by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Feb 12, 2025 | Health and Medical Research News, Neurology
What did the research discover? This research investigated how frequently patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) develop dementia, a feared long-term outcome. Older studies suggested that up to 80% of PD patients develop dementia, but this study used more recent data...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Dec 20, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Immune System, Immune Systems
What Did the Research Discover? Scientists investigated how the 2019-nCoV coronavirus (now known as SARS-CoV-2) spread to humans and whether previous claims about its origins were accurate. Earlier studies suggested that snakes were an intermediate host and that the...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 10, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Stomach & Intestine, Trending News
What Did the Research Discover? Gastric and gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancers are among the deadliest cancers, and while immunotherapy has become a standard treatment for advanced cases, its role in earlier-stage disease is not well understood. The PANDA trial...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Stomach & Intestine, Trending News
What Did the Research Discover? Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare liver disease that gradually damages the bile ducts, leading to liver scarring. If left untreated, it can progress to cirrhosis and severe liver disease. The current first-line treatment,...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions, Trending News
What Did the Research Discover? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a condition where dark spots appear on the skin after an injury, inflammation, or irritation. It is especially challenging to treat in people with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick skin types...
