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Very Low-Protein Diet Can Delay Dialysis Initiation by a Year

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients receive a number of benefits from a very low-protein diet supplemented with ketoanalogues, according to research…

Mathematical Model Could Improve Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) could be enhanced following the development of a mathematical model that can help prevent movement of the…

Genetic Analysis Could Lead to Simplified Test for Diagnosing Growth Hormone Deficiency

Diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children could be undertaken much more quickly and effectively following the development of a new test by…

Glasgow hosts 13th World Down Syndrome Congress

Glasgow is getting set to host the 13th World Down Syndrome Congress, a global event attended by over 1200 health care professionals, clinicians…

The 70th Anniversary Since the Discovery of the Lupus Erythematosus Cell: An Interview with Paul Howard of Lupus UK

This year marks a major milestone in the history of lupus disease: it is the 70th anniversary since the haematologist Malcolm Hargraves and colleagues…

This April 2018, EMJ Supports...

This April, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for World Hemophilia Day, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and Allergy Awareness Week.

Skin Bacteria Can Protect Against Cancer

Skin bacteria could provide protection from several types of cancer, according to the results of a new study carried out at the University of California…

Approval of Interleukin-23 Antagonist for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis

Psoriasis treatment could be revolutionised following the recent approval of an interleukin-23 antagonist, known as tildrakizumab, by the U.S. Food and…

Results of Gene-Blocking Study Inform the Development of Gene Therapy

Blocking of genes should take place in all cells to avoid unintended effects on the behaviour of normal cells; a finding that should be considered when…

Weight Can be Controlled by Correctly Timing Glucocorticoid Pulses

Molecular insights into why weight gain is more likely in people who have disrupted circadian rhythms, have chronic stress, and receive treatment with…