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GENEVA – The World Health Organization is calling for a step change in the treatment of mental health disorders, saying existing care systems are largely ineffective and often abusive. Nearly one billion people were living with a mental disorder in 2019. That number has risen, with new data showing conditions …

Charlottesville, Virginia: Administration of a topical formula containing hemp-derived CBD is associated with significant improvements in patients with basal joint arthritis of the thumb, according to data from randomized clinical trials published in the hand surgery journal. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine evaluated twice-daily application of …

“When an employee finds herself unable to provide useful and effective service because she does not follow or accept normal treatment, her disability does not arise from the illness or injury itself, as required by law, but its failure or willful refusal to take available corrective or ameliorative action. Baker …

If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain, you know it can be surprisingly debilitating, even if the discomfort is short-lived. You may find it difficult to do your shopping, clean the house, play sports or even tie your shoelaces. When back pain is chronic and lasts 12 weeks or …

Wasatch Crest Treatment Facility is applying for a permit to use the former BeeHive Homes retirement home in Park City as a treatment center. The 11,000 square foot building is on Highland Drive near its intersection with Old Ranch Road. Some patients would be in substance detox and others would …

Parkersburg City Council members and administration discussed an ordinance regulating group homes during Tuesday’s council meeting in this screenshot from the town meeting’s YouTube stream. (Screenshot) PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council on Tuesday approved the final reading of a pair of ordinances governing the location of …

By Jordana Rosenfeld PITTSBURGH— Lawyers from two advocacy groups and a national law firm have filed a motion in federal court seeking a class action lawsuit for all those incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail who need mental health care. The petition alleges serious and systemic violations of the U.S. …

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Ladies and gentlemen, I am Christoph Diener from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. This month, I would like to share with you the most important results of the 8th Congress of the European Stroke Organization, which was held in early May in …

Click to enlarge Lawyers from two advocacy groups and a national law firm have filed a motion in federal court seeking a class action lawsuit for all those incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail who need mental health care. The petition alleges serious and systemic violations of …

Image: Bill Perry/Shutterstock.com President Biden signed into law S-2687, to give the VA Inspector General the power to issue subpoenas to compel testimony from people who have since left government but who may have information relevant to a investigation. However, such subpoenas could not be issued for criminal prosecution, and …

A special committee under Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir intends to investigate the treatment of adults with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems in government institutions as early as the 1970s, Vísir reports. The committee recommended on Wednesday that the prime minister establish a special commission of inquiry into the matter. …

The family of a cancer patient have contacted the Department for Work and Pensions after being told the disease is ‘not affecting’ their life enough to receive benefits. Paul Swain, from Haddington, East Lothian, was diagnosed with the incurable blood cancer, multiple myeloma, in February 2021, which has since spread …

A plan to turn an existing sober living community in San Anselmo into a residential drug treatment center has won the city’s approval, despite protests from neighbors. The Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve the conditional use permit for Full Circle Living at 931 San Anselmo Ave. The approval …

Written by Alyson Shields, published on Wednesday June 8th, 2022 Leave a comment Students can face extraordinary challenges that affect themselves and their families while pursuing higher education. For many, these challenges are due to military service or veteran status. The National Post-Secondary Policy Institute reports that active-duty military students …

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill that would expand health care provider options for injured federal workers. The House voted 325-83 to send HR 6087 to the Senate. The bill would expand the roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants who treat workers covered by …

In March, a judge agreed to postpone Heather Smart’s student loan bankruptcy hearing due to medical treatment. But he has just decided that she must continue with her lawsuit unless she can prove that she is medically incapable. Biden has promised to reform the bankruptcy process, but it continues to …

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Dissatisfied with what they believe is a lack of progress in how sick and disabled inmates are treated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, attorneys for those incarcerated at the facility appeared in federal court on Monday, saying little had changed since a judge ruled that corrections officials had been “deliberately …

ARLINGTON, Va., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is proud to announce the release of its newly revised “Clinician’s Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis”. The Clinician’s Guide offers concise recommendations regarding the prevention, risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in …

Thousands of Kiwis are affected by eating disorders and the health system lacks the capacity to help them. Experts warn the sector is in crisis, as Sophie Harris reports in the second of a three-part series. Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, but experts say funding and …

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KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ruled that medical staff’s delay in treating the wound of a man, who lost the head of his penis in a botched circumcision 12 years ago, had extinguished all hope of a successful operation to save the injured part of him. Judge Datuk Akhtar …

A recently retired Norman Public Schools administrator is suing the district alleging the superintendent failed to account for her weakened immune system during cancer treatments and forced her out of her job. Shirley Simmons – who retired as a systems and data management specialist but was previously assistant superintendent of …

According to a survey conducted by the CDC, 65.9% of respondents who had positive COVID tests reported lengthy COVID symptoms that lasted more than four weeks. MINNEAPOLIS — As COVID cases continue to fluctuate, hundreds of thousands of people are still trying to figure out why they still don’t feel …

Multiple system atrophy is a rare, rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes profound disability Melbourne, Australia, June 2, 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 …

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By Cristina JanneyPost Hays Local officials have expressed frustration over issues of lack of communication, transportation and beds that have resulted in long wait times for adults and minors requiring hospital psychiatric care in western Kansas. High Plains Mental Health sponsored a meeting with Scott Brunner, associate director of the …

New Jersey, United States – The latest study published on theLearning Disabilities Treatment Market“with market size, share, trend and forecast to 2029.” The market study covers important research data and development resource materials for managers, analysts, industry experts, and other competitors. This report investigation helps market players to make better …

This article was originally published here Pharmacy (Basel). 2022 May 15;15(5):607. doi: 10.3390/ph15050607. ABSTRACT Peripheral nerve disorders are caused by a range of different etiologies. The range of causes includes metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. Diabetic neuropathy can be associated with severe weakness and loss …

SAN JOSE, California, NANJING, China and SHANGHAI, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IASO Biotherapeutics (IASO Bio), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and manufacturing of innovative cell therapies and antibody products, announced today that China The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug …

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to Neuronascent’s investigational treatment NNI-351 for the treatment of fragile X syndrome (FXS). “With a large unmet need for new therapies that can directly address pediatric behavioral deficits in FXS, for example to improve the education …

Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 and Palatine Village officials said they will comply with the Illinois attorney general’s request for information about student discipline as part of a rights investigation civilians regarding the disparate treatment of minority students. In a May 18 letter to District 211, Attorney General Kwame Raoul …

STOCKHOLM, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new study with ILB®, the leading clinical drug candidate of the TikoMed platform, provides positive safety and tolerability results and the first clinical evidence of the encouraging clinical efficacy of ILB® in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study was published …

Neuronascent, Inc. ROCKVILLE, Md., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neuronascent Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing neural-generating therapies for rare developmental disorders, today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States had granted rare pediatric designation for NNI-351 for fragile X syndrome. Fragile …

The Rheumatology Network interviewed James Woody, MD, PhD, to discuss recent positive results from treating Dupuytren’s disease with tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Woody is the CEO of 180 Life Sciences. Dupuytren’s disease, a localized autoimmune fibrotic process, begins as a lump in the palm of the hand and moves the …

Among the many confounding aspects of the coronavirus is the spectrum of possible symptoms, as well as their severity and duration. Some people develop mild illness and recover quickly, with no lasting effects. But studies estimate that 10-30% of people report persistent or new medical problems months after their first …

India’s hypertension control initiative, launched in 2018, has expanded to over 100 districts India’s hypertension control initiative, launched in 2018, has expanded to over 100 districts Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among adults in India. High blood pressure or high blood pressure is one of the …

PARKERSBURG — In its first meeting since a federal judge issued an injunction barring members from saying the Lord’s Prayer just before the gavel in session, Parkersburg City Council will consider a pair of ordinances limiting the location of facilities drug treatment centers and group recovery homes. The …

A Kenosha woman who changed her life and now inspires others received quite the surprise on Wednesday afternoon. Kelly Petrusky, a 2020 graduate of Kenosha County Treatment Court, was the surprise guest at a celebration of her accomplishments. She has been sober for over two years and now sponsors others …

By Dr. Clayton Hodges Chronic knee pain is a common problem among young people and older adults. Often, knee pain is associated with knee injuries and/or arthritis. The good news is that there are a variety of treatments for knee pain. When the knee is unstable, that is, it has …

May 18, 2022 6:22 p.m. Post : May 18, 2022 6:22 p.m. YAKIMA, Wash. — Some people are cutting back on trips to save money as gas prices continue to soar, but that’s not an option for Yakima residents who need medical attention. they can’t get close to home. Kenneth …

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On April 19, 2020, Harry Sugiyama, the son of Henry Scott-Stokes, announced the death of his father, a British journalist who had served as Tokyo bureau chief for the Financial Times, The Times of London, and the New York Times. Two of the foreign newspapers that Henry Scott Stokes had …

State and local officials visited Tenny Creek Assisted Living for an official ribbon cutting on Monday. The facility offers a higher level of medical treatment than other supportive housing projects, officials said. Troy Brynelson/OPB A new housing complex outside of Vancouver, Washington, aims to help homeless people whose physical conditions …

Dublin, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report “Cerebral Palsy Treatment Market by Drug Type, Disease Type, Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Global Cerebral Palsy Treatment Market was valued at USD 3166.82 Million in 2020 and is projected …

SUNDAY, May 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — College basketball player Joey Liedel suffered for years from debilitating hip pain that limited his ability to play. As a freshman at the University of Detroit-Mercy, he was constantly uncomfortable. Eventually, the Erie, Michigan athlete underwent hip surgery and took some time to …

125 Georgia inmates have died by suicide in the past five years, and these deaths, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes, are symbolic of a prison system where mentally ill inmates “were neglected, isolated and, in some cases, treated with utter cruelty”. “Other mental health issues are also in the news. Atlanta …

A SILSDEN woman supports efforts to end “a postcode lottery” which she says means some people with osteoporosis are missing out on desperately needed treatment. The Royal Osteoporosis Society is leading the campaign, which comes after an All-Party Parliamentary Group survey found that only around half of NHS trusts in …

This article was originally published here BMC musculoskeletal disorder. 2022 May 12;23(1):447. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05394-7. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment of displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs) in elderly patients has increased, despite lack of evidence of its superiority over nonsurgical treatment. How the choice of treatment affects these patients after the initial …

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By Mary Leaver Citizen Potawatomi Nation A psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, Dr. Julio Rojas is an advocate for his patients, and even more so when social stigma surrounds seeking help for mental health. “I think stigma is how we view a person as inferior or unworthy simply …

Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by a lack of muscle control that occurs when the parts of the brain that control speech are damaged. It can also be caused by problems that don’t involve the brain, such as a condition affecting the muscles and nerves in the mouth or …

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A dentist has been found to have breached the health and disability code, after failing to properly diagnose a dental injury on a patient. Stock / 123rf A young woman whose dentist botched a procedure and failed to properly spot the tooth decay says she almost lost one of her …

Adjustment Disorder (AD) is a mental health condition in which a person develops emotional and behavioral symptoms in response to a stressful event. These responses may be disproportionately harsher than expected. Symptoms develop within three months of the stressful trigger and usually resolve six months after the stressor subsides. Although …

Dysgraphia is a disorder that can make it difficult to communicate effectively in writing. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Writing plays an important role in communicating with others. Writing is a complex skill that requires coordination, fine motor skills and linguistic knowledge. It’s not easy for everyone. Children often …

For thousands of years, silk has been treasured for its qualities as a beautiful material for elegant clothing. But scientists are exploiting the less obvious qualities of silk to develop versatile replacement parts for human eyes and knees. The first word that comes to mind when you think of tang …

Extract from Rodman Pearce website Rodman Pearce creates his website An employment tribunal has ordered a company to pay £17,000 to a lawyer unfairly dismissed following cancer treatment. An employment tribunal ruled in March that Rodman Pearce Solicitors had made “substantial” failures in firing Elona Onibere, after she was diagnosed …

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) on Thursday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to reinstate the free skin cancer intervention program that people with albinism (PWA) benefited from in the past . Association President Jake Epelle made the call during a press conference to commemorate National Albinism Day …

rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints and certain organs. These biological factors, along with the effect of RA on quality of life, can lead to depression. People with RA are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the …

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed personalized, 3D-printed gloves that can be controlled remotely, opening up the possibility of teleconsultation by physiotherapists Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed personalized, 3D-printed gloves that can be controlled remotely, opening up the possibility of teleconsultation …

VYDURA has obtained marketing authorization from the European Commission for the acute treatment of migraine and the prophylaxis of episodic migraine. Pfizer and Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company announced on April 27, 2022 that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for VYDURA (rimegepant), a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor …

“Connect to disconnect from your pain” Removemypain launches the treatment of neck and arm pain. It helps neck pain sufferers to get the best medical treatment and get rid of it immediately. Removemypain, a pain management center in Delhi, is launching treatment for neck and arm pain. This clinic decides …

WATCHING TIME: 5 minutes “We saw that cognitive deficits at baseline were predictive of further deterioration during follow-up. Cognitive assessment appears to be an important clinical sign of clinical disease severity, not only cross-sectionally, but also if one look at the following years.” Despite the expansion of disease-modifying therapies for …

A recent systematic review of disparities in access to stroke treatment between racial minorities and white patients examined 30 studies published from January 1, 2010 to April 5, 2021. There are significant barriers to quality care and better outcomes poor for black, Hispanic, Asian and Native American stroke patients compared …

New Jersey, United States – The latest research report provides a comprehensive assessment of the Learning Disabilities Treatment Market for the forecast year 2022-2029, which is beneficial for companies regardless of their size and turnover. This survey report covers key market insights and industry approach to COVID-19 (Omicron) in the …

Difficulty with math concepts can be a sign of dyscalculia, a learning disability that’s most easily treated in childhood. Some learning disabilities are better known than others and therefore diagnosed earlier. A less talked about learning disability called dyscalculia occurs when someone has trouble with basic mathematical concepts. Children and …

DUBAI, 29th April, 2022 (WAM) — The Noor Dubai Foundation, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has managed to benefit 33 million people worldwide, through its treatment, prevention and awareness specializing in the prevention of blindness. This was reported at the annual meeting of the Mohammed …

Rheumatological diseases are more than a hundred conditions that affect the joints, muscles, various internal organs like kidneys, lungs, etc., which lead to disabling pain, disability, mental agony, poor quality of life and can sometimes be life threatening. These diseases include various autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis which …

Although there is no cure for gout, treatments can help slow the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of disease flare-ups. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that develops due to excess uric acid in the blood. This excess uric acid forms crystals that accumulate …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 27, 2022 – Children with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that begins in infancy, experience seizures, usually lifelong. They are at high risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and may also develop intellectual disability and autism. Available treatments usually fail to …

The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) advises investors that the firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against ABBVie, Inc. (ABBVie) (NYSE: ABBV) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired ABBVie securities between April 30, 2021 and August 31, …

In this study, we investigated the clinical characteristics of elderly patients with MSA from a multicenter cohort. The results showed that elderly patients had different characteristics compared to younger patients, including less frequent sore throat, more frequent pleurisy, higher frequency of serious complications, such as DIC and MAS, higher levels …

Recent federal guidelines remind employers that workers with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are in treatment or recovering are protected from employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). “The opioid epidemic continues to pose an extraordinary challenge to communities across our nation, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …

A stroke is defined as a condition that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds. It can also occur when there is a blockage in the blood supply to the brain and the rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. Stroke is …

Doctors cited hydration, getting enough sleep and exercise, avoiding processed foods, and managing stress as some of the most effective tools to avoid triggering both types of headaches. “I often recommend magnesium and vitamin B2 as natural supplements for migraines as well,” Mays said. Hammes said headache sufferers could also …

This article was originally published here J Pers Med. 2022 Mar 31;12(4):549. doi: 10.3390/jpm12040549. ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by wide inter- and intra-individual heterogeneity. Relapse rate, disability progression and lesion burden assessed by MRI are used to detect …

Dear Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Thank you for being an integral part of our community. I’m sorry that the West Hollywood City Council did not give due care to the special needs of the health care industry when consolidating Cedars-Sinai Medical Center under the Health Care Workers Ordinance. ‘hotel. Cedars-Sinai deserved …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is calling on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to improve its treatment of disability benefit claimants in response to serious concerns about the inability to respond to the needs of its clients with mental and learning disabilities. Disability campaigners had raised …

image: By treating GMH mouse models with the complement inhibitor known as CR2Crry, Tomlinson and Eskandari found improved survival and weight gain, reduced brain damage and incidence of hydrocephalus, as well as improved motor and cognitive performance in adolescence. to see After Credit: Anne Thompson Just over 1% of babies …

In 1974, renowned UCLA neuropsychologist Ole Ivar Lovaas oversaw the Feminine Boy Project, a study using behavioral psychology to intervene in the development of “gender-disturbed” young men. Through reward-punishment conditioning, Lovaas and his student George Rekers aimed to make boys who played with dolls or had “wrist-whiskers” act more like …

Cryptococcosis is one of the most important opportunistic infections in people living with advanced HIV disease and is a major contributor to illness, disability and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. New guidelines developed by WHO strongly recommend a single high dose of liposomal amphotericin B as part of the preferred …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is calling on the Department for Work and Pensions to improve its treatment of disability benefit claimants. This is in response to serious concerns about the inability to meet the needs of its clients with mental and learning disabilities. Disability campaigners had raised …

A Macomb Corrections prison worker was awarded nearly $1.3 million by a Macomb County jury for his treatment by supervisors after he was injured trying to restrain a prisoner and attempted to be kept away of the detainee. The six-person jury unanimously determined the award for Darrin Rushing, 53, of …

This article was originally published here J Rheumatol. April 15, 2022: jrheum.210906. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.210906. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Likelihood of achieving Clinical Psoriatic Disease Activity Index (cDAPSA) treatment goals (remission [REM]low disease activity [LDA]) was assessed following apremilast monotherapy in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)-naïve patients with psoriatic arthritis …

A Dubai-based dentist pays it forward by offering one special needs child free treatment per month, regardless of the cost of the procedure. Dr. Garima Khandelwal, a specialist pediatric dentist, works in several clinics in Dubai. Since most dental treatments are not covered by insurance, the Indian expat pointed out …

Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a rare but life-threatening risk of carotid endarterectomies and carotid artery stenting. These are surgical procedures that are used to increase blood flow in the carotid arteries, the main vessels that supply blood to the neck, brain and face. CHS can cause swelling and bleeding …

Ramadan is the time for generosity and kindness, says Dr Garima Khandelwal Photo provided By SM Ayaz Zakir Published: Fri, April 15, 2022, 1:27 PM A Dubai-based dentist pays it forward by offering one special needs child free treatment per month, regardless of the cost of the procedure. Dr. Garima …

Eighteenth-century pianist Maria Theresia von Paradis had been blind since childhood, but celebrated for her performances on European tours. She was taught by Salieri, had a concerto written for her by Mozart, and had a long and distinguished teaching career. (Ironically, the best-known piece attributed to him today, a Sicilienne …

Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a type of muscular dystrophy, which is a group of genetic disorders. DM is the most common type of muscular dystrophy in adults. Symptoms usually appear in your twenties or thirties, but they can occur at any age. Myotonic dystrophy causes muscle wasting and weakness that …

South African medical innovation company Liqid Medical has designed a new eye implant called OptiShunt that uses a simple concept to revolutionize the treatment of glaucoma. The development of the OptiShunt was funded and supported by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Health Unit – an entity of the Department of …

600 million US dollars acquisition will see Juniper Biologics deliver the world’s first cell-mediated gene therapy to approximately 300 million patients in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa SINGAPORE, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Juniper Biologics, a science-driven healthcare company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel therapies, …

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Families with transgender teens sued the state of Alabama in federal court on Monday to strike down a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help assert their gender identity. The two lawsuits — …

With more employees returning to the office, many employers have faced increased on-time care requirements for employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these concerns, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance last month clarifying federal employment discrimination law as it applies to employees. with caregiver responsibilities …

Monday, April 11, 2022, 1:14 p.m.Press release: PHARMACY Pharmac released the Pacific Peoples Health – Gout Data Snapshot report today. The report shows that while the prevalence of gout among Pacific people continues to rise, access to gout preventative medications remains inequitable. The latest information shows that Pacific people aged …

I’m not the type of person to go on fad diets or fast-paced treatments to help shift the weight off my bulging belly. But I had to try and see what this new body shaping technology used by Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez did. So, in true Sam style, I …

Submitted by Judge Lisa H. Mansfield. Since 2016, Lakewood Municipal Court has proudly hosted the Veterans Treatment Court. Built from a grant funded by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and JusticeForVets.org, the Veterans Treatment Court, also known as “Vet Court,” is a therapeutic court that serves veterans …

Rare anemias are mostly inherited disorders caused by abnormalities in erythropoiesis or red blood cell (RBC) components.1 Examples include thalassemias, sickle cell anemia (SCD), congenital hemolytic anemias and hemoglobinopathies.2 In addition to recently approved treatment options, various new agents are being investigated.3 In a review published in HemasphereMaria Domenica Cappellini, …

Dystrogen Therapeutics’ Investigational DT-DEC01 Chimeric Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Duchene Muscular Dystrophy Shows Improvements in Safety and Functionality Details Category: DNA RNA and Cells Posted on Friday 08 April 2022 11:06 Hits: 388 Results continue to strengthen the safety and tolerability profile of DT-DEC01 The first …