Biogen pulls controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen said it was discontinuing Aduhelm to put more resources into Leqembi, a newer Alzheimer's medicine that was fully approved in 2023 under the traditional regulatory pathway.A controversial A

Updated on: March 24,2024 14

Biogen pulls controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen said it was discontinuing Aduhelm to put more resources into Leqembi, a newer Alzheimer's medicine that was fully approved in 2023 under the traditional regulatory pathway.A controversial A

Updated on:March 24,2024 14

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe

Updated on: March 24,2024 13

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe

Updated on:March 24,2024 13

Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on: March 22,2024 17

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on:March 22,2024 17

Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Updated on: March 22,2024 19

Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Updated on:March 22,2024 19

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMigrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMigrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

Wake-up call for us all to establish regular healthy sleeping patterns

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's official. Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

Wake-up call for us all to establish regular healthy sleeping patterns

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's official. Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

Uncovering why more Black women than ever are being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegular exercise helps Paula Cole manage her multiple sclerosis symptoms. For years she felt helpless to fight her disease, but after connecting with a neur

Updated on: March 20,2024 15

Uncovering why more Black women than ever are being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

by Ohio State University Medical CenterRegular exercise helps Paula Cole manage her multiple sclerosis symptoms. For years she felt helpless to fight her disease, but after connecting with a neur

Updated on:March 20,2024 15