The simultaneous presence of several rare genetic variants increases the risk of the disease. Twenty-six genes have been identified, sixteen of which are associated with the disease for the first time.
Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volume and an increased risk of dementia.
Wars can have a few advantages, one of which is the advancement of medical practice. From 1914 to the Korean War, blood transfusion made great strides.
The dosage of broadly neutralising antibodies determines the ability of the virus to replicate. Findings may help to permanently suppresses the virus.
The IHR National Focal Point for the USA notified PAHO/WHO of the imported case. As of 27 July 2021 the patient is hospitalized.
Thirty years after the first European directives that guided the EU Member States towards the adoption of a single telephone number for emergencies, the situation is still evolving, and uneven across countries.
As a child, Michael Reh was sexually abused by his aunt. In this interview, he talks about his experiences, the consequences and the role that medical care plays in the process.
Louis Serre defined the revolutionary concept of taking the physician out of the hospital to provide care at the site of an accident and accompany the victim to the place of optimal treatment.
The evolution of out-of-hospital rescue in Italy has been marked by tragic events that showed systemic shortcomings, prompting changes whose impacts are felt until present.
Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer that is often incurable. Researchers at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg have now found a new therapy plausible approach.
On behalf of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, the speakers at IAS 2021 spoke about why storytelling can be used as a powerful tool against discrimination.
Abdalla reports on how and why the view of sex work urgently needs to change - also for health reasons.
All that mattered was survival when their path crossed that of the rescue ship Ocean Viking. As soon as they were hoisted onto the deck, the wounded survivors were taken care of by the medical team.
How successful prevention interventions are depends on the acceptance of the population. Trust needs to be built to ensure that interventions reach where they are needed.
Many patients with HIV infection receive triple therapy. However, according to a session at IAS 2021, modern regimens with two active agents are not inferior to this strategy.
In preparation for the 11th IAS conference in Berlin, the Tagesspiegel Expert Forum on Health focused on findings from the COVID-19 pandemic to help end AIDS by 2030 and improve care for people with HIV.
Guideline-compliant HIV therapies reduce the viral load, but do not lead to eradication. But the idea of curing HIV is not off the table. An overview of important approaches from basic research.
The latest issue of "European Urology" dealt with climate change and our share of responsibility. The pandemic showed that virtual medical events improve the CO2 balance.
A recent study describes the atomic-level working mechanism of the HCN4 channel, the 'pacemaker' protein that regulates the heart's rhythmic activity.
Robotic surgery can reduce scar sizes from brest reconstructon. The technique is on the rise, and in this interview, Dr. Sarfati explains his pioneering work with the Da Vinci Xi robot for this approach.