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Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

They can be challenging devices to wear, but new research shows CPAP machines address more than just sleep apnea

While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are not the easiest to adapt to, which is why around 50% of those with sleep apnea give up on the life-saving devices. But there’s some good news for those who stick with it, with health benefits stretching further than treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated elevated risks of heart disease and stroke. Recent research has also linked OSA with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Sleep monitors, Apnea, Snorers, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Breathing

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Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it’s diagnosed

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Retina scans may be able to reveal more than just the state of your vision

For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and it may be detected years prior to diagnosis.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: University College London, Eye, Retina, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Schizophrenia, 3D Scanning, Optogenetics

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Scientists recreate Pink Floyd classic using only people’s brains

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

While fans of “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 1)” may be horrified with the results, science on the way to recreating music through brain activity. And it has the potential for incredibly broad applications.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Unive… Continue reading Scientists recreate Pink Floyd classic using only people’s brains→

New mechanism discovered that stimulates brain self-repair after stroke

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that stimulates injured brain cells to repair themselves after an ischemic stroke. The discovery may help limit or reverse the damage caused by the condition and promote recovery.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading New mechanism discovered that stimulates brain self-repair after stroke→

Researchers call for a change in treating sleep apnea

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Sleep apnea is estimated to affect 30 million Americans, comparable to diabetes, but it can be incredibly difficult to treat, even more so given that devices used to alleviate it are abandoned by nearly half of those diagnosed. It’s also recently been … Continue reading Researchers call for a change in treating sleep apnea→

Study makes the case for prescribing fruit and veg to treat diabetes

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

You’d find few arguments in the science world that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables doesn’t have wide-ranging health benefits. Now, a new study suggests that prescribing patients with type 2 diabetes could prevent 296,000 cases of cardiovascular dis… Continue reading Study makes the case for prescribing fruit and veg to treat diabetes→

Testing for a common heart arrhythmia with a shopping trolley

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Paul McClure

We could soon be checking our heart rhythm while doing the grocery shopping, thanks to a device incorporated into the handle of a supermarket trolley designed to monitor for atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia that’s a key risk factor for st… Continue reading Testing for a common heart arrhythmia with a shopping trolley→

‘Silent’ killer in cholesterol more firmly linked to heart disease

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

A genetic ‘bad’ cholesterol protein has been flagged as a hidden problem in coronary heart disease (CHD), with current medication that treats low-density lipoproteins (LDL) having little effect on this particular variant.Continue ReadingCategory: Medic… Continue reading ‘Silent’ killer in cholesterol more firmly linked to heart disease→