About 30% of all respiratory tract infections are caused by coronaviruses, leading to widespread illnesses and, in some cases, to epidemic and even pandemic outbreaks, as we experienced with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the development […]
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team has demonstrated that chronic hyponatremia (CHN) can directly cause anxiety-like behaviors in mice by disrupting key neurotransmitters in […]
After decades of stalled national progress in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), a category of infant mortality that includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), researchers at Rutgers Health have proposed an […]
A University of Alberta research team has identified a key protein involved in the normal growth of mammary glands during puberty that misfires in some breast cancers, and is now searching for drugs to reverse […]
Primary sclerosing cholangitis, PSC in short, is a rare liver disease that destroys the bile ducts. It is a severe condition for which we currently have no effective treatments and often results in the patient […]
Because it involves the interaction of hearing and vision impairments, so-called “deafblindness” creates unique challenges that go beyond those of each condition alone. When both senses are impaired, the usual compensatory methods no longer work, […]
Indoor allergens such as cockroaches, dust, and mold are known to contribute to a range of health complications, including childhood asthma, which is the leading pediatric chronic disease in the United States and one that […]
Breathing—a natural and essential process—can be an incredibly labored process for people with cystic fibrosis. CF, a genetic disease that affects secreted fluids (mucus, sweat, digestive juices), causes problems throughout the body, but most CF […]
Scientists have discovered a unique class of small antibodies that are strongly protective against a wide range of SARS coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-1 and numerous early and recent SARS-CoV-2 variants. The unique antibodies target an essential […]
A cluster of at least 10 botulism cases linked to Botox procedures at a spa outside Boston is raising concerns about the safety of the popular cosmetic procedure.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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