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No needles needed: Wearable glucose monitors could reveal early diabetes warning signs missed by blood tests

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The highs and lows of blood glucose aren’t just an energy rollercoaster; they could be a key to detecting diabetes risk early and spare you a needle prick or two.

Basal cell carcinoma’s low immunogenicity linked to suppression of antigen presentation from its cell of origin

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Compromised antigen presentation ranks among the top mechanisms that render cancers non-immunogenic (non-responsive to immune-based therapies). Despite harboring the highest tumor mutational burden of all cancers, basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) have low immunogenicity.

Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection

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Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Montana has a measles outbreak with its first cases in 35 years. Here’s what you should know

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Montana is the ninth U.S. state to have an active measles outbreak.

Single-dose psychedelic boosts brain flexibility for weeks, study finds

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University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a single dose of a psychedelic compound can enhance cognitive flexibility—the brain’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances—for weeks after administration, potentially revolutionizing treatments for depression, PTSD, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Medication-induced sterol disruption: A silent threat to brain development and public health

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An editorial published in Brain Medicine raises the alarm about a previously overlooked threat to brain development and public health: the disruption of sterol biosynthesis by common prescription medications.

Sex differences may drive substance use patterns in panic disorder patients

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In a research article, researchers have revealed compelling evidence that biological sex significantly influences substance use patterns among individuals with panic disorder, with implications for both clinical assessment and treatment strategies.

Middle-aged Americans report higher loneliness than older adults, global study finds

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Middle-aged Americans have demonstrated some of the highest levels of loneliness in a new study assessing tens of thousands of 50-to-90-year-olds across 29 countries.

Combining brain stimulation with speech therapy shows promise for restoring language in primary progressive aphasia

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Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological condition that causes a gradual decline in language abilities. There is no cure or medication that can reverse or stop the progression of PPA. The standard practice in the clinical setting is speech-language therapy to help people with PPA maintain their ability to communicate.

Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs

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Using pilocarpine eye drops following Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy surgery may improve clinical outcomes for patients with glaucoma and reduce the need for future medications, according to new research published by faculty members and trainees in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The study is published in the journal Current Eye Research.

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TRIM63 identified as key gene in common heart disease, unlocking potential for earlier diagnosis

Newly discovered cells in connective tissue open up strategy against pancreatic cancer

Song lyrics can help people process grief and distress, study finds

Childhood hepatitis B treatment linked to higher odds of long-term virus control

No needles needed: Wearable glucose monitors could reveal early diabetes warning signs missed by blood tests

Basal cell carcinoma’s low immunogenicity linked to suppression of antigen presentation from its cell of origin

Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection

Montana has a measles outbreak with its first cases in 35 years. Here’s what you should know

Single-dose psychedelic boosts brain flexibility for weeks, study finds

Medication-induced sterol disruption: A silent threat to brain development and public health

Sex differences may drive substance use patterns in panic disorder patients

Middle-aged Americans report higher loneliness than older adults, global study finds

Combining brain stimulation with speech therapy shows promise for restoring language in primary progressive aphasia

Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs

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