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Antibody discovery may lead to a cure for age-related lung diseases

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Research led by Brock University has found a possible cure for lung diseases typically found in older adults, such as pulmonary fibrosis. The findings are published in the journal Aging Cell.

Tongue cancer organoids reveal secrets of chemotherapy resistance

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Oral cancer is an increasingly prevalent disease worldwide, with over 300,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Among oral cancers, tongue cancer (TC) is the most common type and often carries a poor prognosis.

Super-resolution microscopy shows how therapeutic antibodies work against cancer cells

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In blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cells of the immune system multiply uncontrollably. One form of therapy involves labeling the CD20 protein on the surface of the B cells with customized antibodies. This triggers a chain of immunological reactions and ultimately leads to the destruction of the cancer cells.

Celiac disease linked to chronic liver disease

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Patients with celiac disease face an increased risk of developing any chronic liver disease. This risk increase can persist for at least 25 years after celiac diagnosis. The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, underscore clinical vigilance for signs of liver disease in patients with celiac disease to prevent major adverse liver outcomes.

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MAIA Biotechnology to Present at Biotech Showcase 2025

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CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MAIA Biotechnology to Present at Biotech Showcase 2025

Telehealth abortion services surge as distance from clinics increases: Study

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The distance between a patient’s home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Pandemic ‘exacerbated NHS struggle to meet demand’

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NHS Scotland must treat at least 20% more non-emergency hospital cases over the next three years to eliminate the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new analysis involving the University of Strathclyde.

Air pollution emerges as a growing concern in risk factors linked to lung cancer deaths

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Even though lung and related cancer deaths decreased in the world’s 10 most populous countries from 1990 to 2019, these positive statistics do not address trends in mortality linked to tobacco use, air pollution and asbestos exposure. Those areas need ongoing policy measures and research to further reduce deaths, according to a new study from researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and collaborating organizations.

High blood pressure in pregnancy a risk factor for early heart disease

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A study has revealed a significant link between a common pregnancy complication and early heart disease in women. The study is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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New Mountain Capital to Acquire Machinify and Combine with Leading Healthcare Intelligence and Payment Platform

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NEW YORK & DALLAS & PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Mountain Capital, LLC (“New Mountain”), a leading growth-oriented investment firm with more than $55 billion in assets under management, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Machinify, Inc. (“Machinify”), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software transforming healthcare payments. Machinify will become a core part of the company recently formed through the merger of The Rawlings Group (“Rawlings”),

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