Medical research
Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds
Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice.
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Medical research
Scientists identify possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired Klebsiella infections
Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat. Their ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Nasal spray found to clear tau proteins from Alzheimer's mouse model brains
A multi-institutional team of neuroscientists has developed a nasal therapy that cleared the brains of Alzheimer's mouse models of toxic tau proteins. In their study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, ...
Medications
EU approves Sanofi drug for chronic lung disease
The European Union has approved Sanofi and Regeneron's blockbuster drug Dupixent for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the French pharmaceutical giant said on Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Summer migraines come on hard and fast. South Florida headache specialists offer new treatments
On a rainy, hot South Florida day, Sophia Garzon's head throbs. Hovered over her, Dr. Maike Blaya injects Botox into the young woman's scalp, jaw, neck, forehead and shoulders. Garzon closes her eyes, willing the Botox to ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Immunology
Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests
Analyzing nasal swabs taken during the pandemic, researchers at Yale School of Medicine suggest that the frequent presence of other viruses and bacteria may have helped to protect children from the worst effects of COVID-19 ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Medications
Trial offers hope for cheaper, more tolerable, ketamine treatment
For those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, the anesthetic drug ketamine offers hope, but it has side effects and can be costly to access—a University of Otago-led clinical trial may change that.
Jun 24, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
New biomarker research thaws understanding of cold-induced pediatric asthma
Many parents have long known the link between lower air temperatures and asthma flare-ups in children who suffer from the disorder. But a lack of clear science behind the link has kept many feeling left out in the cold.
Jun 21, 2024
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Immunology
Study reviews delivery systems using glycyrrhizic acid for allergen-specific immunotherapy
The prevalence of allergic diseases has been increasing globally, posing significant public health challenges. Allergic reactions can range from mild, such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and conjunctivitis, to severe, like allergic ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Health informatics
Nasal microbiota is potential diagnostic biomarker for sepsis
The nasal microbiota of intensive care unit (ICU) patients effectively distinguishes sepsis from non-septic cases and outperforms analyzing the gut microbiota to predict sepsis, according to a new study published in Microbiology ...
Jun 12, 2024
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