A Northwestern Medicine study in mice has identified new treatment targets for glaucoma, including preventing a severe pediatric form of glaucoma, as well as uncovering…
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New treatment pathways for hepatitis C
A newly published Burnet Institute study has demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of simplified clinical pathways for treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) in Myanmar. Conducted…
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Addiction Treatment Providers in Pa. Face Little State Scrutiny Despite Harm to Clients
This investigation is a joint project of KHN, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues, and Spotlight PA, an independent, collaborative newsroom dedicated to…
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Covid treatment: Llama and camel nanobodies shown to combat COVID-19 transmission
Coronavirus: Dr Nighat Arif discusses benefits of vitamins When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll…
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Gene discovery suggests new treatment approach for liver cancer
In a comprehensive analysis of human gene activation data, researchers from the Centenary Institute have discovered that the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) gene family is strongly…
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High risk of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing treatment for infected total knee replacement
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurred in nearly 20 percent of patients who underwent surgery with implantation of antibiotic-loaded “spacers” and intravenous (IV) antibiotics for the…
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Scientists reveal regenerative treatment path for diabetic foot ulcers
A discovery involving multiple teams from across Scripps Research has revealed a powerful new approach for treating diabetic foot ulcers, which affect millions of people…
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HIV treatment helps prevent active TB
Antiretroviral treatment (ART) reduces the risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) in people also infected with HIV-1, by dampening the activation of the body’s immune…
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Transplant patients may not need steroid treatment in the long run
Long-term use of a medication used to treat kidney transplant patients may not be necessary in individuals with low-to-moderate risk of organ rejection, according to…
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Delayed medical treatment of high-impact injuries: A lesson from the Syrian civil war
Following the civil war outbreak in Syria nearly ten years ago, Israel began admitting wounded Syrians into the country for humanitarian medical treatment. In accordance…
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