Cardiology
Caffeine intake linked to better vascular health in study
Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, according to a study published in the Rheumatology journal.
Oct 9, 2024
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Vascular Disease
Neuroscience
Guidelines provided for diagnosis of pediatric, late-onset multiple sclerosis
In a clinical review conducted by an international committee of multiple sclerosis (MS) experts in pediatric and adult MS and published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Neurology, consensus guidance is provided for diagnosing pediatric ...
Sep 25, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
Sep 18, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New research finds higher levels of leptin indicate brain protection against late-life dementia
New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body weight, is associated with better signal-transmitting brain white matter in middle-aged adults, ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research team finds genetic risk-factor overlap between Alzheimer's disease, and all-cause and vascular dementias
In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have reported the largest-ever genome-wide association study of dementia from all causes, revealing ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk—here's how the two diseases may be linked
A Korean study published recently suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.
Sep 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Multiple dementia risk factors lead to greater chance of cognitive decline, study finds
Cognitive decline and dementia can stem from illnesses like Alzheimer's disease and conditions like hypertension that damage blood vessels in the brain. People with both may have an even greater risk of developing cognitive ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Device-detected atrial fibrillation: Anticoagulation may have greater benefit in patients with vascular disease
A combined subgroup analysis of the similar trials NOAH—AFNET 6 and ARTESiA has revealed that patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and concomitant vascular disease are at higher risk of stroke and cardiovascular ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Health
What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always a cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily life, it could indicate the first signs of dementia.
Jun 11, 2024
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Genetics
Genetic mechanisms may reveal retinal vascular disease therapeutic targets
Investigators led by Tsutomu Kume, Ph.D., professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and of Pharmacology, have identified novel genetic mechanisms that regulate blood vessel growth in the retina and may also serve ...
Jun 11, 2024
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