October 13, 2020 — The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health,…
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As U.S. buys up remdesivir, ‘vaccine nationalism’ threatens access to COVID-19 treatments
At the end of June, the United States government announced that it had secured the entire supply of remdesivir, an…
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Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia
For patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy…
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There’s a way for modern medicine to cure diseases even when the treatments aren’t profitable
Strides in medicine have contributed to a dramatic increase in life expectancy over the last century. Diseases like HIV and…
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Discovery of distinct lung cancer pathways may lead to more targeted treatments
Known for its poor prognosis, lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, responsible for about 4 of…
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Psoriasis patients turn to alternative medicine when traditional treatments fail
Patients with psoriasis frequently use complementary or alternative therapies to treat their symptoms, according to survey results published by dermatologists…
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A new model to trial preventative treatments for schizophrenia
Neuroscientists at The University of Queensland have developed a new animal model of schizophrenia that will enable researchers around the…
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Cerebral palsy: studying baby steps could lead to better treatments
Understanding the progression from the stepping reflex to independent walking could help find new therapies for children with cerebral palsy…
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‘Miracle’ Young Blood Infusion Treatments Unproven, Potentially Harmful: FDA
TUESDAY, Feb. 19, 2019 — They’re often called “vampire” treatments, in which people undergo infusions of a young donor’s blood…
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Skeletons Mature Earlier Now, Affecting Orthopedic Treatments
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 — Scientists say children’s skeletons are maturing sooner than they did early in the 20th century,…
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