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Cholera still kills thousands each year. In places without clean water, it's far from history
Many Americans have heard about cholera only from "The Oregon Trail," the retro computer game in which players try to ge…
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Bloodstream-delivered cell therapy slows muscle decline in young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, trial finds
A cell therapy called deramiocel could slow muscle weakening in boys and young men with advanced Duchenne muscular dystr…
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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb…
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Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around…
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Inflammation may drive Dravet syndrome, offering a potential new treatment target
An overactive immune response in the brain may play a role in Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe genetic epilepsy that t…
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Premature menopause is a high blood pressure risk, study finds
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who…
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A small mutation, a big impact: New findings on rare heart conditions
Cardiomyopathies are a group of mostly hereditary, rare heart diseases in which the structure of heart muscle tissue is …
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Can oral semaglutide reduce alcohol use? Clinical trial shows fewer heavy drinking days
A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabete…
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Study demonstrates the positive impact of expanding mobile addiction clinics
A study co-led by investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that mobile addiction services can be implemented across m…
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Student-doctor collaboration develops AI tool to help doctors identify chronic pelvic pain
For millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), finding answers can take far too long. Studies have shown t…
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Mass ivermectin program drastically reduces scabies in Pacific Islands
A world's first scabies control program has drastically reduced cases of the highly contagious parasitic skin disease in…
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Independent study reveals nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may need medication
Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering me…
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Uganda declares itself free of Ebola as Congo continues to struggle with it
Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's …
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Weaker rest-activity rhythm, unfavorable sleep profile linked to overactive bladder
Weaker rest-activity rhythms (RARs) and unfavorable sleep profiles are associated with a higher prevalence of overactive…
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Indigenous Australians want to use cultural medicines more often, but access remains difficult
First Peoples say cultural medicines remain central to health and well-being despite a lack of access. Access to physica…
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Povorcitinib beneficial for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa
For patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), povorcitinib (an oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor) is b…
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Despite progress towards eliminating hepatitis in Europe, gaps in prevention measures keep 2030 targets out of reach
While Europe has made steady progress in preventing hepatitis B and C, with the prevalence of hepatitis B now at near-ze…
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Few young adults receive palliative care as part of advanced cancer treatment
Few young adults receive palliative care (PC) as part of treatment for stage 4 solid tumors or poor-prognosis high-grade…
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Impaired functioning of the brain's clearance system could be involved in various neurodegenerative diseases
A study conducted by the University of Barcelona provides new evidence on the role of the glymphatic system, which clear…
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Genetic deletions may help explain differences in schizophrenia severity
Schizophrenia affects approximately 23 million people worldwide, with onset usually occurring during a person's late ado…
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Two decades of Medicare payment cuts associated with growing barriers to patient care
A new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that persistent declines in Medicare physician reimb…
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The lightbulb moment behind a potential antiviral breakthrough
An unexpected observation by a University of Queensland researcher could lead to a new treatment for deadly infectious d…
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Children, teens have higher psychological burden of atopic dermatitis
The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review pu…
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New imaging method measures corneal mechanics at nine locations simultaneously
Researchers at the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) have developed a prototype imaging system…