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Researchers develop gene editing approaches for phenylketonuria treatment
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare newborn genetic disease that impacts between 1 in 10,000 to 1…
From soft tissue to stiff leather: Understanding the role of paxillin in liver fibrosis
Currently, the United States lacks FDA-approved treatments for liver fibrosis, highlighting the critical need to understand…
Next-generation influenza B vaccines provide broad and long-lasting protection against flu viruses in preclinical tests
Recent preclinical results indicate novel next-generation vaccine candidates developed at Cleveland Clinic protect against multiple strains…
Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma
Severe traumatic injuries that destroy large volumes of muscle can impact a person’s health, mobility, and…
On nutrition: Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds
It all started with a question from a reader in Missouri: “Can pumpkin seeds minimize an…
Hospital’s pioneering gene therapy aims to free patients of blood disease. Is a cure at hand?
Born with a deadly blood disease, Clint and Alissa Finlayson’s adopted daughters—Ada, nine, and Lily, 12—are…
An updated look at prostate cancer disparities
Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have found that Black men respond as well as white men to systemic…
Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040
Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over…
Many in law enforcement own firearms—they are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, says study
Law enforcement officers in the United States own firearms at high rates and rarely engage in…
Q&A: Can you use medicine and prescriptions past the expiration date?
When a headache calls and the only ibuprofen in the house is a bottle that is…
Surgeons find over-the-counter medications control pain after elbow surgery as effectively as opioids
Children who take only ibuprofen or acetaminophen after routine elbow surgery report similar pain control to…
Study: Climbing 5 flights of stairs a day may reduce heart disease risk
Climbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20% according…
Advancing ultrasound microvessel imaging and AI to improve cancer detection
Ultrasound—a technology that uses sound waves to produce an image—is commonly used to monitor the development…
Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks
Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi that…
Dietary supplement modifies gut microbiome—potential implications for bone marrow transplant patients
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot…
The nuclear envelope and breast cancer metastasis
A new editorial paper titled “The nuclear envelope and metastasis” has been published in Oncotarget.
Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide
A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget, titled “GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative,…
Empathetic cancer clinicians promote psychological well-being in breast cancer patients, says study
Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a…
Future-proofing pandemic preparedness and response
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted major shortcomings in the ability of the world to prevent, prepare for,…
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented…
Texas A&M students develop device to combat kidney failure in newborns
Before a baby is born, doctors hope for a safe delivery, and parents hope for a…
Medical discovery for sepsis moves to next phase of human trials
Scientists at The Florey have proven that a formulation they pioneered alleviates deadly sepsis, with the…
California becomes first state to ban four additives in food
California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are…
The biggest financial, legal and functional challenges of caregivers of persons living with dementia
A new study published in JMIR Aging identifies the major challenges and needs of the 11…
Largest ever study on light exposure proves its impact on mental health
The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000…
Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be
A manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had…
Big rise seen in gun deaths, overdoses among U.S. kids
America’s kids are safer now than a decade ago when it comes to many types of…
3D genome architecture influences SCID-X1 gene therapy success
Patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID-X1), sometimes called “bubble boy disease,” are born with…
Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares to issue a final rule prohibiting flavored cigars,…