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Genetics

Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

A new review article in Human Gene Therapy summarizes the significant milestones in the development of gene therapy medicinal products that have facilitated the treatment of a significant number of rare diseases. The article ...

Medical research

Review examines antibiotic prescribing in outpatient telemedicine

A new report in the journal Telemedicine and e-Health provides a review of the published literature on antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship in outpatient telemedicine. At least 28% of antibiotic use in outpatient ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) treatments. The new clinical protocol ...

Genetics

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

A new study shows that delivery of gene therapy to correct the gene mutations that cause CLN2 disease, or Batten disease, directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has potential therapeutic effects. The study, conducted ...

Genetics

Gene therapy targets the brain vasculature

Researchers have developed an engineered adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector that yields high transduction of brain vascular pericytes and smooth muscle cells. The study describing the characterization of this novel AAV capsid ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

A new study has shown that pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain is under-reported to health care providers (HCPs), and under-treated, even though treatment is usually effective. The study, which found that difficulty with daily ...

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