Archive: 12/10/2022

Scientists detect dementia signs as early as nine years ahead of diagnosis

Cambridge scientists have shown that it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.

Oct 12, 2022

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Research sheds new light on long COVID conditions

Most people who get COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. But some people—even those who had mild versions of the disease—have symptoms that last weeks or months after an initial COVID infection. These ongoing health problems, ...

Oct 12, 2022

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Scientists identify link between mitochondria and pancreatic cancer risk

The mitochondria is a key energy-producing component of the human cell that plays an important role in cancer cell metabolism. In a research paper published in PLOS ONE, Dario C. Altieri, M.D., president and chief executive ...

Oct 12, 2022

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Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. ...

Oct 12, 2022

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Data show 'Clinics on Wheels' increased access to COVID-19 services for underserved populations

Two new papers from Mass General Brigham demonstrate the effectiveness of bringing COVID-19 health care services to where people need them the most. At the beginning of May 2021, a team from Mass General Brigham began providing ...

Oct 12, 2022

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Study highlights importance of long-term management of hypertension

In 2015, published findings from the landmark Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) showed that intensive blood pressure management reduced cardiovascular disease and lowered the risk of death. In 2019, results ...

Oct 12, 2022

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First cholera death in Lebanon as outbreak spreads from Syria

Lebanon has recorded its first death from cholera as cases surge after an outbreak of the extremely virulent disease in neighbouring Syria, the health ministry said Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2022

Researcher cautions against relying too much on smartwatches

More and more heart rate monitors, fitness trackers and smartwatches are coming onto the market. But can you trust what they tell you?

Oct 12, 2022

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Miami's Little Haiti joins global effort to end cervical cancer

More than 300,000 women around the world die from cervical cancer each year. In the U.S., women of Haitian descent are diagnosed with it at higher rates than the general population.

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New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

As more patients with cancer have their tumors genomically profiled, and more therapies targeting genomic alterations enter clinical trials, the task of connecting patients to trials for which they are eligible can be especially ...

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