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- Researchers Identify Novel Genetic Variants Associated with Alzheimer's Diseasehttps://reachmd.com/news/researchers-identify-novel-genetic-variants-associated-with-alzheimers-disease/2462391/Identifying genetic variants and the role they play in predisposing people to Alzheimer's disease can help researchers better understand how to treat the neurodegenerative condition for which there is currently no cure. A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH)
- Immune Cells Identified as Key Players in Brain Healthhttps://reachmd.com/news/immune-cells-identified-as-key-players-in-brain-health/2462392/Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed light on the role of immune cells called macrophages in lipid-rich tissues like the brain, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's and other diseases. The study,
- Researchers Describe Tools to Better Understand CaMKII, a Protein Involved in Brain and Heart Diseasehttps://reachmd.com/news/researchers-describe-tools-to-better-understand-camkii-a-protein-involved-in-brain-and-heart-disease/2462397/The health impacts of a complex protein that plays a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and heart conditions can be lessened by three kinds of drug inhibitors, according to scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. In an
- Research Highlights Importance of Support Reciprocity During Early-Stage Dementia Carehttps://reachmd.com/news/research-highlights-importance-of-support-reciprocity-during-early-stage-dementia-care/2462390/In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also support their caretakers, and that reciprocated care has mutual benefits. A new
- Study Finds Higher Burden of Neurologic Disease After Influenza Than COVID-19 Hospitalizationhttps://reachmd.com/news/study-finds-higher-burden-of-neurologic-disease-after-influenza-than-covid-19-hospitalization/2462400/People who have an influenza infection are more likely to need medical care for neurologic disorders within the next year than people who have a COVID-19 infection, according to a study published in the March 20, 2024, online issue of Neurolog
- Inflammation-Reducing Drug Shows No Benefit for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration in NIH Trialhttps://reachmd.com/news/inflammation-reducing-drug-shows-no-benefit-for-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration-in-nih-trial/2462387/Newswise — The drug minocycline, an antibiotic that also decreases inflammation, failed to slow vision loss or expansion of geographic atrophy in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a phase II clinical study at the National Eye Institute (NEI), p
- Experts Warn Climate Change Will Fuel Spread of Infectious Diseaseshttps://reachmd.com/news/experts-warn-climate-change-will-fuel-spread-of-infectious-diseases/2462408/A team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases. Their
- Scientists Find Core Regulatory Circuit Controlling Identity of Aggressive Leukemiahttps://reachmd.com/news/scientists-find-core-regulatory-circuit-controlling-identity-of-aggressive-leukemia/2462422/A collaboration between scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute uncovered four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an aggressive form of cancer. These proteins comprise a core regulatory ci
- New Data Show Pembrolizumab Improves Breast Cancer Outcomes Regardless of Age or Menopausal Statushttps://reachmd.com/news/new-data-show-pembrolizumab-improves-breast-cancer-outcomes-regardless-of-age-or-menopausal-status/2462376/New data from the KEYNOTE-756 phase 3 clinical trial show that adding the immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, to chemotherapy before and after surgery for breast cancer leads to better outcomes for patients regardless of their age or menopausal status. The findings, presented at the 14
- Impact of Early Preeclampsia Prediction on Medication Adherence and Behavior Change: A Survey of Pregnant and Recently Delivered Individualshttps://reachmd.com/news/impact-of-early-preeclampsia-prediction-on-medication-adherence-and-behavior-change-a-survey-of-pregnant-and-recently-delivered-individuals/2462385/Behavior change and medication adherence represent potential barriers to optimal prevention of pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. We sought to evaluate baseline sentiments on pregnancy care and medication amenability, and how these measures would be impacted by early predictive testi