Cognitive benefits seen two years after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery (BS) is associated with cognitive benefits two years after surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in JAMA Network Open. Emma Custers, from Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and colleagues examined the long-term associations of weight loss after BS with cognition and brain structure and perfusion in a cohort

A budget friendly bioprocess control station for microbial applications

Distek, Inc., a leader in laboratory pharmaceutical instruments for over 48 years, proudly presents the BIOne 250 Bioprocess Controller, designed for microbial applications. This latest model is a process optimized design of our well-established BIOne 1250 benchtop bioreactor system, offering an approachable solution to meet the nuanced requirements of advanced microbial bioprocessing. Image Credit: Distek,

Tools on the Horizon for Managing Posttransplant cSCC Risk

The patient had an advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) on the face that seemed to be affecting the facial nerve, ruling out aggressive surgery. When Mohs surgery failed to clear the tumor, radiation was ordered. But the best option — an immune checkpoint inhibitor — could not be administered because the patient was a

Best Eye Drops For 2024: Revitalize Your Vision

Dry eyes can be a persistent condition characterized by a lack of sufficient moisture and lubrication on the eye’s surface. This can lead to symptoms such as irritation, burning, redness, and blurred vision. Drops formulated specifically for dry eyes offer targeted relief by providing hydration and lubrication to the eyes, helping to alleviate discomfort and

Measles: West Midlands cases ‘disproportionately high’

Elsewhere there have been 62 cases in London, and 32 in Yorkshire and the Humber in the same period. The remaining cases were reported in other regions of England. Of the 465 cases in England, the majority – 66% (306) – were in children under the age of 10, while 25% (115) were in young

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing ‘lost’ enzyme

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most common types of genetic epilepsy. CDD causes seizures and impaired development in children, and medications are limited to managing symptoms rather than tackling the root cause of the disease. The

UniSA researchers seek solutions for chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia. As a degenerative disease with no known cure, managing and treating symptoms is vital, particularly when it comes to pain. Image Credit: University of South Australia Now, researchers from the University of South Australia are investigating the characteristics and treatment of pain in Parkinson’s disease in the

SBRT Safe, Effective for Patients With Nonspine Bone Mets

TOPLINE:  For patients with nonspine bone metastases, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment, with low rates of local failures and fractures as well as minimal serious toxicity, according to pooled data. METHODOLOGY: Bones are common sites for cancer metastasis; nonspine lesions make up about 30% of bone metastases. SBRT may

Elevate Your Comfort With All-Day Support

Compression socks offer versatile benefits in various situations, including during pregnancy, work, workouts, running, or travel. These specialized socks play a crucial role in promoting improved blood flow and circulation in the lower body, effectively alleviating achiness and preventing swelling. Particularly beneficial for individuals who spend extended periods standing or sitting, compression socks apply graduated

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