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Latin American researchers denounce economic and cultural inequities in the global scientific publishing system
Researchers from Brazilian, Argentine, and Uruguayan institutions analyze the barriers that low- and middle-income countries face in disseminating research on intensive care medicine, particularly in the treatment of critically ...
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New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
Bioengineering professor and The Grainger College of Engineering's Dean, Rashid Bashir, led a team of researchers in a project that's resulted in new technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant ...
Mar 15, 2025
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The fight against TB was frozen in time, until now. See its future.
Consumption, phthisis, the white plague—a killer by any other name, tuberculosis (TB) has stalked humanity since at least the ice age. Today, the disease—passed from those who are actively sick to others through airborne ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Scientists solve decades-long Parkinson's mystery
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for the development of new drugs to treat the condition.
Mar 13, 2025
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Specialized blood vessels and nitric oxide found to be key to stem cell survival and immune evasion
An international group of researchers has identified an important mechanism that enables stem cells to evade immune rejection. Their research, published in Nature, sheds light on how these specialized cells create an "immune-privileged" ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Axolotls help reveal keratinocytes, not fibroblasts, make collagen for healthy skin
The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while the deeper dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, and structural proteins such as collagen, which ...
Mar 12, 2025
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More than 1.2 million medical device side-effect reports not submitted within legal timeframe, analysis finds
More than 1.2 million medical device adverse event reports were not submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within the deadline set by federal regulations, finds an analysis of recent data published by The ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Transforming thymic carcinoma treatment with a dual approach
Thymic epithelial tumors are a rare group of malignancies originating in the thymus gland, that includes thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Among these, thymic carcinoma is the more aggressive subtype, characterized by high invasiveness, ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects, say doctors
A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found.
Mar 12, 2025
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Medical infusion bags can release microplastics, study shows
Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now, according to research published in Environment & Health, these bits of plastic—from 1 to 62 micrometers long—are present in the ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Study shows how neurofilaments act like Velcro to clog up brain functions
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new insights into how neurofilaments act like Velcro in neurodegenerative diseases, clogging up the brain and preventing normal function, according to a study published in the ...
Mar 11, 2025
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NIH cuts funding for studies on vaccine hesitancy and acceptance
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is cutting or canceling more than 40 grants focused on vaccine hesitancy and ways to increase vaccine acceptance, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post.
Mar 11, 2025
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Lessons learned from 20 years of snakebites
The best way to avoid getting bitten by a venomous snake is to not go looking for one in the first place.
Mar 11, 2025
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UCSD neurosurgeon rallies broad national support in fight to save research funding
Forty-five professional associations and societies representing a broad range of medical specialties from anesthesiology to urology are backing a letter written by a UC San Diego neurosurgeon. The letter calls for the National ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Proposed legislation would provide crucial funding for endometriosis research
The Endometriosis CARE Act, which was introduced in 2022, seeks to deliver $50 million annually to advance research and expand access to treatment for this condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Inducing prolonged torpor-like state in mice slows epigenetic changes that accompany aging
Surviving extreme conditions in nature is no easy feat. Many species of mammals rely on special adaptations called daily torpor and hibernation to endure periods of scarcity. These states of dormancy are marked by a significant ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Researchers revive decades-old pregnancy cohort with modern scientific potential
The Camden Study, a pregnancy cohort of 4,765 women recruited between 1985 and 2006 from one of America's poorest cities, has found new life at Rutgers University—where it promises to unlock critical insights into maternal ...
Mar 10, 2025
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More diverse investigators could help diversify clinical trials
Black Americans are more willing to participate in medical studies led by Black doctors and researchers, perceiving them as more trustworthy, finds a new study co-authored by a Cornell economist.
Mar 10, 2025
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3D-printed tissue restores erectile function and aids reproduction in animal study
Erectile dysfunction affects over 40% of men over 40, yet our understanding of the condition remains limited. Research on this issue has mostly relied on real organs, making it difficult to study the detailed interaction ...
Calcium channel inhibition promotes cardiac regeneration, offering hope for heart failure treatment
Researchers report a discovery in cardiac regeneration that offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure. Published in npj Regenerative Medicine, the study reveals a novel approach to promoting cardiomyocyte ...
Mar 7, 2025
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New study reveals limitations in quantitative research on structural racism and provides solutions
The study of structural racism—the laws, policies, practices and norms that create unequal access to resources and opportunities, particularly in health care—has matured into a robust field since its founding in the 1990s. ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Advanced genetic blueprint aims to enhance precision medicine in diverse populations
Creation of a comprehensive genetic representation for more than 2.5 billion people across the Middle East and South Asia could make a major contribution towards advancing precision medicine, a publication in Nature Medicine ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Study reveals four novel genes required for male fertility in mice
The pioneering research of UC Santa Cruz's Upasna Sharma to determine how a father's life experiences and environment can influence the health and well-being of his children moves forward with the recent discovery of four ...
Mar 4, 2025
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New knowledge may help make medicines taste better for the most bitter-sensitive
Many medicines taste so bitter that some people avoid taking them. To help with the bad taste, flavors and sweeteners are added to modify the taste and make it more acceptable. However, not everyone has the same sense of ...
Mar 4, 2025
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