Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study
Genes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, a new study pinpointed key Hox genes, specific to each location…
Read MoreEndometriosis, migraine, other pain conditions have genetic links
Endometriosis is a disease that can cause pain and infertility, and currently, there is no cure for it. Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom studied DNA samples from thousands of female participants to see if there…
Read MoreSpectroscopy probe could enhance deep brain stimulation procedure for Parkinson’s
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Read MoreResearchers develop method to identify, sort and observe function in neural stem cells
Researchers at Stanford University in California have devised a fluorescence-activated cell-sorting method for isolating distinct neural stem and progenitor cell types from human brain tissue. The markers used in the study are conserved across diverse brain regions. The technique should…
Read MoreImmune Checkpoint Inhibitors Pose ACTH Deficiency Risk
Researchers published the study covered in this summary on Research Square as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)–induced isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency (IAD) can occur independently or in combination with other…
Read MoreEngland to End Pre-departure COVID Test Rule for Arrivals From China
LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said it would end the requirement for people flying from mainland China to England to provide proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test from April 5. From Friday, the UK Health Security Agency’s voluntary,…
Read MoreSpecialty residencies remain popular among future doctors
More medical school graduates are steering away from emergency medicine and opting for specialties like orthopedics and plastic surgery, raising concern about a field that bore the brunt of COVID-19 and remains beset by the overdose epidemic and other health…
Read MoreMiami Beach extends curfew over spring break crowds
People gathered in Miami Beach, Florida, for spring break on March 18. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images The city of Miami Beach on Sunday night extended an 8 p.m. curfew for the entertainment district, which was introduced after crowds of spring…
Read MoreKevzara (sarilumab) Approved by FDA as First and Only Biologic Indicated for Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Cambridge, MA and Tarrytown, N.Y. February 28, 2023. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kevzara® (sarilumab) for the treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), an inflammatory rheumatic disease, in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to…
Read MoreGreen tea could lower visceral fat without other dietary tweaks
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
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