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Scientists have shown in an animal model that the CXCL12 messenger could be suitable as a target structure for the treatment of blood-clotting disorders. Thromboses, the medical term for blood clots, occur in veins or arteries. Arterial thromboses can lead…

A new study shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person's antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target. Reported in the journal Immunity, the new approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and…

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Digital breast tomosynthesis plus synthesized two-dimensional mammography finds significantly more invasive breast cancers than digital mammography alone, according to results of the TOSYMA study. Writing in The Lancet Oncology, the study team notes that 2D…

Dr Dawn Harper on signs of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency 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…

The shoulder pain and dizziness started before the pandemic, but Shane Hardin, 46, didn’t think much of it. Aches and pains come with the territory of getting older, and Hardin’s job in residential construction can be draining. The spread of…

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. About 30% of COVID-19 patients developed the condition known as long COVID, UCLA researchers said in a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine….

Heart disease: Red meat has links to heart condition says study 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…

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root and thereby alleviate associated pain, numbness, weakness or tingling. The damaged…

For the millions of people who could face a cancer diagnosis this year, it’s vital to have all therapeutic options available. But in some cases, the drugs used to treat cancer can cause other health problems during treatment or later….

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vapes) are a growing health concern linked to a range of diseases and death. Researchers have found that using pod-based e-cigarettes daily can elevate inflammatory markers across multiple organ systems. The scientists saw that e-cigarettes caused…