Brain network responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified
International study redefines the neurological basis of Parkinson’s disease and lays the groundwork for more effective, precision treatments. …
Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought
Study shows brain areas affected by stimulant medications control reward and wakefulness, not attention. …
GLP-1 agonists: Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists, commonly used for weight loss, are associated with a decreased risk of dementia and addiction, but an increased risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal problems.
Air monitor can detect SARS-CoV-2 virus variants in about 5 minutes
A proof-of-concept air quality monitor can rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2 virus variants in indoor environments. …
Long COVID also poses risks to vaccinated people
Even vaccinated people with mild breakthrough COVID-19 infections can experience long COVID – long-term debilitating, lingering symptoms that affect the heart, brain, lungs, and other parts of the body. …
Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing
Oxygen-delivering hydrogel decreases inflammation and accelerates diabetic wound healing. …
New tool activates deep brain neurons by combining ultrasound and genetics
A new brain stimulation technique uses focused ultrasound and genetics to turn specific types of brain neurons on and off and precisely control motor activity without surgical device implantation. …
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with influenza
Among hospitalized patients, COVID-19 was associated with an increased need for ventilators, more admissions into intensive care units, and nearly five times the risk of death compared with seasonal influenza. …
Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases
Advances in treating cancer, heart disease and other major health conditions in recent decades have extended life spans for millions of people. However, chronic kidney disease is an outlier, with cases accelerating at a faster …
Focused drug delivery for brain cancers
A person’s brainstem controls some of the body’s most important functions, including heart beat, respiration, blood pressure and swallowing. Tumor growth in this part of the brain is therefore twice as devastating. …
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