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Genetic variations may predispose people to Parkinson's disease following long-term pesticide exposure, study finds

A new UCLA Health study has found that certain genetic variants could help explain how long-term pesticide exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.

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Link between depression and cardiovascular disease explained: They partly develop from same gene module

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD.

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Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost ...

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Opioids during pregnancy not linked to substantially increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children

Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

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Research identifies pitfalls and opportunities for generative AI in patient messaging systems

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to ...

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A closed-loop drug-delivery system could improve chemotherapy

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that ...

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It's easier now to treat opioid addiction with medication—but use has changed little, study finds

For years, even as opioid overdose deaths dramatically increased, doctors and other prescribers in the United States needed special permission from the federal government if they wanted to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication ...

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Solving the riddle of the sphingolipids in coronary artery disease

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have uncovered a way to unleash in blood vessels the protective effects of a type of fat-related molecule known as a sphingolipid, suggesting a promising new strategy for the treatment ...

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New AI technology estimates brain age using low-cost EEG device

As people age, their brains do, too. But if a brain ages prematurely, there is potential for age-related diseases such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or Parkinson's disease. If "brain age" could be easily calculated, ...

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Alteration of brain network condition could predict painful vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease

A new study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers has found that a brain network condition called "explosive synchronization" could be the cause of extreme pain crises in people with sickle cell disease.

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Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults

Social isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although the biological mechanisms of this association are not well understood.

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Study finds that a dash of exercise can help students focus and enjoy university lectures

A university professor has found a way to help students—and himself—power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks.

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New device improves stem cell generation and chance for accessible Alzheimer's cell therapy

Researchers in Sweden say they have improved on a technique for converting regular skin cells into neural stem cells—an advance that they say helps close the gap for accessible personalized cell-based therapies for Alzheimer's ...

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COVID-19 pandemic alters view that doctors are obligated to provide care: Study

The unique circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic altered a long-held convention that doctors provide care regardless of personal risk.

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Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors

Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, for which a risk factor is their greater prevalence of type 2 diabetes, with a disproportionate impact on those of non-European heritage. St. ...

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New algorithm could provide early warning for asthma attacks

A University of Texas at Dallas researcher and his international colleagues have developed an algorithm that might one day provide early medical alerts about the onset of asthma attacks or other respiratory problems.

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Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.

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Artificial sweetener has potential to damage gut, finds study

New research has discovered that neotame, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, is capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.

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Researchers identify novel gene networks associated with aggressive type of breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosis for U.S. women, and the second-leading cause of female cancer deaths. In recent years, breast cancer treatments have improved significantly, thanks to targeted gene ...

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Researchers discover biology behind Fontan-operation-associated liver disease

As patients with congenital heart diseases live longer, researchers are attempting to understand some of the other complications they may face as they age. A team from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used state-of-the-art ...

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A flexible microdisplay that can monitor brain activity in real-time during brain surgery

Researchers have created a thin film that combines an electrode grid and LEDs that can both track and produce a visual representation of the brain's activity in real-time during surgery—a huge improvement over the current ...

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New potential avenues for cancer therapies through RNA-binding proteins

A new paper describes the role of two RNA-binding proteins in the development of sarcoma and carcinoma cancers, highlighting the important and emerging role of RNA-binding proteins in cancer research and offering a new avenue ...

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Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

Cleveland Clinic researchers developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the best combination and timeline to use when prescribing drugs to treat a bacterial infection, based solely on how quickly the ...

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Genetic association study opens up new treatment avenues for Pick's disease, a rare form of early-onset dementia

Pick's disease, a neurodegenerative disease of unknown genetic origin, is a rare type of frontotemporal dementia that affects people under the age of 65. The condition causes changes in personality, behavior and sometimes ...

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Gene-based therapy restores cellular development and function in brain cells from people with Timothy syndrome

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome, an often life-threatening and rare genetic disorder that affects a wide range of bodily systems, leading ...

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After spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism: Study finds common drug may prevent some of the effects

Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack, and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to ...

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Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO

Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that most of those to benefit were infants.

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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life

Doctors have transplanted a pig kidney into a New Jersey woman who was near death, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart.

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Immune cells on standby are constantly stimulated by healthy tissue, new study finds

When pathogens invade the body, the immune system must react immediately to prevent or contain an infection. But how do our defense cells stay ready when no attacker is in sight?

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New study uses AI to predict malaria outbreaks in South Asia

Researchers from NDORMS in collaboration with international institutions have demonstrated the potential of using environmental measurements and deep learning modeling to predict malaria outbreaks in South Asia. The study ...

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Experimental strategy is the first to tackle fibrosis and scarring at the cellular level

Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona and the University of Cologne in Germany have developed a new experimental strategy to tackle scarring and fibrosis. Experiments with patient-derived human cells ...

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Researchers uncover SNUPN gene responsible for a new muscular disorder

A study, published in Nature Communications, sheds light on a newly identified subtype of muscular dystrophy, revealing an unsuspected role of SNUPN gene in muscle cell function.

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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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Single-cell analysis reveals mechanisms of a common complication of Crohn's disease

Mount Sinai researchers have published the first study to use single-cell analysis in identifying several pathophysiological mechanisms of abnormal passageways in the digestive system known as perianal fistulae, a common ...

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Discovering cancers of epigenetic origin without DNA mutation

A research team including scientists from the CNRS has discovered that cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, can be caused entirely by epigenetic changes, in other words, changes that contribute to how gene ...

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Mini-colons advance colorectal cancer research

In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists at EPFL have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments ...

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New study reveals key role vision plays in sculpting brain development

Scientists have long known that our brains are organized into specialized areas, each responsible for distinct tasks. The visual cortex processes what we see, for instance, while the motor cortex governs movement. But how ...

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Newly discovered mechanism helps tumor cells evade the immune system early on

Tumors actively prevent the formation of immune responses by cytotoxic T cells, which are essential in combating cancer. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ...

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Study finds X's (formerly Twitter's) community notes provide accurate, credible answers to vaccine misinformation

As the proliferation of misinformation continues to pose a significant challenge on social media platforms, a beacon of hope emerges in research from the University of California San Diego.

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Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression

The majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo (pigment loss) feel stigmatized by peers for their condition and are sometimes bullied, ...

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Scientists team up to expand vaccine science's role in the fight against MRSA and other infections

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments. It's estimated that antimicrobial-resistant infections killed more than 1 million people worldwide in 2019, ...

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New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life

An Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research showing that interventions to prevent and reduce "bad" cholesterol in childhood and young adulthood may ...

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Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

A recent study designed and implemented by investigators at Cedars-Sinai found that artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately evaluate cardiovascular risk during a routine chest computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast.

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Researchers map the spatio-temporal human brain dynamics of a visual image being recognized

For nearly a decade, a team of MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) researchers have been seeking to uncover why certain images persist in people's minds, while many others fade. To do this, ...

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CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in clinical trial

Researchers at Texas Children's Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and Houston Methodist have published results of a Phase I clinical trial of a ...

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