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A way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at the bedside
The ultrasound technique is noninvasive and captures flow in 3D.
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Tofacitinib shows promise in scleroderma patients, researchers are optimistic for next phase of study.
Phase I/II study of a rheumatoid arthritis drug used in systemic sclerosis shows signs of efficacy and RNA technology is instrumental in the discovery
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What every performing artist should know to avoid injury
If you’re a performing artist, the things that put you at highest risk for injury are under your control.
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Nine ways to prevent firearm tragedies near you
More injuries and deaths from firearms, including guns and rifles, could be prevented if parents and others took steps to lock weapons up, report problem behavior and teach children safety
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A constant state of Afib
One patient’s persistent atrial fibrillation required two specialized heart procedures 14 months apart. But now, he’s episode free.
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High blood pressure speeds up mental decline, but does not fully explain dementia disparities
High blood pressure means faster slide into signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s, but does not explain the overall disparity between Hispanic/Latino people and non-Hispanic people in dementia risk.
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NFL star makes 5-year-old leukemia patient’s day with dedication video
Hudson Gazsi was diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. To lift Hudson’s spirits, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sent him a personalized video.
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Lipids in blood predict nerve damage risk among patients with type 2 diabetes
The findings open up potential to test for biomarkers and facilitate more focused management of patients with the condition.
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Hurricane Ian: Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating
Here’s why it’s important to check on aging neighbors.
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The ups and downs of stage 4 cancer
Scott Ward’s been through it all: hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, genetic sequencing, group therapy and more. Now, he’s channeling the roller coaster of his cancer treatment into art.
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Rate of food insecurity skyrockets for Americans with cardiovascular disease, study finds
Study finds diet is the greatest contributor to death from cardiovascular disease.
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An emergency department-based ICU improves survival without raising costs
In the study, cost per visit for critically ill patients decreased by more than 20%.
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Machine learning creates opportunity for new personalized therapies
In cell-line and mouse models of ovarian cancer, researchers developed an interdisciplinary approach to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in certain genes that could be targeted to kill cancer cells.
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6 ways families of kids with special needs can prepare for emergencies
Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities.
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Mathematics enable scientists to understand organization within a cell’s nucleus
A clearer picture of how a cell is organized could help biologists learn how to reprogram a cell to halt cancer or other diseases.
