by Smriti Haria | Jul 13, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers
As of 2016, 50 million people worldwide had received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) [1]. For this vast number, the neurodegenerative component of the condition is unfortunately not the only significant consequence. Preliminary research had suggested a link... 
by Marina Norfolk | Jun 23, 2021 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Athletic, I. Issues, Medical Officers
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the key knee structures that serves as a primary prevention for anterior tibia displacement (1). ACL repair is one of the most common sports injuries that often requires extensive physical therapy and, in some instances,... 
by Smriti Haria | Jun 6, 2021 | Biostabilizer, Low Back Pain, Medical Officers
Pregnancy brings with it a slew of side effects, child aside, including morning sickness, swollen feet, cravings, and of course, back pain. 50-80% of pregnant women report lower back pain (LBP), whilst one-third of them deem it a significant problem [1]. In... 
by Sharen Singh | Jun 3, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, I. Issues, II. Roles, Medical Officers
Increasing evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis is not restricted to the neuronal compartment, but includes strong interactions with immunological mechanisms in the brain. Misfolded and aggregated proteins bind to pattern recognition receptors... 
by Marina Norfolk | May 31, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that leads to gradual loss of function in motor skills and cognitive function of patients. As the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s impacts over 5 million Americans who are 65 and older, and this... 
by Sophie Gilbert | May 21, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Officers
Current research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) suggests that it is the abnormal build-up of proteins like amyloids, which deposit plaques in and around brain cells, that lead to degeneration of cognitive function. Until recently, there was no evidence for any...
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