Low-grade intestinal inflammation a long time after radiotherapy
Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine 20 years after the treatment. This has been shown in a study…
Optimizing Treatment for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
A special focus issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma highlights the latest findings of the North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN), aimed at improving outcomes for individuals…
New information on the most important early stage of embryonic development
A new discovery by researchers challenges our current understanding of gastrulation, the most important stage of early embryonic development.
New findings on hair loss in men – Researchers in Bonn identify rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss
A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness.
Lower risk of haematological cancer after bariatric surgery
Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg. This clear link is…