A research team led by Dr. Sun-Uk Kim at the Center for Next-Generation Animal Resources, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), has successfully developed the world’s first precision RNA-targeting therapy for progeria using next-generation gene regulation technology.

A study of nearly 2,700 older adults with fall-related head injuries found that warfarin use – even at high blood-thinning levels – did not significantly raise the risk of brain bleeding. Surprisingly, the highest bleeding rates (nearly 20%) occurred in those with low, poorly controlled warfarin activity. About 11% of all patients had brain bleeds, with similar rates in those on or off warfarin. These findings challenge long-held assumptions and highlight the importance of managing, not avoiding, anticoagulation in older adults.

For 14 years in a row, Ochsner Health hospitals rank as the best in Louisiana for overall care and numerous specialties and procedures by U.S. News & World Report. Ochsner women’s services soared in rankings to No.13 in the nation, solidifying its reputation as a strong leader for women across all stages of life.