Researchers are optimistic that this could lead to significant advances in treating heart disease.
Novartis drug gets green light from FDA for treatment of lung cancer
The new Novartis drug Zykadia was approved by the FDA in an early decision and will be used for the treatment of a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer.
Amicus Therapeutics drug Migalastat found effective in trial to treat Fabry disease
Amicus Therapeutics Inc reports significant reductions in abnormal fat that accumulates in some cells of patients with a rare genetic disorder that can cause kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack.
Chicago enforces restrictions on e-cigarettes
Tough new policies restricting e-cigarette use and sales take effect in Chicago as of Tuesday.
Researchers reveal clues to deadly 1918 flu pandemic
The information could help with vaccination strategies as well as pandemic prevention and preparation.
Autistic children suffer more digestive issues, study finds
Ongoing feeding problems enhance a child’s risk of poor medical and developmental outcomes, such as malnutrition, growth retardation, poor academic achievement and social deficits.
Online friendship motivates man to drop almost 400 pounds, help others
A 30 year old man found unexpected inspiration and motivation to stop drinking and lose hundreds of pounds from a woman he met online with the Pictionary-like mobile game called “Draw Something.”
Insulin-producing cells created from skin cells of 32 year old woman
Researchers use skin cells from adult woman with Type 1 diabetes for nuclear transfer to egg cells which in turn produced stem cells that were then coaxed to become insulin-producing cells.
Two antibodies may block MERS virus from infecting cells
Researchers have discovered two antibodies that could help prevent this mysterious virus from spreading.
Strategic thinking strengthens intellectual capacity, new study suggests
Strategy-based cognitive training may be able to enhance cognitive performance and provide real-life benefits.