Scientists use whole exome sequencing to discover a new rare genetic disease
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators used a genetic sequencing…
Targeting senescent fat cells provides new hope for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the most lethal malignancy of the female reproductive system. Due to its insidious early symptoms…
Research aims to identify blood biomarkers for predicting Alzheimer’s disease
With a NOK 40 million (approx. €3.5 million) grant, Professor Srdjan Djurovic at the University of Oslo aims…
EV-RNAs show promise for IBD diagnosis and treatment
A research team led by Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has published a comprehensive…
New blood test spots four cancers and other diseases by stripping away healthy DNA noise
By cutting through the overwhelming background of healthy blood DNA, MethylScan gives clinicians a clearer view of cancer,…
Mount Sinai launches Adams Valve Institute for advanced heart care
The Mount Sinai Health System today announced the launch of the Adams Valve Institute, a new global center…
Canberra paraplegic woman stranded in hospital for 19 months due to aged care bed block
Mary Wansey has spent 19 bleak months stranded in a Canberra hospital room while she waits for a…
UConn Health is to take over a state youth psychiatric facility
The University of Connecticut Health Center will move forward with a plan to take over adolescent psychiatric services…
Trial tests fast-acting brain stimulation for postpartum depression treatment
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced the enrollment of its first patient in a…
Hospital reveals plans for multi-million euro expansion of clinic in Limerick
BEACON Limerick is planning to expand its clinic in the city centre. The private healthcare provider has already…
Genomic study advances prioritization of variants in cancer diagnostics
Hiroshima University researchers have developed a practical framework to identify candidate pathogenic variants hidden among the large number…
Early treatment helps patient recover from rare kidney disorder
When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath,…