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Synthetic vitamin K precursor found to slow progression of prostate cancer in lab mice
A team of molecular biologists and other medical specialists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, working with a large number of international partners, reports evidence that a synthetic vitamin K precursor can be ...
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New miRNA inhibitor could extinguish the 'inflammatory fire' that stroke causes in the brain
It's been more than three decades, but still there are only two treatments for a stroke: either rapid use of a clot-busting medication called tPA or surgical removal of a clot from the brain with mechanical thrombectomy. ...
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Cellular couriers: The body's extracellular vesicles could lead to a new cancer blood test
A study led by WEHI and La Trobe University has found a potential new diagnostic marker that could be used to better detect the level of tissue damage in our bodies.
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Multi-site trial uses digital avatars to effectively reduce distressing voices in psychosis
A new multi-site trial from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that a novel therapy using computer-generated avatars is an effective way of helping people with ...
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Machine-learning-based method provides a comprehensive diagnosis of head and neck tumors
Head and neck cancers have increased significantly over the last 30 years. In Germany, there are about 18,000 to 20,000 new cases of head and neck tumors every year. In particular, the incidence of carcinomas of the middle ...
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Novel compound reduces Cryptosporidium parasite load by 99.8%
Scientists from the University of Dundee and the University of Vermont have identified two compounds that could lead to effective treatments for cryptosporidiosis (Crypto). The disease disproportionately affects children ...
Stroke patients could benefit from earlier blood thinning treatment, finds research
People with atrial fibrillation (AF) who have a stroke could benefit from blood thinning treatments, known as anticoagulants, at an earlier stage than is currently recommended, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
Humans aren't the only ones who grow forgetful as they age—fruit flies do, too. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that comes ...
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Study links polygenic scores to hypertension treatment outcomes
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have discovered that a genetic risk score can predict how Black individuals with hypertension respond to the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone and their likelihood of ...
Genetic risk factor for kidney disease identified in West African populations
A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators has revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having ...
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Don't skip colonoscopy for new blood-based colon cancer screening, study says
Newly available blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer sound far more appealing than a standard colonoscopy. Instead of clearing your bowels and undergoing an invasive procedure, the tests require only a simple blood ...
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Off-label glucose-lowering drugs may put type 1 diabetes patients at risk
A collaboration of researchers led by Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, is urging caution when prescribing off-label glucose-lowering drugs to individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
H5N1 virus isolated from infected dairy worker is 100% lethal in ferrets, but does not appear to be circulating anymore
A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread among ferrets through the air, although inefficiently, and killed 100% of infected animals in studies University ...
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Study finds no link between prenatal cannabis use and autism
Prenatal cannabis use is not associated with child autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or with child early developmental delays, according to two studies published online Oct. 18 in JAMA Network Open.
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Digestive enzyme leakage from gut to organs may cause aging in rats
The mucosal layer in the small intestine degrades with age in rats, allowing digestive enzymes to slowly escape and leak into organs outside the intestine, including the liver, lung, heart, kidney and brain.
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New study links climate change to malaria increase in northern Kenya
Malaria, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. In Kenya, malaria remains a major health challenge, particularly for children under the age of five years. With over 5 million cases ...
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Researchers identify previously unknown pathway that allows cancer to grow unchecked
A new study from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers shows, for the first time, that a receptor called PPAR
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Research finds cannabis use in pregnancy affects children's impulse control and aggression
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital ...
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New insights show ASCL1's role in neuroendocrine prostate cancer, an aggressive and treatment-resistant type
A scientist whose discoveries about prostate cancer have led to lifesaving treatments is now shedding light on an emerging and deadlier form of the disease: neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC).
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Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, hands-free interactions
When you think about hands-free devices, you might picture Alexa and other voice-activated in-home assistants, Bluetooth earpieces, or asking Siri to make a phone call in your car. You might not imagine using your mouth to ...
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