Postoperative delirium (POD) is common in the elderly and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and blood-brain barrier (BBB) damage have been implicated in the development of POD, but the association between these two factors and the potential mechanism is not clear. Cyclophilin A (CypA) is a specifically chemotactic leukocyte factor […]
Published on October 19, 2022
The CDC Advisory Committee has given a thumbs up to adding COVID-19 vaccines to the CDC’s child vaccine program, which already offers free inoculations for various diseases to millions of children. Picture it like this: imagine your fridge, already full of nutritious fruits and veggies, now adding a carton of refreshing orange juice to the […]
Published on October 19, 2022
A recent study suggests that certain diabetes medications could reduce the risk of developing dementia. Specifically, an older class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones (TZDs), or glitazones, may provide a protective effect. According to the research, TZDs can decrease the risk of dementia by 22% in individuals who are at a high risk and already […]
Published on October 19, 2022
