Remnant cholesterol (RC), also known as triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, has been gaining increasing attention in recent years due to evidence linking it to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and other conditions. A new study suggests that elevated levels of remnant cholesterol in the blood may be associated with an increased risk of depression. Key Facts: …
A new study provides evidence that an inflammatory process in the brain continues for months or years after a sports-related concussion in athletes who develop persistent symptoms after the injury. This suggests neuroinflammation may play a role in prolonged concussion recovery. Key Facts: Athletes with concussion symptoms lasting 6+ months exhibited elevated levels of 8 …
Celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor, shows promise as an effective and safe adjunct treatment for major depression and mania, according to a new comprehensive systematic review. The analysis also found celecoxib improved symptoms when used as a standalone antidepressant in patients with somatic disorders. However, evidence for efficacy in bipolar depression remains unclear. Key Facts: …
Kybella (Deoxycholic acid) is an injectable medication engineered by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals and approved by the FDA in April 2015 for the management of moderate-to-severe submental fat (fat beneath the chin) in adults. Reducing the appearance of a protruding “double chin” with Kybella entails visiting a medical professional to receive a series of subcutaneous [deoxycholic acid] …
Hyperthermia is defined as supraphysiological body temperature resulting from absorption and/or production of more heat than is dispelled. Medically, local hyperthermia is often used as an adjunct to radiation and/or chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers. It is thought that deliberate induction of hyperthermia to a cancerous region of the body increases the sensitivity of …
Minocycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline classification, indicating that its chemical structure consists of 4 hydrocarbon rings. The fact that minocycline has a broad-spectrum mechanism indicates that it targets a wide-range of pathogenic (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) bacteria. In fact, when compared to other tetracycline drugs, minocycline is regarded as having the “broadest spectrum” …
Chances are good you’ve heard or read about the way fish oil benefits the brain as well as general physical health. The most beneficial aspect of the fish oil is the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that it contains. There are two primary types of omega-3 fatty acids that are delivered from eating oily fish …