Archive: 22/01/2013
New study sheds light on the complexity of gene therapy for congenital blindness
Independent clinical trials, including one conducted at the Scheie Eye Institute at the Perelman School of Medicine, have reported safety and efficacy for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a congenital form of blindness caused ...
Jan 22, 2013
Hypertension during pregnancy increases risk of end-stage renal disease
Women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease compared with women without the disorders, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Jan 22, 2013
Children with egg allergies can safely receive flu vaccine, study says
Egg allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
Jan 22, 2013