NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Weekly Injection Could Replace Painful Daily Treatment for Rare Fat Disorder Rutgers Health researchers have found that a weekly injection of diabetes medication could replace painful daily hormone shots for people with a rare genetic form of lipodystrophy that leaves patients with almost zero fat tissue, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine. Congenital generalized lipodystrophy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47639) on Jan. 23, 2025, entitled "Presidential Medal of Freedom" by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the U.S. government's highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it is often presented to individuals to recognize a lifetime of significant achievements in the arts, p  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * NEJM paper: After a concussion, active management is the most effective treatment New England Journal of Medicine paper outlines best evidence-based care for evaluating and managing concussions BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Active management after concussion is the best way for patients to recover and get back to school and work as quickly as possible, according to a Clinical Pr  more