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A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, may be almost as effective as consulting a doctor for advice on low back pain. Conducted by an international team, the research sheds light on the potential of AI in addressing one of the world's leading causes of disability. Associate Professor Bruno Tirotti [...]
In a new study, researchers have identified a region of the brain linked to impaired decision-making skills seen in patients receiving Parkinson’s disease treatment. Nerve cell damage associated with Parkinson’s can cause tremors, slowed movements, problems with balance, and many other symptoms which worsen gradually over time. Although there is no cure, there are medications [...]
A new mechanism that is crucial for the initiation of autophagy, a self-degradation process cells use to eliminate unneeded or damaged components, has been identified. In recent years, autophagy has been recognised for its roles in ageing and lifespan regulation. During autophagy, intracellular molecules and structures are sequestered within a membrane-bound structure known as an [...]
A study based on clinical trial data found higher risks of stroke, heart attack, and hospital admission for heart failure in older cancer survivors. In the analysis published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, chemotherapy was also linked to elevated rates of these conditions. Although advances in treatment have led to decreased [...]
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, a study shows. “It was quite surprising that STING has a protective function for cells to reduce stress and damage in addition to its well-known role in inflammation,” [...]
NHS patients with an aggressive form of blood cancer are to benefit from a life-extending daily tablet after the health service became Europe’s first to routinely commission the treatment. The new targeted treatment, quizartinib, can now be prescribed to newly-diagnosed patients with a specific type of leukaemia, boosting their chance of remission and long-term survival. [...]
People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants. These results do not prove that the MIND diet prevents cognitive impairment, they only show an association. The MIND diet is [...]
A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology. The study looked at sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which are also known as gliflozins. They lower blood sugar by causing the kidneys to [...]
LinkGevity, an AI-driven drug discovery company focused on longevity and age-related disease, has won a Women TechEU grant. Women TechEU is a project funded through Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation funding programme. The award will support LinkGevity’s work in tackling complex, age-related diseases through a new approach to drug discovery. The company [...]
Researchers say it’s not just a normal part of ageing
