New Target for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
To work, it must be cut loose by signaling scissors called TACE (TNF-alpha converting enzyme)," said Carl Blobel, M.D., Ph.D., program director of the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program at HSS. While blocking TACE could be another way to treat …
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Fear of Gun Control Drives Maryland Firearm Sales
21 years old to purchase; Sales regulated; No permit necessary to purchase; Permit required for concealed carry; No license required to own; Registration required through Maryland State Police; Safety training program required through Maryland State …
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Spare parts: Healthy bone and cartilage
As that is accomplished clinically, and the technology receives official approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and other authorities, cartilage will be produced by the same process for more exciting applications. Bonus Biogroup has already …
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FDA approves three new drug treatments for type 2 diabetes
"Controlling blood sugar levels is very important in the overall treatment and care of diabetes," said Mary Parks, M.D., director of the Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. … The FDA …
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