Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and cardiac amyloidosis are two critical conditions that lead to abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, posing ...

Recent research indicates that up to 45% of dementia cases can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes ...

Both drugs clear the brain of a substance called beta-amyloid, which forms the sticky plaques associated with Alzheimer's. Studies show they can slow down the underlying disease process that ...

Yet, he uses patent sensationalism to promote his book, with monikers of “amyloid mafia,” “cabal,” and “Church of the Holy Amyloid.” The hypocrisy is profound. Finally an essay on the ...

It eventually led to Still being diagnosed with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare genetic condition that causes heart problems, neuropathy, and ligament and tendon troubles. Since his diagnosis in ...

Healio spoke with Joban Vaishnav, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Amyloidosis Center, about the process of diagnosing amyloidosis, the importance of multidisciplinary care in ...

The study focuses on how immune cells react to amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, and how this immune response differs from the reaction to bacterial toxins. "Bacteria cannot ...

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he is prepared to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia, acknowledging this could put British troops “in harm’s way ...

Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a normal ejection fraction of 60%, normal ventricular wall motion, and no signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. MRI of the heart and brain showed no ...

Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block-JD, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700106, India ...