Archive: 04/01/2023

Earlier detection of a malignancy in neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic condition, affecting 1 in 3,000 individuals, and people with NF1 are at greater risk of developing a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Diagnosing malignant peripheral nerve ...

Jan 4, 2023

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Disaster-related trauma disproportionately affects individuals who are older and less educated—and higher income

Major weather events such as last month's 6.4 magnitude California earthquake, tornados in Louisiana, and a "once-in-a-generation" multi-state winter storm caused major damage to homes across the US and disrupted daily lives. ...

Jan 4, 2023

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Protein 'anchors' found to play key role in neurotransmitter GABA action

New clues about the way brain chemical transmitter GABA functions suggest that a protein 'anchor' plays a key role in helping position its receptors in nervous cells.

Jan 4, 2023

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Ten simple ways to improve your health

We've all had those well-intentioned moments when we resolve to make sweeping lifestyle changes: Quit smoking. Lose 20 pounds. Join a gym and start exercising every day.

Jan 4, 2023

EU moving toward joint measures to face China COVID crisis

European Union nations are fine-tuning a coordinated response to China's COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday and are zeroing in on travel restrictions that would upset both Beijing and the global airline industry.

Jan 4, 2023

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With an eye on climate, a helping hand for health care's front lines

An elderly woman struggles into a community health clinic in rural Texas amid a record-breaking heat wave. She's having a severe asthma attack, wheezing and gasping for air. As medical staff rush over the lights and air conditioning ...

Jan 4, 2023

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Regular aerobic exercise reduces depression in teens

A team of researchers at the University of Hong Kong, working with one colleague from Sun Yat Sen University in China and another from Georgia State University in the U.S., has found that regular aerobic exercise can reduce ...

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Understanding brief resolved unexplained events in infants

Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are episodes marked by concerning changes in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone, and skin color (cyanosis or paleness). They tend to occur in previously healthy infants and send ...

Jan 4, 2023

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Investigating quality of life in those with large B-cell lymphoma

Patient-reported outcomes from individuals diagnosed with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma revealed that those who received axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) immunotherapy experienced higher quality of life than ...

Jan 4, 2023

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Volumetrics again ranked as one of the nation's best diets

Each year, the Volumetrics plan has consistently been recommended when people have looked to U.S. News & World Report rankings for advice on diets to improve their health or manage their weight.

Jan 4, 2023

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