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24/04/2026

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Genetic study reveals likely cause of common heart valve defect

New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet have identified rare DNA changes during ...

Apr 24, 2026

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High social media use significantly associated with increased odds of alcohol use among adolescents

High social media use is significantly associated with increased odds of alcohol use among adolescents, according to a new study. Findings from the study will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 Meeting, ...

Apr 24, 2026

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In myasthenia gravis, surgical removal of the thymus gland proves to be effective and economical

In patients with myasthenia gravis, the surgical removal of the thymus gland, called thymectomy, added "quality adjusted life years" to patients and was also cost-effective in comparison to pharmacological treatment alone, ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Animal-linked influenza D multiplies efficiently in human respiratory tissue, hinting at spillover

The influenza D virus that researchers say has been flying under the radar since its detection in animals in 2011 can vigorously make copies of itself in human cells and lung tissue samples, a new study shows. The findings ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Sudden deaths rose 30% across Europe in a decade, with sharper increase among women

From 2010 to 2020, there were over 2.5 million sudden deaths—natural unexpected deaths occurring within one hour of symptoms starting—in 26 European countries, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe.

Apr 24, 2026

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Rural adolescents are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to their urban peers

Rural-residing adolescents are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to their urban-residing peers. To better support crisis care for rural youth, researchers developed Plan & Protect, a technology-guided safety planning ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Exploiting a new vulnerability that targets 'zombie' cells as an anticancer therapy

A new set of drugs exploit a recently revealed weakness in "zombie-like"—or senescent—cells that could lead to new treatments for cancer and age-associated diseases. The study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Autism diagnosis by primary care providers: Geographic variation among Medicaid-enrolled children in 29 states

A new study examined geographic patterns in autism diagnosis by primary care providers among Medicaid-enrolled children in 29 states. The study found that Nevada, South Carolina, and Connecticut had the highest rates of autism ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Growing support for AI models in heart disease care and prevention

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) in health care requires a range of safeguards and standards to work well, but new research from Flinders University provides support for effective AI systems to improve ...

Apr 24, 2026

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Evaluating effectiveness of maternal RSV vaccination and nirsevimab for severe RSV-related illness in infants

A new study found that infants receiving maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination or Nirsevimab after birth had significantly lower RSV infection and health care use compared to unprotected infants. It also ...

Apr 24, 2026

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