DALLAS: A dental laser that blasts away bacteria in the mouth could eradicate chronic gum disease without the need for antibiotics, according to the doctor who pioneered the treatment.

Periodontal biological laser-assisted therapy, also known as Perioblast, has been shown to produce ‘a significant and Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C.: “Oligomers” consisting of a few molecules of the protein stuck together are more mobile than the large, insoluble fibrils and seem to be much more toxic. But the actual structure of these soluble oligomers remains unknown, and it’s unclear how they trigger the neurotoxic Read More »

DALLAS: A new study from Western University is helping to explain why the long-term use of common anticholinergic drugs used to treat conditions like allergies and overactive bladder lead to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The findings show that long-term suppression Read More »

NEW YORK: A personal, private decision by the families of eight Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans may have contributed to a significant discovery in the understanding of brain trauma caused by exposure to bomb blasts.

The brains of eight veterans, all exposed to blasts from high Read More »