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Researchers, led by Simone Di Giovanni, PhD, Chair of Restorative Neuroscience at Imperial College London, tested a small molecule called TTK21 – which alters the epigenetic state of genes by activating the CBP/p300 family of proteins co- activators – in a mouse model of severe spinal cord injury. After TTK21 …

Quality health care should be accessible to all, but systemic inequalities are insurmountable barriers for too many people seeking to access needed care and services. The National Library of Medicine lists a wide range of dimensional factors, including social, economic, environmental, and structural disparities among and between demographic groups that …

Although there is no “best” way to determine which route of administration is best, healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to educate patients and help them make the best decision. With intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) available for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), researchers have identified a …

Books about eating disorders are seen on a shelf in an office of the Department of Behavioral Health Services at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. (Adam Wesley/The Gazette) I have worked exclusively in the area of ​​eating disorders for over …

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – If learning she had cancer wasn’t enough, a young woman in her prime was nearly killed by the drugs used to save her. Ali Bello thinks being in the right place at the right time saved his life. She was 23 and living her dream …

Long-awaited global guidelines on transgender care have been scrapped, with no recommendations on age limits for treatment and surgery in adolescents, but acknowledging the complexity of caring for these adolescents amid the lack of research longitudinal study on the impact of gender transition. The World Professional Association of Transgender Health …

(eclipse_images/E+ via Getty Images) Less than 30% of older people who need more intensive treatment for high blood pressure actually get it, according to new research. And the problem can get worse. Nearly half of American adults – about 116 million people – have high blood pressure, also known as …

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics announced the peer-reviewed publication of its Phase 2 trial evaluating NurOwn (autologous mesenchymal stromal cells secreting neurotrophic factors [MSC-NTF] cells) to treat patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease for which a limited number of approved treatments.1.2 In total, results from the open-label, single-arm study (NCT03799718) …

My heart was pounding as the doctor tilted my chair, tilting my head back while raising his feet. He was out of sight, as my head and eyes were turned forward, thanks to a long metal arm with a magnetic plate at the end, which he had fastened tightly against …

One of the most frequently reported events worldwide, snakebite has been recognized as the highest priority neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). Representative image. AFP One of the most frequently reported events worldwide, snakebite has been recognized as the highest priority neglected tropical disease by the World …

CHERRY VALLEY — Troy Fiedler has been a sports star for years. Soccer. Athletics. Basketball. Volleyball. “I did volleyball internationals in New Jersey,” he said. But it has always been in Special Olympics. Fielder, 37, has Down syndrome. But that doesn’t hold him back in his new sport. Fielder started …

New data from a study published in the European Journal of Neurology add to the available evidence supporting rituximab in the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), with retrospective study results suggesting that reduced-dose rituximab is superior to azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil.1 Ultimately, the risk of NMOSD relapse was …

The CCDH says the use of forced psychiatric assessments and psychiatric treatment continues to put the community at risk. While psychotropic drugs and treatments are increasingly linked to senseless acts of violence, psychiatry admits its inability to predict dangerousness CCHR, a mental health industry watchdog, says the use of forced …

Breast cancer statistics are alarming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 264,000 cases in women and about 2,400 in men each year, causing 42,000 deaths in women and 500 in men each year. And breast cancer can also be very expensive. In a 2020 study, the American …

A drug treatment program in Whangārei has billed itself as “the best rehabilitation program” in New Zealand. But a Hutt Valley man said rehab only involved hours and hours of chopping firewood. After more than five months on the Victory House course, Clint Holmes decided he’d rather risk ending up …

By Peg O’Connor / For the herald Calls to invoke civil involuntary commitment laws for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are growing louder in communities with a marked increase in overdose deaths. Preliminary data suggests that nearly 108,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2021. Currently, 35 states, including …

Can visually impaired people benefit from all banking facilities independently? If one is a visually impaired or visually impaired person, chances are that most banks will not open their independent bank account. They will either insist that he open a joint bank account with a sighted person, or that he …

Autobahn Therapeutics, a San Diego startup working on a therapy for treatment-resistant depression, raised $32.7 million in funding from existing investors led by ARCH Venture Partners. The company, which was founded on research by Dr. Tom Scanlan of Oregon Health & Science University, is developing a brain chemistry platform for …

When it comes to treating substance use disorders (SUD), Medicare has significant gaps in coverage. Specifically, Medicare, which is the nation’s largest payer, does not cover intensive residential or outpatient SUD services. That could change, as the Biden administration continues to prioritize SUD treatment and behavioral health parity — and …

In a special report on the situation of people with disabilities in Ukraine, Jonas Ruskus, deputy chairman of the commission, said he was “gravely concerned” about the situation of people with disabilities in the country since its invasion on February 24. Mr Ruskus told a press conference in Geneva that …

2022 Sep 08 (NewsRx) — By a News Reporter – Staff News Editor at Daily Insurance News — About the study: Researchers examined the association between changes in Medicaid managed care coverage for substance abuse services and admissions for substance abuse treatment in Maryland and Nebraska from 2010 to 2019. …

(Sacramento) – A recently passed California measure that its supporters say will address the needs of homeless people is open to abuse and risks failing to provide people with the housing and services they need, Human Rights Watch said today. today. The bill, the Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) …

Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Tears were shed, hugs freely given and electric candles flickered at the People Not Prisons vigil on Tuesday night. A mother said her son had not received proper medical attention since he was stabbed in prison. Another mother said her daughter …

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is one of the 15 leading causes of disability worldwide. It is a chronic mental disorder in which affected individuals have a disturbance in thought process, perceptions, emotions and social interactions.1 Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people worldwide, or 1 in 300 people.2 Patients with schizophrenia have higher …

In recent years, there has been a rapid evolution of technology in the healthcare industry. This has enabled better treatment services allowing for quick recovery of patients. Physiotherapy is always looking for new ways to improve patient care, whether through scientific or technological advances. Therapy sessions have been made more …

When Sebastian Rios was very young, he barely spoke. “Don’t worry,” his pediatrician told Amparo and Victor Rios, Sebastian’s parents. Children who grow up in homes where both Spanish and English are spoken are sometimes slower to develop their language skills, she said. Plus, Sebastian was developing well in other …

Dr. David Seaman, special for the Erie Times-News As a rheumatologist, I see patients seeking diagnosis and treatment for a common disease, arthritis. Although medications can reduce pain and inflammation and prevent disease progression, many patients continue to experience some degree of ongoing disease activity, which can lead to disability …

Paris – A new hormone treatment improved the cognitive function of six men with Down syndrome by 10% to 30%, scientists said this week, adding that the ‘promising’ results could offer hope for improved quality of life for patients . However, the scientists stressed that the small study did not …

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has ordered Tangedco to pay compensation of ₹10 lakh to a boy who suffered severe burns after a transformer near his house exploded. The court also ordered the electric utility to cover the cost of his treatment and medication for the next 15 years. …

Dongwha Pharmaceutical said it has partnered with Animuscure, a Korean biotech startup, to co-develop a treatment for sarcopenia. From right, Dongwha CEO Yoo Jun-ha, Animuscure co-CEOs Kang Jong-soon and Bae Kyu-woon upheld the cooperation agreement for a sarcopenia treatment at the pharmaceutical research center on Wednesday …

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A same-sex married couple from Akron is suing their insurers, claiming they were denied the in vitro fertilization coverage they need to conceive a child, despite the procedure being covered for couples. heterosexuals. Natalie Altizer and her wife “just want to start a family,” reads a press …

The recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of Mr Michael Cowie & Others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provides useful insight into favorable – or unfavorable – treatment in the context of discrimination claims. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the incapacity for work of several …

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge has ruled that Oregon State Hospital must place strict limits on the length of treatment for patients charged with crimes who need mental health treatment. Judge Michael W. Mosman’s decision aims to reduce overcrowding at the psychiatric hospital, speed …

The Marion County Board of Commissioners is meeting Wednesday to consider two Oregon Health Authority grants for community programs. The programs provide substance abuse treatment and cater to people facing criminal charges who are deemed unable to help and assist in their own defense. AGENDA Commissioners will consider accepting approximately …

No more news August 29, 2022 | 10:08 p.m. Shillong, Aug 29 (UNI) Cyclist Rojit Singh Yanglem interacted Monday with the youth of Shillong here in Meghalaya on the benefits of a balanced diet and maintaining a disciplined life in the Meghalaya edition of the Ministry of Youth and of …

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker is unhappy with the NFL’s treatment of retired players seeking medical attention. Welker recently filed for a disability in the line of duty in the NFL and the league wrote a letter to the former catcher advising him that “there were no records …

Jay Biggerstaff – USA TODAY SportsAt various times over the past nine years of his career, Aaron Rodgers has managed to become a controversial figure. Sometimes it’s his actions, and other times it’s his words. The four-time NFL MVP’s recent appearance on the ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast shouldn’t raise any …

1. Olokizumab was shown to be superior to placebo in improving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 2. Olokizumab was also non-inferior to adalimumab in improving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Level of evidence assessment: 1 (Excellent) Summary of the study: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovitis and …

Methotrexate (MTX) therapy for pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not prevent clinical arthritis but improves inflammation, symptoms and impairment compared to placebo, according to study results published in Lancet. The researchers sought to assess whether MTX treatment for pre-RA could delay the development of arthritis and patient-reported disease burden outcomes. They …

In its latest phase III clinical trial, a new drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to be at least as effective as the current “gold standard” treatment for this autoimmune disease. This opens new treatment options for affected patients. The results of the international multicenter study …

Second region now open for registration for rare, rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease Melbourne, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, August 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) (“Alterity” or “the Company”), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced The company’s Phase 2 clinical …

(John Fedele/Tetra Images via Getty Images) Among people with the most common type of stroke – those caused by blocked blood vessels – those with dementia appear less likely than others to receive advanced clot-removal treatment, a large new study has found. . The treatment, called mechanical thrombectomy, uses a …

The treatment of deaf and deaf children is possible completely free of charge: Dr Akhter Lal BHAGALPUR: Lack of money is no longer an obstacle in the treatment of a deaf and deaf child. The Government of India has set up a special fund to eliminate the disability of these …

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing drugs for metabolic and immunological diseases through its proprietary synthetic biology approach, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to SYNB1353 for the potential …

PENSACOLA, Florida., August 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Regenative Labs, a leading manufacturer of HCT/P, has co-authored an MDPI study demonstrating the benefits of allograft tissue, such as its Wharton jelly products, in the treatment of knee joint degeneration . Also known as osteoarthritis (OA), knee degeneration is the most common …

The affected joints become painful, swollen and deformed over time. It can also involve other organs and systems such as the lungs, serous membranes, eyes, skin and vessels. It differs from osteoarthritis in that it initially affects the synovial membrane and not the cartilage; it strikes less frequently and at …

They don’t give awards for good parents. Just rewarding moments, worth their weight in Olympic gold. Such moments take away, if only for a short time, all worries and efforts. For mother-of-four Sheletta Brundidge, that sweet release comes when her home is filled with happy chatter at the end of …

Credit: TikTok/poppysnorfolk Guests at Disney World can see the magic come to life at different times of the day as they see some of their favorite characters parade on themed floats in an epic parade. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is an entertaining tribute to Fantasyland and its tales …

August 18, 2022 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Source: Williams MJ, et al. Real-world efficacy and safety after 5 years of dimethyl fumarate treatment in black/African American and Hispanic/Latino patients with multiple sclerosis in ESTEEM. Presented at the annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers; June 1-4, 2022; …

Long-term immunosuppression in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is generally appropriate, although those with extensive transverse myelitis appear more likely to relapse after discontinuation, study results show in the European Journal of Neurology.1 Altogether, study investigator Wei Qiu, MD, PhD, Vice Chief of Department of Neurology, Third Affiliated …

He had presented to the hospital emergency room five times in two months with symptoms. The man in his thirties developed a fatal brain abscess which is a rare complication of a middle ear infection. The Health and Disability Commission said staff had not done enough to investigate the extent …

Short Wave Pharma Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing patent-pending psychedelic compositions and delivery methods, has signed a clinical trial agreement with the Sheba Fund for Health Services and Research and Researcher Eitan Gur principal and chief of the Sheba Medical Center’s department for Eating Disorders, and Yoel Golbert, co-investigator at …

The days of waiting and anguish are over for Agustin Cordenos Garces and his family, since this Saturday a four-year-old child received his medicine imported from the United States for treatment. achondroplegiaIts cost is about 30 thousand dollars per month. Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. This means …

A physiotherapist at Yaba Military Hospital, Chinedu Ukaegbu, warned patients with bone diseases, especially fractures, to speak and seek advice from their health experts before using any alternative medicine. He noted that while he won’t stop or discourage patients who prefer alternative treatment for their health issues, those with bone-related …

For one study, researchers sought to explore the association between the duration between disease onset and the start of therapy and the risk of receiving a disability pension. Patients who had their disease onset between January 1, 1996 and April 5, 2016 were followed until they received a disability pension …

What is an anoxic brain injury? Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not get enough oxygen, unlike traumatic brain injury, which is caused by direct physical trauma. The most common cause of anoxic brain damage is stroke, although stroke is not the only cause [2]. What causes anoxic …

Sunny Days Camp campers and supervisors board a MiWay bus on August 4. One of the camp organizers said the group encountered hostility from a public transport operator when they tried to use special tickets. A “just awful” MiWay transit experience almost ruined a recent outing in Mississauga for children …

In the fall of 2020, the first year of the pandemic, doctors treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients said they were starting to make diet a science. They’ve learned when to put patients on ventilators, administer steroids, and roll out a growing array of new drugs. Yet the latest data from Pennsylvania …

New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research recently released a new report titled Learning Disabilities Treatment Market Overviews, Size, Forecast to 2028. The report is prepared using primary as well as secondary research methodologies that provide precise and concise understanding of the Learning Disabilities Treatment market. Analysts have used …

A healthcare company has apologized for the ‘shocking’ treatment of a diabetic woman who did not receive her usual insulin treatment and died less than 24 hours after being admitted to one of its nursing homes. Generic photo of an elderly person’s hands (Source: istock.com) Assistant Health and Disability Commissioner …

Sarcopenia Treatment Market 2022 Sarcopenia Treatment Market 2022 Global Sarcopenia Treatment Market to Witness Strong Revenue Growth in North America, Followed by Europe: Persistence Market Research. According to the latest market report released by the company titled “Sarcopenia Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Forecast, 2018 – …

Australian researchers are recruiting volunteers aged 40 and over living with severe emphysema for their study of a new two-step procedure for the devastating lung disease. COVE is an Australian study looking at the safety and effectiveness of a first-in-man procedure for people with severe emphysema, who suffer from ‘collateral …

Breadcrumb Links Local News Ottawa disability rights advocate says he was embarrassed and humiliated by the treatment he received from Air Canada staff who were unprepared to care for a man in a wheelchair. Disability advocate Max Brault says he was embarrassed and humiliated when Air Canada botched his travel …

Summary: Cannabidiol treatment reduced the severity of anxiety by an average of 42.6% in young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety, a new study reports. Source: Orygene Cannabidiol can be effective in halving the severity of symptoms and disorders caused by chronic anxiety, a pilot study by Orygen, Australia’s center of excellence …

Deaf people can use sign language on the CQC website The Care Quality Commission (CQC) works with Disability Rights UK to ensure deaf people receive effective treatment from the NHS and other healthcare providers. The CQC has installed SignLive on its website, so people can provide feedback in British Sign …

Sensorimotor rehabilitation changes how people perceive their bodies in pain, how they process sensory information from their backs, and how they move their backs during activities. A new effective treatment for chronic back pain targets the nervous system. A new treatment offers hope for people with chronic back pain. It …

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization to Upstaza (eladocagene exuparvovec) for the treatment of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced on July 20, 2022 that it has received marketing authorization for Upstaza (eladocagene exuparvovec) from the European Commission for the treatment of …

New Jersey, United States – This single Learning Disabilities Treatment Market The report begins with planned goals to help industry owners make better and smarter decisions. It covers important market growth data and insights on market essentials, market trends, market share and market size for new entrants. It provides a …

Newswise – Doctors at Hackensack University Medical Center now offer ioverao, a handheld device that is applied in the doctor’s office prior to knee replacement surgery to relieve postoperative knee pain, as well as reduce chronic pain from osteoarthritis of the knee . This cryotherapy treatment has been shown to …

Findings recently published in the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery showed that implementation of severity-based triage in emergency medical services (EMS) significantly reduced time to endovascular treatment (EVT) and improved overall outcomes for patients with emergent occlusion of the major vessels (LVO). Given the time-sensitive nature of stroke, these new data …

CEO, Dr Mathabo Mathebula, along with the multi-specialty team comprising Neurology, Emergency and Radiology departments and the University of Pretoria, received the prestigious Diamond Stroke Award at the European International Stroke Congress cerebral 2022 held recently. Gauteng Health via Twitter Steve Biko University Hospital received the Diamond Stroke Award at …

A key step in managing a medical condition is to define it and then develop a guideline to treat it. Although this approach has improved, saved and extended the lives of millions, one condition – intractable pain – has eluded universal definition. Clinicians agree that refractory pain is pain that …

Familial combined hyperlipidemia, which people may also call mixed hyperlipidemia, is a genetic condition that can be passed from parents to children. A person with this disorder has higher than average levels of lipids in their body. Lipids include cholesterol and fats called triglycerides, which store energy. People with familial …

Then suddenly he started losing speech and sight in his left eye. “I had lost the ability to speak, so I couldn’t cry out for help. When I was home, my daughters were giggling as water came out of the left side of my mouth – they thought I was …

Despite laws and guidelines from insurance regulators that they must treat mental illness on an equal footing with any other physical illness, health insurance policies rarely comply. Photo: Alpha Stock Images/ CC BY-SA 3.0 It’s the first of a part in two series on why health insurance companies refuse to …

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The number of long Covids is increasing worldwide, impacting the physical and mental health of sufferers. Some experts worry that desperate patients are spending all their savings on an unproven therapy. But other researchers and doctors say it’s not all black and white, as clinical trials can take years. The …

A San Antonio-based criminal defense attorney who built her more than 30-year career defending those wrongfully convicted is now taking on the nation’s health insurance system. In April, Cynthia Orr lobbied Congress to support the Lymphedema Treatment Act. The bill is on the US House and Senate floors — labeled …

Two senators are launching an investigation into abuse in facilities that house children with special needs and mental health issues as well as children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Senses Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sent letters Thursday to the heads of four of the …

Dr. Kalyan Banerjee Clinic said on Friday that an analysis of several years of clinic patient data and some published research shows that homeopathic treatment is effective in managing several neurological disorders. “Multiple sclerosis is a common autoimmune disease affecting the nervous system and we see on average around 50 …

Orange, USA – July 21, 2022 — Ideally suited to passengers and drivers who experience ongoing pain following a collision, treatments are offered at a modern clinic on Orangewood Avenue. They can help with many collision-related injuries, such as whiplash and concussion, and are dispensed by Dr. Marks, an auto …

West Bengal has reported 65 cases of Kala Azar in the past few weeks. From symptoms of the disease to means of treatment, learn all about Kala Azar here from the experts. Over the past few weeks, West Bengal has seen an increase in the number of Kala Azar cases. …

With a $45 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) at the University of California, San Diego, in collaboration with the Burke Neurological Institute (BNI) and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will initiate a nationwide clinical trial …

The parents of a woman with Down syndrome who died during the coronavirus pandemic have described their anguish at learning she could have lived if doctors had allowed her into an intensive care unit. When Susan Sullivan, 56, was admitted to hospital in late March 2020 with Covid-19, her doctor …

At present, the whole country hosts about 110 stroke centers, compared to only one in the People’s Hospital 115 in Ho Chi Minh City in 2006, Assoc. Professor Nguyen Huy Thang, Chairman of the Department of Cerebrovascular Diseases at 115 People’s Hospital and Chairman of the HCMC Stroke Association, said …

Mollaret’s meningitis is a rare form of aseptic meningitis. It is also known as benign recurrent aseptic meningitis, benign recurrent lymphocytic meningitis, and idiopathic recurrent meningitis. Although there are anecdotes linking Mollaret to the COVID-19 vaccination, there is no research to suggest that receiving the vaccine puts you at increased …

The relocation of a recent Pride Month LGBTQ book display to a Bedford County library prompted several residents to speak at a County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, with several expressing their support for the library display and one saying the display should have been moved or removed. When …

Migraines currently affect more than one billion people worldwide and are the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly a quarter of American households have at least one member who suffers from migraine. It is estimated that 85.6 million working days are lost each year due to migraines. Yet many …

To be black in the UK finds that more than two in three black professionals have experienced racial bias at work NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Many have played down the existence of systemic racism in the UK, but black professionals who experience daily micro-aggressions and barriers to …

Synlogic, Inc. Data expected in H2 2022 brings Synlogic to three clinical reads this year Third candidate in less than two years to enter the clinic; Mirrors the productivity of the Synthetic Biotic platform CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 12 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical-stage biotechnology …

For the ninth consecutive year, Spectrum Health Lakeland has received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. These accolades recognize Spectrum Health Lakeland for its commitment to ensuring …

Radiotherapy for cancer is often debilitating but also necessary, so anything that can help improve side effects is a huge step forward. Hats off to the scientists of Newcastle University who have developed a simple and unique treatment that can prevent the long-term side effects of cancer radiotherapy. There are …

New research studies on the “Specific Market for the Treatment of Learning Disabilities” give you an in-depth understanding of the industry landscape and help you better understand business and opportunities. This document is very important for many aspects of the organization such as marketing, business development, business expansion as well …

An injection commonly used to treat osteoarthritis of the knees is little better than a placebo at relieving pain but increases the risk of harmful side effects, a study found Thursday. Injections of hyaluronic acid have been used for the disease since the 1970s, but the new study adds to …

A potentially life-saving treatment containing venom from one of the world’s deadliest spiders is moving closer to human trials, thanks to a $23 million investment in a Brisbane start-up. The drug candidate, which was developed by a research team from the University of Queensland (UQ), uses a molecule found in …

An accountant with perfect vision was effectively ‘blinded’ for a year after blinking in bright sunlight, only to have his eyelids close until Botox injections allowed him to see again. Forced to manually open his eyelids or squint to give himself a vision slit, Robert Graham, 67, did his best …

NEW YORK – Two recent laws renew a long-standing fight against the practice of using electric shocks on people with disabilities as a behavior modification tool – and the role of New York taxpayers’ money in funding the only school in the country to do so. The Judge Rotenberg Center, …

Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash A student at Queenspark Primary School in Christchurch is undergoing preventive treatment for meningitis. (File photo). A student at Christchurch Primary School on preventative treatment for meningitis has prompted his school to alert parents. Queenspark School has been informed that a pupil is on preventative treatment for meningitis, …