The effects of drugs that treat Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses are often limited by the blood-brain barrier. A small study suggests a way forward.
Tag: New England Journal of Medicine
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What Is the MIND Diet? And Can It Prevent Dementia?
Healthy eating might help protect your brain, experts say, but other factors play in as well.
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Wegovy, the Weight Loss Drug, Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms: Drugmaker’s Study
The drug Wegovy eased issues for people with a type of heart problem, adding to the treatment’s benefits beyond weight loss.
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A Blood Test Predicts Pre-eclampsia in Pregnant Women
The assessment is the first advance in diagnosing the deadly condition since it was discovered more than a century ago, experts said.
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Rectal Cancer Patients May Not Need Radiation, Study Finds
A large “de-escalation” trial suggests that tens of thousands of people annually may be able to rely on only chemotherapy and surgery to treat their illness.