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
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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »SWEDEPAD re-opens paclitaxel safety discussion, finds drug-coated devices do not improve outcomes – Vascular News
SWEDEPAD re-opens paclitaxel safety discussion, finds drug-coated devices do not improve outcomes Vascular News Drug-Coated Devices Fail in Peripheral Artery Disease Mirage News Source link
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