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Planned C-sections increase the risk of certain childhood cancers

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Planned C-sections increase the risk of certain childhood cancers
Children born by planned C-section have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) later in life. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The researchers emphasize that the risk remains low.

1.246. Cerebral cortex synapses transmit signals more reliably than those in rear brain regions

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Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal transmission between brain cells functions very reliably even at low concentrations of calcium ions—unlike in the rear region of the brain.

1.247. Tracing dormant cancer cells: Chemotherapy spurs awakening, but senolytic drugs may prevent relapse

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Breast cancer often relapses in distant organs even when complete regression of primary tumors is achieved after initial treatment. Dormant and persistent disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) have been observed in animals with non-metastatic disease, which cannot be targeted by systemic chemotherapy.

1.248. 'Chaotic and deeply frightening': Once a global gold standard, US government health guidance is falling apart

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Weeks after President Donald Trump took office, multiple government webpages referencing gender and sexual orientation abruptly disappeared from the internet.

1.249. A mathematical perspective offers insight into the placenta's role and functioning

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Pregnant women undergo all kinds of medical checks. This is to monitor the health of both the mother and child and to detect potential abnormalities as early as possible.

1.250. Intelligent wound dressing controls inflammation

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Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge, burdening health care systems with billions of dollars in costs every year. Pioneer Fellow Börte Emiroglu is developing a new product: a selective, sponge-like hydrogel that reduces inflammatory signals and actively promotes healing.

1.251. Lyssavirus is rare, but deadly: What should you do if a bat bites you?

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A man in his 50s has died from lyssavirus in New South Wales after being bitten by a bat several months ago.

1.252. Structured exercise significantly improves survival in colon cancer patients, study finds

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Patients in a structured exercise program experienced a 37% lower risk of death and a 28% reduction in recurrence or development of new cancers compared to those who received only health education materials, a recent study found.

1.253. COVID-19 pandemic had bigger impact on women's health than men's, research indicates

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected women's mental and physical health more than men's, according to research from the University of Aberdeen.

1.254. Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study

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People who have survived cancer as children are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health—Europe.

1.255. Planned C-sections increase the risk of certain childhood cancers

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Children born by planned C-section have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) later in life. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The researchers emphasize that the risk remains low.

1.256. Physician associates provide safe care for diagnosed patients when directly supervised by a doctor

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Physician associates provide safe and effective care when they work under the direct supervision of doctors and care for patients who have already been diagnosed, or when they undertake procedures for which they have been highly trained, finds a rapid review published in The BMJ.

1.257. Large oncosomes in the blood may enable cancer diagnosis and monitoring

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Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered that large oncosomes—fluid-filled sacs released into the bloodstream by aggressive cancer cells—contain a consistent set of molecules across cancer types. Their findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, highlight large oncosomes in the blood as a possible method of diagnosing and monitoring malignancies.

1.258. Measles outbreak in Kentucky confirmed

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There has been nationwide total of 1,267 confirmed cases of measles this year, with Kentucky being the latest state to announce an outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.

1.259. Prevent 4th of July firework injuries by taking these simple steps

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Fireworks are the pinnacle of many Fourth of July celebrations, and while they can be festive and fun, they can also land you in the emergency room if you don't take proper precautions, experts warn.

1.260. Considerable variation seen in commercial pricing for surgery services

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Commercial pricing varies considerably for general surgery services, with facility prices exhibiting greater variability, according to a research letter published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open.

1.261. Health care expenditure expected to top GDP growth during 2024 to 2033

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The annual growth in national health spending is expected to be faster than average gross domestic product (GDP) growth during 2024 to 2033, according to a study published online June 25 in Health Affairs.

1.262. Community vaccination effort linked to 25% drop in pneumonia-related mortality among the elderly

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A research team has evaluated the real-world impact of a community-based pneumococcal vaccination support program for older adults conducted in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

1.263. Combined therapy integrates Chinese herb Astragalus and methotrexate to address drug resistance in autoimmune diseases

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Researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), have found that combining the active ingredient extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) with the widely used Western drug methotrexate (MTX) can effectively reduce chronic inflammation in autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's disease.

1.264. A new drug causes nerve tissue to emit light, enabling faster, safer surgery

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When surgeons dissect tissue to remove a tumor or make a repair, they must work cautiously, relying on electrophysical monitors and their own anatomical knowledge to avoid cutting nerves, which could complicate the patient's recovery.

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