Breast Cancer spotlight: BRCA genes
Breast Cancer spotlight: BRCA genes Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, and scientists have found two genes that play a key role
April 30, 2020
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Perry Shumway
Opioid epidemic spotlight: Naloxone (Narcan)
What is it, and why is it important to know about? Naloxone is an emergency drug used for those who manifest respiratory or central nervous
April 30, 2020
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March is Trisomy Awareness Month!
March is trisomy awareness month. Trisomy is a genetic abnormality that results from improper distribution of chromosomes during cell division. This improper division is called
April 30, 2020
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Statins – an underappreciated life-saving medication
Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels. They accomplish this by reducing the amount of cholesterol that the liver produces, and
April 30, 2020
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It is National Kidney Month!
The CDC warns that 15% of US adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Even worse, half of the people with low kidney
April 30, 2020
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