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Scientists discover genetic condition that causes paralysis following mild infections

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Scientists discover genetic condition that causes paralysis following mild infections
Doctors and genetic researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that changes in a gene leads to severe nerve damage in children following a mild bout of infection.

1.695. Cancer diagnosis does not spur improvements to survivors' diets or eating habits

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Researchers from the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health found that a cancer diagnosis did not improve a survivors' diet or create healthier eating habits. The study shows informational deficits during cancer diagnosis treatment planning and a lack of guidance from health care providers. These findings are published in Public Health Nutrition.

1.696. Older adults and AI: Poll suggests a wary welcome

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The artificial intelligence revolution hasn't passed older adults by, a new poll suggests. But the data show that people over 50 have both curiosity and skepticism about AI, depending on how much they've used it, the data show.

1.697. New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry

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New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte device, similar in size to an electric toothbrush, enhanced mitochondrial respiration and stimulated gene expression in bone-forming stem cells. The cutting-edge dental technology may accelerate healing after procedures by promoting cellular health through light therapy.

1.698. Study emphasizes the importance of controlling heart rhythm before mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair

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Patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF) at the time of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) for severe mitral regurgitation are more than twice as likely to die or be rehospitalized for heart failure, compared to patients without AF.

1.699. Study shows gene 'switches' can be edited to influence inflammation

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Controlling the activity of specific genes in the laboratory through the editing of their epigenetic marks is now a reality thanks to the CRISPR technology. A team from the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute has demonstrated that it is possible to precisely control the methylation status of one of the key genes involved in controlling the inflammatory response (IL1RN), thereby modifying how the cell responds to external stimuli. With this finding, the development of innovative therapies based on epigenome editing to tackle inflammatory diseases, including myeloid leukemia, is one step closer.

1.700. New dual-drug strategy shows promise against aggressive leukemia

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Peter Mac researchers have discovered a powerful new drug combination that could offer hope to children and adults with certain subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

1.701. Spinal cord stimulators: Ineffective treatment found to be costly and risky

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New research from the University of Sydney reveals surgically implanted spinal cord stimulators—a common treatment for lower back pain which aims to disrupt pain signals traveling to the brain—are costly and putting patients at risk of needing ongoing surgical interventions to fix complications, with a quarter receiving the treatment going on to require corrective surgery.

1.702. Few babies getting RSV antibody shot, study says

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A new antibody shot that protects babies against RSV infection could be struggling to gain traction, researchers report.

1.703. Malaria prevention drug still protects babies, even when malaria parasites are drug-resistant

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A major international study led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has confirmed that the drug used to prevent malaria in pregnancy continues to protect babies' health, despite malaria parasites developing high levels of drug resistance.

1.704. Scientists discover genetic condition that causes paralysis following mild infections

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Doctors and genetic researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that changes in a gene leads to severe nerve damage in children following a mild bout of infection.

1.705. Alcohol-damaged liver cells form 'pseudosynapses' to trigger inflammation

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Excessive alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease, and about 20% of these cases progress to alcohol-associated steatohepatitis (ASH), which can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver failure. Early diagnosis and treatment are therefore extremely important.

1.706. Ultra-high-resolution MRI maps brain fibers and cells with near-micron precision

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A scientific team supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a new, ultra-high-resolution brain imaging system that can reconstruct microscopic brain structures that are disrupted in neurological and neuropsychiatric brain disorders. The new system is a significant advance over conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners that cannot visualize these tiny but clinically important structures.

1.707. A new way to treat cancer: Targeting the Hedgehog protein's hidden weakness

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A discovery with major implications for cancer treatment has been made by a team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), University of Binghamton, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

1.708. How lung repair mechanisms can help fight against tuberculosis

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New research has found that delivering a stronger form of the tuberculosis vaccine directly to the lungs can help generate protective immune cells to help fight the disease. The research is published in the journal Mucosal Immunology.

1.709. Researchers develop novel antibody-RNA therapy for resistant cancers

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A specially engineered antibody that can accurately deliver RNA treatments into hard-to-reach and hard-to-treat tumors significantly improved survival and reduced tumor sizes in animal models, according to a study reported in Science Translational Medicine.

1.710. Global study shows longer brain scans lower research costs, provide more accurate predictions

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Artificial intelligence (AI) models trained on large datasets are increasingly seen as the key to unlocking personalized treatments for brain disorders. An important bottleneck for scaling AI is the cost of data collection. This raises a fundamental dilemma: is it more cost-effective to scan more people for a short time, or fewer people for longer?

1.711. Radiation and temozolomide improves hearing in an adult brainstem glioma patient with a rare IDH2 mutation: Case report

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A group led by the Department of Neurosurgery at the Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, has successfully treated a patient with a brainstem glioma harboring a rare IDH2 mutation. The case report was published online in the journal Frontiers in Oncology.

1.712. Higher copper intake correlates with better cognitive performance in older adults, data suggest

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Cognitive impairment is increasing globally. All stages of dementia are marked by declines in memory and executive function. Previous research has examined whether micronutrient levels may relate to cognitive resilience.

1.713. AI can accelerate search for more effective Alzheimer's medicines by streamlining clinical trials

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Scientists have used an AI model to reassess the results of a completed clinical trial for an Alzheimer's disease drug. They found that the drug slowed cognitive decline by 46% in a group of patients with early-stage, slow-progressing mild cognitive impairment—a condition that can progress to Alzheimer's.

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