Novel mechanism that helps explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome has been mapped

New study has found a recently developed system for switching on the activity of genes that could improve treatments for a broad range of neurological diseases.

New, previously unknown form of inflammatory skin disorder known as familial (hereditary) cold urticaria develops when exposed to temperatures below 15

New study finds a link between a common gene defect and eczema, nasal blockage, and wheeze among kids as young as six months. The study raises further

New study analyzed the genetic make-up of 34 affected children and young people with apraxia. Results revealed that variations in nine out of eleven genes are responsible for apraxia.

Despite a new system designed to reduce inequities, significant racial disparities exist among patients awaiting kidney transplants, finds a new study.

French transplant centers are far more likely to transplant kidneys from older donors, revealed new study led by Penn Medicine and Paris Transplant Group.

Genotyping helps identify and predict the risk of subjects wishing to donate a kidney. Those who are at high-risk of developing the disease can be removed

In the kidney transplantation process, the distance from a patient's residence to the nearest transplant center did not appear to affect access to early steps, revealed study of Southeastern U.

Ban on genetic discrimination including in the workplace or by health insurers will soon be implemented in Canada. The move comes almost a decade

Full disclosure of harmful errors to patients, including a statement of regret, an explanation, acceptance of responsibility and commitment to prevent

Pediatric Doctor: Is Gun Storage Discussion With Parents Wrong? Due to the increasing number of teenage suicidal cases, the scientists have suggested

The time when the U.S. health system is facing both a worsening shortage of primary care physicians and an increasing demand for primary care services,

Not all jobs are created equal. Nurses have to endure a lot of sacrifices to be in that profession. It's worst for those who are on a floating schedule.

Seasonal variations have been observed in the risk of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy--including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, said new study.

Mother's health was affected when her child experienced unfair treatment or discrimination, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

Lumbar disc degeneration causes lower back pain among menopausal women due to decreasing estrogen levels, according to a new study published online in

A new research published in the journal Heart suggested that the age at which a woman's periods stop, and the menopause starts, doesn't seemed to be associated

Among women with disabilities, pregnancies are 42% more likely to be unintended, revealed report published in the journal Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Women with a family history of premature heart disease may face more health complications during premature removal of ovaries, reports a new study. Women

A new mechanism that explains why women may be more vulnerable than men to develop pain in general, as well as to develop pain from opioids specifically has been identified by researchers.

Menstrual cycle can be recovered in women who struggle to consume enough calories and have menstrual disorders by simply increasing their food intake.

Women with pre-existing heart conditions should receive preconception counseling by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in high-risk

Women who have experienced hypertensive disorder during their pregnancies were found to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular or kidney

In 2020, 168 million people worldwide will need assistance to deal with humanitarian crises, including natural disasters, extreme climate events, conflicts and infectious disease outbreaks.

Among patients with high blood pressure, intensive blood pressure control was linked to a smaller increase in brain white matter lesions (a marker of

In people with difficult-to-treat high blood pressure, a measurement of central blood pressure could help cut the risk of heart disease better than traditional

Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy, including conditions like preeclampsia, have a raised risk of developing cardiovascular disorders later in life, including stroke, heart failure.

A link between MMP7 (tissue-remodeling enzyme) and the risk of hypertension has been identified by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) researchers.

In young adults, variable blood pressure readings are overlooked early warning sign of heart disease, a new analysis led by Duke Health researchers shows.

The potential benefits of blood pressure monitoring outside of doctors' offices for patients with kidney disease have been examined by two studies published in CIASN.

Modified CRISPR gene editing tool could aid to develop fast-track therapies for HIV, sickle cell disease and, potentially, other immune conditions, according

Researchers have identified a new strain of HIV for the first time in around two decades, and it is the primary subtype of HIV to be identified since guidelines were updated in 2000.

Smokers living with HIV in Ontario are diagnosed with chronic lung disease more often and earlier than HIV-negative people, reports a new study. The findings

HIV genetic code was read in two different ways by cells the virus has infected, stated findings published today in Science. The result is that infected

New study adds to evidence that Parkinson's disease is partly an autoimmune disease. Signs of autoimmunity can develop in Parkinson's disease patients years before their official diagnosis.

Alcohol-based hand disinfectants are effective against the novel coronavirus, according to the study published in the journal iEmerging Infectious Diseases/i.

Age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy could be treated by targeting a vital step in the process that leads to leaky vessels and harmful

Guidelines to carry out disinfection in the quarantine facilities where people who have contracted coronavirus are housed is have been issued. "Due

People living in high-altitude areas may have a lower risk for chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes-associated anemia, and their bodies could

People with high insulin sensitivity in the brain benefit significantly more from a lifestyle intervention with a diet rich in fiber and exercise compared

Patients with glomerular disease and their caregivers were found to give the highest priority to the health outcomes of kidney function, mortality, and need for dialysis or transplant.

New study has discovered different types of white fat cells, even within a single site, may play different roles in disease. The findings of the study

Using ultraviolet disinfection was 97.7 percent effective in eliminating pathogens in hospital settings, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.

A 22-year old girl from Ghaziabad who was suffering from cystic adenomyosis got a new lease of life after doctors successfully treated her with the rare uterus malformation.

Most deaths in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery occur after surgery, and even after discharge from the hospital, reports a new study. It's not

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections were found to originate outside the hospital setting more often than thought, according to a study published

After bird flu was detected at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), the Odisha government ordered the culling of poultry. OUAT

The most common characteristics of 85 COVID-19 patients who died in Wuhan, China in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic have been identified by scientists.

Even your office can thrive deadly coronavirus. So, make sure to regularly clean and disinfect your work place with diluted bleach solution or alcohol to get rid of the life-threatening virus.