Tag: Medical research
NIH Funding Cuts Threaten Medical Research at UC and Beyond
A significant change in NIH funding policies has sparked concerns among medical researchers at the University of California and beyond. The National Institutes of Health, a major contributor to medical research at UC campuses,...
Rare Mpox Strain Confirmed in US: First Known Case
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first case of a rare strain of the mpox virus in the United States. This particular strain, known as "clade I mpox," was found...
Living with Stiff Person Syndrome: Patient Experiences and Insights
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder that has gained attention due to singer Celine Dion's battle with the condition. This disease affects only one or two people per million, causing muscle...
AI Blood Test for Early Parkinson’s Detection: A Promising Breakthrough
A groundbreaking new blood test has been developed using artificial intelligence that could potentially detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. The study, conducted by researchers from University College London and...
Uncovering the ‘Trigger Gene’ in IBD: A Step Towards Preventing Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of adults in the U.S., causing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. Recently, researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of...
Akira Endo: Scholar of Statins for Heart Disease, Passes Away at 90
Akira Endo, a renowned Japanese biochemist, passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the field of medicine. His groundbreaking research on fungi in the 1970s laid the foundation...
Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Through Scent: The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
Joy Milne, a woman with an extraordinary sense of smell, has made a significant contribution to research on Parkinson's disease. Her story began with her late husband, Les, who was a doctor and a...
Expert Panel Backs FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
An expert panel recently gave its support for the FDA approval of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease called donanemab, manufactured by Eli Lilly. The panel, made up of independent advisors to the FDA,...
Honeybees Can Detect Lung Cancer, Researchers SayNew Title: Honeybees Detect Lung Cancer: Study Reveals
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that honeybees have the ability to detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath. In a study published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics, the researchers...
Akira Endo, Scholar of Statins: Reducing Heart Disease – Dies at 90Statins Pioneer Akira...
Akira Endo, a renowned Japanese biochemist known for his groundbreaking research on fungi that led to the development of cholesterol-lowering drugs, passed away at the age of 90 on June 5. His work in...
The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’sNew Title: Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Through Smell
Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Through SmellJoy Milne, a woman with an extraordinary sense of smell, discovered something unusual about her husband, Les, that led to groundbreaking research in the early detection of Parkinson's disease. Les,...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug receives FDA advisory panel’s approval: Progress is happeningSEO-friendly title: Alzheimer’s Drug...
An experimental Alzheimer's drug called donanemab received an endorsement from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel. The drug is intended to target symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease, such as mild cognitive...