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Western Study Targets Dementia with Sleep Improvement Research

In a step toward combating dementia, Western researchers have received a $1.1 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation to explore the potential of...

Progressing Towards Preventative HIV Vaccine

LA JOLLA, CA and NEW YORK, NY—A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast—very fast. Although a...

Heart health is dependent on knowledge: Global study reveals what information cardiac patients need to thrive

A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in managing cardiovascular diseases. Researchers examined the information...

UConn Surgeon Saves Patient’s Legs from Amputation

"I am very grateful for my legs. I have Dr. Boutrous to thank and the staff at UConn Health," says Laurice Borders, 77, a...

Is it FLiRT or FLuQE? What we know about the new dominant COVID variant

A dominant COVID-19 strain is driving new infections across parts of the world, and is on the rise in Australia.Not long ago, we were...

Alzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease’s trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early

My mother, Margaret, was the heart of our family. When my twins were born prematurely, she moved in with us to help care for...

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors

The Mediterranean Diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of an Italian study carried...

Meta-Analysis Affirms Advantage of Continuous over Intermittent Infusion of ß-Lactam for Sepsis

Administering ß-lactam antibiotics for sepsis or septic shock by continuous (also termed, prolonged) infusion was associated with lower 90-day mortality than with intermittent infusion,...

Algorithm assists doctors in identifying highly aggressive form of basal cell carcinoma of the face

An algorithm can help healthcare professionals recognize which patients have a highly...

Potential Gold Standard Prostate Cancer Test in Trial

A University of Alberta study shows that PET/CT imaging using a new tracing agent is more accurate at determining the extent of prostate cancer...

Regular Vaccine Boosts Could Aid Immunocompromised in Covid Fight

People who have received solid organ transplants and take immunosuppressant medications to prevent rejection are among those most susceptible to the damaging effects of...

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