Measles: West Midlands cases ‘disproportionately high’

Elsewhere there have been 62 cases in London, and 32 in Yorkshire and the Humber in the same period. The remaining cases were reported in other regions of England. Of the 465 cases in England, the majority – 66% (306) – were in children under the age of 10, while 25% (115) were in young

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing ‘lost’ enzyme

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most common types of genetic epilepsy. CDD causes seizures and impaired development in children, and medications are limited to managing symptoms rather than tackling the root cause of the disease. The

UniSA researchers seek solutions for chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia. As a degenerative disease with no known cure, managing and treating symptoms is vital, particularly when it comes to pain. Image Credit: University of South Australia Now, researchers from the University of South Australia are investigating the characteristics and treatment of pain in Parkinson’s disease in the

SBRT Safe, Effective for Patients With Nonspine Bone Mets

TOPLINE:  For patients with nonspine bone metastases, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment, with low rates of local failures and fractures as well as minimal serious toxicity, according to pooled data. METHODOLOGY: Bones are common sites for cancer metastasis; nonspine lesions make up about 30% of bone metastases. SBRT may

Elevate Your Comfort With All-Day Support

Compression socks offer versatile benefits in various situations, including during pregnancy, work, workouts, running, or travel. These specialized socks play a crucial role in promoting improved blood flow and circulation in the lower body, effectively alleviating achiness and preventing swelling. Particularly beneficial for individuals who spend extended periods standing or sitting, compression socks apply graduated

Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization. The archipelago to the west of Senegal consists of 10 islands, and has a population of over 500,000 people. It is the third country in Africa to be declared malaria-free, after Mauritius (in 1973) and Algeria (in 2019). This brings

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have transformed the treatment of blood cancers in recent years. And there have been positive signs the “living drugs” can be harnessed against other diseases, like autoimmune disorders. Now laboratory research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory suggests these engineered immune cells hold promise for treating some diseases

Proinflammatory Diet May Prompt Worse Pain Course in Knee OA

TOPLINE: Higher scores on the dietary inflammatory index in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) were associated with an increased risk of experiencing greater pain over 10 years of follow-up. METHODOLOGY: The researchers recruited 944 adults aged 50-80 years from the community; the mean age at baseline was 62.9 years, 51% were female, the mean body

Best Shampoo For Oily Hair In 2024: Say Goodbye To Grease

Having oily hair may not be the most flattering look. Oily hair occurs when the scalp produces too much sebum, leading to a greasy appearance and limp texture. This could even be a cause for discomfort and could even erode your self-confidence especially when you are in public. Proper hair care routines, including regular washing

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