FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Researchers discover a mechanism that could improve platinum-based cancer therapy

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a protein that, when targeted, enables cisplatin-resistant cancer cells to become responsive to treatment. Cispla

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Researchers discover a mechanism that could improve platinum-based cancer therapy

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a protein that, when targeted, enables cisplatin-resistant cancer cells to become responsive to treatment. Cispla

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

by British Medical JournalMeningiomas are graded by microscopic appearance, rate of growth and tendency to invade other tissues. Credit: National Cancer InstituteProlonged use of certain progesto

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

by British Medical JournalMeningiomas are graded by microscopic appearance, rate of growth and tendency to invade other tissues. Credit: National Cancer InstituteProlonged use of certain progesto

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Breakthroughs March 30,2024

Brain circuit that spoils appetite identified

by Stefanie Merker,Max Planck SocietySpecialized nerve cells in the amygdala are activated during nausea and elicit appetite-suppressing signals. Credit: MPI for Biological Intelligence / Julia

Neurology March 30,2024

Brain circuit that spoils appetite identified

by Stefanie Merker,Max Planck SocietySpecialized nerve cells in the amygdala are activated during nausea and elicit appetite-suppressing signals. Credit: MPI for Biological Intelligence / Julia

Neurology March 30,2024

Understanding the role of microglia in Alzheimer's disease

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Illustration of the complex microglial AD genetics by cell-state profiles and driven by different Aβ pathologies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience

Neurology March 30,2024

Understanding the role of microglia in Alzheimer's disease

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Illustration of the complex microglial AD genetics by cell-state profiles and driven by different Aβ pathologies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience

Neurology March 30,2024

New synapse type discovered through spatial proteomics

by Tamara Bäßler,Max Planck SocietyNeuronal atlas with 30 different protein types in spatial resolution, visualized with the new SUM-PAINT method. The detailed images illustrate the extremely hi

Neurology March 30,2024

New synapse type discovered through spatial proteomics

by Tamara Bäßler,Max Planck SocietyNeuronal atlas with 30 different protein types in spatial resolution, visualized with the new SUM-PAINT method. The detailed images illustrate the extremely hi

Neurology March 30,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Neurology March 30,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Neurology March 30,2024

Researchers introduce enhanced brain signal analysis technique

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolReplication of previous results using a predefined time window. (A) Proportion of channels whose ERP signals’ significance were labeled the sa

Neurology March 30,2024

Researchers introduce enhanced brain signal analysis technique

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolReplication of previous results using a predefined time window. (A) Proportion of channels whose ERP signals’ significance were labeled the sa

Neurology March 30,2024

Professor discusses what's new in concussion treatment and management

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, d

Neurology March 30,2024

Professor discusses what's new in concussion treatment and management

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, d

Neurology March 30,2024