UCL launches landmark trial of Alzheimer’s blood test
A major UCL-led clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test,…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
CPAP treatment may reduce death risk in people with both type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…
Blood-based biomarkers reveal barriers to diversity in Alzheimer’s disease trials
Some of the populations with the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease remain greatly underrepresented in clinical trials-and a…
Spaceflight accelerates aging of human blood stem cells
Researchers from University of California San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging…
Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure
Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective…
New study explores how childhood social determinants impact young adult cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability for adults in the U.S. Recent projections…
Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes
Sep 3 2025 Noninferiority was not demonstrated for death and ischemic events between P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy and dual…