Diagnostic Barriers Stem From Underrecognized Visual Cues
Erythema, one of the earliest signs of

Erythema, one of the earliest signs of

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have turned to concepts from polymer physics to better understand a central feature of Alzheimer’s disease: the formation of tau protein fibrils. Their work revealed that these fibrils do not appear…

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have turned to concepts from polymer physics to better understand a central feature of Alzheimer’s disease: the formation of tau protein fibrils. Their work revealed that these fibrils do not appear…

NEW research has shown that many people with autoimmune hepatitis continue to experience fatigue and poor quality of life, even when their liver enzyme levels have returned to normal. The findings challenge the long-held belief that…

Chesney E, Goodwin GM, Fazel S. Risks of all-cause and suicide mortality in mental disorders: a meta-review. World Psychiatry. 2014;13(2):153–60.
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New research from Stanford University reveals that extreme age may provide a surprising protective effect against cancer. In a study using genetically engineered mice, very old mice developed fewer and smaller tumours compared with younger…
KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — For years, Mansour Al-Qallaf, a Kuwaiti lawyer, endured persistent headaches and declining vision. After seeking treatment at the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) unit of Kuwait’s Physical Medicine and…


In African health news this week, the continent reported progress against major diseases even as funding gaps continue to weigh on public-health programs. South Africa has begun trials for its first locally developed cholera vaccine, a move…