Scientists discover new details of gene regulation that control cell identity
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Genes make up the blueprints and outline the process of building every living organism. To ensure ...
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Early-stage trial finds stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is safe
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A team of UC Davis Health researchers has shown that CD34+ stem cells can be safely ...
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Inflammatory bowel disease can be detected in blood samples up to 16 years before onset, study suggests
Credit: Gastroenterology (2024). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.11.006 Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood tests that can predict ...
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Variation seen in rates of SGLT2i rx for heart failure, LVEF >40 percent
From 2021 to 2023, there was an increase in prescription rates of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) for patients with ...
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Biden will move to have Medicare, Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight-loss meds
The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered ...
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Is hearing loss reversible or preventable?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain About 1.5 billion people globally experience some level of hearing loss—that's nearly 20% of the world's ...
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Trauma care and mental health interventions training can help family physicians prepare for times of war
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In wars and conflict, family physicians are frequently called on to serve in expanded roles and ...
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President-elect Trump names his picks to head the CDC and FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his picks for key health positions in his new cabinet. To run the U.S. Centers ...
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HIV cases and deaths declining
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress ...
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Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study shows
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular ...
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