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Gene expression linked to survival differs by kidney cancer subtype
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of kidney cancers. It deve…
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Heart disease gaps persist despite overall declines
Despite sustained declines in overall cardiovascular disease mortality in the U.S., disparities based on race, ethnicity…
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Dying fat cells may trigger self-amplifying cycle of inflammation in obesity
A new review examines adipocyte ferroptosis, the breakdown of fat cells due to oxidation from intracellular iron, as an …
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Invention and community engagement help children with autism enjoy music
Imagine if you were sitting in a concert hall and, with the wave of a hand or press of a button, you could cue an instru…
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Taking antibiotics? Sugar may be making the damage worse
Eating more sugar while taking antibiotics was linked to greater disruption of the gut microbiome and increased growth o…
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Scientists reprogram immune cells inside the body to fight cancer
Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a way to create cancer-fighting CAR-T cells directly inside the body, pote…
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Starting Alzheimer's treatment earlier increases benefits to patients and society
New treatments that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease could provide significant lifetime benefits to patie…
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Flu season is near—here's a guide to available vaccines
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning tha…
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Mental health, sleep disorders among risk factors for long-term concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still have problems a year lat…
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Graphene sensors reveal brain tissue at risk during stroke
A graphene-based brain sensor could help doctors watch the hidden damage unfolding during a stroke in real time, offerin…
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Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters
No hospitalized patient loves getting a urinary catheter. But if they must have one, the last thing they want is a urina…
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Faster, more accurate newborn sepsis test in development
Testing newborn babies for sepsis could become faster and more accurate, reducing complications and deaths, thanks to th…
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Scientists identify gene signatures in children with severe COVID-19 infection
Researchers have identified patterns of gene activity associated with severe COVID-19 in children that are shared with o…
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WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s
Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Thursday.…
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Cala launches nationwide kIQ Plus wearable for hand tremor
San Mateo-based Cala has launched nationwide availability of the Cala kIQ Plus System, its next generation wearable neur…
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Resolution Therapeutics to present interim liver disease therapy data at AASLD
Resolution Therapeutics announced that interim data from its Phase I/II EMERALD study of RTX001, an engineered Regenerat…
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Mitochondrial DNA levels reveal links to tumor growth and chemotherapy-related gene activity
Mitochondria are small organelles within cells that play a central role in vital cellular processes, especially energy p…
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Pilot trial suggests structured support may help limit weight regain after GLP-1 treatment
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are effective treatments for obesity, but discontinuation is common du…
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A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a …
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Locally grown crops could expand access to childhood malnutrition treatment
For millions of children suffering from severe malnutrition, an effective treatment already exists. The problem is that …
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Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions
Women with a complication in their latest pregnancy or a previous pregnancy face an elevated risk of developing cardiome…
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Statins may protect people from developing glaucoma
Taking statins is linked to a lower risk of developing glaucoma and a reduced chance of it getting worse, suggest the fi…
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International consensus sets updated framework for CAR T-cell therapy in severe autoimmune diseases
An international multidisciplinary group of 31 experts has updated consensus recommendations to guide the use of CAR T-c…
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1 in 3 with lupus takes supplements, medications with potential for interactions
Nearly 1 in 3 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking a supplement-medication combination with poten…