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Study Investigates Links Between HIV Drugs and Reduced Alzheimer’s Disease Incidence
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) currently afflicts nearly seven million people in the U.S. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have now identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of AD.
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Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region Crucial for Attention Control
Researchers have linked a region in the brain to how humans redirect thoughts and attention when distracted, offering insights into side effects of Parkinson's disease treatment.
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Targeted Liver Cancer Treatment May Help Cut Side Effects
3D-printed films loaded with drugs could be used to kill cancer cells while minimizing the toxicity of traditional chemotherapy.
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Dementia Drug Doesn’t Increase Risk of Death or Fatal Heart Condition, Study Finds
Contrary to past warnings, a new study has found that a commonly prescribed dementia drug doesn't increase the risk of death or heart rhythm problems.
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Epilepsy Drug Prevents Brain Tumors in Mice With Genetic Condition
A drug used to treat children with epilepsy prevents brain tumor formation and growth in two mouse models of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Antibiotics Have Limited Impact on Lower Tract Respiratory Infections
Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs, even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large prospective study.
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Metformin Activates Immune Defenses Against Breast Cancer
A study has shown that metformin, a type 2 diabetes drug, may help the immune system to better identify cancer cells and boost the immune response against them.
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Smallest Implantable Brain Stimulator Developed for Human Patients
Rice University engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient. Thanks to magnetoelectric power transfer technology, the pea-sized device can be powered wirelessly.
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Carbon Beads Show Promise in Restoring Gut Health and Treating Liver Disease
Innovative carbon beads, invented by researchers at UCL, reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health issues.
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Ketamine Reduces Depression After Childbirth, Study Finds
A single low dose of esketamine – the active form of the anesthetic drug, ketamine – can reduce depressive episodes when given immediately after childbirth, a new study has found.
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