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If the results of recent trials in Asia can be applied to the larger medical marketplace there could be a powerful new weapon in the fight against malaria.

An Australian team of researchers injected 10 female neuropathic pain patients with stem cells, which were overall, well-tolerated, according to research published in the Journal of Pain Research.

The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) announced in a press release that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not cut reimbursement for phototherapy in 2015.

Hepatitis C genotype 1 is the most common of half a dozen genotypes of the virus and accounts for nearly half of all cases, according to results from global analysis conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom.

10 things you need to know about the African Ebola virus outbreak.

Abuse-deterrent properties, identical efficacy for pain relief, reversal of opioid-induced constipation, and theoretical tolerance mitigation may give Targiniq ER an interesting advantage over other oral opioids.

New research shows that testosterone therapy does not significantly improve erectile function or lessen mild to moderate aging male symptoms in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

An anti-inflammatory drug could go a long way in helping patients deal with some of the most difficult complications of Parkinson's disease, according to researchers at Emory University.

A new cystic fibrosis drug appears to counteract the molecular effects of another drug for the condition, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the Marisco Lung Institute.

Research indicates that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome may be caused by an immune deficiency, and not traumatic events, as previously thought.

Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center may have discovered a protein that could help in the battle against excessive weight gain.

Whether taken regularly or as needed, acetaminophen for acute low-back pain was no more effective than placebo in a large randomized trial.

During the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, more than 10 million Americans gained health insurance coverage.

Regularly consuming probiotics may improve blood pressure, particularly for people with hypertension, according to a new study.

The recent death of a Canadian politician who was stung by wasps has drawn renewed attention to the dangers of anaphylaxis and the need for increased allergy testing.

Over the past 7 years, multiple sclerosis (MS) care costs rose 60% and were driven by common MS sequelae, according to new research.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a treatment for 3 forms of blood cancers.

Although headlines across the country show new reasons why people need to be aware of dangers in the great outdoors, there is considerable evidence that summer days and nights can continue to be a time of great enjoyment.

Prior studies have reached contradictory conclusions about how strongly low levels of total testosterone correlate with high levels of metabolic syndrome.

A wearable device for managing diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Regional damage in the brain could be the main contributing factor to fatigue, a symptom of multiple sclerosis.

Birth defects can set a family up for a lifetime of challenges, but thanks to some amazing advances in modern cosmetic surgery, there are options available to improve a child's quality of life.

A combination oral treatment of sofosbuvir and ribavirin resulted in high cure rates of hepatitis C among a patient population that also was infected with HIV.

Americans with the lower income and education levels may be at a significantly higher risk for peripheral artery disease, according to a new analysis.

In a recent study, mice that were fed diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids had healthier knee joints than those that consumed high levels of saturated fats and omega-6 fatty acids.

Although people with high levels of homocysteine are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, taking vitamins known to lower homocysteine does not prevent the disease.

Researchers at Temple University believe they have found a way to help remove any traces of HIV-1 from a person's body as work continues toward a cure for the virus.

The odds of a major adverse cardiovascular event were more than 14-fold higher when the surgeries were done within the first 3 months after stroke compared with surgery in patients with no stroke history.

Blepharoplasty is a reliable method to achieve facial aesthetic goals with minimal recovery time.

Although there are a wide variety of treatment options available for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, methods for finding the proper course of treatment are still under development.