CRISPR for Cholesterol: Gene Editing Injection Lowered Cholesterol in Trials
Introduction High cholesterol—particularly elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels—remains a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading global cause of death. While medications like statins help control LDL, not all patients respo...
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Cancer Early Detection Scans: Whole-Body MRI as a Screening Tool Gains Interest
Introduction Detecting cancer at an early stage significantly improves the chances of successful treatment. Traditional screenings—mammograms, colonoscopies, or low-dose CT scans—focus on specific organ systems. Now, a rising trend is whole-b...
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Endometriosis Non-Surgery Diagnosis: New Blood Test in Development
Introduction Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age, yet it can take years to diagnose. The condition, in which tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causes debilitating pain, heavy periods, an...
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Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke: New Trials Try to Regrow Brain Cells
Introduction Stroke—whether ischemic or hemorrhagic—remains a leading cause of disability, robbing survivors of speech, mobility, and independence. Traditional rehabilitation can only do so much if significant brain tissue is lost. However...
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Valley Fever Vaccine: Scientists Close to a Vaccine for a Fungal Disease
Introduction Valley fever—also known as coccidioidomycosis—is a fungal infection most prevalent in the Southwestern United States, parts of Mexico, and Central/South America. Often caused by inhaling spores of Coccidioides fungi, it can lead ...
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