CENTER FOR BRAINHEALTH New research from The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that advancing age alone is not the defining factor in impaired financial decision-making. The study, published in Frontiers, assessed how – and whether – age influences cognitive processes that may be involved in financial decision-making. The researchers investigated how factors such...
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Could switching blood pressure medication timing extend your life?
More than seven years ago, a big health finding reported on in a peer-reviewed journal went largely unnoticed. The BedMed study, led by a U of A researcher, will look at the purported health benefits—and potential risks—of having patients take blood pressure medication at bedtime instead of daytime. Credit: University of Alberta “Spanish chronobiologists found...
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Half of those on Parkinson’s drugs may develop impulse control problems
Over time, half of the people taking certain drugs for Parkinson’s disease may develop impulse control disorders such as compulsive gambling, shopping or eating, according to a study published in the June 20, 2018, online issue of Neurology. Immunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson’s disease....
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Enlist a pharmacist to help manage high blood pressure
June 20, 2018, by Len Canter, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay)—High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, yet has no symptoms of its own. That’s why having your blood pressure checked regularly is a must, as is controlling it if it’s high. But identifying the right high blood pressure drugs can...
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Simple sugar delays neurodegeneration caused by enzyme deficiency
June 20, 2018, Baylor College of Medicine A new therapeutic approach may one day delay neurodegeneration typical of a disease called mucopolysaccharidoses IIIB (MPS IIIB). Neurodegeneration in this condition results from the abnormal accumulation of essential cellular molecules called mucopolysaccharides. Looking to find alternative therapeutic strategies for this rare genetic disease, a team of researchers investigated...
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Non-Contact Bluetooth Thermometer for Masimo Root Patient Monitor in U.S.
Masimo and Thermomedics, a part of PositiveID, announced they’re releasing in the U.S. the TIR-1 non-contact Bluetooth thermometer. The infrared thermometer integrates with the Masimo Root patient monitor, allowing contact-free forehead temperature measurement in patients of all ages. Since no contact is made, there’s no need to replace those plastic tips as on ear thermometers every time a...
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Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women
UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG For the first time in the world, researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have demonstrated that probiotics, dietary supplements with health-promoting bacteria, can be used to affect the human skeleton. Among older women who received probiotics, bone loss was halved compared to women who received only a placebo. The research opens...
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Can nanotechnology help treat Alzheimer’s?
June 19, 2018 by Ileana Varela, Florida International University Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It takes a devastating toll on patients and family members, who are usually the caregivers. Current drugs only treat symptoms of AD, not its causes. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. FIU researchers are studying a new approach...
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Rise in Population Genomics: Local Government in India Will Use Blockchain to Secure Genetic Data
Blockchain will secure the DNA database for 50 million citizens in the eighth-largest state in India. The government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a German genomics and precision medicine start-up, Shivom, which announced to start the pilot project soon. The move falls in line with a trend for governments turning to...
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Patients hold clues about Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft plans for healthcare
A brief look at what hospitals should know about hundreds of patents tech giants have filed relative to health IT. Many eyes are watching the likes of Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech stalwarts for some kind of signal about their healthcare intentions. While some moves are already out in the open, such as Apple Health...