Major advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease through gene silencing

Major advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease through gene silencing

London: A new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s successfully reduces the amount of the harmful protein tau that causes the disease, a new study has revealed. The researchers say the findings are a major breakthrough in targeting the protein to slow or potentially reverse the disease. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and UCL have…

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Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes, but also heart disease and death, research shows

Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes, but also heart disease and death, research shows

—File photo Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes but also heart disease. A recent American study revealed that sugary drinks not only increase the risk of diabetes, but also cause many heart diseases and premature death. Researchers examined the sugar consumption of more than 12,000 people with type 2 diabetes between 1980 and 2018. The…

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WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks

WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks

“The focus of the mission was to enhance the capacity of the early warning alert and response network (EWARN) and ensure rapid detection, verification and response to communicable diseases alerts and outbreaks”, the WHO office for the Eastern Mediterranean said in a statement issued on Thursday. They identified areas in preparedness and response that needed strengthening, said…

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World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease

World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease

“UNITAID calls upon the global health community and governments to make Chagas disease a priority and support ongoing efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission and improve access to tests and treatments,” said Herve Verhoosel, UNITAID’s head of communication. “Together, by integrating it into primary health care and systematically screening mothers and babies, we can make Chagas…

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Cancer and heart disease vaccines will be available within the next ten years

Cancer and heart disease vaccines will be available within the next ten years

Massachusetts: Experts say that vaccines for cancer and heart disease are likely to be ready by the end of this decade. Scientists at the pharmaceutical company Moderna believe that in the next five years, the company could potentially introduce new treatments that could save millions of lives. According to Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paul…

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