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Portable light-based brain monitor shows promise for dementia diagnosis

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans can provide valuable information about brain structure and function, but they are expensive, not always accessible, and often too expensive for repeated use.

Three caregiver personas emerge from dementia medication management study

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Understanding the strategies and unmet needs of caregivers managing medications for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias may improve the lives of both caregivers and patients. A recent study, whose authors include Regenstrief Institute Research Scientists Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., and Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, describes the strategies and unmet needs of caregivers managing medications for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

Female-specific mechanism for energy expenditure discovered in brown adipose tissue

MyBlueDots4 days ago01 mins

Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to achieve thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to males, reveals a study conducted in Japan. This research demonstrates that PGC-1α protein promotes phospholipid synthesis, which strengthens mitochondria of brown fat cells and enhances their heat-generating capacity in female mice. The findings reveal a female-specific mechanism of energy metabolism, boosted by PGC-1α and estrogen, which could inspire new therapies for the prevention of obesity and diabetes.

AI detects subtle movement changes in finger-tapping videos, revealing hidden Parkinson’s signs

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Early detection of even the slightest motor function changes can be critical to slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Yet these subtle signs often go unnoticed. Now, UF researcher Diego L. Guarín, Ph.D., is harnessing AI to spot these subtle changes from video recordings before clinical symptoms become evident to the clinician’s eyes.

Study finds decline in long-term benzodiazepine use among older adults, but risks remain

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Older adults are increasingly discontinuing benzodiazepines soon after hospital discharge, but a significant number continue use for months, putting them at risk for serious health problems, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

AI model helps identify therapeutic antibodies to boost pandemic preparedness

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a novel method that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced imaging techniques to more accurately and efficiently identify therapeutic antibodies to treat infectious diseases.

Antioxidant shield for T cell telomeres shows promise against tumor-induced exhaustion

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain on mitochondria, the cell’s energy factories, leading to T cell exhaustion and poor cancer outcomes.

Green tea improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in obese mice

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have deepened our understanding of the mechanisms of action of this infusion and revealed that green tea treatment reduced weight and significantly improved glucose sensitivity and insulin resistance in obese mice. These results reinforce the potential relevance of the beverage as an adjunct in the treatment of obesity in humans.

Media visibility and costs of new medicines under examination—what does the media highlight?

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

A study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Fimea found that the Finnish news media has given GLP-1 agonists used to treat obesity, such as semaglutide, a great deal of attention while many other new medicines have been ignored. Based on preliminary results, media visibility is not evenly divided between medicines intended for different indications, and the amount of visibility does not always correspond to such things as the user-specific costs of medicines or the prevalence of indications.

Can’t sleep? Insomniacs may experience accelerated brain aging

MyBlueDots5 days ago01 mins

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age—along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans—than people who do not have chronic insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.

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Portable light-based brain monitor shows promise for dementia diagnosis

Three caregiver personas emerge from dementia medication management study

Female-specific mechanism for energy expenditure discovered in brown adipose tissue

AI detects subtle movement changes in finger-tapping videos, revealing hidden Parkinson’s signs

Study finds decline in long-term benzodiazepine use among older adults, but risks remain

AI model helps identify therapeutic antibodies to boost pandemic preparedness

Antioxidant shield for T cell telomeres shows promise against tumor-induced exhaustion

Green tea improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in obese mice

Media visibility and costs of new medicines under examination—what does the media highlight?

Can’t sleep? Insomniacs may experience accelerated brain aging

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