Columbus, OH

The early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important for the medications currently available for the condition. Right now, researchers are focusing on finding new ways to better diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease, such as blood tests. Researchers from Lund University have found that a new blood test called PrecivityAD2...

Blood test shows 90% accuracy in identifying Alzheimer's disease

The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a late-stage clinical trial of an injectable stem cell product that could give new hope to millions of patients suffering from lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). Up to 400 patients with mild to moderate DDD are expected to enroll in the Phase 3 study later this year.

FDA Approves Stem Cell Study for Degenerative Disc Disease

Medical News Today

A recent study has suggested that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a rare eye condition that can cause vision loss.

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy linked to eye condition causing vision loss

Glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts, affects about three million Americans. But unlike cataracts, which can be corrected with surgery, damage from glaucoma can’t be reversed. Protecting your vision depends on three key factors, says Gregory J. Nixon, OD, FAAO—early detection, consistent treatment and monitoring. If...

Advances in Glaucoma Treatment

Birmingham, AL

As a registered dietitian and avid runner, Beth Kitchin has had a healthy routine all her life. She ate well, loved to jog, hike and lift weights, ran a couple of marathons, and practiced yoga and tai chi. Kitchin had “absolutely” no health problems — until she started feeling a nagging pain in one of her legs in the fall of 2020.

Woman shocked leg pain is blood cancer symptom, requires 'red devil' chemo

In the previous two columns, I discussed aneurysms that occur in the aorta situated in the chest cavity. In this article, I will explain the various types of treatment options available for those thoracic aortic aneurysms. In general, outcomes favor endovascular repair over open repair as open repair is associated...

3 Options for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Management

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the nerves of the central nervous system. This damage disrupts nerve impulses and can lead to ataxia — a condition that affects coordination, balance, and speech. This article outlines the symptoms of ataxia. It also considers the prevalence of this condition...

What to know about ataxia in multiple sclerosis

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Eye & Vision Basics

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and blurred vision. During laser surgery, an ophthalmologist directs a high intensity laser beam at the torn retina, creating minor burns that seal...

What happens after laser surgery for a retinal tear?

There are a ton of health tests available, but which medical tests do you really need? As you get older, that answer changes. Here are 12 to be aware of. Ladies, when it comes to your well-being, be proactive! Eat right, stay active, avoid tobacco, and have the following medical tests for women over 50 run to determine the state of your health. Doing so can help diagnose life-threatening diseases before damage or disabilities occur. If caught early, changes to your diet and lifestyle can often slow the progression and even reverse many of the chronic and age-related conditions that plague women in their prime.

12 Essential Medical Tests for Women Over 50

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Enjaymo (sutimlimab) was effective at controlling signs and symptoms of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) in a man in his 70s being given dialysis for kidney failure, a study in Japan reports. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of CAD in a patient undergoing [dialysis] who...

Enjaymo treatment eases CAD in man, 73, on chronic dialysis: Report

Optic Nerve Problems

Vision Correction

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Your Child’s Vision: What to Do if You Spot Problems.

Pediatric Eye Conditions

Image: A new score system can better screen and treat HFpEF heart failure patients (Photo courtesy of 123RF) Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) is the fastest-growing type of heart failure. Diagnosing HFpEF across populations is notably challenging, particularly in primary care, due to the various factors that influence each patient's diagnosis. Many patients with HFpEF remain unidentified until their condition has substantially worsened. The diagnosis and management of HFpEF differ markedly from other types of heart failure, underscoring the importance of early detection and treatment to benefit from new therapies. Now, a newly developed scoring system has demonstrated effectiveness in identifying patients with HFpEF.

New Scoring System Accurately Identifies HFpEF Heart Failure Patients

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Guillain-Barre Patients See Hope in New Potential Treatment

July 31, 2024 – When Lisa Butler’s son Stuart was 5 years old, he came home from school saying he fell on the playground and that...

Guillain-Barre Patients See Hope in New Potential Treatment

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