Search Result For: therapeutic

Side-by-side images show untreated, shorter rod photoreceptors next to longer rods treated with reserpine.

Date: 2025/04/15 - 16:00

Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases

NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.

Test tubes of blood for a clinical trial at a hospital

Date: 2025/04/04 - 12:31

New blood test may help diagnose, show how far Alzheimer’s has progressed

Researchers have developed a blood test based on a protein biomarker for tau tangles that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and also provide insight on how far the disease has progressed.

Female medical professional wearing mask in hospital

Date: 2025/03/28 - 18:32

WHO Warns of Rising Tuberculosis Cases Amid Cuts to Funding From US

The WHO reports that tuberculosis cases in children are rising globally. Experts say a rise in TB cases in Europe could mean a future increase in cases in the United States.

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:00

NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

Two photos of the same hand. On the left, the skin has a red rash. On the right, the skin does not.

Date: 2025/03/14 - 17:30

Topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria defined by NIH researchers

Criteria may help guide treatment of dermatitis.

Date: 2025/03/13 - 11:00

Long-term ibuprofen, aspirin use linked to lower Alzheimer's risk

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use for over 2 years was associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, in a recent study.

An older adult male sits in a living room with three paintings on the wall in the background

Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:31

At which ages might interventions for cognitive decline be the most effective?

Scientists have found that there are certain ages where cognitive decline interventions might be most effective because of the way the brain ages.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 00:00

Aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by boosting immune response

Through a mouse study, scientists have found that aspirin may help prevent metastases, or secondary tumors, by boosting the body’s immune response.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?