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APOE protein variants affect microglia response in Alzheimer’s disease

A new study investigates how APOE isoforms differentially affect human microglia function in Alzheimer's disease.

How deep brain stimulation alleviates symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

A new study has explored how deep brain stimulation positively impacts patients with Parkinson’s disease.

New blood test rapidly diagnoses rare genetic diseases in children and infants

A new rapid blood test promises to improve the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in children significantly.

Experimental drug ‘Ulefnersen’ offers unprecedented hope for rare form of ALS

An experimental drug known as ulefnersen has shown remarkable efficacy in treating a rare, aggressive form of ALS. Some patients experienced unprecedented functional recovery, offering new hope in a previously devastating diagnosis.

New global standard set to improve coeliac disease diagnosis

A newly developed certified reference material hopes to improve the accuracy of medical tests used worldwide across laboratories.

Adult-onset type 1 diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study reveals that adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and death, with no better prognosis than those diagnosed in childhood.

New research links poor oral health to chronic diseases

A major study has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases.

Low-dose interleukin-2 found safe and effective for slowing motor neurone disease progression

A major clinical trial has found that low-dose interleukin-2 (IL2LD) is safe and may significantly extend survival in people with motor neurone disease (ALS).

UK Government pledges 29,000 extra bone scans to improve osteoporosis care

NHS England will benefit from 13 new DEXA scanners to support osteoporosis and provide 29,000 extra scans.

FDA approves clinical trial for groundbreaking Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia treatment

BlackfinBio Limited has received approval from the FDA to trial a novel therapy for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

AI breakthrough identifies active brain neurons

A neuroscience mystery has been solved by using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the electrical signatures of different types of brain neurons for the first time.

23.7% of people globally have mild cognitive impairment

A recent study has revealed the global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and examined the key factors influencing its development.

Gene therapy could extend the lives of children with rare immune disorder

An investigational gene therapy has restored immune function in all nine children with severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder.

How are infectious diseases driving health inequalities in England?

UKHSA has published new insight into health inequalities caused by infectious diseases and environmental health hazards.

3D heart scan technology saves NHS £9.5 million

New analysis revealed that a 3D heart scan tool that uses AI has sped up coronary heart disease diagnosis and has saved the NHS millions.

$2.7 Million NIH grant fuels development of first comprehensive syphilis test

Amidst a stark rise in US syphilis cases, researchers have secured a $2.7 million NIH grant to develop the first comprehensive, rapid test for active infection that aims to deliver accurate results within 10 minutes.

Real-time kidney transplant monitoring model developed using warm perfusion

A collaborative team has created a new model that enables continuous monitoring of kidney transplants through warm machine perfusion of human organs.

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