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New drug unlocks elusive immune receptor, opening path toward motor neuron disease treatme

University of Queensland researchers have developed a drug that activates a hard-to-target immune receptor—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like motor neuron disease (MND).

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Preserved testicular tissue produces early germ cells after childhood cancer treatment

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated that it is possible to create early germ cells from preserved testicular tissue of young boys facing cancer therapy. The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction Open, may eventually contribute to new ways of protec

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PET scans reveal stage-linked tau signal in Huntington's disease brains

A study conducted by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) and Hospital de Sant Pau has identified for the first time in living individuals a brain pattern related to the tau protein that changes according to the stage of Huntington's disease. This discovery opens the doo

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Fibronectin pathway may drive Marfan aortic damage, opening new drug targets

A new study published in Nature Communications identifies a molecular signaling pathway that contributes to the development of life-threatening aortic aneurysms and dissections in Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue. The findings provide new insight in

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Emerging evidence links tire pollution to Alzheimer's risk

A chemical called 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q), which forms when shaved-off tire particles come into contact with ozone, might interfere with the inner workings of brain cells, leading to Alzheimer's disease. Zhang and Zhang's new paper in the journal Open Medicine, "6PPD‑Quinone Exposu

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New study reveals how same day care can ease NHS emergency pressures

A new study led by the University of Sheffield and published in BMJ Open has found that up to one-third of A&E attendances and two-fifths of acute admissions could potentially be managed through same-day emergency care (SDEC) and community settings—keeping patients safe and treat

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Clinical trial offers strong evidence that nerve blocks can cut opioid use after cardiac s

A clinical trial led by St. Michael's Hospital researchers found that using nerve blocks, an anesthesia technique to numb targeted areas of the body, significantly reduced opioid use after cardiac surgery—findings the authors say could reshape how the potentially addictive drugs

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Study highlights health equity challenges, financial burden of aesthetic surgery complicat

Researchers from UC Davis Medical Center have identified significant socioeconomic disparities among patients seeking treatment for complications after aesthetic surgery, according to a new study published in JPRAS Open.

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Investigational drug that targets DNA damage help could treat Alzheimer's disease

Accumulation of DNA damage in the brain's neurons may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. New research in FEBS Open Bio demonstrates the therapeutic potential of a drug that targets this process.

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Emergency departments across Illinois identify gaps in care for children in mental health

When a child is experiencing a mental health crisis, families increasingly turn to the emergency department for help. While hospitals across Illinois are making progress in caring for these children, they face significant challenges, especially limited access to specialists and l

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Health apps and feeds reshape doctor visits, surveys of US adults show

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine recently published two new studies in JAMA Network Open and JAMA that offer new insights into how people interact with wearable devices and health-related content on social media.

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Brain implant uses temperature to switch neurons on and off

A research team led by Professor Il-Joo Cho of Korea University College of Medicine has developed a novel brain implant capable of bidirectionally modulating neural activity using temperature, opening new possibilities for next-generation brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and trea

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