Whether hemophilia A patients should stick with effective nonfactor therapy or join a clinical trial for a potential cure with gene therapy – this question was debated at he annual meeting of the European Hematology Association. Ultimately, results of a very informal polling of the online audience suggested a strong leaning toward the known benefits of nonfactor therapy, as opposed […]

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Study: Within-host evolutionary dynamics and tissue compartmentalization during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Image Credit: ktsdesign / Shutterstock Background The large-scale whole genomic sequencing efforts on a global scale and phylogenetic analyses of […]

Even in the 21st century, men base a lot of their self-confidence and sense of self-worth on their penises. That’s why all men need to be aware of a particular disease that could severely damage their favourite organ and make it almost impossible to have an erection without feeling excruciating pain. Peyronie's disease causes men’s penises to bend and curve […]

Coronavirus: 'Prepare for another surge in winter' says Nabarro We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The recent climb in Covid cases could be leaving people with […]

Henry Ford Health was part of a multi-institutional heart failure study that was launched and executed completely virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. The novel study design could serve as a model for future research. Unlike traditional clinical trials that involve in-person clinic visits, researchers in this study engaged directly with more than 400 patients through a mobile app and secure […]

Clint Eastwood stars in The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly in 1966 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The star who first shot to fame […]

When and how often a person experiences unemployment in their 20s, 30s and 40s has serious implications for their health later in life, which could be in part due to a lack of access to health care while unemployed, according to new research. The researchers found that people who had little experience of unemployment after the age of 35, but […]

The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is 32 percent among patients with psoriasis, according to a review published online June 6 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Liu Liu, from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of MetS among psoriasis patients. […]

Researchers compared protein absorption between plant-based meat and chicken meats. Protein absorption was higher for chicken meat than for plant-based meat. The researchers concluded that the nutritional value of plant-based meats could be improved by modifying formulation and production conditions. In recent years, plant-based meats have become more common as a way to ‘enjoy the taste of meat’ without hurting […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. There are some foods that will always remind us of summer. Shiny red strawberries, impossibly sweet corn, juicy nectarines, and heirloom tomatoes in all colors of the rainbow are just a few of our favorites, along with fresh and […]