Early-stage trial finds stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is safe
A team of UC Davis Health researchers has shown that CD34+ stem cells can be safely administered into retinitis pigmentosa ...
UK law to phase out smoking clears first hurdle
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favor of a world-leading ban that aims to gradually phase out smoking by preventing young people from ever being able to buy cigarettes.
Bringing genomics into public policy requires greater awareness, professional training and investment, experts say
The lack of knowledge about the benefits of human genomics for public and individual health, together with the scarcity of ...
Spatial genomics approach shows cancers grow uniformly, challenging the idea of 'two-speed' entities
Researchers at the University of Cologne and the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have discovered that cancer grows uniformly throughout its mass, rather than at the outer edges. The ...
Racial, ethnic disparities seen in mortality with early-onset colorectal cancer
Racial and ethnic disparities exist in early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) mortality, especially in those aged younger than ...
Tumor characteristics found to differ for melanomas in children, teens and young adults
Tumor characteristics differ significantly among pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with melanoma, with ...
Digital therapeutics can improve Parkinson's control, study finds
The use of PD Neurotechnology's pioneering telemonitoring device to assess Parkinson's Disease (PD) symptoms and inform ...
Inflammatory bowel disease can be detected in blood samples up to 16 years before onset, study suggests
Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood tests that can predict inflammatory bowel ...
Antibiotics alone for treatment of children with appendicitis is cost-effective and safe alternative to surgery
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery, according ...
How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol
The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits, according to a new study. There is evidence that ...
Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars
Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save about $780 ...
The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences
You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it ...