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Climate a factor driving increased cases of rat lungworm disease in eastern Australia

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Climate a factor driving increased cases of rat lungworm disease in eastern Australia
Rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs—and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including two known lethal incidents. Caused by a parasite naturally found in rats, the disease requires ongoing monitoring to ensure it is controlled and doesn't pose a public health threat.

2.812. Survival highest when colorectal cancer is diagnosed before other cancers, study finds

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A new study using one of the world's largest cancer registries shows that patient outcomes can be significantly impacted depending on when colorectal cancer (CRC) is diagnosed related to other cancers. The results are published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

2.813. Suicide risk elevated among young adults with disabilities

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Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health crises affecting young adults today, with devastating consequences. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 18 to 25, with a 51% increase in suicide deaths between 2000 and 2021.

2.814. Tau-PET imaging enables earlier, more accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis

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A brain imaging technology called tau-PET can improve Alzheimer's diagnostics in health care, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The technology enables earlier diagnosis and robustly identifies people at highest risk—even before symptoms appear.

2.815. Improving cancer outcomes with better Lynch syndrome testing: A cost-benefit study

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While testing of colorectal cancer tumors for mismatch repair (MMR) defects has been recommended for years, the majority of patients with abnormal results do not complete the next steps, including genetic testing. Skipping those steps can cause missed cancer diagnoses and unnecessary costs, as explained in a Yale study recently published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

2.816. COVID 'razor blade throat' rises as new subvariant spreads in California

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COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in some parts of California as a new, highly contagious subvariant—featuring "razor blade throat" symptoms overseas—is becoming increasingly dominant.

2.817. Is brain rot real? Here's what brain health experts say

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Doomscrolling. Instagram obsessions. Mindless YouTube video viewing.

2.818. Report: Mean age of moms at first birth increased from 2016 to 2023

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From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age of mothers at first birth and at higher-order births, according to the June 13 National Vital Statistics Reports.

2.819. In search of a way to improve humans' faulty memories and bad habits

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Allison Harvey knew she'd have to study hard when she enrolled in an 11-week course on parenting techniques earlier this year. A UC Berkeley professor of psychology who researches memory, habits and sleep, Harvey printed her notes and meticulously completed each week's homework. She engaged with the instructors, who were also well-respected clinical psychologists. And she was far more engaged than her classmates, including her husband.

2.820. Book explores why research on Alzheimer's and depression has not translated into better treatments

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In the late 1980s, researchers identified a rare genetic mutation that leads to Alzheimer's disease, and yet drugs developed in response haven't slowed Alzheimer's progression nearly to the degree researchers had hoped. In the 1990s, scientists dreamed of biological tests—such as brain scans or blood tests—to diagnose psychiatric conditions like depression, and yet diagnoses are still based on symptoms alone.

2.821. Climate a factor driving increased cases of rat lungworm disease in eastern Australia

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Rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs—and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including two known lethal incidents. Caused by a parasite naturally found in rats, the disease requires ongoing monitoring to ensure it is controlled and doesn't pose a public health threat.

2.822. Scientists uncover clues behind drug resistance in bowel cancer

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Scientists have discovered clues that may explain why some treatments stop working for people with bowel cancer—causing about 16,800 deaths in the U.K. every year.

2.823. Understanding the survivorship experience of older breast cancer patients

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The number of older women living with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. is growing, which is due to new diagnoses in patients over 65 and because many women diagnosed at a younger age are living longer.

2.824. Blood test can spot early liver transplant issues to prevent organ failure

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Liver transplant is a lifesaving surgery, but a significant number of patients experience organ rejection or other complications. Now a study by scientists from Georgetown University and MedStar Health describes how a single blood sample can be used to catch problems at the earliest stages, allowing tailored treatment to prevent the organ's failure.

2.825. Specific immune cells linked to severe organ damage in systemic sclerosis

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Treating rare diseases can be complicated at the best of times, and it gets even more complicated when different patients with the same disease exhibit different symptoms. Now, researchers from Japan have reported a cellular signature that might explain why some patients with autoimmune disease are stable while others face life-threatening complications.

2.826. Vaccine experts removed by Trump health chief sound the alarm

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Vaccination experts recently fired by Donald Trump's administration sounded the alarm in a Monday editorial, saying they were "deeply concerned" by the actions of a US health secretary known for his vaccine skepticism.

2.827. Machine learning method helps bring diagnostic testing out of the lab

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What if people could detect cancer and other diseases with the same speed and ease as a pregnancy test or blood glucose meter? Researchers at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology are a step closer to realizing this goal by integrating machine learning-based analysis into point-of-care biosensing technologies.

2.828. Despite overall progress, low birthweight rates still high in certain Indian states

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Despite overall progress in bringing down low birthweight numbers across India over the past 30 years, rates remain stubbornly high in certain states, with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal accounting for almost half of all such births, finds research published in BMJ Global Health.

2.829. Minutes instead of months: Algorithm rapidly identifies cell types to match patients with effective cancer therapies

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Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a novel algorithm that could provide a revolutionary tool for determining the best options for patients—both in the treatment of cancer and in the prescription of medicines.

2.830. Smartphones may improve accuracy of medical devices across skin tones

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As concern grows over racial bias in common medical tools like pulse oximeters, a new study shows that smartphones may offer a simple, accessible way to help correct the problem. Researchers at Brown University and Morgan State University have developed a method for using smartphone cameras to objectively measure skin tone, a factor known to affect the accuracy of pulse oximetry—the technique that monitors oxygen levels through the skin.

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