Advanced liver disease (ALD) occurs when significant scarring causes the liver to lose function. Patients with ALD often have serious health challenges but have limited access to palliative care that could improve their quality of life. A new multicenter trial led by Manisha Verma, MD, and Victor Navarro, MD, at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital demonstrates a new approach that could potentially transform access to palliative care for patients with ALD and address a major care gap. The research is published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have used a genetic sequencing technique called whole exome sequencing to discover a new rare genetic disease. In a paper appearing in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances, the researchers have published findings that identify the faulty mutated gene. By exploring the biochemical consequences of the mutation, the investigators also showed that this typo in the genetic code interferes with normal cellular function, as expected of an unknown congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG).
Now in its fourth year, the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms are inviting people to come Pedal the Park with them twice a month starting tonight.
San Francisco KTSF television reporter Sean Au wrote and directed "What We Said in the Blackout" and "Just Not Naked Enough."
The first weekend of Coachella drew countless stars to the desert with the promise of performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G and more. And as usual, celebs descended on the fest in their boho-chic best. Today on “Currently Trending,” Page Six Style Editor and Shopping Director Elana Fishman takes a closer look at...
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water—a process called community water fluoridation—as a public health measure to support dental health. In recent years, however, some have claimed that ingesting fluoride can harm children's IQ. Now researchers at the University of Minnesota have led a team that investigated the connection between fluoride in drinking water and children's IQ to see if these claims had merit. The work is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
An international team of scientists, including researchers from Loughborough University, has developed a method to dramatically speed up the discovery and design of advanced materials. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, shows how the new approach can map complex phase diagrams in as little as a day—rather than weeks or months—and pinpoint where important structures, including crystals and quasicrystals, are likely to form.
Casablancas and co. will wrap the run with a gig at New Jersey's Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Sept. 20.
The company reports the drug showed “clinically meaningful improvements” in overall survival.
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CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago White Sox sent one of their best hitters from last season north of the border in a trade on Monday. The Toronto Blue Jays acquired second baseman Lenyn Sosa for minor-league outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later (PTBNL) or cash considerations. Rich, an 18-year-old speedster who [...]
The Houston area was well represented in the largest classification in high school boys' soccer at the state championships in Georgetown, Texas.