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Stem Cell Therapy Might Repair Vision-Robbing Holes in Retinas

Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey s retina. They say the achievement could

Prostatic Artery Embolization Offers Lasting Benefit for BPH

For men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is safe and effective over 24 months of follow-up, according to a study pub

Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in Boys

Maternal short sleep duration (SSD) during midpregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of neurodevelopmental delay in boys, according to a study publ

AAP: Breastfeeding During Birth Hospitalization Lowers Risk for Childhood Asthma

Early breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at the annual

One in 14 Hospitalized Patients Face Harmful Diagnostic Errors

Harmful diagnostic errors (DEs) occur in an estimated one of every 14 hospitalized general medicine patients, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in BM

Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heavy Economic and Human Burdens

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with higher health care expenditures and suboptimal quality of life in U.S. adults, according to a study published onlin

This Season's Flu Vaccine Cuts Risk of Hospitalization by Almost 35%

The Southern Hemisphere s flu season is winding down, and new data shows this year s flu shot was 34.5 effective in keeping folks there who got influenza from n

CDC Warns of Fake Drug Dangers From Online Pharmacies

Americans who turn to online pharmacies to find cheaper versions of expensive prescription medications, especially opioids, may instead be buying themselves dan

Thryv Therapeutics Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for LQT-1213 in Long QT Syndrome Treatment

Montreal, Quebec October 1, 2024 Thryv Therapeutics Inc., a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to developing treatments for rare and life-threatening card

Sagimet Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Denifanstat in MASH

Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Sagimet, Nasdaq SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and

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