In our 2008 paper (Shankar, G. M. et al. Nat. Med. 14, 837–842; 2008), we moved beyond cellular and animal models to isolate pathogenic forms of amyloid-β directly from human brains and apply them to reproduce key features of AD: synaptic dysfunction, loss of dendritic spines, and impaired memory per se. We identified stable dimers […]
Maggie Aime is a registered nurse with over 25 years of healthcare experience, who brings medical topics to life through informative and inspiring content. Her extensive nursing background spans specialties like oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics. She has also worked in case management, revenue management, medical coding, and as a utilization review nurse consultant. She leverages […]
Although semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other GLP-1 drugs have rapidly become infamous for a wide variety of common side effects , from diarrhea to “Ozempic face,” the most prominent warnings on their official U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labels alert users to a small number of rarer but more serious adverse events. These more […]
During the height of New York City’s COVID-19 lockdown, a small group of people with Parkinson’s disease arrived at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for an experimental neurosurgical procedure: the implantation of dopamine-producing neurons grown from human embryonic stem cells. Now, the researchers behind the trial have published results from that phase 1 study, showing […]
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is complicated, with symptoms that can vary from person to person. It’s not widely understood — even by healthcare providers in some cases. Research indicates that it’s commonly misdiagnosed. As a result, there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding this chronic condition. [1] “Over the past few years, with the advent of pharmaceutical […]
Although there’s no cure for thyroid eye disease (TED), effective treatments and lifestyle changes can help you manage symptoms, such as double vision, eye pain, and dry, irritated eyes. These measures can also help reduce inflammation, slow disease progression, help preserve your vision, and protect your quality of life. [1] Here are some strategies you’ll […]
Medically Reviewed by Brian P. Wall, MD Heart disease is a leading cause of health concerns for many people, but how do you know if you’re at risk? When heart disease is suspected, there are several tests that can help healthcare providers determine the next steps. Dr. Brian Wall, an Interventional Cardiologist at McLeod Health, […]
Minnesota is home to the biggest group of Somali immigrants in the United States. As of 2015, there were at least 31,400 living around the state – and mostly in the Twin Cities. Yet we have realized that the medical community knows very little about their health and well-being needs. Heart disease is the No. […]
Medically Reviewed by Ravi H. Parikh, MD When it comes to heart disease, many people are familiar with conditions like heart attacks or irregular heart rhythms, but there’s another category of heart-related issues that doesn’t always get as much attention—structural heart disease. Dr. Ravi Parikh, an interventional cardiologist at McLeod Health, breaks down what makes […]
Medically Reviewed by Evans P. Holland, MD Dr. Evans Holland, a cardiologist with McLeod Health, explains the surprising connection between your teeth and heart disease. Oral health is often seen as a cosmetic concern, but the state of your mouth may have far-reaching effects on your overall health—particularly your heart. In general, oral health and […]
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