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Liver-derived protein helps protect brain cells and improves memory in Alzheimer's mice23:42 Researchers identified 92 circulating proteins that cross the blood-brain barrier and enter brain tissue, revealing how proteins such as liver-derived APOA1 help regulate astrocyte cholesterol metabolism and support neuronal synapses. In an Alzheimer's disease mouse model, APOA1 transport was impaired, but increasing its production in the liver reduced selected inflammatory and amyloid-related ab… Inhaled living medicine reduces drug-resistant lung biofilms in the lungs of pigs21:34 A "living medicine" has thinned biofilms of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs of pigs, according to the findings of a study published today in the journal eBioMedicine. Sleep-like brain waves during wakefulness linked to Parkinson's symptoms21:34 A new study shows that slow brain waves – typically associated with deep sleep or a sleep-like state – are more frequent during wakefulness in patients with Parkinson's disease and correlate with symptoms such as hallucinations and impaired cognition. Simple outpatient scoring system cuts deaths among malnourished children21:34 New research co-led by the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) suggests that a new tool for use in low-resource settings can save lives and reduce the need for hospital stays among children receiving outpatient treatment for malnutrition. Stress worsens quality of life in adults with multiple illnesses21:02 Perceived stress is more strongly associated with poorer health-related quality of life among adults living with two or more chronic conditions than among those without chronic conditions, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. European long-term care models offer valuable lessons for the U.S.21:02 For millions of Americans, long-term care presents enormous financial, logistical, and emotional challenges. Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers21:02 A major report into Australia's childcare services has recommended access to nutritionally adequate food be included in national quality standards. Aston University audiologist launches new online resource supporting young people with microtia21:02 Aston University audiologist Saira Hussain has developed and launched a new website to provide accessible, relevant information for children and young people with microtia, their parents and families, and other people seeking to understand the condition. Immune and metabolic shifts drive acute pancreatitis into chronic disease20:30 Pancreatitis is clinically classified into acute pancreatitis (AP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Most patients with AP recover without residual pancreatic dysfunction; a subset develops recurrent AP, and only selected high-risk individuals-particularly those with ongoing etiological exposure, genetic susceptibility, or severe necrotizing disease-progress to CP. Doctors share simple ways to avoid illness during holiday travel19:25 Thanksgiving and the winter holidays bring with them some of the busiest travel days of the year, and while it's a festive time for families and other loved ones, it can also create problems for your health. |