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Early palliative care billing up from 2010 to 2019 for advanced cancer

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For patients with distant-stage cancers, there was an increase in early palliative care (PC) billing from 2010 to 2019, but the level remained low, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria’s metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections

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A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The research highlights how disrupting bacterial metabolism can help the body better tolerate infection and heal more effectively.

Geospatial clustering seen in pediatric firearm injuries

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Geospatial clusters are seen in pediatric firearm injuries, and most of these incidents occur within the same ZIP code as the child’s home, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, according to research

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The global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, and is projected to continue increasing to 2050, according to a study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

Bird flu virus may survive aging process in raw milk cheese

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There’s a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months.

Novel intercellular mechanisms may inform treatments for congenital spinal defects

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Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified novel mechanisms regulating the development of the spinal column during embryonic development, findings that could inform new treatments for congenital scoliosis and other related birth defects, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.

FDA warns of rising injuries from misuse of laughing gas

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Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas.

First patient in New York has been cured of sickle cell anemia with advanced treatment

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For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person in New York to be cured of the disease.

Current antivirals don’t work well against H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk, scientists find

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As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus’s threat to human health. The virus has been found in dairy cows’ milk and has infected farm workers, prompting scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to study potential treatments.

Research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior

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Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the University of California, Irvine illuminate the profound impacts of these adverse childhood experiences on brain development and introduce new paths for understanding and tackling them.

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An AI-based classification system for facial pigmented lesions

Engineers create first immunocompetent leukemia device for CAR T immunotherapy screening

Improvements to patient recovery strategies lower long-term opioid usage after colorectal surgery

Proteins important in brain communication have different roles than previously thought

Hidden bias may leave women and older adults underdiagnosed for HIV in Spain

Early palliative care billing up from 2010 to 2019 for advanced cancer

Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria’s metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections

Geospatial clustering seen in pediatric firearm injuries

Global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, according to research

Bird flu virus may survive aging process in raw milk cheese

Novel intercellular mechanisms may inform treatments for congenital spinal defects

FDA warns of rising injuries from misuse of laughing gas

First patient in New York has been cured of sickle cell anemia with advanced treatment

Current antivirals don’t work well against H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk, scientists find

Research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior

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