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Tumor deposits in colorectal and gastric cancers

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Tumor deposits (TDs), initially recognized in colorectal cancer, have been identified in various other cancer types, including gastric cancer. It is defined as aggregates of tumor cells found in adipose and fibrous tissues in the lymph…

Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

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Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

Battle against fatal neurodegenerative disease advances on two fronts

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European researchers are pioneering a vaccine and treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by a range of health problems in patients. Researchers at the University of Tartu found that this is also…

Researchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer

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Last year alone, more than 600,000 people in the United States died from cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The relentless pursuit of understanding this complex disease has shaped medical progress in developing treatment…

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Alcohol-induced blackouts may be linked to how a person drinks, not just how much

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Certain drinking behaviors beyond just the quantity of alcohol consumed may predict the likelihood a person will experience an alcohol-induced blackout, a condition where someone is conscious and engaging with their surroundings but will…

New compound from blessed thistle may promote functional nerve regeneration

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Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle. Their article "Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration" features clinical studies and is published in Phytomedicine.

COVID-19 found to increase the risk of severe cardiovascular problems in people with HIV

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A study led by the Centre for Epidemiological Studies on STIs and AIDS of Catalonia (CEEISCAT)—a group from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), the Fundació Lluita contra les Infeccions (FLI), and Odense University…

Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather

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Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready.

Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys'

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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

Large-scale genetic study finds new link between IBS and the cardiovascular system

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New research published in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on disease mechanisms common to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Wastewater study shows potential for early warning of infectious disease outbreaks in jails

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An innovative partnership between infectious disease researchers and the Fulton County Jail has produced insight that could help detect and track future disease outbreaks.

Wearable technology assesses surgeons' posture during surgery

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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons obtain biofeedback of their posture during long surgical procedures. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce the stress…

How collagen works in medical treatment

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Scientists at the NMI have unraveled the mode of action of collagen crosslinking in the treatment of corneal defects and the results open up new opportunities for the use of collagen in medicine.

New research defines specific genomic changes associated with the transmissibility of the mpox virus

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Mount Sinai scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) in Madrid, Spain, have located and identified alterations in the mpox virus genome that potentially correlate with changes in the virus…

New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking

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A new study shows community pharmacies may play a key role in helping people quit smoking. The findings came out in the article "Closing the Tobacco Treatment Gap," published in the 10th anniversary special issue of Pharmacy. The results…

Hoping to conceive? Experts offer tips to better female fertility

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Women hoping to get pregnant sometimes wonder if there's anything they can do to make it easier to conceive.

Over 100 scientists rename airborne viruses after COVID-19 mistakes

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Airborne viruses will be called "pathogens that transmit through the air" under new terminology the World Health Organization hopes will end a scientific rift that hampered the early response to COVID-19.

Vulnerable Florida patients scramble after abrupt Medicaid termination

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Esther JeanBart leaned over her son's wheelchair, caressing his face and trying to make him giggle. Gianni JeanBart was under the weather, but still his eyes rolled toward her and his mouth widened, cracking a smile.

Study: ChatGPT extracts data for ischemic stroke almost perfectly, is useful for thrombectomy data transfer

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In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Doctors must therefore act quickly and unblock the artery with the help of catheters. During the…

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Researchers discover glial hyper-drive for triggering epileptic seizures

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Epilepsy, where patients suffer from unexpected seizures, affects roughly 1% of the population. These seizures often involve repetitive and excessive neuronal firing, and the trigger behind this still poorly understood.

Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

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Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly associated with various body weights, from a normal body mass index, or BMI, to having obesity.

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

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Most of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it interrupted sleep or simply too little of it. If you're a parent with kids at home, it often leaves you and your children on edge.

Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost

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C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous for his work as an innovative pediatric surgeon and the attention he paid to the HIV-AIDS…

A new therapeutic target for traumatic brain injury

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For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely. Not only can these injuries lead to a loss of coordination, depression, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating, but they…

Early intervention could help keep young women out of jail, shows study

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Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who've had repeated run-ins with the U.S. juvenile justice system find a different path, new University of Oregon research finds.

Dozens of COVID virus mutations arose in man with longest known case, research finds

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An immune-compromised man with a year-and-a-half-long COVID infection served as a breeding ground for dozens of coronavirus mutations, a new study discovered.

New stem cell model can help personalize stem cell treatment for immunodeficiency patients

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A collaborative research team has pioneered a new stem cell model to help personalize treatment for patients suffering from rare forms of immunodeficiency. The research findings were published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical…

Researchers say risk prediction model offers accurate predictions for chronic kidney disease

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For individuals with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), a model, KDpredict, can accurately predict the risk for kidney failure and death, according to a study published online April 15 in The BMJ.

Managing blood sugar after stroke could be key to improving health

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Managing a stroke victim's blood sugar levels after they receive powerful clot-busting drugs might help them survive their health crisis, a new trial finds.