People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits
For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their…
N.B. spending $6.3M to build youth psychiatry unit in Saint John – CTV News
N.B. spending $6.3M to build youth psychiatry unit in Saint John CTV NewsNew youth psychiatric unit announced for Saint…
Mutated RIG-I receptor causes kidney inflammation through Y-RNA activation
Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have discovered how a small, naturally…
Stem cells show promise in preventing post-heart attack heart failure
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
Electronic health record data reveals trends in cardiovascular diseases before and after COVID-19
The electronic health record data analyzed in this study is anonymized and never leaves a secure data environment,…
A listener’s DIY project helps others deal with high medical bills
In April, Thomas Sanford, a medical student who regularly listens to “An Arm and a Leg,” set out…
Revolutionizing patient discharge with text message-based technology
Every day, millions of people are discharged after extended hospital stays, but matching these patients with appropriate care…
Mitochondria and lysosomes work together to control regulatory T cell activation
Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells that prevent inappropriate activation of the…
First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial
A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented…
A parent’s guide to manage pediatric respiratory illnesses during the virus season
As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit…