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New strategy may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests alone

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A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods and may be useful for monitoring disease status in patients following treatment, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Genome Center investigators. The method, based on whole-genome sequencing of DNA, also represents an important step toward the goal of routine blood test-based screening for early cancer detection.

Complete genome sequences of six ape species unveiled

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Differences among the DNA of seven ape species—including humans—are greater than originally thought, according to an international team led by researchers at Penn State, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the University of Washington. They revealed the genetic details with “complete” reference genomes, which are standardized sequences of a species’ genes and other chromosomal regions.

Study identifies promising biomarker for early sepsis detection in neonates, children and pregnant women

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A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has uncovered the potential of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a powerful diagnostic biomarker for the early detection of sepsis in high-risk patient groups, including neonates, children and pregnant women. This study is the first to evaluate IL-6’s diagnostic performance in a real-world cohort across all three populations.

Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds

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A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general population.

Three-year study of tirzepatide shows that most patients only regain 5% or less from their lowest weight

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New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that around two-thirds of participants of the SURMOUNT-1 trial had only regained 5% or less of their so-called nadir (or lowest weight) three years after beginning treatment with tirzepatide.

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient, but she set record

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Doctors have had to remove the pig kidney implanted in an American woman after her body rejected it, but her four months living with the animal’s organ set a record, the hospital that performed the operation said Friday.

Biologic therapy significantly improves pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome

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A clinical trial co-led by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has found that blocking inflammation with the drug certolizumab significantly reduces the risk of serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women

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A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.

Research reveals gender gap in trauma whole blood transfusions

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Traumatically injured women are considerably less likely to receive whole blood transfusions within the first four hours of injury compared to men, despite whole blood being associated with reduced mortality in both women and men, according to new research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists.

AI-generated ‘synthetic scarred hearts’ aid atrial fibrillation treatment

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. The study, published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, could lead to more personalized care for patients affected by this common heart rhythm disorder.

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New strategy may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests alone

Complete genome sequences of six ape species unveiled

Study identifies promising biomarker for early sepsis detection in neonates, children and pregnant women

Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds

Three-year study of tirzepatide shows that most patients only regain 5% or less from their lowest weight

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient, but she set record

Biologic therapy significantly improves pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome

Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women

Research reveals gender gap in trauma whole blood transfusions

AI-generated ‘synthetic scarred hearts’ aid atrial fibrillation treatment

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