Author Archives: Rich Haridy

Alzheimer’s trial supports high amyloid levels as early sign of disease

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An ongoing long-term trial suggests high levels of amyloid proteins in the brain do serve as an early sign of Alzheimer's disease before cognitive decline becomes apparent

A new study presenting the first data from a long-running US government trial is suggesting high levels of amyloid proteins in the brains of cognitively normal older adults can be an effective presymptomatic sign of early stage Alzheimer’s disease.

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CDC recommends everyone wear cloth face masks to slow COVID-19 spread

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Reversing prior advice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending everyone in the United States wear cloth face masks in public settings such as pharmacies and grocery stores. The CDC suggests this new advice is primarily… Continue reading CDC recommends everyone wear cloth face masks to slow COVID-19 spread→

Google location data shows how COVID-19 is changing behavior globally

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In an unprecedented move, Google has publicly released a series of COVID-19 Community Mobility Maps, utilizing location history data from users around the world to present insights into how people are moving around local communities. The data is presen… Continue reading Google location data shows how COVID-19 is changing behavior globally→

Frozen waterfalls and stunning seas: The best water photos of the year

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From extraordinary macro images to abstract aerial drone shots, water photography can take many forms, much like water itself. In photography social network Agora’s latest contest, H2O is celebrated in a spectacular collection of images.Continue Readin… Continue reading Frozen waterfalls and stunning seas: The best water photos of the year→

Blood-based biomarker discovery points to early-stage Alzheimer’s test

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A UC San Diego study has found evidence that high levels of a specific type of exRNA in blood samples predicts the onset of Alzheimer's two years before symptoms appear

New research from the University of California San Diego is suggesting high levels of a certain blood-based biomarker may serve as an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, two years before symptoms develop. The preliminary study has yet to be verified in larger cohorts of patients.

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Interactive Stanford website models various COVID-19 containment methods

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A team of researchers from Stanford University has developed an interactive website that allows users to create their own custom model estimating how different social distancing interventions affect the spread of COVID-19 over time. The primary goal of… Continue reading Interactive Stanford website models various COVID-19 containment methods→

FDA pulls common heartburn drug from US market after carcinogen concerns

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After a year of investigation the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completely withdrawn all ranitidine products from the American market. Studies have revealed levels of a carcinogenic compound can increase in the product over time, particular… Continue reading FDA pulls common heartburn drug from US market after carcinogen concerns→

CDC Director warns 25 percent of COVID-19 cases may present no symptoms

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Up to 25 percent of people infected with COVID-19 may present no symptoms, yet still transmit the disease, says Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The comment comes alongside a new report published by … Continue reading CDC Director warns 25 percent of COVID-19 cases may present no symptoms→

Take to the seas with Nikon’s best surf photography of the year

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The winners of this year’s Nikon Surf Photo and Video Awards have been revealed, highlighting an incredible array of images spanning the entire coast of Australia and the world. The top prize went to a spectacular shot looking down a turquoise barrel t… Continue reading Take to the seas with Nikon’s best surf photography of the year→

Testing psychedelic placebos: Study watches people trip on fake drugs

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A new study from scientists at McGill University has gone to extraordinary lengths to investigate how strong the placebo effect may be in psychedelic research. The experiment, led by a former magician turned psychiatry PhD candidate, created a fictiona… Continue reading Testing psychedelic placebos: Study watches people trip on fake drugs→