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Experimental gene therapy reverses sickle cell disease for years

Written by | 24 Dec 2021

A study of an investigational gene therapy for sickle cell disease has found that a single dose restored blood cells to their normal shape and eliminated the most… read more.

Supermeres’ may carry clues to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19

Written by | 24 Dec 2021

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease,… read more.

Research demonstrates that cells with cancer-associated mutations overtake human tissue with age

Written by | 23 Dec 2021

It’s worth noting, in light of recently published research, that a majority of people won’t be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. According to the National Cancer Institute,… read more.

Marine omega-3 supplementation fails to prevent depression

Written by | 23 Dec 2021

The use of marine omega-3 supplements by adults does not appear to prevent the onset of depression, researchers reported on Dec. 21, 2021 in JAMA/Journal of the American… read more.

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

Written by | 22 Dec 2021

Findings suggest way to help patients heal from life-threatening C. difficile. New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant… read more.

High blood pressure treatment in pregnancy appears safe, prevents maternal heart risks

Written by | 22 Dec 2021

Treatment for high blood pressure during pregnancy appears safe for many women and may reduce maternal risk for severe hypertension without increasing fetal and neonatal risks, according to… read more.

FDA approves Tecartus for B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Kite

Written by | 21 Dec 2021

Kite announced the FDA has granted approval for Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) for the treatment of adult patients (18 years and older) with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute… read more.

Penicillin reduces pediatric rheumatic heart disease progression

Written by | 21 Dec 2021

Treatment with penicillin significantly reduces the risk of underlying rheumatic heart disease progression in children and adolescents, researchers reported on Nov. 12, 2021 in the NEJM/New England Journal… read more.

Embryonic cells sense stiffness in order to form the face

Written by | 20 Dec 2021

Cells in the developing embryo can sense the stiffness of other cells around them, which is key to them moving together to form the face and skull, finds… read more.

A daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood pressure

Written by | 20 Dec 2021

Whether it’s a dollop on your morning cereal or a simple snack on the go, a daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people… read more.

Molecular link traced from gene to late-onset retinal degeneration

Written by | 19 Dec 2021

Clinical trial planning underway to test the widely used diabetes drug metformin as a preventive treatment for the blinding eye disease. Scientists have discovered that gene therapy and… read more.

Melatonin exacerbates asthma, study finds

Written by | 19 Dec 2021

Patients with asthma often experience a worsening of asthmatic symptoms at night in so-called “nocturnal asthma.” According to reports, more than 50% of asthma deaths occur at night,… read more.

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