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Depression Is The Single Biggest Predictor Of Death For Heart Patients

Posted in Medicine on 31st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

A major new study from the Intermountain Medical Center has shown how the death rate for depressed heart patients is double that of non-depressed heart patients

Drug Restores Brain Function In Alzheimer's Animal Model

Posted in Medicine on 30th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

Amyloid beta is a protein believed to be a major cause of Alzheimers disease.

Stem Cell Brain Implants Could 'slow Ageing And Extend Life'

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

Researchers hope to launch human trials as breakthrough shows hypothalamus controls ageing, with treated mice remaining fitter and living 10-15% longer.

Eye Test Could Help Diagnose Autism

Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

A new study could herald a new tool that helps physicians identify a sub-group of people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

New Blood Test Can Check For 13 Types Of Cancers

Posted in Medicine on 25th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

National Cancer Center Japan has developed a new test to diagnose 13 kinds of cancers from a single drop of blood, with a clinical study set to start from next month.