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These Stocks Are On The Radar After Biogen-Eisai's Surprising Alzheimer's Trial Win

Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY) - Market cap: $295 billion.

Benzinga

Why Viagra may be useful in treating lung diseases

You may be surprised to learn that the medication sildenafil — better known by its brand name Viagra — has other medical purposes aside from treating male erectile dysfunction. It can also be used to treat lung diseases that often have poor prognoses.

The Conversation

Ebola kills five in Uganda, 19 other deaths likely connected, president says

Five people have died from Ebola in Uganda and another 19 deaths were likely caused by the disease, the president said on Wednesday, but he said he would not order a lockdown because Ebola is easier to manage than COVID-19.

Reuters

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What The Biogen Chart Reveals As Stock Rallies Hard On Alzheimer's Data

Going back to at least December 2014, Biogen Inc (NASDAQ: BIIB) has been diligently working on drugs to cure Alzheimer's disease. Both the negative and positive data revealed over the years have instigated wild price gyrations in the issue.

Benzinga

Co Tyrone man on how liver transplant transformed his life

Daniel Fletcher, 32, from the Moy, was born with a rare condition known as maple syrup urine disease

Belfast Live

Can humans catch rabies? First signs and how to prevent exposure to fatal virus

To mark World Rabies Day, here's a look at everything you need to know about rabies, including whether humans can catch it, the first symptoms and the best way to prevent being exposed to the fatal disease

Daily Mirror

Alzheimer's drug shows promise in early results of study

Shares of Biogen and other drugmakers researching Alzheimer’s disease soared early Wednesday after Japan’s Eisai Co. said its potential treatment appeared to slow the fatal disease’s progress in a late-stage study

The Independent UK

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Success of experimental Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘historic moment’

Study shows cognition in early-stage patients on lecanemab declines by 27% less than those on placebo

The Guardian - UK

Drug shown to slow memory decline in Alzheimer's patients in 'historic' breakthrough

Alzheimer's Research UK said this is the first later-stage trial of an Alzheimer's drug 'in a generation' to successfully slow cognitive decline

Wales Online

Louis Pasteur's scientific discoveries in the 19th century revolutionized medicine and continue to save the lives of millions today

Some of the greatest scientific discoveries haven’t resulted in Nobel Prizes.

The Conversation

Your mighty tendons help you sprint, jump and move – a genetic mutation in one key protein may increase athletic performance

The ability to move is an essential part of daily life. The locomotor, or musculoskeletal, system of the body consists of muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and other connective tissue. Loss of motor function due to disease or injury can result in a lifetime of disability. In a rapidly…

The Conversation

Charlie Bird says he feels 'honoured' to be awarded Freedom of Wicklow - but admits he is in a dark place

The ex-RTE broadcaster was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease late last year

Irish Mirror

Alzheimer's drug is world's first shown to slow symptoms in 'historic' breakthrough

The success of an experimental drug offers new hope to people affected by the cruel disease.

Daily Record

‘Historic’ breakthrough as dementia drug shown to slow cognitive decline

Lecanemab found to slow decline in participants’ memory and thinking caused by the brain-wasting disease by 27 per cent

Evening Standard

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Scots woman's liver ballooned to 3 stone and crushed stomach due to rare disease

Margaret Meiklejohn discovered a grapefruit-sized lump in her stomach and was later diagnosed with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Liver Disease.

Daily Mirror

World's first EVER drug shown to work against Alzheimer's developed by scientists

Scientists say the development of the only drug to work against Alzheimer’s is a 'historic moment' - with regulators expected to approve the groundbreaking drug by the New Year

Wales Online

Major breakthrough for dementia and Alzheimer's as drug found to reduce decline

Alzheimer’s Research UK said the finding was a “historic moment for dementia research”

The Independent UK

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

The new clinical trial found that there was a significant reduction in the decline in memory and thinking usually seen in early-stage patients.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is atrial fibrillation?

Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade.

The Independent UK

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

The Independent UK

8 things science warns will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

The Times of India

Mollywood actor Vijayan Karanthoor suffers from liver disease; early signs of liver diseases people tend to miss

Vijayan Karanthoor, a known name in Malayalam film industry, has revealed to be suffering from liver disease. The actor took to social media to update his fans and followers about his health condition.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow family plea as dog rescued from cruel owner collapses with rare disease

Chocolate Labrador Tide was adopted by Margaret Haggerty from the SSPCA after being rescued from an abusive house, but just a few weeks ago Margaret discovered her beloved pooch was suffering with a rare and potentially deadly illness.

Tribune News Service

Alzheimer’s progression slowed by drug in major trial

Eisai Co. and partner Biogen Inc. said their Alzheimer’s drug significantly slowed the disease, making it the first medicine to clearly blunt progression of the most common type of dementia in a definitive, large-scale trial.

ABC News

Is Australia's livestock contact tracing system prepared for an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease?

There are concerns inconsistent rules and procedures mean a disease outbreak may not be contained fast enough to prevent rapid spread and extensive economic and social losses.

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