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A diffusion tensor image of the corpus callosum, in a brain with Parkinson’s disease.

Incidence of Parkinson’s disease 50% higher than previously thought

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The annual incidence of Parkinson’s disease was 50% higher than previous estimates in data from five epidemiological cohorts in the United States and Canada. The new incidence rate was nearly 90,000 cases per year for people age 65 and older, reported Allison Willis, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and co-authors.. This contrasts …

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Researchers use precision cardiovascular medicine to prevent the development of heart disease

Researchers use precision cardiovascular medicine to prevent the development of heart disease

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The precision medicine approach can identify people at high genetic risk for hypertension, heart failure, stroke and heart attack and use precision medicine to help prevent fatal cardiovascular disease. Written by: Tehreem Khan Media Contact: Anna Jones Vibhu Parcha, MD, and Pankaj Arora, MD Photography: Andrea MabryNearly half of all American adults have high blood …

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Effect of a low-carb, high-fat diet without calorie restriction versus a high-carb, low-fat diet on type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0

Effect of a low-carb, high-fat diet without calorie restriction versus a high-carb, low-fat diet on type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0

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Memberships: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Odense University Hospital and Clinical Research Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark (CDH, MBH, NT, MK, SJ, KHT, MST) Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark (EMG, HB, KH) Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark (JKH, BSM, JMJ, SO, DNR, PA, MI) …

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Crizanlizumab reduces priapic events in men with sickle cell disease

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Crizanlizumab was associated with a halved likelihood of priapic events in treated patients with sickle-cell priapism, according to results from a phase 2 trial. In new data from the SPARTAN trial presented at the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in New Orleans last week, a team of American researchers observed that the …

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Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

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An analysis of 22 large-scale gene expression datasets showed exercise and general activity to be the most effective theoretical treatment for reversing gene expressions typical of Alzheimer’s disease. Fluoxetine, a well-known antidepressant, has also shown an effect, especially when combined with exercise. Curcumin has also shown positive effects. The study was published in Scientific reports. …

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Getting ahead of chronic disease 'tsunami' will take data and creativity, experts say

Getting ahead of chronic disease ‘tsunami’ will take data and creativity, experts say

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VSChronic illness is pervasive in the United States. Trillions of dollars are spent and hundreds of thousands of lives are claimed by chronic disease each year. So why do we feel like we’re going backwards, with declining life expectancy and a higher prevalence of chronic disease? The pandemic, for its part, has been an accelerator, …

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Cardiovascular disease: the DASH diet associated with a 10% reduced risk

Cardiovascular disease: the DASH diet associated with a 10% reduced risk

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Share on PinterestNew research strengthens the evidence for the cardiovascular benefits of the DASH diet. Image credit: Ivan Gener/Stocksy. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing due to changing lifestyles, an aging population and better survival rates for heart attacks and strokes. There is growing evidence that diet is key to the risk of developing …

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Dapagliflozin reduces risk of hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease

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December 05, 2022 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Schechter reports that the study was funded by AstraZeneca. He also reports receiving travel assistance from Novo Nordisk. Please see the study for relevant financial information from all other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please provide …

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Tips to Cure Fatty Liver Disease: Diet, Supplements, Lifestyle, Fitness Adjustments

Tips to Cure Fatty Liver Disease: Diet, Supplements, Lifestyle, Fitness Adjustments

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Maintaining good health requires the body to undergo regular detoxification and the liver is essential to this process where most liver ailments can be prevented. Doctors say the work-from-home situation and inactivity experienced during lockdowns has led to an increase in liver-related disorders and today about one member of every family suffers from fatty liver …

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Promising trial targets genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease

Promising trial targets genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease

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In a bold attempt to halt the progression of some cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a group of researchers are trying something new: injecting a protective gene into patients’ brains. The trial only involved five patients with a particular genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They received a very low dose of gene therapy – a safety …

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