THE ESSENTIAL The Isère prefecture ordered, this Friday, November 1, the recall of batches of a few dozen artisanal cans of pork terrine. This decision was taken following a suspected case of botulism in a person who had consumed a can of terrine. It is a rare neurological condition, which can be fatal, which manifests … Read more
Once the knee is damaged, it does not regenerate naturally. Sometimes, people may have the complacent thought, ‘If I have a problem with my knee, wouldn’t it be okay to have surgery?’ However, there are limits to the ability to treat knees with various treatments, including surgery. Even if an artificial joint is inserted, the … Read more
If your body becomes fat, it not only looks unattractive but it will also be harmful to your health. In particular, it is known that belly fat is a factor that causes serious problems, such as increasing the probability of developing various adult diseases. Recently, a new study was published that shows that fat that … Read more
a toothA research team at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden analyzed MRI scans of 31,229 people.a toothIf blood sugar levels are not controlled, the rate of aging in the brain slows down.a toothA healthy lifestyle suggests that it may reduce brain aging caused by diabetes Research has shown that diabetes and pre-diabetes, known as major risk … Read more
After more than five years, he finally has his voice back. Casey Harrell (45) suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive disease of the motor neurons that leads to muscle paralysis. Last summer, neurosurgeons implanted a brain implant, thanks to which he can now speak again. “When we first tried the system, he cried … Read more
:quality(70)/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/liberation/VPJQXPRLAJG5DP6QH6HVH5LSAQ.jpg "Promising new results for a blood test, “having a diagnosis as accessible as possible is crucial” – Libération")
In a study published on July 28, Swedish researchers described a test that is 91% effective in detecting the disease, which could be used in specialized centers as well as in general practitioners. Jean-Charles Lambert, Inserm research director, comments on these results for “Libé”. In France, 900,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease; 225,000 are screened … Read more
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Slows Disease Progression in ALS Patient Medical researchers at Umeå University have achieved a significant breakthrough in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment using a novel gene therapy. The therapy targets a gene mutation called SOD1, resulting in a notable slow in disease progression for a patient with an aggressive form of ALS. … Read more
Study Finds Link Between Spinal Cord Injuries and Metabolic Disruptions A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University has uncovered a significant link between spinal cord injuries (SCI) and metabolic dysfunctions, such as diabetes and heart disease. The study reveals that abnormal neuronal activities following an SCI lead to excessive breakdown of triglycerides … Read more
The threat of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ jumping to humans raises concerns Scientists are alarmed after two hunters who consumed deer meat infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as ‘zombie deer disease,’ were found to have developed neurological diseases similar to the aggressive form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). This worrying link has raised concerns … Read more
Researchers Find Early Autoantibody Pattern Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Scientists at UC San Francisco have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). By analyzing blood samples from patients, they have identified a specific pattern of autoantibodies that appears years before the clinical signs of the disease manifest. … Read more