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‘Turning point’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s as drug found to slow disease

The results of a new trial were labelled as symbolic of ‘a new era where Alzheimer’s disease could become treatable’

The Independent UK

An experimental Alzheimer's drug outperforms one just approved by the FDA

In a large study, the experimental drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer's by about 35%. That's slightly better than the drug Leqembi, which was fully approved by the FDA on July 6.

WEKU

Experts urge health regulators to approve ‘turning point’ dementia drugs

Exclusive: As results show 35% slowing in cognitive decline, health leaders say swift decisions crucial

The Guardian - UK

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What impact will Alzheimer’s drug donanemab have?

While it is not a cure, proof that drugs can alter course of disease is regarded as significant triumph

The Guardian - UK

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.

The Independent UK

Young woman diagnosed with ‘suicide disease’ faces race against time: ‘I’m being burned alive’

Desperate mother fighting to save her daughter’s life clinging on to ‘one last hope’

The Independent UK

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.

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$800k grant helps researchers fight heart disease in cancer patients

'Heart disease disproportionally affects people with cancer'

Newcastle Herald

San Diego hospital seeing an alarming number of children 5 and under with cannabis poisoning

San Diego County's only children's hospital reports that it continues to see elevated numbers of young patients arriving in its emergency department with cannabis poisoning, echoing findings from a new analysis released last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Should I worry about ticks?

Evidence suggests their numbers could be increasing – with bites transmitting viral, bacterial and potentially life-threatening diseases. But there are ways to guard against these attacks

The Guardian - UK

Dear Abby: Some relatives never visited my father with Alzheimer’s

Disappointed reader concludes that either they didn’t care, no one cared, or they were for some reason afraid to see someone with the disease

Chicago Sun-Times

This Disease Was The World’s Deadliest Infection Before Covid-19 — Now It's Back

Tuberculosis is on the rise for the first time in decades after Covid-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality.

Inverse

Endometriosis, a painful and often overlooked disease, gets attention in a new film

Below the Belt highlights patients' stories and the push for new research dollars for this poorly understood disease. Here are seven surprising facts from the film.

WEKU

Former Sounder Jimmy Gabriel had CTE. His family is pushing for head safety in soccer.

TUKWILA, Wash. — Jimmy Gabriel told the best stories.

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The Independent UK

‘I’m being burned alive’: Young woman diagnosed with ‘suicide disease’ faces race against time

Desperate mother fighting to save her daughter’s life clinging on to ‘one last hope’

Tribune News Service

New Alzheimer’s drug is first to show it slows disease. But It’s facing a rocky rollout

Eisai Co.’s breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug — the first to show it slows the brain-destroying disease — is facing a rocky rollout as doctors grapple with logistical issues, insurance uncertainties and complicated safety testing requirements.

The Independent UK

Deadly tickborne virus that’s spreading in Europe ‘likely to reach UK’

Climate change is causing infectious ticks to move north in Europe, expert warns

Dynamite News

How diseased coral parents can restore stony coral tissue loss disease, finds study

The coral reefs across the Caribbean have been devastated by Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has caused severe mortality in a number of coral species, including Pseudodiploria strigosa, which has been particularly hard hit in the Mexican Caribbean. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study analysis behavioural patterns of people who achieve weight loss clinically

A recent study analysed the behavioural patterns of people who achieve weight loss clinically. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Shaun Udal: I’ve faced some really dark days after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

A month before turning 50 – in February 2019 – Udal was informed by post he had been diagnosed with the degenerative and incurable condition.

The Independent UK

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

A new DNA test looks at genetics as a risk factor in developing heart disease.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's leading causes of death revealed

1085 men and 655 women died 'potentially avoidable deaths' in four years.

Zenger

Running Daily May Help Slow Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

Intensive exercise boosts production of protein that aids neuron survival, potentially slowing symptoms

Chicago Tribune

Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; successor to be named soon

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago, is stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the influential Chicago-based civil rights organization he founded through its predecessor, Operation PUSH, more than 50 years ago.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh to kick-start massive cancer screening programme in September

AP govt to launch 1st-of-its-kind massive cancer screening for all over 30. CCC programme to ensure no cancer patient needs to leave state for treatment. Training of MLHPs & MOs underway; screening to begin soon. 62K new cancer cases in state/yr; early detection key. Govt to provide land for Health…

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