New Test Measuring Blood Platelet Proteins Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks, Says Circulation Research

A simple scoring system could revolutionize how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from preventive medications, according to a new study published in Circulation Research, as reported by the University of Reading. The breakthrough test, known as the TRIPLE Score, measures specific proteins on blood platelets along with…

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover ‘switch’ that reverses disease

Scientists have discovered a ‘switch’ that reverses cancer cells, in what is being described as a major breakthrough. By activating this molecular level, researchers in South Korea were able to revert cancerous cells back to a healthier stage. This allowed them to tap into the critical moment before normal cells irreversibly transform into diseased cells and halt the progression.…

Decreased Kidney Function Correlates with Cognitive Impairment, Reports A&D

Researchers at the University of Montreal have found that decreased kidney filtration rates are directly linked to cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia (A&D). Sixteen thousand healthy volunteers participated in the research. The scientists focused on the renal filtration rate of the participants’ kidneys and its effect on…