Biologics are a class of medications made from living cells that are engineered to target specific disease-causing proteins and cells with a high degree of specificity. Some biologics, such as T-cell engagers, can be used to direct the body’s…
Category: 6. Health
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Virtual reality may offer a natural escape for young cancer patients
Children and teens who receive a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), often to treat cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, experience long and intense medical treatments.
These therapies put them at a high risk for…
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What are the benefits and risks of iron supplements for children living in malaria-endemic areas?
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Iron supplements do not increase the risk of malaria in children when malaria prevention and management services are available.
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Iron supplements may slightly increase the risk of malaria in areas without malaria prevention and…
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The role of specialty laboratories in infectious diseases
Specialty laboratories provide advanced capabilities beyond routine diagnostics, positioning them at the forefront of infectious disease research and development.
Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock.com The strength of these laboratories lies…
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NHS England — North West » “We know people sometimes put off seeking help, but the earlier you come forward, the easier it is for us to treat you” NHS health chiefs’ plea to the public to help prevent hospital admissions
THE NHS in the North West is reminding the public of the importance of coming forward for healthcare when feeling unwell, to avoid conditions worsening and leading to hospital admissions that could have been avoided.
The call…
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Free cholesterol tests expanded to 70 east London pharmacies
A fast, free cholesterol test, pioneered at Barts Health, is being rolled out to 70 pharmacies across east London.
High cholesterol often has no symptoms but is a major cause of heart disease. Every month, around 220 people in east London die…
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Study Links Long-Term CVD Risk, High Lipoprotein(a) Levels – Medscape
- Study Links Long-Term CVD Risk, High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Medscape
- Chest Pain and Hidden Genetic Risk: A Case Report on the Role of Elevated Lipoprotein(a) in Early Cardiovascular Disease Cureus
- Lipoprotein(a) Screening Proposed for Healthy…
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Quit smoking this New Year in six simple steps
Quit smoking this year, with support from Stop Smoking London, which has launched a new campaign setting out six steps to help you. From using local stop smoking services to setting your goals and using the Smoke Free app,…
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New Breakthrough to Restore Aging Joints Could Help Treat Osteoarthritis : ScienceAlert
A study in mice by researchers from Stanford University has traced the loss of cartilage that comes with aging to a single protein, pointing to treatments that may one day restore mobility and ease discomfort in seniors.
The protein 15-PGDH…
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