Scientists have named three relatively little-known diseases they think could cause the next global health emergency. A coalition of governments and charities has committed $460m to speed up vaccine development for Mers, Lassa fever and Nipah virus. They are asking funders at the World Economic Forum Davos for another $500m. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness...
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Could this jab STOP genital herpes? Scientists create ‘most effective ever’ vaccine to control spread of the STI
More than 500 million people have genital herpes, or HSV2 But no vaccine candidate has ever stood up to pre-clinical trials Now a new three-pronged formula has protected monkeys from transmission It means human trials are likely, paving the way to a publicly-available vaccine The first ever effective genital herpes vaccine has succeeded in...
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Severe side effects of approved multiple sclerosis medication
The multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy alemtuzumab can trigger severe, unpredictable side effects. This was the finding by a team led by Prof Dr Aiden Haghikia and Prof Dr Ralf Gold from the Department of Neurology of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum at St. Josef’s Hospital. In the journal Lancet Neurology, the scientists report on two patients for whom...
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New Low Cost Therapy May Benefit Stroke Patients With Vision Problems
Stroke patients suffering from decreased vision could have a cost-effective therapy at their disposal soon. This therapy could potentially enhance the lives of stroke patients suffering from eye problems. A study conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia and University of Glasgow, tested the efficiency of the visuomotor feedback training (VFT) when treating...
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Millions of people with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E
CORVALLIS, Ore. – New research has shown that people with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E – which could be a serious public health concern, in light of the millions of people who have this condition that’s often related to obesity. A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also made...
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Narcolepsy Drug Helps Improve Memory in People Recovering From Depression
Modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy — excessive daytime sleepiness — can improve memory in patients recovering from depression, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The findings, published today in the journal Biological Psychiatry: CNNI, result from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study and offer hope of a treatment for some of the...
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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: Tips for Recovery from an MS Attack
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system and the transmission of information between the brain and the body. Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be difficult to predict, making it hard for those with MS to manage the disease. However, there are some changes that people with MS can make to help control the...
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Ultrasound may enhance delivery of RNA molecules to treat GI disorders
New research shows that ultrasound could enhance the absorption of strands of RNA into colon cells in the gut, to block the production of proteins that promote inflammation. The study, performed in mice, could lead to improved treatments for gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers believe that their findings could lead to improved...
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It’s Nearly Possible to “Shut off” Parkinson’s with a Flick of a Switch
IN BRIEF With the insertion of a metal rod into the brain of participating patients, researchers have used deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson’s, and the tech is being looked at for use in Alzheimer’s patients. There are also less invasive technologies available, such as the Neural Lace currently being worked on by a company...
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Double-barreled drug strategy cancels cancer’s backup plans
Cutting off cancer cells’ fuel sources causes the tumor (blue area above) to “eat” itself (occurring in the green spots), and delivering a second hit to its backup fuel sources has been shown to kill the cells Cancer is a crafty foe. Scientists have long tried to starve out tumors by cutting off their access to...