Genetics

Scientists call for human genome research reset

Scientists are calling for human genomic research to be vastly expanded and widened to include many more people so it can fully deliver on its promise of becoming a tool for improved health care for all of humanity.

Cardiology

Systemic immune-inflammation index tied to mortality in CKD

There is a J-shaped association between systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) levels and all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Immunity, Inflammation ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions

Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms, painful cramps, and neck pain, according to a review published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network ...

Surgery

UBE microdiscectomy beneficial for lumbar disc herniation

For adults with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times and with lower pain medication consumption in the early postoperative period ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Multiple sclerosis symptoms at onset linked to long-term disability

Multiple sclerosis (MS) research has uncovered a potential link between certain initial symptoms and long-term disability outcomes. The study, "The association of different acute manifestations of multiple sclerosis on functional ...

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