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Vision changes could predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s patients

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Researchers suggest eye tests could be a way to effectively predict which Parkinson's disease patients are likely to develop dementia

A pair of newly published studies from scientists at University College London are offering novel insights into how the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) leads to cognitive decline. The research suggests minor vision problems can precede cognitive decline by up to 18 months.

Category: Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Vision, Dementia, University College London, Brain, Neuroscience, MRI, New Atlas Audio

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Vision changes could predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s patients

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Researchers suggest eye tests could be a way to effectively predict which Parkinson's disease patients are likely to develop dementia

Category: Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Vision, Dementia, University College London, Brain, Neuroscience, MRI, New Atlas Audio

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Heating cancer cells with magnetic nanoparticles can enhance chemotherapy

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Rich Haridy

A new study led by researchers from University College London suggests that combining traditional chemotherapy with an experimental therapy using magnetic nanoparticles to heat up tumor cells could significantly enhance the efficacy of both treatments…. Continue reading Heating cancer cells with magnetic nanoparticles can enhance chemotherapy→

No evidence coronavirus has mutated to become more infectious

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A large new study, led by a team of geneticists from University College London and published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications, has investigated over 10,000 mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and concluded there currently does not appea… Continue reading No evidence coronavirus has mutated to become more infectious→

Novel imaging technology offers new way to study baby brain activity

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A team of UK scientists and engineers has demonstrated a novel technology for imaging the brains of infants and babies. The breakthrough is hoped to allow researchers new ways to investigate baby brain activity in natural environments without the need … Continue reading Novel imaging technology offers new way to study baby brain activity→

Diabetes drug found to slow, or in some cases prevent, Parkinson’s

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Rich Haridy

The diabetes drug exenatide is currently being investigated as a Parkinson's treatment in Phase 3 human trials

A large population-based cohort study, led by researchers from University College London, is suggesting some drugs used to treat diabetes may also prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Along with prior research, these new findings help validate an upcoming Phase 3 human clinical trial set to test one particular diabetes drug in Parkinson’s patients.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, Glucose, Drugs, Neurological, University College London

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Ancient Persians were making “20th-century” chromium steel 900 years ago

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Michael Irving

Chromium is a common addition to alloys to make materials like tool steel or stainless steel, and it’s long been thought to have been invented around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But now, archaeologists have discovered that the ancient Persi… Continue reading Ancient Persians were making “20th-century” chromium steel 900 years ago→

Metastudy finds PTSD can double the risk of dementia

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Researchers from University College London have conducted the world’s first meta-analysis of the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Encompassing over a million subjects the study found PTSD, especially if left untr… Continue reading Metastudy finds PTSD can double the risk of dementia→

One-off radiotherapy dose for breast cancer as effective as longer course

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Rich Haridy

The long-term results of a massive international trial, spanning almost two decades, has shown a single session of a novel form of radiotherapy is as effective in treating most breast cancers as a conventional radiotherapy plan lasting several weeks.Co… Continue reading One-off radiotherapy dose for breast cancer as effective as longer course→

Internet speed record shattered at 178 terabits per second

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Michael Irving

The fastest internet speed in the world has been clocked at an incredible 178 terabits per second (Tb/s) – fast enough to download the entire Netflix library in under a second. Engineers in the UK and Japan have developed new ways to modulate light bef… Continue reading Internet speed record shattered at 178 terabits per second→