Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from “compassion fatigue”, finding it hard to empathize with their patients, a poll published Thursday said…Read More
A prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be repurposed as the first pharmacotherapy for people with methamphetamine dependence, according to a study published in Addiction…Read More
The retina is a dynamic tissue of the eye made up of many different types of cells. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital used single-cell sequencing techniques to study retinal cells called Müller glia, showing that these cells have a unique set of “pliancy genes” that are open and accessible to gene expression machinery […]
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcinoma, with benefits lasting five years after treatment. This therapy is the first to activate specific components of the adaptive immune system, particularly CD4+ T helper cells, which are not known to be involved in traditional cancer treatments…Read […]
For a long time, dieting and exercise were the only realistic options for many people who wanted to lose weight, but recent pharmaceutical advances have led to the development of weight loss drugs. These are based on natural hormones from the intestine that help control food intake…Read More