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Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata

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Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that leads to sudden circular hair loss. The clinical course of AA is unpredictable and varies greatly from individual to individual. Numerous studies have shown that AA is often associated with comorbid, i.e. co-existing, chronic inflammatory diseases, which can have an impact on prognosis and clinical management.

The basis of voluntary movements: Monkey study challenges classical views on how brain controls natural actions

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A study published in Science reveals new mechanisms through which the brain controls natural actions. The results challenge some of the classical views about how the motor system works and open up possible new applications in neurorehabilitation and robotics.

Poor sleep hurts work productivity, survey shows

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Got brain fog? Can’t concentrate because you didn’t sleep well—or sleep much at all—last night?

Electrifying your workout can boost muscles’ mass and strength, study finds

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If building strength and muscle mass is part of your New Year’s Resolution, you may want to add a new routine to your workout.

Risk of device failure similar with different peripherally inserted central catheter materials

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For patients referred for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the risk for device failure is not lower with hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICCs versus standard polyurethane ones, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Humana Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter 2024 Results on February 11, 2025

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter 2024 (4Q24), as well as prepared management remarks (in PDF format), on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern time. The company will host a live question and answer session at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time that morning to discuss its financial results for the quarter and earnings guidance for 2025. To participate via telephone, please register in advance using this link, https

Physical neglect can be as damaging to children’s social development as abuse

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While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children’s social development, a recent study indicates.

For women with multiple sclerosis, mobility takes step backward at menopause

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A new study by UC San Francisco has found that menopause revs up the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Talquetamab plus teclistamab shows promise in multiple myeloma

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For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, talquetamab plus teclistamab shows response in a high percentage of patients and a higher incidence of grade 3 or 4 infections than with either therapy alone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Oral glucose-lowering agents are potential alternatives to insulin for gestational diabetes

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With respect to the proportion of infants born large for gestational age, treatment of gestational diabetes with metformin and glyburide, if needed, does not meet the criteria for noninferiority versus insulin, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata

The basis of voluntary movements: Monkey study challenges classical views on how brain controls natural actions

Poor sleep hurts work productivity, survey shows

Electrifying your workout can boost muscles’ mass and strength, study finds

Risk of device failure similar with different peripherally inserted central catheter materials

Humana Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter 2024 Results on February 11, 2025

Physical neglect can be as damaging to children’s social development as abuse

For women with multiple sclerosis, mobility takes step backward at menopause

Talquetamab plus teclistamab shows promise in multiple myeloma

Oral glucose-lowering agents are potential alternatives to insulin for gestational diabetes

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