Study shows first known effective treatment for rare genetic disease alkaptonuria
A new study published in The Lancet, led by a Liverpool based research collaboration, has identified the first effective treatment
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Influenza vaccination may provide roadmap to prevent COVID-19 in cardiovascular disease patients
Seasonal influenza vaccine development and mass production, as well as three international influenza vaccine cardiovascular outcomes trials currently underway, may
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A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease promotes immune cell functions
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found that the PLCG2-P522R genetic variant, which protects
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Parkinson’s disease can affect the eyes, and here’s what we know so far
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. It’s characterized by changes in
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Medical marijuana tied to fewer admissions in sickle cell disease
(HealthDay)—Use of medical marijuana is associated with fewer hospitalizations among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a study
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Red hot meat: the wrong recipe for heart disease
From MasterChef to MKR, the world’s best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to
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‘Social smokers’ face disproportionate risk of death from lung disease and lung cancer
‘Social smokers’ are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease and more than eight times as likely
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Gout treatment may aid patients with congenital heart disease
A drug used to treat gout, probenecid, may improve heart function in individuals with a particular heart defect, according to
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Potential link for Alzheimer’s disease and common brain disease that mimics its symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia, and while most people might know someone who is
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Targeting the LANDO pathway holds a potential clue to treating Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are advancing understanding of a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment. The work focuses on
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