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Genetic study reveals possible new routes to treating osteoarthritis
In the largest genetic study of osteoarthritis to date, scientists have uncovered 52 new genetic changes linked to the disease, which doubles the number of genetic regions...
2 hours ago - ScienceDaily - 4 articles
Study reveals new genes and biological pathways linked to osteoarthritis
In the largest genetic study of osteoarthritis, an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Sheffield, have uncovered 52 new genetic...
4 hours ago - News Medical - 4 articles
Nearly 20% of patients with back pain report persistent symptoms, greater health care use
Nearly one in five of patients with back pain report a persistent trajectory with associated increased disability, pain and use of health care, according to data published in...
10 hours ago - Healio
Selective eating: A common fuss in neurodevelopmental disorders
We read with great interest the case-series by Swed Tobia et. al. on scurvy due to selective-eating in autism spectrum disorders. Authors have rightly emphasized food...
2 days ago - Pediatric Neurology
Parkinson's Subtypes Predict Prognosis
Different subtypes of Parkinson's disease have been proposed that accurately predict prognosis, disability, and survival and may eventually lead to the development of more...
3 days ago - Medscape
Multiple sclerosis treatments delay progression of the disease
A new study finds multiple sclerosis treatments have long-term benefits, and that early treatment is important. The study is the first to provide evidence that the currently...
3 days ago - ScienceDaily
Common gene disorder causes serious 'stealth' disease, but could be easily treated
The western world's most common genetic disorder is a 'stealth condition' that causes far higher levels of serious disease and disability than previously thought, despite being...
3 days ago - ScienceDaily
Multiple sclerosis therapies delay progression of disability
An international study finds multiple sclerosis treatments have long-term benefits, and that early treatment is important.
4 days ago - News Medical
'I'm just ill - respect me for who I am'
An Edinburgh student is urging people to be more mindful when they interact with people with disabilities.
4 days ago - BBC
Ankylosing spondylitis significantly reduces health-related quality of life
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis experience significantly reduced health-related quality of life, defined by the Medical Outcome Survey Short Form-36, compared with healthy...
5 days ago - Healio
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Blood test could detect the onset of dementia decades before symptoms are...
A new study from Washington University has found increased levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain in the blood match the speed at which the brain loses neurons...
'Major step forward' for millions of osteoarthritis patients as study...
Team led by scientists in Cambridge analysed the genomes of over 447,000 people. The research has doubled the known number of genes linked to osteoarthritis.
Faecal transplants work best when stool samples are given by 'super donors'
A study by the University of Auckland found faeces transplanted from donors with a high level - and diversity - of 'good bacteria' in their guts are most likely to be successful.
"Bombshell" BuzzFeed story asserting Trump-Russia collusion turns out to be...
Well, that didn't take long. Late last week Buzzfeed News, whose credibility had already taken a huge hit when the site decided to publish the bogus “Steele Dossier,” destroyed...
Whether you are an apple or pear depends on your genes
A study of more than 360,000 volunteers by Uppsala University found where a person stores their fat is determined by 98 points in their DNA - of which 37 are stronger in women.
Breastfeeding may protect mothers against depression in later life
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of the baby's life, but only than a third of British mothers had tried it at all, and the figures are...
Twin baby girls were both diagnosed with a rare eye cancer just DAYS after...
Twins Ella and Eve, of Pennsylvania, were diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma by the time they were one-month-old. Although off chemo for now, the disease could return at...
'Shock absorber' device for the knees is giving people immobilised by...
The experimental implant, which is surgically attached to the bones above and below the knee joint, works like the suspension in a car. It is being used by five hospitals in...
World Health Organization is 'underestimating' how many people will die...
Experts from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the University of Washington say 'many millions' of people will perish by 2050 because of soaring global...
These Are the 11 Best Expert-Approved Weight-Loss Tips to Help You Crush...
Are you overwhelmed and confused by all the weight-loss advice bombarding you? Whether you're just beginning a weight-loss journey or you've been on one without success, read...