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Study finds cilostazol is well tolerated but doesn’t prevent cognitive decline

A recent study demonstrated the safety of cilostazol in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but did not demonstrate any efficacy in preventing disease progression. However, after administration of cilostazol, the blood concentrations of the albumin and β-amyloid complex (albumin-Aβ complex) increased in the treated patients compared with those receiving placebo. This finding indicates that […]

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Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions. Led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the study found that individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public in professional and social scenarios. The researchers also found that more severe acne and darker skin […]

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Military personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased brain inflammation and structural changes

Reviewed The brains of special warfare community personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased inflammation and structural changes compared with a control group, potentially increasing the risk of long-term, brain-related disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) led the study, which […]

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Being married can raise your blood pressure

It’s not an old wives’ tale – being married really CAN raise your blood pressure, scientists say Almost half of people in England have hypertension, researchers of the study say High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms, but can be life threatening READ MORE: I’m a cardiologist – the 10 symptoms you should NEVER ignore It’s […]

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Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

A new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) cancer associated with the KRAS G12C mutation. Research, published in Nature Medicine today (Dec. 5), has shown remarkable results in 62% of people with KRAS G12C mutated bowel cancer achieving a positive response to treatment […]

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Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Reviewed Ketamine – an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug – has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects. The drug is increasingly used for a range of medical purposes, including as a painkiller alternative to opioids, […]