Medicine

Managing Arterial Blockages: A Holistic Approach

Dear readers, A recent inquiry from a 79-year-old woman regarding the treatment of carotid artery occlusion has prompted a discussion on the management of arterial blockages. The individual, who had been scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy, was advised against further…

New Potential Target Identified for Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine have identified a new potential target for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fatal blood cancer marked by genetic mutations in bone marrow cells….

Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug

Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug A heartwarming story of two siblings with a rare genetic disease defying the odds has captured the attention of many. Thanks to a breakthrough drug, these local siblings…

RNA-Based Switch for Gene Therapy

An RNA-Based Switch for Dialing Gene Therapy Up or Down January 2, 2024 The ability to control the expression of therapeutic genes within a “therapeutic window” is crucial to ensure the development of safe and effective gene therapies, but to…