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Novel method enables safe delivery of stem cells in critically ill patients on external lung support
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Novel method enables safe delivery of stem cells in critically ill patients on external lung support
A multidisciplinary clinical team led by Professor Bernat Soria from the Institute of Bioengineering at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH, Spain) has developed a new method to deliver cell therapies in patients ...
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Symptoms of ice cold feet and heaviness in legs strongly linked to varicose veins
Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access journal Open Heart.
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Snake antivenom serum proves to be three times more effective than the standard one
In Brazil, a group of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Butantan Institute have developed a new version of the antibothropic serum that is three times more effective than the version ...
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Innovative compound ML233 targets melanin production, paving way for safer skin therapies
A novel application for a compound called ML233 has shown promising results for inhibiting melanin production, offering potential new strategies for the treatment of pigment-related skin conditions and at least one type of ...
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Porcupine inhibition represents a promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition—a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signaling pathway (Wnt)—as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis.
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A cocktail of drugs may work against a whole family of viruses
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and much more. Over 100 different types have been described by researchers, and millions of people are ...
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Refining a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with heart failure and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
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Incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus infections in US 15.7 per 100,000 births in 2019
The incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (nHSV) infections in the United States in 2019 was 15.7 per 100,000 hospital births, according to a study published online April 14 in Pediatrics.
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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu: An infectious disease researcher explains
The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of ...
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Advancing understanding and treatment of acute kidney injury
Understanding and categorizing the various types of tubulointerstitial responses in acute kidney injury (AKI) may lead to the development of new treatments for the condition, according to Yale School of Medicine researchers ...
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New treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis commences in Papua New Guinea
A new all-oral treatment regimen for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis has commenced in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
Texas health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles in its nearly 3-month-old outbreak Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico and six in central Ohio.
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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea may meet its match with new pill
Gepotidacin, an antibiotic currently used to treat urinary tract infections, could be a new treatment to treat gonorrhea, protecting against the threat of treatment-resistant gonorrhea and improving patient treatment experiences, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Repeated treatment with malaria medication can decrease its effect
In a recently published article in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet present results indicating that repeated treatment with piperaquine, an antimalarial drug, can lead to the parasites ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Dermatologists show promising results using combination therapy for vitiligo patients
The combination of a targeted oral medication with light therapy may enhance repigmentation for patients living with nonsegmental vitiligo, a team of researchers led by Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, Ph.D., Waldman Professor and ...
Apr 14, 2025
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A mysterious pathogen: Oropouche virus more common in Latin America than previously thought
Like the dengue and Zika viruses, Oropouche virus causes a febrile illness. There are recent indications that infections during pregnancy can cause damage to unborn babies. Researchers at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Guidance on diagnosing malnutrition in critically ill adults addresses phenotypic and etiologic factors
The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) has published new guidance statements for diagnosing malnutrition in adults with critical illness in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Apr 14, 2025
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Study looks at impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rates of congenital heart disease procedures among children
Major reallocation of health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that elective surgery in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) was significantly reduced, so that those needing urgent, lifesaving and emergency ...
Apr 14, 2025
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How the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
When the Trump administration announced in February 2025 that it was cutting 10% of staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it seemed that a small but storied program within it called the Epidemic Intelligence ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Africa's health care funding crisis: Three strategies to manage deadly diseases
The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to health care delivery.
Apr 14, 2025
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Opinion: Measles outbreaks in US and Canada show that MMR vaccines are needed more than ever
Measles is one of the most challenging diseases to control. It requires a sustained uptake of well over 90% of two doses of a measles-containing vaccine such as MMR. But since the COVID pandemic, there has been a decline ...
Apr 13, 2025
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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn't happen just by chance.
Apr 13, 2025
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.
Apr 12, 2025
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Study identifies promising biomarker for early sepsis detection in neonates, children and pregnant women
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has uncovered the potential of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a powerful diagnostic biomarker for the early detection of sepsis in high-risk patient groups, including neonates, children and ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general ...
Apr 11, 2025
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