Medicine

Experts Warn Against Using Out-of-Date Medicine

Experts have warned against using out-of-date medicine as research suggests Brits aren’t throwing them away. According to a survey of 2000 people by One Poll, one in three consumers keep medicine past their expiry date because they think it could…

New Study Reveals 11,000 Vital Genetic Switches in Every Cell Type

Technological advancements have enabled scientists to comprehensively explore genetic control elements, unraveling the complexities of gene activation mechanisms in our genetic code. New evidence challenges the simplistic view that cis-regulatory elements (CREs) are mere on/off switches for genes, emphasizing their…

Addressing the Global Issue of Postpartum Hemorrhage

After experiencing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during the delivery of her first child, Lisa McCarty feared the same complication happening again. Her fears came true when she developed abdominal pain a week after giving birth to her second child, suspecting another…

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…