Medscape Medical News Deborah Brauser August 07, 2024 For years, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been a lifesaving treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), yet exactly how it works has largely remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have uncovered the underlying mechanisms behind its therapeutic effects — a discovery that may help clinicians better...
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Virtual reality exposure plus electric brain stimulation offers a promising treatment for PTSD
by Brown University Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCombining two treatments could be a promising option for people, especially military veterans, whose lives are negatively affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study shows. In a clinical trial conducted among U.S. military veterans at the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, participants who received brain stimulation with a low electrical...
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Possible ‘Trojan Horse’ found for treating stubborn bacterial infections
Peer-Reviewed Publication WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE (TEM) IMAGE OF THE BACTERIAL CELL WITH AN EXTRACELLULAR VESICLE ATTACHED.CREDIT: WSU PULLMAN, Wash. – Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates. The discovery by Washington State University...
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Researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome
by Purdue University R. Claudio Aguilar, a Purdue University researcher, has developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Credit: Purdue University College of Science photo/Alisha ReferdaPurdue University researchers have developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome, an incurable and rare genetic...
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Q&A: How a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease could also work for type 2 diabetes
by Sarah McQuate, University of Washington Microscopy image of beta cells making IAPP (left) and IAPP plus one of the team’s synthetic peptides (right). Credit: Protein Science (2023). DOI: 10.1002/pro.4854Of the 38 million Americans who have diabetes, at least 90% have type 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Type 2 diabetes occurs...
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COVID-19: A potential treatment for loss of smell
by INRAE—National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment Pathophysiological impact of early corticoid treatment on SARS-CoV-2 infection. (A) Experimental design to evaluate the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infected hamsters with sub-cutaneous (SC) corticoid treatment started at 2 dpi until 11 dpi (days post infection) (B) Viral load in nasal swab collected from 1 to 5...
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How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis
by Morgan Duerden, University of North Carolina School of Medicine Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus, causing distressing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing in adolescents and adults, and vomiting and abdominal pain in children. Evan Dellon, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist at UNC Health and professor of medicine...
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Study confirms benefits of auricular acupuncture to treat depression
For three months, Brazilian researchers tracked 74 patients submitted to 12 sessions lasting 15 minutes each and observed remission of symptoms. The ancient Chinese practice had no side effects, according to an article published in JAMA Network Open.Peer-Reviewed Publication FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO SPECIFIC AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION LED...
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Doctor on the cusp of a cancer cure: Nobel Prize-winning oncologist whose discovery means killer disease could be treated with a vaccine in years to come
Dr Catherine Wu has paved the way for the development of cancer vaccinesShe ‘drew a picture of [myself] making a cure for cancer’ in second grade By CAITLIN TILLEY, HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Dr Wu’s obsession with the immune system began after she watched bone marrow transplants as a medical internDr Wu’s obsession with the...
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What Works to Treat Dry Eye? The Best Eye Drops and Home Remedies
Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Key takeaways: Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops, like artificial tears, and prescription eye drops, like Restasis (cyclosporine) and Xiidra (lifitegrast), are effective treatments for dry eye.Home remedies for dry eyes include avoiding wind and smoke, using a humidifier, and doing eyelid scrubs or warm...