an attractive…
Darlington to host Roland’s Ride to benefit the Motor Neurone Disease Association
A CHARITY cycling event returns to Darlington for the third time to benefit the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
First staged in 2019, Roland's Ride is organized by Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club in…
Woman becomes third person to be cured of HIV after researchers use new stem cell method
HIV infectionGetty Images A third person has been cured of HIV through an umbilical cord stem cell transplant, a new method of treatment.The patient, a mixed-race woman, is now in remission after being diagnosed with the virus in 2013,…
Yale Cancer Center research shows new drug combination works for patients with advanced ovarian…
A new study by researchers at the Yale Cancer Center and the University of Maryland's Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that ixabepilone plus bevacizumab (IXA+BEV) is an effective and well-tolerated combination for the treatment…
After success in other North Carolina cities, councilor strives to bring model of healing from…
By Natalie Anderson
SALISBURY — With community safety and gun violence high on the agenda of city and county leaders, councilman Anthony Smith says now is the time for a more holistic preventative approach in Salisbury.
Since…
Researchers unlock omicron secrets to better understand COVID-19 – Washington University…
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Studies show that omicron is resistant to antibodies; causes milder disease in mice, hamstersGetty ImagesIn two recent studies, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found…
“It changed who I felt I was.” Women tell of devastation at early diagnosis of…
For Mary*, learning that she had entered menopause much earlier than expected was a shock...
It kinda felt like I went from 39 instead of being 40, I was almost 80. So I kind of skipped 40.
About 10% women – many of whom to…
Risks, slowdown, etc.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a life-threatening genetic condition that occurs when cysts develop on your kidneys. Your kidneys can grow larger as the cysts grow, causing complications ranging from high blood…
The legend of Penrith Simmons has Alzheimer’s disease | Canberra time
sport, national-sports-newsPenrith legend and NRL premiership winner Royce Simmons has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease. Simmons confirmed the news as he prepares to embark on a nearly 300km charity walk from his hometown of Goolagong…
Study hopes to shed new light on heart disease
The researchers we are funding at the University of Edinburgh are to use pioneering imaging techniques to study scarring in the heart, which could pave the way for major advances in saving and improving more lives related to heart disease.…
How a medical breast oncologist’s personal experience with surviving cancer influenced her…
As a medical oncologist with a career spanning 40 years, I have had the pleasure of interacting with many peers in my field, and in my current position as Director of the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University , I have…
Aurealis Therapeutics and Xbiome Enter License and Collaboration Agreement for AUP-16 Aurealis…
BASEL, SwitzerlandKUOPIO, Finlandand Shenzhen, China, January 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurealis Therapeutics, a synthetic biology company developing breakthrough four-in-one cell and gene therapies, and Xbiome, an AI-based microbiome drug…
Challenges in reaching at-risk populations
Dennis Scribner, Jr, MD, FACOG, FACS, CPE, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Cancer Centers of America (CTCA) Phoenix, discusses challenges in reaching patients most at risk of developing cervical cancer of the uterus.While new therapies can…
A doctor innovates cell therapy in India; Seeks to make vision restoration 80% cheaper
For Dr Jogin Desai, CEO and co-founder of Eyestem, India's leading cell therapy company, a 2015 meeting with ophthalmologist Dr Rajani Battu for a medical appointment changed everything. Following the appointment, she introduced him to…
Heal sometimes, relieve often, comfort always
According to a conventional view of medicine, doctors work for the health of their patients. When the cure of a disease is not possible, doctors strive to relieve unpleasant symptoms that also threaten health. Doctors…
Sugemalimab Study Achieves Primary Endpoint for Refractory Extranodal Natural Killer/T-Cell Lymphoma…
Sugemalimab showed promise in the Phase 2 GEMSTONE-201 trial in a group of patients with extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma; Developer CStone is set to submit a new drug application for the treatment to the National Medical Products…
A survey of kauri in the Waitākere Ranges will reveal the prevalence of dieback disease for the…
A recent survey by Auckland Council of 2100 kauri trees in the Waitākere Ranges will soon paint a picture for the first time of the extent of kauri dieback disease.
The chains of Waitākere have been under a rāhui for over four years to…
UNSW receives over $3 million in funding to support cancer and rare disease research – India…
UNSW Sydney researchers have been awarded over $3 million from the 2021 Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need (RCRDUN) grant program funded by the Medical Research Futures Fund (MRFF).
The two UNSW grants were among 27 projects funded…
Shammo discusses treatment triggers for high-risk myelofibrosis patients
SHAMMO: I always because MF is one of those entities you must demonstrate fibrosis by doing a bone marrow biopsy.Certainly you need to exclude other entities that might present as MF, in order to access next generation sequencing can…
Senators Coons and Murkowski reintroduce bill to support spouses of deceased ALS veterans
01.12.22
Legislation would set policy to ensure access to benefits for surviving spouses of deceased ALS…
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging’s New Memory Clinic Expands Research, Improves Patient Care
LEXINGTON, Kentucky. (January 11, 2022) - The world is watching University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging for answers to the mysteries of dementia, and the elderly rely on them to help them chart their course towards a healthy…
Our community: the brother of a girl who died of a rare disease asks people to do good in his honor
âI want my sister's spirit to live, inspiring people she loved and those she never had the chance to meet,â says Felix Townsin.
With the help of his parents, an 11-year-old Esquimalt boy launched…
Dementia cases could increase 166% globally by 2050
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Doc touts long “cure” from COVID; The perfect victims of COVID; Erroneous prenatal tests
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, which features some of the best investigative reporting in healthcare every week.…
Brain donation crucial for scientific research, but people with dementia in South Africa have…
Every day John Thorpe finds handwritten notes from his wife left in the house. Key points:SA Brain Bank at Flinders University is at full capacityIt currently contains 380 brains and 20 spinal cordsThose who want to donate to help…
Deciding who should receive the Covid pill will be difficult
Scientists who have been hesitant to talk about any new Covid-19 treatment suddenly use the term "game changer" to describe the Pfizer Paxlovid antiviral pill. But the modified game will include rationing.It is no…
‘No cure’: Toronto family of toddlers struggling with rare new disease raises funds for…
In the backyard of their Toronto home, on a blustery December afternoon, parents Julia Sisnett and Cameron Kilner push their 19-month-old daughter on a colorful swing.
Maddie's hair is blowing in the breeze and she smiles as her mom…
Biden administration to focus on risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
The Biden administration pledged Monday to accelerate research into risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and associated dementias.The announcement was part of the Department of Health and Human Services' annual update to its national…
Opinion: Resolve this year to plan ahead for loved ones facing Alzheimer’s disease
A patient with Alzheimer's disease. Courtesy centers for disease control
New Year's resolutions are nothing new. Most of us grew up making New Year's resolutions, from commitment to the gym (have you ever tried to find an open…
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, here are the 7 Major Medical Wonders of 2021
As the Covid-19 pandemic raged in 2021, the year saw breakthroughs and medical innovations in addition to the release of two new vaccines. From the very first drug approved to treat rare progeria, to the new formulation of insulin that…
an ongoing battle to save lives
Paris (AFP) - Camille Abbey was two months away from giving birth to twins when she sensed something was wrong.
"I felt weird all week. I had swelled up enormously. I had a hard time moving,"…
We are in a public health crisis, and it is not COVID-19
There is a virus plaguing our country that has claimed the lives of more Americans in the past 50 years than all our wars together. He killed twice as many Americans as COVID-19
Van Ens: Security in numbers heals our ailments
Eating alone during the holidays puts us in the funk. Dine with friends and family, we like to eat with others gathered around a meal. The guests at our table heal us from the feeling of being forgotten or left out…
Oncolytic virus clinical trial opens for patients with advanced breast cancer
City of Hope recently announced the opening of a phase 1 clinical trial for experimental therapy in patients with triple negative metastatic breast cancer. The trial is the first human analysis of the use of an oncolytic virus, which is a…