Augusta University
Jennifer Hilliard ScottProstate cancer largely affects men over age 65, which is a population that’s already at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
More than 70% of astronauts experience a phenomenon known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome, or SANS, according to NASA.
These students will complete medical school in 3 years, enter into a Georgia residency program and then serve in rural or underserved Georgia.
Denise Parrish“This could positively impact care for children with brain tumors by improving their quality of life,” said Theodore Johnson, MD, PhD.
A key problem is the loss of “redox balance” between harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species and helpful molecules like nitric oxide.
The research team believes the answer may be in how stress hormones signal the skeleton to make more bone making cells instead of bone-dissolving ones