For patients with substance use disorders seen in the emergency department or doctor’s office, locating and accessing appropriate treatment all
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Team invents universal antibody drug for HIV-1 prevention and immunotherapy
A research team led by scientists at AIDS Institute and Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of
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Bacteria therapy for eczema shows promise in new study
Topical treatment with live Roseomonas mucosa—a bacterium naturally present on the skin—was safe for adults and children with atopic dermatitis
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Blueprint for the skull: A search for cleft palate’s cause reveals a map of the facial genome
Once upon a time in Europe, pregnant women avoided rabbits to prevent their babies from being born with a “harelip.”
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Acupuncture possible treatment for dental anxiety
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated
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Australia scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland for assisted dying
Australia’s oldest scientist, who caused a stir when his university tried to vacate his office aged 102, will fly to
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Platelet-rich plasma for cosmetic facial procedures—promising results, but evidence has limitations
Most studies evaluating platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for facial rejuvenation and other cosmetic procedures have reported positive results, according to
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Unprecedented study identifies 44 genetic risk factors for major depression
A global research project has mapped out the genetic basis of major depression, identifying 44 genetic variants which are risk
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Why it’s so hard for doctors to understand your pain
We’re all human beings, but we’re not all alike. Each person experiences pain differently, from an emotional perspective as well
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Enigmatic gene critical for a healthy brain
New research has shown how an unusual gene is needed for brain development in young mice. Since the human genome
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