Rare gene mutations in hereditary Alzheimer’s disease disrupt amyloid production, study shows
A University of Kansas study on rare gene mutations causing hereditary Alzheimer's disease found that disruptions in the production of amyloid, a protein found in plaques in the brain, can…
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk
Long-lasting and harmful chemicals known as "forever chemicals" are widespread in everyday items like water bottles, cookware, and cosmetics, contaminating water, food, and homes. Studies link exposure to health issues,…
Many European Cancer Drugs Offer No Added Benefit
A study from Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit. The researchers…
5 Red Light Therapy Devices For Hair Growth: Experience Glowing Strands
Red light therapy is a natural and effective solution for hair loss, stimulating cellular activity and promoting hair growth. It can be used in conjunction with other treatments and requires…
Investigational oral drug sebetralstat provided on-demand relief during tissue swelling attacks from hereditary angioedema: Phase 3 study
An investigational oral drug called sebetralstat was found to provide on-demand relief for attacks of tissue swelling in patients with hereditary angioedema, according to a Phase 3 study. The study…
The Future of Innovation Metastatic Breast Cancer: 2024 Outlook
The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer meeting in 2023 highlighted advancements in metastatic breast cancer treatment, which affects 40,000 women and 4,000 men in the US annually. CDK4/6 inhibitors have…
Irish Government to fund 50 medical places in Queens University over next two years
The Irish Government will fund 50 medical student places at Queen’s University Belfast over the next two years to strengthen the HSE workforce. These places will be available for qualifying…
Lower eGFR Levels Linked to Longer Weekend Sleep Duration
A study found that longer weekend sleep duration was associated with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) levels, regardless of weekday sleep duration. Data from the NHANES survey was used…
Virtus Health enhancing IVF patient experience with AI
Virtus Health is shifting its customer relations management to the cloud with the help of RingCentral, utilizing AI to enhance communication across its 62 fertility clinics worldwide. The deployment will…
Toxic Gas That Sterilizes Medical Devices Prompts Safety Rule Update
Madeline Beal, a senior risk communication adviser for the Environmental Protection Agency, has been addressing concerns about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical devices. Residents near facilities…