A study has developed a diagnostic tool for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory illness characterized by the growth of small lumps known as granulomas in the lungs and other organs, which can be used to detect the condition swiftly and economically. The technology, which uses a simple blood test, may enable the use of more intrusive […]
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers discovered for the first time that a gene commonly associated with massive axonal neuropathy, a rare and severe neurological disorder, also inhibits aggressive tumor cell proliferation in head, neck cancer. The scientists discovered that when a specific genetic variant (GAN gene exon 8 SNP T allele) of the
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Poor sleep and cardiovascular disease are the top causes of death in women. According to a recent University of Pittsburgh study, sleep duration and insomnia symptoms in women over the age of 50 are directly related to an elevated risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. According to the University
Every year on March 24th, the world comes together to observe World Tuberculosis Day 2024. This crucial day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight against TB, a devastating infectious disease that continues to claim countless lives worldwide. What is Tuberculosis? Lungs are the main organs affected by tuberculosis (TB), a potentially fatal
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The public health and medical cultures are built on candid dialogue where many viewpoints are taken into account to improve patient care and overall health. Psychological safety is necessary for this process to occur, allowing people to feel comfortable enough to differ and talk freely. All of these elements work together to produce a just
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Researchers have opened a new line of inquiry that may result in the creation of a reversible, non-hormonal male contraceptive. Despite only having been tested on mice thus far, the researchers think their “promising” strategy may soon lead to human clinical trials. The protein complex that controls gene expression during sperm formation is the source
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There are now eight cases of measles in Broward County after two additional kids contracted the illness. Six pupils at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston have been diagnosed with measles, according to the Broward school district, throughout the past week or two. The two new cases were confirmed on Sunday by the Florida Department
Sarah Gutilla was seriously considering suicide in late 2022 due to her acute and unresponsive sadness. The 34-year-old, who was raised in foster care, has potentially fatal mental scars as a result of physical and sexual abuse during her early years. Using the generic anesthetic for off-label purposes including treating depression, Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles
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Hydeia Broadbent, who was born with HIV and has spent nearly her whole life – since she was a child — advocating for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, died on February 20 at a neurological rehabilitation clinic in Las Vegas. She was 39. Ms. Broadbent, whose biological mother was addicted to drugs and later diagnosed with
Damage to cell membranes drives cell aging, according to a recent study. Our cells are enclosed by a thin membrane that is only 5 nanometers thick, or 1/20 of a soap bubble. Physiological processes such as muscular contraction and tissue injury can easily cause cell damage. To deal with such damage, cells have systems that
Damage to cell membranes drives cell aging, according to a recent study. Read More »
