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Leqembi  Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.
Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan
Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.

Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.
New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

by ElsevierResolvin-D2 (RvD2), when added ex vivo, acted directly on the bone marrow to induce a specific increase in monocyte/macrophage progenitors and reduce steatosis and collagen deposition.

New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

by ElsevierResolvin-D2 (RvD2), when added ex vivo, acted directly on the bone marrow to induce a specific increase in monocyte/macrophage progenitors and reduce steatosis and collagen deposition.
Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

by Dennis ThompsonBaby Boom seniors are divorcing at rates triple that of a few decades ago, a new study has found."Graydivorce" among folks 65 and older increased to 15% in 2022 from

Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

by Dennis ThompsonBaby Boom seniors are divorcing at rates triple that of a few decades ago, a new study has found."Graydivorce" among folks 65 and older increased to 15% in 2022 from
With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratorySenescent cells (blue) accumulate as we age. CAR T cells can be programmed to seek them out and destroy them. The image above shows healthy pancreatic tissue sampl

With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratorySenescent cells (blue) accumulate as we age. CAR T cells can be programmed to seek them out and destroy them. The image above shows healthy pancreatic tissue sampl
A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa
Defense against joint degeneration

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued