Scientists at the National Institutes of Health say an enzyme drives post-30 weight gain They managed to block that enzyme in middle-aged mice, causing weight loss Scientists are one step closer to a pill to stop the middle-age spread, a new paper claims. New research shows 40 percent of weight gain in our 30s, 40s...
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Findings suggest underdiagnosis of AMD not uncommon in primary eye care
Approximately 25 percent of eyes deemed to be normal based on dilated eye examination by a primary eye care ophthalmologist or optometrist had macular characteristics that indicated age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology. Approximately 14 million Americans have AMD and, as the baby boomer population ages, this public health problem...
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Surgery that could cure shaky hands: Sufferer reveals how undergoing pioneering treatment ended years of misery
A million people currently suffer from uncontrollable shaking in Britain It can affect different parts of the body including the hands, legs and voice box Tremors are caused by faulty circuits parts of the brain controlling movement Selwyn Lucas, 53, underwent new ultrasound treatment to cure his tremors A million Britons suffer from uncontrollable shaking....
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New drug-delivery method doubles duration of ibuprofen
Ibuprofen could soon be supercharged thanks to researchers at Northwestern University While graphene can claim the title of science’s sexiest wonder material, other substances called metal-organic-frameworks or MOFs, have been quietly changing the world while their single-atom-thick cousin hogs the spotlight. Now, researchers at Northwestern University (NU) have used MOFs to extend the speed and duration of...
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Keratin hydrogels show significant potential to regenerate lost muscle tissue and function
The use of human hair-derived keratin biomaterials to regenerate skeletal muscle has shown promise in new research that documents significant increases in both new muscle tissue formation and muscle function among mouse models of volumetric muscle loss. Two new studies that compare muscle regeneration following treatment with keratin hydrogels, no repair, or an alternative tissue...
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Novel gene therapy experiment offers hope for people with certain hearing loss and dizziness disorder
This image shows stereocilia bundles on inner hair cells from whirler mice after whirlin gene therapy. These hair-like protrusions allow sensory hair cells to detect sound and motion. The whirler mutant mouse has very short stereocilia bundles. After whirlin gene therapy, the stereocilia bundles are increased to normal length (red) and whirlin expression is restored...
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Preliminary study suggests possible new treatment for MS
A small, preliminary study may show promise of a new type of treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Results from the first six people enrolled in the phase 1 study, a study designed to enroll 10 people, are being presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28,...
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Removing Old Cells Could Prove Effective In Stopping Osteoarthritis
The signs of aging can be a literal pain, especially for those with sedentary lifestyles who are more prone to experiencing joint and muscle pains. While professionals recommend having an active lifestyle to lower the risk of osteoarthritis development, researchers look inside our own bodies to determine how to fight the natural course of aging. A previous study found...
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A steroid jab in the bottom could ease hip pain caused by osteoarthritis for up to 12 weeks
The steroid injection was trialled by researchers in the Netherlands Relief period matched that of steroid injections directly into the affected joint The buttock jab is much less painful and can be administered by GPs An estimated nine million people in Britain have some degree of osteoarthritis A single steroid injection to the buttocks could...
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What’s to know about polyneuropathy?
Polyneuropathy is when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged, which is also commonly called peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. They relay information between the central nervous system (CNS), and all other parts of the body. The brain and spinal cord are part of the CNS. Polyneuropathy affects several nerves...