Human - Health & Medicine

Human - Health & Medicine

05 December 2025 | 10:55
Health & Medicine
Iranian Firm Produces Special Drug for Treatment of SMA

Iranian Firm Produces Special Drug for Treatment of SMA

TEHRAN (ANA)- An oral drug for SMA patients is now available to the Iranian patients with domestic production by a pharmaceutical company and only two percent of the world price.
Iran-Made Device diagnoses Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers Accurately

Iran-Made Device diagnoses Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers Accurately

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of Iranian researchers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the University of Tehran, in collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, succeeded in designing and building a device for accurate diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal cancers that can distinguish high-risk lesions from low-risk lesions by using the principles of electrical impedance spectroscopy.
Running on Little Sleep? You’re Twice as Likely to Get Hurt

Running on Little Sleep? You’re Twice as Likely to Get Hurt

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well.
Scientists Turn Body Fat into Bone to Heal Spinal Fractures

Scientists Turn Body Fat into Bone to Heal Spinal Fractures

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers in Osaka have found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair spinal fractures similar to those caused by osteoporosis.
Doctors Found Way to Stop Deadly Metformin Reaction

Doctors Found Way to Stop Deadly Metformin Reaction

TEHRAN (ANA)- A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug.
DNA’s Hidden Power Could Transform How We Make Medicines

DNA’s Hidden Power Could Transform How We Make Medicines

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists found that DNA’s phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug molecules.
Most People Not Aware of This Alcohol Risk

Most People Not Aware of This Alcohol Risk

TEHRAN (ANA)- Most people in the US don’t know alcohol raises cancer risk, new research finds.
Scientists Discover New Genetic Disease behind Mysterious Muscle Weakness

Scientists Discover New Genetic Disease behind Mysterious Muscle Weakness

TEHRAN (ANA)- A University of Missouri-led discovery could pave the way for improved diagnosis and treatment of unexplained movement disorders.
A Gene from 100-Year-Olds Could Help Kids Who Age Too Fast

A Gene from 100-Year-Olds Could Help Kids Who Age Too Fast

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that a “longevity gene” found in people who live beyond 100 can reverse heart aging in models of Progeria, a devastating disease that causes children to age rapidly.
Scientists Completely Eliminate Leukemia in Preclinical Model

Scientists Completely Eliminate Leukemia in Preclinical Model

TEHRAN (ANA)- New triple therapy reprograms cancer cell death, helping the immune system destroy tumors.