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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Scientists identify cell vulnerability 'fingerprint' related to Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia
A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.
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Women who experience major complications during pregnancy found to have increased risk of early death years later
A team of medical researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center, in the U.S., and Lund University, in Sweden, has found via study of massive amounts of health data that women who experience serious complications ...
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How AI improves physician and nurse collaboration to boost patient care
With large language models that take notes during patient visits and algorithms that identify disease, artificial intelligence has begun to prove its worth as an assistant for physicians. But a new study from Stanford Medicine ...
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New drug may slow rapid progression of Parkinson's disease
Prasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody, is shown to reduce signs of motor deterioration in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) who have rapidly progressing disease, as reported in an exploratory analysis of data from a ...
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GPT-4 matches radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports
Large language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports, according to research published in Radiology.
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Taking a leave of absence can harm medical students' match prospects, finds study
Students who take a leave of absence during medical school are less likely to match into a residency or fellowship program, a new Yale study finds, a consequence that disproportionately affects Black students. Because nonplacement ...
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New insights could unlock immunotherapy for rare, deadly eye cancer
New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before ...
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New study focuses on the placenta for clues to the development of gestational diabetes
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with ...
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Biodiversity is key to the mental health benefits of nature, new study finds
New research from King's College London has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental well-being compared to spaces with less natural diversity.
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Asthma in children: Researchers envision novel drug to reduce the risk of the disease
Scientists have reached a milestone in the research of childhood asthma. For the first time, they have clarified how a certain genetic defect in children initially leads to frequent infections and later to asthma. The study, ...
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Can animals count? Neuroscientists identify a sense of numeracy among rodents
A discovery that appears to confirm the existence of discrete number sense in rats has been announced by a joint research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
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Many people with breast cancer 'systematically left behind' due to inaction on inequities and hidden suffering
Breast cancer is now the world's most common cancer; at the end of 2020, 7.8 million women were alive after having been diagnosed in the previous five years. In the same year, 685,000 women died from the disease. Despite ...
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New vaccine strategy may mean the end of the line for endless boosters
Scientists at UC Riverside have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised.
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New mechanism uncovered in early stages of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most challenging and prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. In a new study published in Developmental Cell, researchers from the lab ...
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How trauma gets 'under the skin': Research investigates impaired muscle function caused by childhood trauma
A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.
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Newly found rare cells could be a missing link in color perception
Scientists have long wondered how the eye's three cone photoreceptor types work together to allow humans to perceive color. In a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at the University of Rochester have used ...
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Researchers identify brain region involved in control of attention
Researchers at the University of Iowa in a new study have linked a region in the brain to how humans redirect thoughts and attention when distracted. The connection is important because it offers insights into cognitive and ...
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Microplastics make their way from the gut to other organs, researchers find
It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.
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Researchers discover cause of a new rare genetic condition: Glutamine synthetase stabilization disorder
An international team of researchers has discovered what causes an unusual and incredibly rare genetic condition, giving hope to the families with it and others with related disorders.
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Boosting the brain's control of prosthetic devices by tapping the cerebellum
Neuroprosthetics, a technology that allows the brain to control external devices such as robotic limbs, is beginning to emerge as a viable option for patients disabled by amputation or neurological conditions such as stroke. ...
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