Archive: 20/12/2017

Levonorgestrel IUD feasible for low-risk, early uterine cancer

(HealthDay)—A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is effective in the majority of patients undergoing conservative treatment for low-risk endometrial cancer and complex atypical hyperplasia, according ...

Dec 20, 2017

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A repurposed drug could open door to more stem cell transplants

A medication used to treat joint and skin conditions might also help people whose only hope of surviving cancer is receiving stem cells from a donor, according to research by a University of British Columbia scientist.

Dec 20, 2017

Scientists established a comprehensive protein interactions map of the replication machinery of a chronic virus

Chronic viral infections like HIV or hepatitis are among the biggest threats to human health worldwide. While an acute viral infection usually results in full recovery and effective immune memory, chronic viruses evade the ...

Dec 20, 2017

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First step toward CRISPR cure of Lou Gehrig's disease

University of California, Berkeley scientists have for the first time used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to disable a defective gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, in mice, extending their ...

Dec 20, 2017

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Proof-of-concept study reveals feasibility of eliminating rabies in Africa

Rabies is a viral disease that kills tens of thousands of people every year, predominantly in Africa and Asia. The disease is transmitted through the bites of infected dogs and foxes. In West- and Central Europe, rabies was ...

Dec 20, 2017

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Microneedling plus TCA peel performs well in acne scarring

(HealthDay)—Microneedling combined with trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peeling is more effective than microneedling by dermaroller plus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or microneedling alone for treatment of acne scarring, according ...

Dec 20, 2017

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Drug combo proves effective for pattern hair loss in women

(HealthDay)—Once-daily capsules containing a combination of minoxidil and spironolactone appear to be safe and effective for the treatment of female pattern hair loss (PHL), according to a case-series study published online ...

Dec 20, 2017