New treatment target found for CDKL5 deficiency disorder
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most common types of genetic epilepsy.
Body temperature fluctuations tied to depression severity
Study links higher body temperatures and reduced temperature fluctuations with increased depression severity, suggesting temperature regulation as a potential treatment target.
Tiny device could help improve safety, effectiveness of cell therapy for spinal cord injury patients
A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for…
Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception
Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.
AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial
AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.
Study tracks long COVID’s shifting course in general population
Long COVID trajectories in a general population cohort show variable recovery patterns, with a portion of patients experiencing improvement, deterioration, or stable symptoms over time.
New guidelines aim to improve reporting of biofield therapy trials
New guidelines for reporting clinical trials of biofield therapies are presented in the peer-reviewed Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (JICM). Biofield therapies (BFTs), such as External Qigong, Healing Touch,…
Chewing tobacco linked to higher stroke and cancer risk, study finds
Chewing tobacco significantly increases the risk of strokes and several types of cancer, revealing critical health implications for its 270 million global users.
Study shows link between erectile dysfunction drugs and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the February 7, 2024, online issue…
Reducing unnecessary testing or treatments in older patients
When a doctor ordered a routine prostate screening for an 80-year-old man -; as doctors often do -; a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the electronic health record with…