Articles tagged with Vascular Diseases
Researchers use MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to detect Alzheimer's disease by measuring chemical markers in the brain. The study found that this technique can distinguish patients with Alzheimer's from those without the disease and identify patterns of damage consistent with the disease.
Researchers found that angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, contributes to arthritic disease progression. Treatment with an integrin antagonist reduced joint swelling, pannus formation, and cartilage erosion in animal models.
Scientists have identified a correlation between activated CD44 and disease flare-ups in pediatric patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The study suggests that monitoring blood levels of activated CD44 may enable early prediction of exacerbations, potentially leading to improved treatment outcomes.
The American Urological Association's 93rd Annual Meeting featured groundbreaking research on prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and kidney diseases. Researchers presented studies showcasing the importance of PSA testing in African American men and the effectiveness of sildenafil in treating erectile dysfunction.
Fetal cells may be linked to an immune system reaction in women with systemic sclerosis, a form of scleroderma. The study found that 46% of women with the condition had male DNA in their blood and skin biopsies.
Researchers discovered a molecule, ERAB, that causes early neuron damage in Alzheimer's disease. The finding may lead to therapies that inhibit the interaction of ERAB and amyloid-B peptide, protecting neurons from damage.
A new study finds that first and second generation Japanese-American men living in Hawaii have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to European-ancestry Americans. The study also notes that rates of vascular dementia remain unchanged in this population.