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A genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections has been discovered

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An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunologist Rubén Martínez-Parikart has discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and a profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections including life-threatening fungal pneumonia. The discovery was reported Jan. 20 in the journal Nature Immunology, will help identify people who carry this innate immunity error (IEI). “Our … Read more

Hormone replacement therapy can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia among women at risk

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia among women at risk of developing the disease – according to University of East Anglia research. The study showed that use of HRT is associated with better memory, cognition and larger brain volume later in life among women who carry the APOE4 gene – the strongest … Read more