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Genes Found Related to the Reduction of Proteins that Contribute to Alzheimer's Onset
1 month ago - By Health Status
Alzheimer's Disease and other cognitive dementia conditions are an increasingly important subject for medical researchers as the population lives longer and rates of dementia rise along with the greater lifespans. One team of research scientists are looking to a molecular map of the brains of older people as one way to better understand cognitive decline...
Read more ...Positive Attitude May Help Fight Cancer
1 month ago - By Medindia Health
Israel Institute of Technology researchers stated that Positive thinking could help fight cancer and boost survival rates.
Read more ...Routine screening, treatment could help stem nationwide opioid epidemic
1 month ago - By News Medical
To help stem the nationwide opioid epidemic and related increases in HIV, hepatitis C and other infections, health care providers should routinely screen and treat patients for opioid abuse when they come to clinics and hospitals seeking other services.
Read more ...Molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids may inhibit cancer
1 month ago - By News Medical
A class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit cancer's growth and spread, University of Illinois researchers report in a new study in mice.
Read more ...Mailing colorectal cancer tests to patients increases screening rates, report researchers
1 month ago - By News Medical
Mailing colorectal cancer screening tests to patients insured by Medicaid increased screening rates for this population, report researchers at the University of North Carolina Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Gov. Baker Signs Nation-Leading Law to Strengthen Alzheimer's, Dementia...
Governor Baker was joined by members of the Administration, Legislature and healthy aging community today at the ceremonial signing of H.4116 An Act relative to Alzheimer's and...
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MRI-Based PIRADS Score Aids in Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
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Urology simulation teaching - COMET (Clinically Observed Medical Education...
Aim: COMET is a four station, case based OSCE based simulation training on a patient journey. It is a programme devised to deliver and formatively assess clinical skills and...
Alzheimer's Advocates Hail Law Aimed At Raising Awareness
Alzheimer's advocates in Massachusetts are hailing a new law that aims to raise awareness about the disease while also increasing efforts to train caregivers about recognizing...