Archive: 09/01/2017
Study identifies potential drug targets for muscular dystrophy treatments
Myotonic dystrophy type I (MD1) is a common form of muscular dystrophy associated with muscle wasting, weakness, and myotonia. These symptoms are linked to the accumulation of toxic gene transcripts in muscle cells that result ...
Jan 9, 2017
Transfusions of 'old' blood may harm some patients
The oldest blood available for transfusions releases large and potentially harmful amounts of iron into patients' bloodstreams, a new study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has found.
Jan 9, 2017
Lawsuit disputes claims of popular memory loss supplement
A government lawsuit seeks to ban a popular memory loss dietary supplement marketed to seniors, saying there's no scientific evidence to support its claims.
Jan 9, 2017