Chronic Care
Novel Region in Human Genome in Those With African Ancestry Limits HIV Replication
August 8th 2023After identifying the CHD1L gene, investigators explored the biological mechanism for the genetic association in those of African descent, determining the gene limits HIV replication in a subset of white blood cells.
Alcohol Consumption Can Quickly Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Certain Patients
August 31st 2021The investigators said these findings run counter to existing theories that alcohol can be cardioprotective, and instead suggest that reducing or avoiding alcohol might help to mitigate adverse effects.