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Vitamin D supplements improve cognition in patients with MS

low-vitamin-D CHICAGO: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) given vitamin D supplements showed improved cognition at 3 months, a new study shows.

The results suggest that patients with MS should get their vitamin D levels checked and, if deficient, take vitamin D supplements, said a neuroscience expert Read More »

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Mild cognitive impairment pipeline assessment by drug target published

cognitive-impairment WASHINGTON, D.C.: Market research titled Mild Cognitive Impairment – Pipeline Review, H2 2015 is a report providing data and information that helps strengthen R&D pipelines by identifying new targets and MOAs to produce first-in-class and best-in-class products.

Complete report on Mild Cognitive Impairment pipeline spread across Read More »

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Using cloud for brain injury research

blue-sky DALLAS: A new study will be focused on traumatic brain injuries, integrating magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, blood panels and intensive care unit (ICU) data to deliver precise and instant clinical support that can benefit both patients and healthcare professionals.

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MIT study says understanding of Alzheimer’s could be in your beer

Beer-Pour150x150PHILADELPHIA: In a study biologists discovered that yeast cells need to build fibrous protein clumps, known as amyloids, when they form reproductive structures known as spores. But the proteins are destroyed soon after they serve their purpose.

Amyloids have been the key term in Alzheimer’s Read More »

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