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Study highlights disparities in access to advanced life support

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Study highlights disparities in access to advanced life support
Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) continues to rise, but this advanced form of life support is often not provided to patients equitably. Now, new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference has confirmed that disadvantaged patients are less likely to receive ECMO, even though they live closer to hospitals that offer it.

56. People in Gaza starving, sick and dying as aid blockade continues

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12 May 2025 – Cairo/Geneva/Jerusalem, The risk of famine in Gaza is increasing with the deliberate withholding of humanitarian aid, including food, in the ongoing blockade. The entire 2.1 million po

57. WHO Regional Director’s first official visit to Morocco

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12 May 2025, Rabat, Morocco – World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded her first official visit to Morocco, from 5 to 7 May 2025. Th

58. State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report launch

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12 May 2025, Cairo, Egypt – On International Nurses Day 2025, celebrated on 12 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and United Arab Emirates are hos

59. 8th UN Global Road Safety Week: #MakeWalkingSafe #MakeCyclingSafe

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12 May 2025, Cairo, Egypt – The eighth UN Global Road Safety Week begins on 12 May. This year, the international campaign, requested by the United Nations General Assembly, focuses on walking and cy

60. Opening remarks by Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the ...

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12 May 2025 Good morning, and a very warm welcome to all of you. As we commemorate International Nurses Day, we honour the dedication, resilience, and leadership of nurses across the Eastern Mediterra

61. Here's What Two Dietitians Have To Say About Poppi And Other Prebiotic Sodas So You Can Make Your Own Informed Decision

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1. Brain molecule provides new insights into migraine-related light sensitivity

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Scientists in the U.K., Australia and China have identified a brain molecule called NEAT1 that appears to play a central role in triggering light sensitivity (photophobia), a common and debilitating symptom of migraines. Their findings, published in The Journal of Headache and Pain, highlight how this molecule affects the brain's pain response, contributing to the uncomfortable reaction to light that's common during migraines.

2. Tumor-related epilepsy not a strong prognostic factor in diffuse glioma, finds study

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For patients with diffuse gliomas, tumor-related epilepsy (TRE) is not a strong prognostic factor, according to a study published in the May issue of Brain and Behavior.

3. FDA approves Zynyz as first-line treatment for advanced anal cancer

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the humanized monoclonal antibody Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) as the first first-line treatment for advanced anal cancer.

4. Study highlights disparities in access to advanced life support

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Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) continues to rise, but this advanced form of life support is often not provided to patients equitably. Now, new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference has confirmed that disadvantaged patients are less likely to receive ECMO, even though they live closer to hospitals that offer it.

5. Classifying older adults requiring long-term care into five groups and clarifying their prognosis

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Older adults requiring long-term care frequently experience multiple disabilities, with considerable variation in the combinations of these impairments. Because of this diversity, interventions that focus on a single impairment may not be sufficient. Therefore, understanding the complex physical and cognitive conditions of older adults in need of care is essential for developing appropriate interventions.

6. Study uncovers link between pathogen adaptation and autoimmune diseases in Han Chinese

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A new study led by Profs. Xu Tao and He Shunmin from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed how human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, central to the immune system, influence both pathogen resistance and susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.

7. 'Groovy' brains may be more efficient

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Many grooves and dimples on the surface of the brain are unique to humans, but they're often dismissed as an uninteresting consequence of packing an unusually large brain into a too-small skull.

8. Urban areas in Missouri have higher rates of high-dose opioid prescriptions, study finds

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Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed light on which populations are more likely to be prescribed a high dose of opioid medication. This increases their risk of developing opioid use disorder.

9. Drug candidate holds promise for difficult-to-treat heart disease

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A study led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson's Sarver Heart Center identified a drug candidate that appears to reverse the progression of a type of heart failure in mouse models, which could lead to expanded treatment options for humans. The results are published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

10. Gene variant linked to higher risk of long COVID symptoms

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An international team of researchers has found a genetic link to long-term symptoms after COVID-19. The identified gene variant is located close to the FOXP4 gene, which is known to affect lung function. The study, published in Nature Genetics, was led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Finland.

11. How the placebo effect tricks the mind into relieving pain

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The detailed mechanism of how the placebo effect reduces the perception of pain in rats has been uncovered by RIKEN neuroscientists. These findings, published in Science Advances, could potentially lead to ways to harness the placebo effect in therapy.

12. Candidate drug that boosts protective brain protein in mice has potential to treat Alzheimer's disease

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As researchers work to improve treatment of Alzheimer's disease, new research by UCLA Health identified a candidate drug that reduces levels of a toxic form of a protein in the brain caused by the disease and improved memory in mice by boosting production of a protective protein.

13. Changing the way health care staff speak about people living with dementia

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Changing the way health care staff speak about people living with dementia can lead to significant improvements in care practices, culture, and human connection, new research has found.

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