Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Abdominal fat cells could aid sepsis fight
Key cells found in abdominal fat tissue could aid the fight against life-threatening infections including sepsis, research suggests.
Apr 24, 2020
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Genetics
DNA tests for patients move closer with genome analysis advance
Diseases caused by genetic changes could be detected more readily thanks to an advance in DNA analysis software.
May 30, 2019
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Sleep disorders
Study offers treatment hope for sleep disordered breathing
People with a condition that causes them to stop breathing in their sleep could be helped by new research.
Feb 10, 2016
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Genetics
DNA study could shed light on how genetic faults trigger disease
A new technique that identifies how genes are controlled could help scientists spot errors in the genetic code which trigger disease, a study suggests.
Apr 24, 2015
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Genetics
Genes could be key to new COVID-19 treatments, study finds
Potential treatments for COVID-19 have been identified after the discovery of five genes associated with the most severe form of the disease.
Dec 11, 2020
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Immunology
Skin defences point to eczema therapies
The body's own natural defences could be harnessed in a potential therapy for a common skin condition, research suggests.
Oct 4, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Steroids could do more harm than good in treating coronavirus
Steroids should be avoided in the treatment of the current novel coronavirus, experts have advised.
Feb 6, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Olive oil nutrient may help prevent brain cancer
A compound found in olive oil may help to prevent cancer developing in the brain, a study shows.
Jun 2, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Drug to tackle lung scarring shows promise
People with a lung scarring condition that leaves them fighting for breath could be helped by a new medication, research suggests.
May 18, 2017
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Genetics
Genetic test could aid quest to reveal causes of rare diseases
The causes of rare diseases could be uncovered using an approach created to identify genetic mutations that trigger a muscle-wasting condition, a study suggests.
Dec 18, 2019
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