One of oncology’s biggest challenges is that the same treatment can work well for some patients but fail completely in others. A study published in Nature Communications, by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Louise Fets at the LMS, has mapped…
Category: 8. Health
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Hidden drug reservoirs in cancer cells could explain treatment resistance
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Promising new therapy developed for most common form of bone cancer in children and young adults
Finding an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults, has puzzled medical researchers for 40 years. Now, a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University…
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Although Banned, Inclined Infant Sleepers Continue To Cause Fatalities
Inclined infant sleepers continue to result in episodes of SIDS, despite being banned from the U.S. market.
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Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy. The call follows a new consensus statement developed by an expert group of…
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FDA links raw cheese to outbreak; Makers “100% disagree,” refuse recall
The Food and Drug Administration has linked cheddar cheese made from raw (unpasteurized) milk to a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. But the cheese’s maker, Raw Farm,…
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Shooting-free days decline in major US cities; new metric aims at building sustained periods of peace
Between 2015 and 2024, the total number of days without firearm shootings declined in all but one of the 10 largest U.S. cities, pointing to the need to newly focus on building and sustaining periods of peace with zero shootings. A study by…
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Why arthritis in children can threaten eyesight
Arthritis is often associated with older age, but it also affects children. One of the most common forms is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an inflammatory condition that causes persistent joint swelling and pain.
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Q&A: Exploring the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.
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Little research to support cannabis for mental health conditions : NPR
While many people turn to cannabis to help with mental health conditions, the scientific evidence is scant.
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New Enzyme Discovery Could Protect Jaw Cartilage and Stop Arthritis
A newly identified molecular player may help explain how cartilage in the jaw joint resists inflammatory damage. Every time you chew, speak, or yawn, your jaw depends on a small but hardworking joint that has to move smoothly under constant…
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