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By injecting a solution of nanoparticles around the heart, a new temporary heart stimulator is able to self-assemble, correcting heart arrhythmia in emergency situations with the help of an external power source. After treatment, the electrode spontaneously disappears from the body. Arrhythmia occurs when there are disturbances in the heart’s electrical signals, causing it to [...]
Researchers have developed a new algorithm capable of pinpointing causes of cognitive decline, using only patient information collected by physicians that can help make dementia diagnosis easier and faster. Although Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia—a catchall term for cognitive deficits that impact daily living, like the loss of memory or language—it’s not [...]
In a new study, cholinesterase inhibitor treatments (ChEIs) have been shown to slow down cognitive decline in Lewy body dementia over five years compared to memantine or no treatment, and were associated with a reduced risk of death in the first year after diagnosis. Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that is [...]
A new study has shown that people who know they have a brain aneurysm may be at risk for increased anxiety other mental health conditions, even if the risk of an aneurysm is small. Among people who had aneurysms, the risk of developing a mental health condition was higher than among peers without an aneurysm, [...]
New research shows that women in the menopause transition period show changes in their blood cholesterol profiles which could have an adverse impact on their cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest killer of women, despite the misconception that CVD is a 'man's disease’. In fact, 40% of all deaths in women are from [...]
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments, said Matthew Brier, MD PhD, an assistant professor of neurology and of radiology and the [...]
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness a day can improve wellbeing, fight depression and encourage healthier lifestyle habits, according to new research. The new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton has unveiled how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety, [...]
New research shows sensory decline in older adults is linked to worse mental health and increased loneliness. Most people — up to 94% of U.S. adults — experience at least some dulling of their senses with age, finding themselves squinting at screens, craving stronger flavours, and missing snatches of conversations more and more frequently. Researchers at [...]
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has confirmed approval of the medicine lecanemab (Leqembi) for use in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the first treatment for Alzheimer’s disease licensed for use in Great Britain that shows some evidence of efficacy in slowing progression of the disease. The decision was made [...]
A new study has suggested novel and surprising insights on the connection between retroelements and the ageing process. Embedded in our DNA, retroelements are remnants of ancient viral infections that are silenced by DNA methylation, an epigenetic mechanism that cells can use to control gene expression. Researchers have shown that analysis of retroelement-based epigenetic signatures [...]
