Quality, Not Quantity Of Good Cholesterol Linked To Alzheimer’s Risk: Study Says
Higher levels of good cholesterol may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but new research suggests that the quality of HDL particles is more important than the quantity. Research conducted…
Lundbeck’s Neuro-Rare Pipeline Lands Cornerstone Drug via $2.6B Longboard Pharma Acquisition
Lundbeck, a neuroscience drug developer, is acquiring Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion to expand its focus to epilepsy. Longboard's lead asset is bexicaserin, a drug in late-stage development for rare…
INMO begins balloting members on industrial action
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is balloting its members for industrial action due to unsafe staffing levels caused by recruitment issues at the HSE. Many nursing positions in…
EssilorLuxottica acquires majority stake in Heidelberg Engineering
EssilorLuxottica has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering, specializing in image processing and analytics. The goal is to enhance image quality, expand imaging technologies, and integrate…
Jasper Therapeutics reports positive data for skin condition drug
Jasper Therapeutics, a biotech company, has developed an experimental drug called briquilimab to treat chronic inducible urticaria, a skin condition. In a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, 14 out of 15…
Lenacapavir: a giant step forward in HIV prevention—but a missed opportunity for achieving equity and access
This article discusses the recent successes in HIV prevention, particularly the results of two trials involving lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV infection in various populations. The trials…
New clinical model for predicting hip fractures could save lives
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that accurately predicts the risk of hip fractures in the elderly using data from the entire Swedish population. The model identifies…
Declining nutrient intake in Reproductive-Age women
A study published in JAMA Network Open focused on nutrient intake in pregnant and non-pregnant women in the U.S. It highlighted the importance of adequate nutrients for maternal health and…
Unique Naturalistic Brain Mapping Study Offers Rare Insight
A precision brain mapping study found that sleep patterns, physical activity, mood, and heart rate can affect brain connectivity both in the short and longer term. Even small changes in…
Survey Says 25% Of Adults In U.S Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD
ADHD in adults is often undiagnosed and misunderstood due to misconceptions. Symptoms can be subtle, impacting relationships and work performance. A recent survey found that 25% of U.S. adults suspect…