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EPFL scientists uncover key mechanisms underlying the formation of protein tangles in the brain

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are associated with atypical proteins that form tangles in the brain, killing neurons.

29 Aug 2022

Novel method for accurate diagnosis and treatment of uveitis

An estimated five to ten percent of blindness worldwide is caused by the rare inflammatory eye disease uveitis. Posterior uveitis in particular is often associated with severe disease progression and the need for immunosuppressive therapy.

29 Aug 2022

Percutaneous coronary intervention provides no benefit in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not reduce all-cause mortality or heart failure hospitalization in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction and extensive coronary artery disease, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

A randomized trial in more than 45,000 men has suggested that cardiovascular screening including cardiac imaging, blood pressure measurement and blood tests, plus treatment if needed, may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds.

28 Aug 2022

Penn State receives $1.6 million grant to study the link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline

As populations around the globe age, dementia -; often caused by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders -; is a growing health issue for older adults worldwide.

26 Aug 2022

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

A new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children can successfully use a nasal swab to obtain their own COVID-19 test specimen.

26 Aug 2022

Sacubitril/valsartan does not change cognitive function in patients with heart failure

Sacubitril/valsartan does not change cognitive function, compared with valsartan, in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

26 Aug 2022

Basic life support training essential for all people to improve survival from cardiac arrest

Basic life support training in schools and communities is essential to improve survival from cardiac arrest, according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines published online today in European Heart Journal.

26 Aug 2022

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Earlier detection of pulmonary hypertension in the community and expedited referral of high-risk or complex patients are recommended in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, published online today in European Heart Journal and the European Respiratory Journal.

26 Aug 2022

MRI shows brain microstructural changes after mild COVID-19

Researchers investigate fatigue severity and brain microstructural abnormalities in patients who have recovered from mild to moderate COVID-19.

25 Aug 2022

MIT scientists discover a population of food-responsive neurons in the ventral visual stream

A gooey slice of pizza. A pile of crispy French fries. Ice cream dripping down a cone on a hot summer day. When you look at any of these foods, a specialized part of your visual cortex lights up, according to a new study from MIT neuroscientists.

25 Aug 2022

Study finds increase in use of chest, abdominopelvic CT for trauma-related ED encounters from 2011–18

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), from 2011 to 2018, national utilization of chest and abdominopelvic CT for trauma-related emergency department (ED) encounters increased in commercially insured patients-;especially for single-encounter thoracabdominopelvic CT examinations and for minor injuries.

24 Aug 2022

Functional architecture of the brain's reward system predicts appetite changes in depression

Major depressive disorders are characterized by a significant health burden, including changes in appetite and body weight.

24 Aug 2022

Teenagers who do not get enough sleep more likely to be overweight or obese

Adolescents who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their peers with sufficient sleep, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.

24 Aug 2022

Changes in brain connections occur very early in Alzheimer's disease

Although a lot is known about brain alterations in symptomatic Alzheimer's disease (AD), less is known about changes in the brain network early in the disease process.

24 Aug 2022

Simple blood test can accurately detect Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome

Around 80% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer's disease, often when they are between 40 and 50 years old.

24 Aug 2022

Study provides evidence of a new form of dementia affecting WTC responders

A study that assessed the brains of 99 World Trade Center (WTC) responders by using diffusion tractography, a 3-D imaging technique, showed that WTC responders with cognitive impairment (CI), a possible sign of dementia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), have a different presentation of the white matter in their brains compared to responders with CI without PTSD.

23 Aug 2022

Imaging News and Research

EPFL scientists uncover key mechanisms underlying the formation of protein tangles in the brain

Novel method for accurate diagnosis and treatment of uveitis

Percutaneous coronary intervention provides no benefit in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

Penn State receives $1.6 million grant to study the link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

Sacubitril/valsartan does not change cognitive function in patients with heart failure

Basic life support training essential for all people to improve survival from cardiac arrest

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

MRI shows brain microstructural changes after mild COVID-19

MIT scientists discover a population of food-responsive neurons in the ventral visual stream

Study finds increase in use of chest, abdominopelvic CT for trauma-related ED encounters from 2011–18

Functional architecture of the brain's reward system predicts appetite changes in depression

Teenagers who do not get enough sleep more likely to be overweight or obese

Changes in brain connections occur very early in Alzheimer's disease

Simple blood test can accurately detect Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome

Study provides evidence of a new form of dementia affecting WTC responders

Cornea implant made of collagen from pig’s skin restores vision

Super-resolution imaging reveals how disease causes cells to reorder their DNA incorrectly

Discovery points to new drug targets that could prevent cancer spread

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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