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PSYCHIATRY Brain's "Failure to Communicate" in Depression is Linked to Inflammation Many people with depression have high blood levels of the inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein (CRP). Imaging studies have found that in patients suffering from anhedonia ( the inability to experience pleasure) there is a link between CRP and a communication failure between regions of the brain important for motivation and reward. Blocking CRP or its effects could help patients respond better to antidepressants. Read more... |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES Statin Use May Negatively Impact Effects of Flu Vaccination Although statin drugs are widely used to reduce cholesterol, they may cause flu vaccines to be less effective in older adults. If confirmed by more research, the discovery could affect guidelines for statin use, including introducing high-dose flu vaccines or vaccines with adjuvants to boost the immune response in the elderly. Researchers will continue to study the timing of vaccines and statin use and the specific reasons for the negative interaction. Read more... |
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CANCER Orange Lichens Are Source for Potential Anti-Cancer Drug An orange pigment called parietin, found in lichens and rhubarb, could function as an anti-cancer drug. Winship Cancer Institute scientists found that the pigment slowed the grow of leukemia cells in the laboratory and also blocked the growth of human lung and head and neck cancer cells when grafted into mice. Read more... |
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