Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice Impeding VCAM1, a protein that tethers circulating immune cells to blood vessel walls, enabled old mice to perform as well on memory and learning tests as young mice, a Stanford study found. May 14, 2019 0 60
Preclinical study: Probiotic-derived molecule may suppress fatal brain inflammation The existence of certain microorganisms in your gut may bolster the immune system's ability to fend off a herpes viral attack that can cause fatal brain inflammation, reports a new City of Hope-led study. May 14, 2019 0 364
Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee Regular coffee drinkers can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee and are faster at recognising the aroma, compared to non-coffee drinkers, new research has found. May 14, 2019 1 551
Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicide The risk of suicide among individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is much higher than the general population, but identifying those individuals at greatest risk has been difficult. However, a team at Yale has ... May 14, 2019 0 314
Low back pain is prevalent among workers and may be underreported Low back pain affects more than a quarter of working adults, often affecting their ability to work. However, these estimates may be underreported. Survey findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine. May 14, 2019 0 0
T2Bacteria Panel rapidly and accurately diagnoses common bloodstream infections In a clinical trial, the T2Bacteria Panel showed promise for rapidly and accurately diagnosing bloodstream infections or sepsis caused by five common bacteria. The test could be used in a clinical setting in place of blood ... May 14, 2019 0 1
Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic us Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forceps or vacuum extraction could prevent almost half of maternal infections including sepsis—equivalent to over 7,000 maternal infections ... May 14, 2019 0 5
Prior eating disorders linked to long-term depression risk for mothers A history of eating disorders and body image concerns before or during pregnancy are associated with future depressive symptoms among mothers, finds a new UCL-led study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. May 14, 2019 2 40