When cancer spreads to another organ, it most commonly moves to the liver, and now researchers at the Abramson Cancer
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A common genetic signature has been discovered among three cancer prone rare skin diseases
Through a global gene expression analysis (transcriptomic), the researchers were able to find and confirm a genetic signature common to
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An existing drug may have therapeutic potential in mitochondrial disease: Animal studies may offer clues to possible precision medicine approach
New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease
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Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid arthritis that may help
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Open-science model for drug discovery expands to neurodegenerative diseases
Parkinson’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are the newest frontiers for open science drug discovery, a global movement led by
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Should we screen people for irregular heartbeat?
Should we screen people for irregular heartbeat (known as atrial fibrillation, or AF for short) in an effort to prevent
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Complementary medicine use remains hidden from conventional medicine providers
Research reveals that 1 in 3 complementary medicine (CM) users do not disclose their CM use to their medical providers,
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NSAID impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage: This adverse NSAID effect is caused by dysfunctional molecular and cellular mechanisms
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises
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Are most patients with fibromyalgia misdiagnosed?
Recent studies have suggested that most people who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by physicians may not actually have the
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New wisdom about high cholesterol treatment for adults aged 80 and older
Experts know that in adults younger than 65, having high cholesterol levels in your blood can raise your risk for
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