Swirling inside every cell are millions of microscopic messages called messenger RNAs (mRNAs). The messages are the genetic blueprints for proteins, which determine the behavior and health of the cell.This article was originally published on […]
Researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Houston Methodist nurses are using an adapted screening tool at the bedside to assess whether patients have true penicillin allergies, thus enabling their care teams to offer them the most appropriate antibiotics without delay.This article […]
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a study led by the Knight […]
Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins—rather than waiting the currently recommended six months—can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new […]
Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American Federal Drug Administration approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87 million USD in the last […]
Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The answer to this antimicrobial resistance, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called “one […]
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have created a computational tool to accelerate the development of new disease treatments. The tool goes beyond current artificial intelligence (AI) approaches by identifying not just which patient […]
As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus’s threat to human health. The virus has been found in dairy cows’ milk and has infected farm workers, prompting scientists […]
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Since their approval, the indications for these medical drugs have […]
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