Genetics
Study reveals genetic basis of sepsis response variability
Sepsis patients could be treated based on their immune system's response to infection, not their symptoms.
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection
Researchers have discovered that the hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs, which suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study published in PLOS ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rigorous new study debunks misconceptions about anemia and school attendance
In low- and middle-income countries, anemia reduction efforts are often touted as a way to improve educational outcomes and reduce poverty. A new study, co-authored by a global health economics expert from the University ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Survey shows cancer survivors are at increased risk of disease throughout life
Swedish researchers have surveyed people under the age of 25 who have had cancer since 1958. The study, led by researchers at Linköping University and Region Östergötland, shows that cancer survivors are at greater risk ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Researchers shed light on cause of 'happy hypoxia' in COVID-19 patients
While many serious cases of COVID-19 are marked by respiratory distress and dangerously low blood oxygen levels—a condition referred to as hypoxia—the occurrence of "silent or happy hypoxia" affecting a subset of patients ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bird flu shows world not ready for future pandemics: Report
Surging cases of bird flu among mammals, including US cattle, offer a stark warning that the world is not ready to fend off future pandemics, a report said on Tuesday, urging leaders to act quickly.
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover links between personality traits and eating disorder onset
A new study reveals further insight into the links between personality traits and the onset of eating disorder symptoms.
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Take my (bad) breath away—causes of halitosis and how to check whether you have it
In Greek mythology, the many-headed beast Hydra had such severe halitosis that the stench of its breath was deadly to anyone who smelled it. Thankfully, our morning breath might not be that pungent—although eating onions ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study marks increase in pediatric RSV hospitalizations seen postpandemic
Hospital volumes for pediatric respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rose significantly following the pandemic, along with the need for advanced respiratory support in older children with fewer comorbidities, according to a study ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Experts call for more clinical trials on alcohol use, liver disease
More clinical research is needed to investigate how reducing alcohol consumption in patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) may slow disease progression and improve outcomes, according to an international task force ...
Jun 18, 2024
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