New England Journal of Medicine
Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions
Among them is a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a disease that causes severe developmental disorder.
Delaying localised prostate cancer treatment ‘does not increase death risk’
According to a new study, active monitoring of the disease has the same high survival rates after 15 years as radiotherapy or surgery.
Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests
The treatment was also found to not affect the risk of secondary tumours.
‘Exciting’ development in tackling untreatable high blood pressure
Those who took a new drug during a clinical trial were found to have significantly lower blood pressure after other traditional medicines had failed.
Psilocybin reduces depression symptoms, largest study to date suggests
Psychedelic effects lasted between six to eight hours, and during this time a therapist was in the room to provide psychological support.
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases – study
Scientists say the study represents a significant step towards the goal of precision medicine.
Gene therapy offers treatment to children without immune system, suggests study
The new therapy could ultimately remove the need for bone marrow transplants in children without an immune system.
Magic mushroom compound performs at least as well as antidepressant – study
Researchers compared the therapeutic potential of psilocybin – found in the mushrooms – with a six-week course of the antidepressant escitalopram.
Polypill taken with aspirin ‘cuts heart attack and stroke risk by up to 40%’
Researchers said the medication, which can be taken once a day, is convenient for patients to use as it combines multiple drugs in a single pill.
Blood test could reveal timing of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up – study
Scientists say a never-before-seen cell type could forewarn of painful symptoms.