Scientists edge closer to treatment for myotonic dystrophy Scientists at the University of Nottingham have taken a step closer towards developing a treatment for the long-term genetic disorder, myotonic dystrophy. Go to Source
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Arteries respond in opposite ways for males and females A protein known to expand blood vessels—key to controlling conditions like high blood pressure—actually has different functions in males and females, new UC Davis Health research shows. Go to Source
One-week course of radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer, study finds A one-week course of radiotherapy in fewer but larger daily doses was found to be as safe and effective as standard three-week therapy for women following surgery for early stage breast cancer. The protocol is being eagerly sought by hospitals to […]
Virologists show that sample pooling can massively increase coronavirus testing capacity A new procedure will help to meet the high demand for testing in mass coronavirus screening programs needed in the early identification and isolation of asymptomatic individuals. The pooling of samples before testing is a safe and well-established procedure in blood banking. The team […]
Researchers unravel protein mystery of three brain diseases The accumulation of one particular protein in the brain is the basis of three very different age-related conditions. Until recently, nobody understood how this was possible. Research by the Laboratory for Neurobiology and Gene Therapy (KU Leuven) now reveals that the shape of the protein determines the […]
Certain diabetes drugs may protect against serious kidney problems Use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to treat type 2 diabetes may help to lower the risk of serious kidney problems, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Go to Source
‘Make physical activity part of children’s routine’ during lockdown Parents and carers should ensure that physical activity is part of the routine for children and families during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an international study involving the University of Strathclyde. Go to Source
First pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of future premature birth Women whose first baby is born at full term, but who experience complications in pregnancy, have an increased risk of preterm delivery (before 37 weeks) in their next pregnancy, finds a study from Norway published by The BMJ today. Go to Source
Fielmann Family donates 3 million protective masks to German federal states Private donation to the federal state governments of Brandenburg, Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein Fielmann has acted early and decidedly, as the coronavirus pandemic spread across Europe. On the basis of a scientific study by Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Martin Exner (University Hospital Bonn), the […]
Nanotechnology might help fight deadly ‘cytokine storm’ of COVID-19 For many COVID-19 patients battling for their lives in the ICU, a runaway immune system response—known as a “cytokine storm”—is their primary foe. Go to Source