Tag Archives: Vascular

Microplastics May Be Tied to Vascular Dementia Cases, Review Finds : ScienceAlert

Microplastics May Be Tied to Vascular Dementia Cases, Review Finds : ScienceAlert

Vascular dementia is caused by blood flow issues in the brain: it’s one of the most common types of dementia, but not as well researched or understood as others. Neuropathologist Elaine Bearer from the University of New Mexico is trying to change that. In a recent review, she has suggested new categorizations for vascular dementia, each with unique pathologies – …

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COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

A new study in npj Dementia using data from the UK Biobank shows that COVID-19 survivors aged 50 and older had a higher likelihood of developing new-onset dementia (NOD) compared to uninfected controls.  A total of 54,757 participants met the inclusion criteria for the study, including 16,017 with COVID-19 and 38,740 non-COVID participants. The median observation period was 24.1 months. …

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I’m a vascular surgeon and there are VERY early signs something is wrong in your body: ‘It’s whispering to you’

I’m a vascular surgeon and there are VERY early signs something is wrong in your body: ‘It’s whispering to you’

A vascular surgeon has detailed the frequently ignored signs that are an early indicator of potential health problems. Doctor Rema Malik, who is based in Houston, Texas, recently revealed the ‘one piece of wisdom that could save you from years of chronic pain or a future medical emergency’. And it all revolves around the subtle signals your body is emitting …

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Bryophytes hold a larger gene family space than vascular plants

Bryophytes hold a larger gene family space than vascular plants

Kenrick, P. & Crane, P. R. The origin and early evolution of plants on land. Nature 389, 33–39 (1997). Article  CAS  Google Scholar  Bowman, J. L. The origin of a land flora. Nat. Plants 8, 1352–1369 (2022). Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Graham, L. E., Cook, M. E. & Busse, J. S. The origin of plants: body plan changes contributing to …

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TT’s battle against vascular disease – Prof Vijay Naraynsingh urges prevention, rapid care

TT’s battle against vascular disease – Prof Vijay Naraynsingh urges prevention, rapid care

Features Newsday 10 Hrs Ago The most important thing is getting to a hospital quickly when experiencing chest pains. – BAVINA SOOKDEO Every year, thousands of families in Trinidad and Tobago are affected by sudden strokes, heart attacks and amputations – events often linked to one hidden culprit: vascular disease. According to Prof Vijay Naraynsingh, distinguished surgeon and researcher who …

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