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How is Parkinson’s disease diagnosed?

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Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event that nearly 1 million people in the United States have experienced. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person. Receiving a diagnosis often requires several steps.

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A Comprehensive Analysis on Galantamine Based Hybrids for the Management of Alzheimer's Disease

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive age-related neurodegenerative brain disorder that destroys memory and other important mental functions. ABSTRACT Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive chronic age-related neurodegenerative brain disorder characterized by the loss of memory and other cognitive functions.

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Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease

Drugs.com

9, 2024 -- A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says.People hospitalized for COVID had about the same risk of a major cardiac event as p. WEDNESDAY, Oct.

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Alzheimer Disease Tied to Adverse Financial Events

The Pharma Data

Alzheimer Disease Tied to Adverse Financial Events. 4, 2020 — Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) are associated with adverse financial events years prior to clinical diagnosis, according to a study published online Nov. Professional. FRIDAY, Dec. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine. glaucoma, hip fracture).

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Ozempic Lowers Odds for Death, Illness in People With Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 -- Ozempic provides a wide variety of health benefits for people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, a major clinical trial has found. The drug significantly reduces the risk of severe kidney events, heart problems and.

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Link between high levels of niacin -- a common b vitamin -- and heart disease, study suggests

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol. The team discovered a link between 4PY, a breakdown product from excess niacin, and heart disease.

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SAE Reporting and the IRB: Adverse Events in Drug Studies

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Assessing and reporting adverse events (AEs) in clinical trials is critical to ensuring the study is as safe as possible and the participants have the most up to date information so they can decide whether to continue their participation in the research study. These responsibilities and reporting requirements are outlined in U.S. regulations.