Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It’s known for its unpredictable and debilitating symptoms,…
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Early prediction of preterm birth in cell-free RNA could reshape prevention strategies
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Children born before 37 weeks of gestation have a considerably increased risk of dying before they reach the age of five. Predicting the risk of preterm…
Using testosterone gel to treat women recovering from hip fractures provides no added benefits, clinical trial finds
Illustration of Hip (Frontal view). Credit: Wikipedia Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain,…
Experts urge tighter sperm donation rules after cancer-linked gene passed to children
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a cancer-causing pathogenic variant in his gametes has highlighted the problems of regulating…
Team develops first validated tool to measure performance in bone-anchored prosthesis users after amputation
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A test developed at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus that measures both prosthetic donning time and mobility in lower-limb amputation, shows that a prosthesis…
More can be done to prevent common type of stroke, say experts
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the third most common type of stroke, accounting for 5–10% of all cases, could be drastically reduced worldwide through health and lifestyle changes, according…
Could cold sores increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study is no cause for panic
Credit: cottonbro studio from Pexels A new study has found the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.…
Experimental drug may benefit some patients with rare form of ALS
Credit: CC0 Public Domain When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he’s unwaveringly honest. “Patients always ask me, ‘What can…
Medication improves survival rates after a first heart attack even in patients over age 90
After a first heart attack, medication improves survival rates even in patients over 90 years old. Credit: Canadian Journal of Cardiology / Wong et al. Researchers have found that prescribing…
Brain molecule provides new insights into migraine-related light sensitivity
NEAT1 may contribute to light sensitivity during migraines by disrupting the activity of other molecules in the brain, leading to increased TRPM3 levels and heightened nerve sensitivity. Credit: Huang et…
