My Blue Dots – Page 4

COVID rising fast in California, fueled by new ‘stratus’ variant tied to omicron

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COVID-19 is once again climbing to troubling levels in California—a worrying trend as health officials attempt to navigate a vaccine landscape thrown into uncertainty by delays and decisions from the Trump administration.

Metabolic insights from kidney ‘immune hubs’ point to new therapeutic concept

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Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that “immune hubs” in the kidney create a unique metabolic environment that could be targeted for new treatments. These clusters of immune cells, called tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs), show high levels of oxidative stress but counter this by accumulating glutathione, a key antioxidant, maintaining a delicate balance.

Feeling good about yourself: Study explores gender differences in motivation and well-being

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What is it that makes us feel good about ourselves? And what motivates us to do something, regardless of whether it is important or not?

Genetic study yields personalized therapeutics for a rare skin disorder

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A study published in PNAS has found that for people with a rare form of ichthyosis, medications previously used to treat cancer could be repurposed for treatment.

Genomic study of triple-negative breast cancer in African American women reveals disease not linked to ancestry

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the deadliest breast cancer subtype, disproportionately affects African American women—but until now, they have been underrepresented in genomic studies aimed at identifying the genetic mutations driving the disease.

Mini-organ models reveal hantavirus secrets, point to treatments

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UCLA researchers have created miniature stem cell-based organoid models of human lungs, hearts and brains to study how hantaviruses—rare but often deadly viruses spread by rodents—infect the body. Hantaviruses were thrust into the national spotlight earlier this year as the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, the classical pianist and wife of late actor Gene Hackman.

Three potent human antibodies against mpox pave way for new protective therapies

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A team from the Microbiology Department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has discovered three powerful monoclonal antibodies from a person who had previously been infected with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox).

Study finds afternoon classes do not help students with severe attention difficulties

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Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those who attend morning classes. This is due to greater synchrony between class times and students’ biological clocks. However, a study of children and adolescents revealed that this does not apply to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or symptoms of the condition. For this group, changing school shifts does not significantly improve academic performance.

Benefits of long-term routine lab drug toxicity monitoring unclear in rheumatoid arthritis

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For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), long-term routine laboratory toxicity monitoring (lt-RLTM) indicates that most very abnormal laboratory results are already known or suspected, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

The experts’ guide to safely pumping, storing and thawing breast milk

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Breastfeeding offers many benefits, from emotional bonding to better nutrition and immune support. But for parents who need to pump and store breast milk, handling it safely is key.

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Variables associated with heart failure compared for men and women

AI and lab tests combine to predict disease risk from rare genetic variants

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

New study shows stress impacts heart at molecular level

COVID rising fast in California, fueled by new ‘stratus’ variant tied to omicron

Metabolic insights from kidney ‘immune hubs’ point to new therapeutic concept

Feeling good about yourself: Study explores gender differences in motivation and well-being

Genetic study yields personalized therapeutics for a rare skin disorder

Genomic study of triple-negative breast cancer in African American women reveals disease not linked to ancestry

Mini-organ models reveal hantavirus secrets, point to treatments

Three potent human antibodies against mpox pave way for new protective therapies

Study finds afternoon classes do not help students with severe attention difficulties

Benefits of long-term routine lab drug toxicity monitoring unclear in rheumatoid arthritis

The experts’ guide to safely pumping, storing and thawing breast milk

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