Medical economics
Kroger, Walmart hike prices on COVID at-home tests
(HealthDay)—Your at-home COVID-19 test could now come with a higher price tag, depending on where you buy it.
Jan 5, 2022
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Genetics
Gene therapy advance could reverse a common genetic cause of hearing loss
Hearing loss has been linked to mutations in at least 100 different genes, but up to 16 percent of genetic hearing loss can be traced to just one gene, STRC, the second most common genetic cause. A first-of-its-kind gene ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Genetics
Genes associated with hearing loss visualised in new study
Researchers from Uppsala University have been able to document and visualize hearing loss-associated genes in the human inner ear, in a unique collaboration study between otosurgeons and geneticists. The findings illustrate ...
Dec 2, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug compound makes pancreatic cancer cells more vulnerable to chemo
Pancreatic cancer is extremely difficult to treat. By the time it is detected, the cancer often has reached an advanced stage, and patients usually do not survive longer than one year after diagnosis. An aggressive chemotherapy ...
Dec 1, 2021
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Genetics
Studying the complex genetics behind hair color reveals how melanin affects us
One of the traits that we usually use to physically describe people is their hair color. Hair is a useful descriptor because it varies so much among us.
Nov 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear
Many COVID-19 patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also occur, suggesting that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear.
Oct 29, 2021
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Medical research
Stem cells lose their 'glue' and escape from hair follicle to cause hair loss, says new study
A newly discovered cause of balding in aging male mice could reveal a cause of hair loss in men and women as well, reports a study from Northwestern Medicine scientists. The findings provide new insight into how hair and ...
Oct 26, 2021
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Medical research
Scientists identify role of protein behind rare Norrie disease; and find clues for treating hearing loss
A team of Mass Eye and Ear Scientists led by Albert Edge, Ph.D., working with research fellow Yushi Hayashi, MD, Ph.D., has identified the mechanism that can lead to deafness in the rare syndrome, Norrie disease. The researchers ...
Oct 5, 2021
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Dentistry
Taxane-containing chemo associated with persistent alopecia
(HealthDay)—Persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia is more severe in patients who receive a taxane-containing chemotherapy for breast cancer, but a significant proportion of patients see improvement in hair density with ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Health
New therapies offer hope for minimizing hair loss in midlife women
Hair loss in middle-aged females is common, affecting up to two-thirds of women after menopause. The exact reasons remain unclear, although evidence suggests a hormonal and genetic predisposition. A presentation at The North ...
Sep 22, 2021
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