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German research project finds 34 new genetic diseases

German research project finds 34 new genetic diseases

24 July, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

medicine Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Bonn – Exome sequencing, which reads all protein-coding sections of DNA, has become an important tool in the diagnosis of rare diseases. The Translate Namse research project, in which 16

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DoxyPrEP reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases in...

DoxyPrEP reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases in…

23 July, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

/Tobias Arhelger, stock.adobe.com Munich In 2 studies, pre-exposure prophylaxis with doxycycline (DoxyPrEP) reduced the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) [STI]). The authors will present the results of the two studies at the World AIDS

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Report on neglected tropical diseases: German...

Report on neglected tropical diseases: German…

30 June, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

/picture alliance, mylene Zizzo, Wostok Press Berlin Despite increased research into neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in recent years, Germany is not yet among the world leaders, according to a study. The increase in German research

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Rare diseases: Various medicines for additional benefits...

Rare diseases: Various medicines for additional benefits…

21 May, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

/PhotoSG, stock.adobe.com Berlin – The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has assessed the additional benefit of various drugs for rare diseases (orphan drugs) because they exceeded the statutory health insurance turnover limit of 30 million euros

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Global changes are causing infectious diseases to increase

Global changes are causing infectious diseases to increase

18 May, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

/robu_s, stock.adobe.com Notre Dame (Indiana) – Anthropogenic change is contributing to the increase in emerging infectious diseases. Not only humans are affected, but also flora and fauna. Protecting natural biodiversity and reducing environmental pollution from

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Neglected tropical diseases: More attention to...

Neglected tropical diseases: More attention to…

18 May, 2024 doctor 0 Comments 1 category

medicine Monday, May 20, 2024 Berlin – More knowledge among the population, training of health workers and funding are needed on the neglected tropical diseases snakebites and leprosy. Experts recently reported on this at a

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