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Lithium Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment
A Harvard-led study reveals that lithium, previously used to treat mood disorders, shows potential in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by reducing amyloid protein buildup and improving cognitive function in mice.
Lithium Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment
A Harvard-led study reveals that lithium, previously used to treat mood disorders, shows potential in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by reducing amyloid protein buildup and improving cognitive function in mice.
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Germany and Austria First in EU to Offer Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Starting September 1st, Germany and Austria will be the first EU countries to offer Lecanemab (Leqembi), a new Alzheimer's drug that slows disease progression in early stages, approved for patients with mild cognitive impairment and at most one copy of the ApoE4 gene.
Germany and Austria First in EU to Offer Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Starting September 1st, Germany and Austria will be the first EU countries to offer Lecanemab (Leqembi), a new Alzheimer's drug that slows disease progression in early stages, approved for patients with mild cognitive impairment and at most one copy of the ApoE4 gene.
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Lyme Disease Cases Rise in UK Amidst Awareness Concerns
The UK saw a significant increase in acute Lyme disease cases between April and September 2023, reaching 882 compared to 635 in 2022, highlighting concerns about public and professional awareness of the tick-borne infection and its debilitating effects, as illustrated by two cases in Lancashire and ...
Lyme Disease Cases Rise in UK Amidst Awareness Concerns
The UK saw a significant increase in acute Lyme disease cases between April and September 2023, reaching 882 compared to 635 in 2022, highlighting concerns about public and professional awareness of the tick-borne infection and its debilitating effects, as illustrated by two cases in Lancashire and ...
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Aggressive Treatment Recommended for Heart Disease Patients with Diabetes
New guidelines recommend aggressive treatment for heart disease patients with diabetes, emphasizing SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduce cardiovascular risks, alongside a Mediterranean diet; published May 12, 2020, in Circulation.
Aggressive Treatment Recommended for Heart Disease Patients with Diabetes
New guidelines recommend aggressive treatment for heart disease patients with diabetes, emphasizing SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduce cardiovascular risks, alongside a Mediterranean diet; published May 12, 2020, in Circulation.
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Greek Summer Health Guide: Treating Common Ailments Without Antibiotics
A new guide from the Hellenic Intermunicipal Network of Healthy Cities addresses common summer ailments in Greece, including the common cold, insect bites, swimmer's ear, conjunctivitis, and invasive Streptococcus infections, emphasizing that antibiotics are generally unnecessary, except for specifi...
Greek Summer Health Guide: Treating Common Ailments Without Antibiotics
A new guide from the Hellenic Intermunicipal Network of Healthy Cities addresses common summer ailments in Greece, including the common cold, insect bites, swimmer's ear, conjunctivitis, and invasive Streptococcus infections, emphasizing that antibiotics are generally unnecessary, except for specifi...
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40% Bias Score
Preventable Liver Cancer: A Lancet Report Outlines Global Strategy
A new Lancet report reveals that over 60% of the world's liver cancer cases are preventable; a 2% reduction in the annual incidence rate could prevent 8.8 million new cases and 7.7 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
Preventable Liver Cancer: A Lancet Report Outlines Global Strategy
A new Lancet report reveals that over 60% of the world's liver cancer cases are preventable; a 2% reduction in the annual incidence rate could prevent 8.8 million new cases and 7.7 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
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New Arthritis Gel Shows Promise
University of Cambridge scientists created a new gel that acts as artificial cartilage and releases medication during arthritis flare-ups, potentially reducing treatment needs and improving quality of life for over 600 million people globally.
New Arthritis Gel Shows Promise
University of Cambridge scientists created a new gel that acts as artificial cartilage and releases medication during arthritis flare-ups, potentially reducing treatment needs and improving quality of life for over 600 million people globally.
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40% Bias Score
IGF-II Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at IBIMA and the University of Málaga found that the hormone IGF-II protects nerve cells from Parkinson's damage, offering a potential new treatment to slow disease progression, as published in the Journal of Advanced Research.
IGF-II Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at IBIMA and the University of Málaga found that the hormone IGF-II protects nerve cells from Parkinson's damage, offering a potential new treatment to slow disease progression, as published in the Journal of Advanced Research.
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EU Approves New, Two-Injection HIV Prevention Treatment
The European Commission approved Gilead's new HIV prevention injection, Yeytuo, requiring only two annual injections, offering improved prevention for at-risk populations, especially in developing countries, where a deal ensures low-cost access, despite an initial high price.
EU Approves New, Two-Injection HIV Prevention Treatment
The European Commission approved Gilead's new HIV prevention injection, Yeytuo, requiring only two annual injections, offering improved prevention for at-risk populations, especially in developing countries, where a deal ensures low-cost access, despite an initial high price.
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UK Cancer Survival Rates Show Wide Disparities, Slowing Progress
A study reveals stark differences in UK cancer survival rates, ranging from 97% for testicular cancer to 4.3% for pancreatic cancer; overall survival has improved since the 1970s but progress has slowed, prompting calls for a national cancer plan to address disparities and improve outcomes.
UK Cancer Survival Rates Show Wide Disparities, Slowing Progress
A study reveals stark differences in UK cancer survival rates, ranging from 97% for testicular cancer to 4.3% for pancreatic cancer; overall survival has improved since the 1970s but progress has slowed, prompting calls for a national cancer plan to address disparities and improve outcomes.
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Over 600 Health Conditions Linked to Endometriosis in Major Study
A UCSF-led study of 43,000 patient records reveals over 600 health conditions linked to endometriosis, challenging its classification as solely a reproductive disorder and opening avenues for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Over 600 Health Conditions Linked to Endometriosis in Major Study
A UCSF-led study of 43,000 patient records reveals over 600 health conditions linked to endometriosis, challenging its classification as solely a reproductive disorder and opening avenues for improved diagnosis and treatment.
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24% Bias Score
Preventing Oral Cancer: Risk Factors and Early Detection Methods
Oral cancer ranks 13th globally but is highly preventable. Professor Irina Makeeva identifies key risk factors: tobacco, alcohol, trauma from ill-fitting dentures, oncogenic HPV strains, and galvanic currents from metal crowns. Early detection via visual inspection and fluorescence diagnostics is cr...
Preventing Oral Cancer: Risk Factors and Early Detection Methods
Oral cancer ranks 13th globally but is highly preventable. Professor Irina Makeeva identifies key risk factors: tobacco, alcohol, trauma from ill-fitting dentures, oncogenic HPV strains, and galvanic currents from metal crowns. Early detection via visual inspection and fluorescence diagnostics is cr...
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12% Bias Score
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