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Can talking to kids during TV time buffer screen time effects on development?
A new study suggests that talking with children during TV time may help stimulate overall curiosity and aid in early childhood development.
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Protein in the brain uses energy status to influence maturation, body size
A study in mice identifies link between reproductive status and metabolism.
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For psoriasis, molecular signature in healthy-appearing skin may be best predictor of response to anti-TNF treatment
Patients with psoriasis may hold clues in their genetic profile to predicting anti-TNF treatment response, furthering the application of precision medicine.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization
Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Patients with rare scleroderma have deadlier organ damage, despite getting standard treatment
Researchers say it’s a sign that more targeted therapies are needed for the vulnerable patient population.
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Can drinking coffee lead to a healthier liver?
A team of hepatologists explore the effects of caffeine on liver health.
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New clues toward treating pediatric brain tumors harboring epigenetic mutation
Inhibition of STAT3 signaling may improve survival in those with H3.3G34R/V mutant gliomas, animal studies suggest.
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Common diabetes drug promising against rare childhood brain tumor in laboratory studies
What if a common diabetes medication could help fight a rare type of childhood brain cancer? Recent lab studies reveal metformin shows promising results in suppressing specific tumor types.
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Stem cells and their role in lung transplant rejection
New study reveals the location and behavior of specific cells behind lung fibrosis.
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Glioma subtype may hold the secret to the success of immunotherapies
Researchers have found a common mutation in gliomas makes them sensitive to immunotherapy. Studies of mouse models indicate a potential path toward more effective treatments for this type of cancer.
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Movement of genes within cells helps organisms tell time
A study in fruit flies reveals the dance of key proteins behind circadian rhythms.
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An often overlooked cause of genetic disease
Pituitary diseases arise from RNA splicing variants.
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COVID-19 antibodies persist, reduce reinfection risk for up to six months, study finds
The antibodies ability to neutralize COVID-19 did not differ significantly over the six-month period.
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Why Do People with Diabetes Develop Severe COVID-19?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the main risk factors for developing severe COVID-19 due to too much inflammation, often called a cytokine storm. New research shows a potential new therapy for these patients.
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Studying an extra COVID-19 vaccine dose in people with autoimmune diseases
How would a third dose of COVID vaccine affect people with autoimmune disease? A new NIH study co-led by a U-M rheumatologist aims to find out.
