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Small molecule may play big role in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most dreaded and debilitating illnesses one can develop. Currently, the disease afflicts 6.5 million Americans and the Alzheimer's Association projects it to increase to between ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Jul 09, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study shows antibody therapy clears Alzheimer's plaques in mice

Antibodies against amyloid beta (Aβ) protein deposits that are thought to play a role in Alzheimer's disease have shown some success in preventing the buildup of deposits in animals, but they have not been effective at removing ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A simpler way to predict heart failure

(Medical Xpress)—The most widely used models for predicting heart failure rely on a complex combination of lifestyle, demographic, and cardiovascular risk factor information.

Cardiology created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Treatments to reduce anesthesia-induced injury in children show promise in animal studies

Recent clinical studies have shown that general anesthesia can be harmful to infants, presenting a dilemma for both doctors and parents. But new research at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center may point the way to treatment ...

Neuroscience created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast