New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but expense may limit availability for many

New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but expense may limit availability for many

Zolgensma—which treats spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease that damages nerve cells, l...
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CBD products may help people with epilepsy better tolerate anti-seizure medications

CBD products may help people with epilepsy better tolerate anti-seizure medications

Artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol (CBD) p...
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How a doctor’s presence may alter blood pressure readings

How a doctor’s presence may alter blood pressure readings

A doctor’s presence during a blood pressure ...
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Intranasal vaccine may block COVID-19 where it starts

Intranasal vaccine may block COVID-19 where it starts

Research by Lancaster University scientists to cre...
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Movement disorders may affect exercise in patients with psychosis

Movement disorders may affect exercise in patients with psychosis

(HealthDay)—For patients with psychotic disorder...
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Antibiotics may help to treat melanoma

Antibiotics may help to treat melanoma

Some antibiotics appear to be effective against a ...
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Patient engagement may not drive return to in-person visits

Patient engagement may not drive return to in-person visits

(HealthDay)—Patient engagement strategies appear...
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Lockdown weight gain may have caused surge in new diabetes cases in kids

Lockdown weight gain may have caused surge in new diabetes cases in kids

(HealthDay)—Rates and severity of type 2 diabete...
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Starchy snacks may increase CVD risk; fruits and veggies at certain meals decreases risk

Starchy snacks may increase CVD risk; fruits and veggies at certain meals decreases risk

Can starchy snacks harm heart health? New research...
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New heart metric may improve survival for heart-failure patients, study finds

New heart metric may improve survival for heart-failure patients, study finds

Anew physiological measurement of heart function d...
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