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RA Found Sooner Using Newest Disease Criteria (CME/CE)
GLASGOW (MedPage Today) — The recently revised rheumatoid arthritis classification criteria successfully identified affected patients in the U.K. earlier than the previous set of criteria, a researcher reported here. View full post on MedPage Today Rheumatology Related Blogs
Blood Biomarkers and Risk of Alzheimer Disease Link Observed: Study
A meta-analysis of earlier published studies discovered that the ratio of blood plasma amyloid- (and) #946; (A (and) #946;) peptides A (and) #946;42:A (and) #946;40 was notably related to development of Alzheimer disease and dementia, states a report published Online … Continue reading
Research Says Good Cholesterol can Help Fight Heart Disease
The role of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in protecting against heart disease has been confirmed by a University of Amsterdam cardiologist. John Kastelein made his finding while examining a patient who was brought into emergency at an Amsterdam hospital after … Continue reading
Genetic Variants Behind Fatty Liver Disease In Obese Kids Identified
A new research has identified the genetic variant linked with the increased susceptibility to fatty liver disease in obese kids. The study, published in the March issue of iHepatology/i, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver … Continue reading
Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease: Study news
Findings suggest certain drugs might prevent hardening of the arteries View full post on arthritis news Related Blogs
Chronic Kidney Disease Witnessing a Spiralling Trend
Minimal physical activity, unhealthy diet, smoking and drinking are some of the reasons that are resulting in an increased number of chronic kidney diseases – especially among women – in both rural and urban India. With World Kidney Day celebrated … Continue reading
Brain Shuts Down the Ability to Form New Memories Gene by Gene in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found that repression of gene activity in the brain occurs initially in victims of Alzheimer’s disease. “These findings provide a glimpse of the brain shutting down the ability to form new memories gene by gene in Alzheimer’s disease, and … Continue reading
Indicator for Alzheimer’s Disease Could Distress Mental Function Even In Healthy Adults
When protein beta-amyloid in the brain that is linked to Alzheimer’s disease is at high levels, it may affect brain performance even in healthy adults, according to a study published in the February 1, 2012, online issue of iNeurology (Regd) … Continue reading
Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Possible Via New Test
A blood test, which would help in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, is being developed by Kiwi researchers. According to team leader, Professor Cliff Abrahams, treatments for the disease would perhaps be developed in the near future, but to be … Continue reading
Licorice In The Fight Against Tooth Decay And Gum Disease
Licorice, used extensively in the Chinese traditional medicine, could help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Two substances in licorice kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth problems, … Continue reading
