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NIH grants supports HIV care and climate change research

Researchers aim to uncover how extreme weather affects long-term HIV care outcomes and implications for addressing climate change impacts and other chronic health conditions.
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The Personal Kinetigraph: The clinical and economic value of wearable digital technology in the...

In an interview with Clair Mace, examined what the Personal KinetiGraph can really do for patients dealing with Parkinson’s disease.
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Early signs of multiple sclerosis: Is there a mental health connection?

Research from the University of British Columbia sheds light on early signs of multiple sclerosis (M.S.) linking to mental health.
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AI to diagnose Parkinsons: A groundbreaking paradigm shift

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) has teamed up with the NHS's AI Skunkworks to harness AI to diagnose Parkinsons with unprecedented speed.
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Shedding a light onto Alzheimer’s disease awareness

Every year, the 21st of September is dedicated to raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, so today, we look at...

Blocking brain cell death shows promise in new Alzheimer’s treatment

Blocking the MEG3 molecule holds promise as a potential Alzheimer's treatment by delaying brain cell death.
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Breakthrough blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

A new groundbreaking blood test, p-tau217, holds potential as an Alzheimer's disease indicator. When incorporated into a two-step process, it demonstrates exceptional accuracy in detecting or ruling out brain amyloidosis, a crucial early sign.

Wearable night headband detects early stages of Alzheimer’s

New research reveals a wearable night headband capable of identifying early biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic adults.
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ME/CFS study reveals chronic fatigue syndrome affects women more than men

A new study of chronic fatigue syndrome reveals how women are more severely affected by the condition and tend to develop more severe symptoms over time.
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Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease, but new treatments offer hope

Rhett Reichard, PhD and Keri C. Smith, PhD from Saba University School of Medicine, says that while multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, new treatments offer hope.
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An introduction to spina bifida and its available treatments

Dr Nauf AlBendar, Doctor of Clinical Medicine & Founder of The Womb Effect, introduces spina bifida, the primary cause of foetal loss and substantial disabilities in newborns.
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Why is the global threat of the tuberculosis pandemic continually neglected?

Tuberculosis is the second most infectious deadly disease after COVID-19, so why has it been met with political inertia? Vinny Wooding, Senior Parliamentary Advocacy Officer at RESULTS UK, discusses the burden of TB and the rapid action needed to address this global threat.
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The challenge of treating genetic diseases: The example of creatine transporter deficiency

The vast majority of genetic diseases remains beyond possibilities of treatment with research continuing to be able to offer therapies to the affected patients.

Researchers unravel HIV drug resistance mechanisms

The National Institutes of Health and Salk Institute researchers have made strides in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind HIV drug resistance mechanisms.
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Why research on immune system disorders is critical to improving patient outcomes

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.
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Breaking new ground in stroke research and care

Simone Schoenwaelder from Australia’s Heart Research Institute tells us about exciting advancements in stroke research and care that could dramatically improve clinical outcomes for patients.

Dementia risk linked to disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Dementia risk linked to neighbourhood disadvantage among Veterans Health Administration enrollees, studied using the Area Deprivation Index.
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Understanding primary biliary cholangitis

Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.
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Improving diabetes management and prevention

Diabetes can pose significant implications for individuals’ mental and physical wellbeing. While new research shows promise in supporting diabetes management and care, many challenges still remain. We discussed these with Beyond Type 1’s content strategist Dr Liz Kopco.
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How can we stop the pandemic risk of wildlife trafficking?

In a study, researchers look at how global supply chains are being hijacked by criminals, and present countermeasures to illegal wildlife trafficking.

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