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Trunk stability emerges as stronger balance marker than hip strength in older adults
Maintaining balance is essential for preserving functional independence during aging. A study led by researchers from Mi…
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New patent could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies
A newly filed patent from researchers at Ohio University could help develop more effective treatments for disorders rela…
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Supersized glassy shell of microalgae reveals optical effect valuable for medical imaging
Researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues at the Kurchatov Institute, the Prokhorov Gene…
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Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced non–small cell lung cancer patients
Low brain metabolism as measured by ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non-sma…
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1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men engage in intentional outdoor tanning
Nearly one-third of women and one-quarter of men engage in intentional outdoor tanning, with variation observed by age, …
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Blood marker for protein misfolding outperforms P-tau 217 as early predictor of Alzheimer's disease
A study led by Professor Klaus Gerwert (PRODI, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany) has determined that the misfolding of th…
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Crohn disease linked to increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection
Crohn disease (CD) is associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthro…
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AI analysis could help tailor intensified treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
Artificial intelligence developed by researchers at UCL has revealed a promising combination of cancer treatments that c…
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Study finds new weak spot linked to DNA repair in aggressive, drug-resistant cancers
A new way for hard-to-treat cancer cells to protect themselves from being killed by anticancer drugs has been found. The…
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Some animals catch cancer from others in their species. Here's why humans aren't one of them
Scientists in Vermont have just discovered something that shouldn't really be possible: a skin cancer that's spreading f…
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Turning COVID-19 immune memory into a powerful new ally against cancer
In a discovery that could redefine the future of cancer immunotherapy, scientists from Celloram Inc., University Hospita…
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Dengue virus can infect immune cells meant to fight disease
Researchers at the University of Vermont's Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and Upstate Medical University in Syr…
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Critical care doctor says patients' reliance on chatbots reflects deeper problems in health care
In a new commentary published in Annals of Internal Medicine, Robert B. Shpiner, MD, a clinical professor of pulmonary a…
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Different GLP-1 therapies could be tailored to patients' individual metabolic needs
Different varieties and doses of GLP-1 medications can have meaningful differences in how they address heart and metabol…
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The case for having an imperfect memory: A psychologist explains
Think back to your time at school. Were you hard-working, popular, anxious? And what exam grades did you get? Now, imagi…
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Pandemic reshapes meningococcal strains in Scotland, with group B dominating cases
New research has revealed a shift in the strains of invasive meningococcal disease circulating in Scotland during the CO…
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A 19-protein blood panel can predict when ALS symptoms will emerge
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may …
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Silver diamine fluoride treatment could halt cavities without shots, drilling or sedation
Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems do…
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Sweat-powered fingertip patch accurately monitors Parkinson's medication
Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch …
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Identifying high-needs patients helps predict future health spending
A new way to measure comorbidity—when a patient suffers from multiple diseases or health conditions—can be used to accur…
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Is your diet driving up your cholesterol? That may depend on your genes
Can a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as th…
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Our genes may shape what we eat and our metabolic health
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from a new study…
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Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, study shows
A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new s…
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Treating hepatitis C in chimpanzees used in former medical experiments
As close relatives of humans, chimpanzees have sometimes been used in biomedical experiments. They were instrumental in …