Month: June 2021

Drug Helps Fight Early-Stage Breast Cancer

A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report. The pill – olaparib (Lynparza) – works by blocking a natural enzyme called PARP that normally fixes DNA damage in healthy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on June 4, 2021

Blood Pressure Level Is Associated With Changes in Plasma Aβ1 –40 and Aβ1–42 Levels: A Cross-sectional Study Conducted in the Suburbs of Xi’an, China

Objectives: Amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition in the brain is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology. Hypertension is a risk factor for AD, but the effects of hypertension on Aβ deposition are not fully determined. Considering peripheral Aβ closely relates to Aβ deposition in the brain, we investigated the relationships between blood pressure (BP) level and […]

Published on June 4, 2021

Changes in Metabolic Activity and Gait Function by Dual-Task Cognitive Game-Based Treadmill System in Parkinson’s Disease: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Balance and gait impairments, and consequently, mobility restrictions and falls are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Various cognitive deficits are also common in PD and are associated with increased fall risk. These mobility and cognitive deficits are limiting factors in a person’s health, ability to perform activities of daily living, and overall quality of life. […]

Published on June 4, 2021