A single intramuscular injection of a self-amplifying RNA therapy produced weeks of heart-protective protein in rat models of myocardial infarction, according to a study published in Science on March ...

A new 3D model shows that Duchenne gene therapy can repair muscle fibers but fails to shut down the signals that drive scarring.

Patient families often think that there are no complications when a pacemaker’s battery is low, so they anticipate an easy swap of the pacemaker from .

New injection helps body produce heart protecting hormone for weeks after heart attack, improving recovery potential.

Cold plasma devices are increasingly used across surgical procedures, including skin rejuvenation, scar remodeling, ...

Japan’s health ministry has granted conditional, time-limited authorization for two stem-cell therapies derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, endorsing them for use based on early safety ...

A heart attack is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. When the ...

New motherhood can be overwhelmingly joyful, and overwhelmingly difficult. Strong Like Mum founder Shakira Akabusi recounts her own battle with maternal anxiety, and how she forged a path to recovery ...

One experimental injection helped mice and pigs heal after heart attack by boosting a protective heart hormone. (CREDIT: ...

Scientists have long suspected that something inside the body continues to damage the heart even after the original injury ...