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How to treat spring allergies: A graduated approach

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring allergy symptoms?

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere: How bad are they?

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Scan any aisle in a convenience or grocery store, and those brightly packaged, bold-lettered, sweet-and-salty options are likely to be ultra-processed.

Gut microbes that convert sugar into vital short-chain fatty acids point the way to novel therapeutics

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also get fed sugar from our guts, from which they produce short-chain fatty acids that are crucial to many body functions. The Kobe University discovery of this symbiotic relationship also points the way to developing novel therapeutics.

It’s not just what you say—it’s also how you say it: How the brain decodes changes in the pitch of speech

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it,” and now, science backs it up. A first-of-its-kind study from Northwestern University’s School of Communication, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals a region of the brain, long known for early auditory processing, plays a far greater role in interpreting speech than previously understood.

Certain genetic alterations may contribute to primary resistance of certain cancers to KRAS G12C inhibitors

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

The KRAS G12C mutation is found in approximately 3% of all colorectal cancer cases and 1% to 2% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases, according to Hao Xie, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Hallucinogen use linked to 2.6-fold increase in risk of death for people needing emergency care

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

People seeking emergency care for hallucinogen use were at a 2.6-fold higher risk of death within five years than the general population, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to physical and mental well-being

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

A “chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication” is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as psychiatric or psychosomatic conditions, with a profound and lasting impact on patients, researchers have found.

Omalizumab treats multi-food allergy better than oral immunotherapy, study finds

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

A clinical trial has found that the medication omalizumab, marketed as Xolair, treated multi-food allergy more effectively than oral immunotherapy (OIT) in people with allergic reactions to very small amounts of common food allergens.

Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s: Study suggests CPAP may reduce risk

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, but if started early enough, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

Can making the NHS cleaner slow the spread of disease?

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Several weeks ago, I visited a local NHS urgent care center with my toddler on what might be called a semi-annual pilgrimage related to having a child in nursery. Owing to what is now a typical three- or four-hour wait, during which he made a recovery, I had the time to notice the hospital’s waiting room cleaning practices. They amounted to someone pushing a mop around the floor and in the process moving, rather than removing, various fluids and items that had probably amassed over the preceding several hours.

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Cancer survivors more likely to take Rx for mental health conditions

Mortality up for children with leukemia from lowest SES neighborhoods

Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum

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How to treat spring allergies: A graduated approach

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere: How bad are they?

Gut microbes that convert sugar into vital short-chain fatty acids point the way to novel therapeutics

It’s not just what you say—it’s also how you say it: How the brain decodes changes in the pitch of speech

Certain genetic alterations may contribute to primary resistance of certain cancers to KRAS G12C inhibitors

Hallucinogen use linked to 2.6-fold increase in risk of death for people needing emergency care

Autoimmune diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to physical and mental well-being

Omalizumab treats multi-food allergy better than oral immunotherapy, study finds

Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s: Study suggests CPAP may reduce risk

Can making the NHS cleaner slow the spread of disease?

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