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Study finds new treatment makes patients with life-threatening muscle weakness stronger

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cas

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds new treatment makes patients with life-threatening muscle weakness stronger

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cas

Updated on:March 28,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on: January 26,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on:January 26,2024

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on: April 28,2024

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on:April 28,2024

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

Updated on: January 09,2024

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

Updated on:January 09,2024

Hyperoxidized PRDX3: A Novel Biomarker for Ferroptosis in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases

Updated on: October 02,2024

Hyperoxidized PRDX3: A Novel Biomarker for Ferroptosis in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases

Updated on:October 02,2024

New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer in pre-clinical study

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCDDD11-8 inhibits proliferation of patient-derived breast organoid models. Credit:Oncogene(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-028

Updated on: March 25,2024

New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer in pre-clinical study

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCDDD11-8 inhibits proliferation of patient-derived breast organoid models. Credit:Oncogene(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-028

Updated on:March 25,2024

Positive parenting strategies can reduce child maltreatment

byUniversity of QueenslandOrganization engagement by local government area. Credit:Child Maltreatment(2024). DOI: 10.1177/10775595241259994University of Queensland research shows chi

Updated on: August 08,2024

Positive parenting strategies can reduce child maltreatment

byUniversity of QueenslandOrganization engagement by local government area. Credit:Child Maltreatment(2024). DOI: 10.1177/10775595241259994University of Queensland research shows chi

Updated on:August 08,2024

Review paper unveils the potential of suppressor tRNA in gene therapy

byScience China PressCredit: Science China PressA review article provides a comprehensive overview of the biological mechanisms of suppressor tRNA, traces the development history of related rese

Updated on: July 09,2024

Review paper unveils the potential of suppressor tRNA in gene therapy

byScience China PressCredit: Science China PressA review article provides a comprehensive overview of the biological mechanisms of suppressor tRNA, traces the development history of related rese

Updated on:July 09,2024

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce

Updated on: April 06,2024

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce

Updated on:April 06,2024

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

Updated on: January 02,2024

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

Updated on:January 02,2024

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost patients with type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin—the go-to primary drug for gluco