Can brown fat cells combat obesity?
UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers are investigating the role of two newly identified molecules that control heat production from fat tissues. Their hope is to discover a better way to combat obesity complications. Assistant Professor of Endocrinology John C. Yoon…
Read MoreFDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Qalsody (tofersen) for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Associated with a Mutation in the SOD1 Gene
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qalsody (tofersen) 100 mg/15mL injection for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in adults who…
Read MoreWhat is the best lymphoma treatment after CAR T therapy fails?
For 30% to 40% of lymphoma patients who receive CAR T therapy, the treatment is a godsend. Typically given to lymphoma patients for whom other treatments have proven ineffective, CAR T therapy involves removing immune cells from the body via…
Read MoreAn estimated 6.5 million Californians know someone at risk of harming themselves or others, finds survey
One in five adults in California, or an estimated 6.5 million people, are concerned that someone they know, usually a friend or family member, is at risk of harming themselves or others, according to new research published in Preventive Medicine….
Read MoreSCC From Breast Implants: Negligible Risk, Study Finds
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged reports of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast as well as lymphomas associated with postmastectomy breast implants. Findings from a large cohort study suggest the incidence of SCC is negligible….
Read MoreDisrupted Gut Microbiome a Key Driver of Major Depression?
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is linked to disruptions in energy and lipid metabolism, possibly caused by the interplay of the gut microbiome and blood metabolome, new research suggests. Investigators found that MDD had specific metabolic “signatures” consisting of 124 metabolites…
Read MoreThe NHS COVID app is closing down. Heres where it succeeded and where it went wrong
The NHS recently announced that its COVID contact tracing app will be discontinued on April 27, amid reports of falling use. The app has been downloaded more than 31 million times since it was launched in 2020. But just over…
Read MoreTeething symptoms and how to help your baby get relief
When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we’ll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms. Plus, you’ll discover several safe and…
Read MoreTHIS is why some patients have near-death experiences
I’m a neuroscientist – this is why some people have near-death experiences Accounts of near-death experiences go back 2,000 years with no explanation But Anglia Ruskin University’s Dr Jane Aspell says how the phenomenon occurs Near-death experiences have fascinated people — and experts…
Read MoreGlobal prevalence of H. pylori infection has steadily declined over 40 years
A research team led by Professor Leung Wai-keung from Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Baylor College of Medicine of the United States found that Helicobacter pylori…
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