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AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoBeyond plaques: New Alzheimer's treatment pathway discoveredverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Michael FrancoResearchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease. The …
AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoEmpathy Begins in Infancyneurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience NewsChildren as young as 18 months display empathic concern towards others, marking a significant milestone in early emotional and cognitive development. …
AvatarCurious CuratorAvatarAvatar1 day agoAncient teeth rarely have a cavity-causing bacteria commonly seen today. A new study reveals whyverified_publisherCNNCNN — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists further understand how changes in the human diet have led to the prevalence of cavities today. …
AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoScientists unlock the secret to a longer life and it may just be in your headthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitIn recent years, scientific research has been peeling back the layers of aging, revealing that the intricate lines of communication between our …
AvatarCurious CuratorAvatarAvatar1 day agoA woman went to the ER thinking she had a bone stuck in her throat. It was a nail piercing her artery.verified_publisherCBS News - By Li CohenA Peruvian woman was eating pork rinds when she suddenly felt an object stuck in her throat. After vomiting blood, she went to the emergency room …
AvatarCurious CuratorAvatarAvatar1 day ago21-year-old student dies of H5N1 bird flu in VietnamLive Science - By Sascha PareA man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. A student in Vietnam has died of H5N1 …
AvatarCurious CuratorAvatarAvatar2 days agoMisophonia May Actually Be Far More Common Than We Thoughtverified_publisherScienceAlert - Tessa KoumoundourosMost of us can relate to that intense, spine-shuddering feeling of repulsion when hearing someone scrape their nails down a chalkboard. But for some …
AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 days agoFirst-ever nasal spray protects against all COVID variantsthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitUniversity of Helsinki researchers have developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all known …
AvatarCurious Curator3 days agoA new skin test is being used to help diagnose Parkinson'sScripps NewsJon Schorr of Bainbridge Island, Washington, has hit the gym three times a week for 45 years. After a Parkinsons diagnosis, the workouts hit different.My brother had Parkinsons quite badly. And when he died, he was totally frozen up, falling all the time. And so for me, it was, it was confirmation that I really didnt want, said Schorr.Doctors have started using a skin test called Syn-One to help diagnosis Parkinsons disease. It can detect a protein key to Parkinsons called alpha synuclein in a few sharp pokes.The entire test takes about 15 minutes at the bedside is relatively painless. We numb the skin with, lidocaine, said Dr. Pravin Khemani, a neurologist.Three punches take biopsies of skin, from the ankle, calf, and behind the neck. They then go to CND Life Sciences which analyze the samples and test them in lab.The average cost of the Syn-One Test for a patient paying themselves is less than $1,500 and CND has flexible payment plans to help, says Rick Morello, CND Life Sciences CEO. Most of the time, insurance will cover a significant portion of the test, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. When this happens the patient typically pays less than $400.SEE MORE: New technology introduced to help Parkinson's patients walkTraditionally, doctors diagnosed Parkinsons first by symptoms: freezing when walking, stiffness and tremors.But research shows 20% of patients can be wrongly diagnosed with Parkinsons. Neurologist Dr. Pravin Khemani uses the test for his patients alongside his evaluation.Because the disease is so different in different individuals, and it evolves gradually over time. There can be a delay in the diagnosis. And what this test has done is effectively shortened the time to diagnosis, said Khemani.New research shows the test correctly caught the Parkinsons protein in 93% of people already diagnosed with Parkinsons.With Parkinsons, theres a lot of rigidity, stiffness, kind of uncontrollable movement and balance issues, said Schorr.The workouts continue with his Parkinsons specialized trainer.We want to continue to do a lot of big exaggerated movements to kind of keep those movement patterns kind of instilled in their brain, said Quinto Agosta, Ortho-Kinetics professional trainer.He takes medication daily too. While his positive test was like a punch to the gut, he says its motivating him to punch back for his health.I want to be able to drive. I want to stay in my house, as long as I can. So its very important to me to push this …
AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoCutting-edge new treatment for cataracts -- avoids the need for surgerythebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitIn a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled a new treatment for cataracts, a condition that has long been addressed solely through …
AvatarCurious CuratorFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo4 days agoResearchers discover why some people develop ADHDthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitA recent study, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, suggests that traits commonly associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity …