A newer form of shingles vaccine reduced outbreaks of the painful rash among patients who were transplanted with their own
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By combining two well-established antibiotics for the first time, a scientific team led by Case Western Reserve University School of
Read moreMy health: Consumers empowered by sharing medical ‘selfies’
Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures healthcare consumers, and can improve doctor-patient relationships, a
Read moreHow artificial intelligence can help detect rare diseases: Researchers show that using portrait photos in combination with genetic and patient data improves diagnoses
Every year, around half a million children worldwide are born with a rare hereditary disease. Obtaining a definitive diagnosis can
Read moreGlobal burden of serious health-related suffering due to almost double by 2060
New research findings published today in The Lancet Global Health show that the number of people dying with palliative care
Read moreSkin patch shows promise for children with milk-induced eosinophilic esophagitis: Nearly half of patients saw improvements in their symptoms
A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) finds that a skin patch may be useful in treating children
Read moreGene-based factor VIIa prevents bleeding episodes in animals with hemophilia: Preclinical work offers first target levels for bypass agent prophylaxis in future human trials
Hematology researchers have further refined how a treatment currently used on an urgent basis to control bleeding in hemophilia patients
Read moreMost adults dying prematurely of natural causes did not seek medical help, report reveals
About two-thirds of the adults dying prematurely from natural causes did not seek medical help within the 30 days preceding
Read moreVirtual reality offers benefits for Parkinson’s disease patients: Training in virtual environment helps patients improve balance and avoid obstacles while walking
Researchers are reporting early success with a new tool to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance and potentially
Read moreRobots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years: New design method to create soft robots
The world’s elderly population is booming. The number of older people — those age 60 years or older — is
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