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Experts help bring first-of-its-kind drug for metabolic liver disease to the clinic

Experts help bring first-of-its-kind drug for metabolic liver disease to the clinic

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease specialists at the University of Chicago Medicine will soon begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind drug for t

Experts help bring first-of-its-kind drug for metabolic liver disease to the clinic

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease specialists at the University of Chicago Medicine will soon begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind drug for t
Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl
New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

by deCODE geneticsStructure of the human mitochondrial genome. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study from deCODE genetics uses pedigrees and sequence data from 64,806 Icelanders to shed light on t

New study sheds light on the rate, nature and transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations in humans

by deCODE geneticsStructure of the human mitochondrial genome. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study from deCODE genetics uses pedigrees and sequence data from 64,806 Icelanders to shed light on t
'Study drugs' shown to set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline

'Study drugs' shown to set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline

by Binghamton UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking "study drugs" like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself but can lead to other drug use and a decl

'Study drugs' shown to set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline

by Binghamton UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking "study drugs" like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself but can lead to other drug use and a decl
Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMaternal HFD intake during lactation leads to excessive maternal weight gain and hyperglycemia at weaning which is not affected by metformin treatment. C

Metformin during pregnancy impacts offspring brain development, finds study

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMaternal HFD intake during lactation leads to excessive maternal weight gain and hyperglycemia at weaning which is not affected by metformin treatment. C
Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa
Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A

Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term A
Leqembi  Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.
FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old

FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old
Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche
New drug combinations raise hopes of effective, locally administered snakebite treatment

New drug combinations raise hopes of effective, locally administered snakebite treatment

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew drug combinations could protect snakebite victims from the devastating, life-changing injuries caused by toxic venom, suggests research

New drug combinations raise hopes of effective, locally administered snakebite treatment

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew drug combinations could protect snakebite victims from the devastating, life-changing injuries caused by toxic venom, suggests research