Search Result For: clinical trials

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Low-carb diet may eliminate need for drugs in type 2 diabetes

Adults with mild type 2 diabetes might improve their insulin sensitivity by following a low-carb diet, thus potentially eliminating the need for medication, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Parkinson’s, ADHD tied to genes that affect brain volume

Certain genes influence the volume of key brain regions, which, in turn, could play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease and ADHD, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a pro-oxidant supplement help slow down prostate cancer progression?

A precursor of vitamin K may help slow down prostate cancer progression, a recent study conducted in mouse models of suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

ADHD drugs' impact on brain health, quality of life: What we know

One in four U.S. adults suspects they may have ADHD and drugs are a first line of treatment for this condition. But what does research say about their impact on the brain and quality of life?

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Ability to balance on one leg could predict neuromuscular aging, study suggests

A person’s ability to balance on one leg may be a reliable indicator of neuromuscular aging, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Alzheimer’s blood tests show 'very good accuracy' in early trials

Two blood tests currently in development have shown 'very high accuracy' in detecting tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to the developers.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

FDA-approved drug for ulcerative colitis also effective for Crohn's

Mirikizumab, a drug currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, also sends Crohn's disease into clinical remission, new findings suggest.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Vegetarian diets can protect against diabetes, cardiovascular diseases

Vegan and vegetarian diets can help keep type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at bay, two new scientific reviews show.

Date: 2024/11/02 - 18:16

Adopting pediatric readiness standards in emergency departments could save more than 2,000 lives each year

NIH-funded study suggests standards would range from no cost to $11.84 per child.

Date: 2024/11/01 - 19:38

NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people

Adolescents see a greater remission of type 2 diabetes compared to adults.