Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and its incidence is increasing among younger adults, particularly those younger than 50. While colon cancer screening has helped prevent and detect it before spreading, major…
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Immunotherapy plus chemo cuts stage three dMMR colon cancer recurrence by 50%
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Interaction between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and mean platelet volume for 1-year major adverse cardiovascular events in stable coronary artery disease
Giubilato, S. et al. Management of residual risk in chronic coronary syndromes. Clinical pathways for a quality-based secondary prevention. J. Clin. Med. 12, 5989 (2023).
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Reduced relapse rate and improved GVHD/relapse free survival (GRFS) with pharmacokinetics-guided busulfan conditioning regimen for allogeneic stem cell transplantation in adult patients with myeloid hematologic malignancies
Busulfan represents one of the cornerstones of conditioning regimens, typically used in combination with fludarabine. However, its efficacy has been limited by several toxicities, including veno-occlusive disease (VOD), neurological…
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Pallidal and subthalamic stimulations modulate inter-hemispheric interaction and asymmetry in Parkinson’s disease
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Voruz P, Guérin D, Péron JA. Impact of motor symptom asymmetry on non-motor outcomes in…
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Feeling unfulfilled could lead to riskier, heavier alcohol use
People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The work is published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
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A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges
Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily—not just intensely—may benefit most, new Cornell research finds. Studying the phenomenon in adolescents for the first…
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Targeted screening blitz could bring Indigenous cervical cancer elimination to 2036
Research from The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Sydney (USYD) reveals cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will not be eliminated without urgent and targeted action until 2047—12 years…
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Simple Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk Decades Later, Study Finds
Speed-of-processing cognitive training in older adults significantly reduced dementia risk over 20 years, outperforming memory and reasoning training. Its adaptive, implicit learning approach may explain the benefit. Adults ages 65 and older who…
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CDC Report Calls BA.3.2 COVID-19 Variant Dubbed ‘Cicada’ A New Lineage
A recent CDC MMWR report described the BA.3.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant, nicknamed “cicada,” as a new lineage of COVD-19 virus. The WHO considers it a variant under monitoring.
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A Simple Injection Could Help the Heart Heal Itself After a Heart Attack
A new RNA-based therapy aims to address one of cardiology’s most persistent challenges: the heart’s inability to regenerate after injury. After a heart attack, restoring blood flow is often only part of the battle. Even when blocked arteries…
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