Genetics
Scientists identify the genetic 'switches' of bone growth
Scientists at the UNIGE have identified the genetic sequences that regulate the activity of the genes responsible for bone growth.
Jun 14, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
ADHD patients could face disrupted access to meds following fraud case
The two top officers of a telehealth company that began to distribute ADHD drugs widely during the pandemic have been charged with health care fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Jun 14, 2024
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Genetics
New mechanisms in the development of stroke discovered
A group of researchers from the University of Tartu and international scientists discovered new mechanisms of how stroke occurs by studying changes in mouse and human cells. The study, published in Circulation Research, lays ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New and crucial role discovered for a protein in the body's immunity against cancer
Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have found a new function for an existing protein. They discovered that TIMP-1, a protein traditionally known to prevent damage to the body's cells and tissues, plays a critical ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Successful trial for new colorectal cancer treatment highlights promising immunotherapy drugs
Results from a new trial indicate that immunotherapy could successfully be used to treat the most common form of colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer.
Jun 14, 2024
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Medications
Global trial confirms benefit of antacids on bleeding prevention for ventilated patients
A widely available drug helps prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill adults on a breathing machine, according to the results of a global study and meta-analysis led by researchers at McMaster University.
Jun 14, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetic atlas shows gum disease may be caused by immunosuppression of skin cells in the mouth
Researchers have for the first time created an integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) atlas of the human periodontium, the specialized tissues in the mouth that connect teeth to the underlying bone. This atlas will ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Addiction
High out-of-pocket costs may be barrier to filling naloxone prescriptions, study shows
Patients are less likely to fill prescriptions for naloxone when they face increases in out-of-pocket costs, according to research by the University of Michigan.
Jun 14, 2024
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Medications
Antimalarial drug shows promise in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome
A team of metabolic specialists and molecular biologists at Fudan University's Zhongshan Hospital, working with colleagues from other institutions in China, has found that some antimalarial drugs show promise in treating ...
Immunology
Could interferon signature aid in the diagnosis and stratification of pediatric Sjögren's?
Due to differences in clinical presentation and limited knowledge, diagnosing Sjögren's disease in children can be challenging. Although dysregulation of multiple immune response pathways has been shown in adults, few studies ...
Jun 14, 2024
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