Natural Hormone May Offer New Approach to Chronic Back Pain
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Research suggests parathyroid hormone could 'rewire' pain signals by strengthening spinal structures and repelling nerves.
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Two New Endometriosis Tests May Soon Be Available Through GPs
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New draft recommendations could allow general practitioners to offer saliva and gut electrical signal tests, potentially speeding up diagnosis.
Experimental CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Autoimmune Disease Trials
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Early results suggest an experimental treatment that resets the immune system could offer transformative outcomes for individuals with autoimmune conditions.
New Research Suggests Blood Test Could Aid Endometriosis Diagnosis
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Scientists identify distinct hormone patterns in individuals with the condition, potentially leading to earlier detection and novel treatments.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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A two-year study found a significant and lasting improvement in patients with severe depression who received electrical pulses to the vagus nerve.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Lasting Improvement for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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A two-year study indicates that a surgically implanted device delivering electrical pulses to the vagus nerve can provide significant and sustained relief for individuals with severe depression who have not responded to other treatments.
Experimental Vaccine for Intestinal Illness Licensed to Valneva
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A novel vaccine targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, developed over decades at the University of Bergen, shows promise in combating a dangerous intestinal illness.
Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome, New Research Suggests
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Early life adversity may fundamentally alter the gut-brain axis, increasing lifelong risk of digestive issues.
Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Study Suggests
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New research indicates early life adversity may fundamentally alter the gut-brain axis, increasing the risk of chronic digestive issues.