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Firearms now the top cause of death among children, adolescents

A data analysis shows firearm-related deaths among children and adolescents increased by 29% from 2019 to 2020.
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Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines

Research shows adults with rheumatoid arthritis are underprescribed disease-modifying drugs, despite guidelines saying otherwise. Clinicians must treat rheumatic diseases while addressing multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
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High blood sugar and suPAR levels independently worsen COVID-19 outcomes

The largest study to investigate the role of inflammatory biomarkers in hospitalized COVID-19 patients uncovers risk factors for worse health outcomes in those with diabetes.
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Critical and underutilized: fire and police responders associated with higher cardiac arrest survival rates

Police and fire first responders are often first on the scene during emergency cardiac arrest, and their intervention correlates with higher survival rates for patients.
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Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

Findings suggest this method could provide data about tumors sooner than MRIs alone.
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The surprising diversity of the fallopian tube

A study provides a new cell atlas of the female reproductive organ.
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For glioblastoma, a new clinical trial fosters innovation and hope

The trial advances basic science research on the relationship between purine levels and treatment resistance to develop new treatment options for patients.
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Hospital-affiliated doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics through telehealth than third-party physicians

Increased antibiotic use can lead to more resistance and fewer effective antimicrobial treatments for patients.
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New risk prediction model for opioid misuse after surgery surpasses accuracy of previous models

Models could help identify patients who may benefit most from counseling.
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This is your gut on sushi

New study provides insights into how the microbiome processes seaweed.
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Disruption in lung cell repair may underlie acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases

A study suggests potential avenues of research to develop new therapies to improve survival and prevent chronic lung disease in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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An easier way to grow model organs

Researchers successful generate organoids in suspension, offering a new opportunity for researchers.
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Following the science from prostate cancer’s “on switch” to the Sjöberg Prize

Nearly 2 decades after a groundbreaking discovery, Arul Chinnaiyan wins a prestigious cancer research award.
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Connecting obesity, diabetes and the immune system using bioinformatics

Clues suggest anti-inflammatory macrophages are different in people with diabetes.
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Pancreatic cancer cells feed off hyaluronic acid

Often found in beauty products and wellness supplements, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water well. It’s also a major player in the physiology of pancreatic tumors.