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Cholinesterase Inhibitors Associated With Slower Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s
Treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors was associated with slower cognitive decline over five years, and 27% lower mortality in patients with Alzheimer's disease compared with the control group.
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Study Shows Fish Oil Supplements Only Benefit a Specific Genetic Make-Up
Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup.
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Will COVID-19 Vaccines Need To Be Evaluated and Adapted Regularly?
Influenza vaccines need to be evaluated every year to ensure they remain effective against new influenza viruses. Will the same apply to COVID-19 vaccines?
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Two Common Medications Reduce Headache Pain After Concussion
A new study has found a combination of two drugs, both common anti-nausea medications, given intravenously in the emergency room may relieve the headaches experienced after a concussion better than a placebo.
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Brain Aging Accelerated by Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
A new study suggests that anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), a synthetic version of the male sex hormone testosterone, can also have deleterious effects on the brain, causing it to age prematurely.
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Flu Shot Recipients Were Less Likely To Test Positive for COVID-19 When the Pandemic Hit
According to a new study, people who received a flu shot last season were significantly less likely to test positive for a COVID-19 infection when the pandemic hit. Those who did test positive for COVID-19 had fewer complications if they received their flu shot.
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“Silencing” nsp14 Protein To Weaken SARS-CoV-2
Some viruses, manage to bypass antiviral defenses by mimicking the host's RNA, preventing them from being detected. SARS-CoV-2 exploits this process using a protein known as nsp14. By silencing nsp14 it easier for the host to identify the virus and to activate an immune response.
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Organ-on-a-Chip Could Help To Identify Personalized Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers are using organ-on-a-chip to model sickle cell disease, in order to test new drug treatments. Their findings indicate that these organs-on-a-chip could lead to patient-centric, personalized treatment, improving how clinicians approach this and other cardiovascular diseases.
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Supercomputer Aids Understanding of How Coronavirus Variants Escape Immunity
A research paper has discussed the UK and South African variants of COVID-19 in detail and presents a computational analysis of the structure of the spike glycoprotein bound to the ACE2 receptor where the mutations have been introduced. The paper outlines the reason why these variants bind better to human cells.
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Anticancer Approach Converts Glioma Cells Into Neurons
Researchers have developed a novel gene therapy to reprogram glioma cells into functional neurons, shedding new light on glioma treatment.
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