December 09, 2024

Parkinson's Drug Tavapadon Hits Study Goal

AbbVie's experimental drug, tavapadon, shows promising results in improving motor functions for Parkinson's disease, with plans for a marketing application to the FDA next year.

Reuters

December 04, 2024

Brain Stimulation Restores Walking in Paralysis: Pilot Study

Deep brain stimulation in a new brain region enhances recovery of lower limb movements for spinal cord injury patients, leading to immediate walking improvements and long-term benefits, as reported in Nature Medicine.

Reuters

November 27, 2024

MS Proteome Changes Linked to Aging

A recent study investigates the impact of aging on the cerebrospinal fluid proteome in multiple sclerosis patients, revealing changes in inflammatory markers and potential therapeutic targets. Source: Published Study

Conexiant

May 09, 2024

Time of Day May Impact Aging Predictions

New study reveals that epigenetic age predictions fluctuate significantly throughout the day, emphasizing the need to consider timing in aging assessments.

Conexiant

July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

Conexiant

June 14, 2024

TV Time vs. Active Hours: Boosting Healthy Aging by Moving More

Discover how swapping TV time for light physical activity at work can significantly improve your odds of healthy aging, according to a recent study.

Conexiant

June 26, 2024

FDA Releases Guidance for Drugmakers on Diversity in Clinical Studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for drugmakers and medical device makers to improve diversity in clinical trials, emphasizing the importance of actions to support more equitable access to medical innovations.

Conexiant

July 19, 2024

Parkinsonism in CTE: Sports Link Found

A recent report aimed to identify key clinical and neuropathologic measures associated with parkinsonism in individuals with CTE.

Conexiant

May 08, 2024

Forget Ringing the Button for the Nurse. Patients Now Stay Connected by Wearing One.

The BioButton is revolutionizing patient monitoring by employing artificial intelligence to analyze vital signs, improving care, and reducing the workload of nurses at Houston Methodist Hospital.

KFF Health News