Rett syndrome is a devastating rare genetic childhood disorder primarily affecting girls. Merely 1 out of 10,000 girls are born with it and much fewer boys. It is caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene […]
A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people with no or hardly any […]
Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is stuck in attack-mode, sending cell after cell to defend and repair the body for months or even years. Diseases associated with chronic inflammation, like arthritis or cancer […]
A study published in Cell Stem Cell reveals that some mutations in blood stem cells might help protect against late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Early recovery from drug addiction to opioids and stimulants is physically and mentally demanding, and a long road to recovery.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A study by researchers at Rutgers Health has uncovered a way to precisely identify and target trauma sites in the body within minutes of injury. The findings, published in the journal Med, could revolutionize emergency […]
Patients with ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) whose tumors have specific mutations in the PPP2R1A gene were found to have improved survival following immunotherapy compared to patients without these mutations, according to researchers from The […]
As smartphones, apps, and wearable devices become more integrated into health care, new research from the University of Surrey is questioning how effective these digital tools are for managing serious conditions like cancer, diabetes and […]
Australia’s generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Juvenile fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that mainly affects adolescent girls. A study led by the University of Barcelona shows that resilience—the ability to cope adaptively with adversity—does not reduce the physical symptoms of […]
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