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A newly developed test that appears to detect colorectal cancer precursors better than the current test may improve population-based screening. Population-based screening is a common approach for colorectal cancer due as early detection can provide better outcomes for patients. The majority of current population-wide screening programmes use the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which is a [...]
The Biomedical Imaging Center at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology has received $3 million in funding that will help develop diagnostic tools and imaging agents for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The grant is one of the first federal grants to bridge Beckman’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Laboratory and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, [...]
A new study has revealed that the Cpeb4 protein may have a role in regulating osteoclast differentiation, a finding that could lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs for osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. In today’s aging societies, diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming increasingly common. For example, in Japan alone, over 12 [...]
A new study has revealed that our brains can compensate for age-related cognitive decline by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance. As we age, our brain gradually atrophies, losing nerve cells and connections. This can lead to a decline in brain function. It is not yet fully understood why [...]
A new study from Yale University has revealed that pulmonary rehabilitation - an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions - is difficult for millions of Americans to access. The findings have pinpointed geographic regions where this type of care is most lacking, with researchers suggesting the use of telemedicine to bridge [...]
It’s one of the most common conditions affecting those over 65 and left untreated can lead to stroke, blood clots in the veins and, in the most extreme cases, heart failure. Atrial fibrillation currently affects more than 40 million people worldwide and the incidence and prevalence of the medical condition have increased three-fold in the [...]
A team of US scientists has created a new drug delivery system which can receive commands wirelessly from a smartphone or computer to schedule and trigger the release of drugs from individual microneedles. The Spatiotemporal On-Demand Patch (SOP)’s thin, soft platform resembles a plaster and was designed to enhance user comfort and convenience, since wearability [...]
Nurse home visits to disadvantaged mothers can significantly reduce their rates of hypertension and their daughters’ likelihood of obesity, UCL research has revealed. The research, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, reanalysed data taken as part of a Nurse-Family Partnership trial started more than 30 years ago – The Memphis New Mothers Study (1990-1994). [...]
Researchers in the US have uncovered a previously-unknown biological process which could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The team at Northwestern Medicine identified short strands of toxic RNAs that contribute to brain cell death and DNA damage in Alzheimer’s and aged brains. Short strands of protective RNAs are decreased during [...]
Splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and resistance exercise reduces cardiovascular disease risks as much as aerobic-only regimens, new US research has found. Resistance exercise on its own for the same amount of time did not provide the same heart health benefits when compared to the control group in the new study. [...]
