The pattern of brain alterations may be similar in several different neurodegenerative diseases, which opens the door to alternative therapeutic strategies to tackle these diseases
Apr 18, 2014
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Currently the diagnosis of most mental illnesses is based on conversations and questionnaires. These could now be supported by a new low-cost blood test developed within the European research project SchizDX.
Feb 12, 2014
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Scientists are studying the genetic, social and dietary factors influencing child obesity.
Dec 11, 2013
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Steroids used to treat the lungs of preterm infants have come under scrutiny. Now a large clinical trial assesses whether inhaling steroids is safe and useful.
May 15, 2014
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Angeles suffers from a severe and rare genetic disease called Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). This means, one of her genes restrains her liver to produce a specific protein needed for the metabolism of the blood. During ...
Jul 2, 2014
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European researchers and clinicians are working hand in hand to unveil the mechanisms leading to back pain, likely the most widespread chronic pathology among humans. Until recently, it was assumed that disc degeneration ...
Jun 4, 2014
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Enzyme therapy proves effective in treating LSDs, whilst gene therapy is an upcoming contender.
Apr 15, 2014
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Food-based solutions are being devised to counter the 'vitamin D winters'.
May 26, 2014
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December 1st is the annual World AIDS Day, a perfect opportunity to look at how medical research is progressing to fight the disease.
Nov 27, 2013
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Studying what makes us want to eat, could help devise approaches to prevent obesity, which is becoming widespread in Europe
Mar 11, 2013
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