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21/08/2025

Archive: 21/08/2025

Sleep apnea and the unlikely role of conch shells

Could blowing a conch shell help treat sleep apnea? As a doctor working in sleep medicine, this unexpected news story certainly grabbed my attention. My first reaction was skepticism—sleep specialists don't typically prescribe ...

Aug 21, 2025

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Weather disasters increase risk for US drug supply chain disruption, research shows

In 2024, Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide shortage of the country's intravenous (IV) fluids after damaging a facility in North Carolina. A similar IV fluid shortage was caused when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico ...

Aug 21, 2025

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Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin

A handheld sensor and innovative technique developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists could one day offer a noninvasive alternative to food diaries and blood tests when monitoring diet and health.

Aug 21, 2025

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First targeted therapy for rare T-cell lymphoma after CAR T treatment successful

A team of researchers from The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has successfully treated a rare and aggressive T-cell lymphoma that developed after CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma, ...

Aug 21, 2025

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New CT-based indicator helps doctors predict life-threatening postpartum bleeding cases

Researchers from Kumamoto University have identified a distinctive CT imaging pattern that can predict which women experiencing severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are most likely to need life-saving interventions.

Aug 21, 2025

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Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is outdated

Whether it's a glass of red wine with dinner or a celebratory cocktail on the weekend, drinking in moderation has long been considered not only socially acceptable but also perhaps even healthy.

Aug 21, 2025

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Drug reshapes tissue architecture to reduce damage in alcohol-related liver disease

Researchers from the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies at King's College London developed two 3D models from human tissue to understand the effects that a drug—a cyclophilin inhibitor—has on liver tissue damaged by ...

Aug 21, 2025

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First mechanism for cognitive disorders in schizophrenia found

Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder affecting around 1% of the population worldwide, and is notoriously difficult to treat. Current medications for schizophrenia can ameliorate positive symptoms, such as hallucinations ...

Aug 21, 2025

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AI-generated genomes could accelerate precision medicine without compromising patient confidentiality

A new AI system that creates simulated cancer genomes could reshape the tools used to analyze tumors, helping bring about more accurate cancer diagnosis and ultimately more effective treatments.

Aug 21, 2025

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Comorbidities in HIV: Big data study reveals molecular links

Why do people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) often suffer from cardiovascular, liver, and other comorbidities? Researchers at the Center for Individualized Infection Medicine (CiiM) investigated this ...

Aug 21, 2025

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