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What is myasthenia gravis and how does it affect sufferers?

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What is myasthenia gravis and how does it affect sufferers?
Former tennis star Monica Seles has revealed she has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune condition that affects how the muscles work. The multiple Grand Slam champion says she was actually diagnosed three years ago after experiencing trouble with her vision and weakness in her arms and legs.

1.361. Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

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Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson found evidence that a drug that improves the ability to walk in people with multiple sclerosis can also make bone fractures heal faster.

1.362. Report indicates some mental conditions raise heart disease risk, mortality rate by nearly 100%

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Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease.

1.363. Inflammation may explain why women with no standard modifiable risk factors have heart attacks and strokes

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Cardiologists have long known that up to half of all heart attacks and strokes occur among apparently healthy individuals who do not smoke and do not have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, the "standard modifiable risk factors" which doctors often call "SMuRFs."

1.364. Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, review finds

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Some 89–97% of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London. The review indicated that middle-aged and older autistic adults are facing higher rates of mental and physical health conditions than non-autistic adults of the same age, alongside challenges with employment, relationships and well-being.

1.365. Surgery to treat chronic sinus disease more effective than antibiotics, clinical trial finds

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Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) along with academics at the University of East Anglia and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

1.366. Blood pressure calculator promises more precise medication choices for millions

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A first-of-its-kind Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator built on data from nearly 500 randomized clinical trials in over 100,000 people allows doctors to see how much different medications are likely to lower blood pressure.

1.367. Mathematical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women's health

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Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health.

1.368. Broad use of psychedelic MDMA could ease devastating psychological trauma in Ukraine, study says

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has killed tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, and injured hundreds of thousands more. But the war has also taken a less visible toll, with millions suffering from acute PTSD. Now a study co-authored at UC Berkeley proposes that use of the psychedelic MDMA, under close clinical supervision, could bring relief to millions of patients—with fewer therapists, lower costs and better results than conventional care.

1.369. Shifting disease dynamics: Dengue-transmitting mosquitoes spread from cities to villages in Amazon

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The Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue virus has mostly been considered an urban mosquito, but a new study of rural communities in the Peruvian Amazon suggests that pattern appears to be shifting.

1.370. What is myasthenia gravis and how does it affect sufferers?

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Former tennis star Monica Seles has revealed she has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune condition that affects how the muscles work. The multiple Grand Slam champion says she was actually diagnosed three years ago after experiencing trouble with her vision and weakness in her arms and legs.

1.371. New study reveals gaps in autism diagnosis for girls

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the most compelling evidence to date that girls present with different symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than boys—highlighting the need for new and innovative approaches to improve diagnostic practices.

1.372. Exploring the promise of human iPSC-heart cells in understanding fentanyl abuse

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In recent years, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, has been a main contributor to the opioid crisis. One of the worst adverse effects of fentanyl abuse is opioid-induced cardiac arrest. Although it is well known that opioid abuse can induce arrhythmias, the effects of fentanyl abuse on heart rhythms have not yet been thoroughly investigated.

1.373. Pregnant women face tough choices about medication. Medical research cuts will make it worse

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A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it also raised the broader issue of how little is known about the safety of many medications used in pregnancy, considering the implications for both mother and child—and how understudied this topic is.

1.374. What your neck size reveals about your health

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Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected indicator: neck circumference.

1.375. GLP-1 receptor agonists, cancer risk and questionable significance

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Research led by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the University of Florida reports an association between taking GLP-1 receptor agonists and lower overall cancer risk in adults with obesity or overweight, with a reduced risk for ovarian cancer and a possible increased risk of kidney cancer.

1.376. Gene therapy restores functionality in nonhuman primates after heart attacks

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Biomedical engineers at Duke University have successfully conducted experiments to treat damage caused by heart attacks in nonhuman primates using gene therapy for the first time.

1.377. Placebo pain relief works differently across the human body, study finds

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Researchers from the University of Sydney have used placebo pain relief to uncover a map-like system in the brainstem that controls pain differently depending on where it's felt in the body. The findings may pave the way for safer, more targeted treatments for chronic pain that don't rely on opioids.

1.378. Breast reconstruction preferences among African American women focus on complication risk, postoperative appearance

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For African American patients undergoing mastectomy, the risk of complications and the postoperative appearance of the breast are among the important drivers of preferences for breast reconstruction, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

1.379. New 'cough simulator' mimics tuberculosis transmission with unprecedented accuracy

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Tuberculosis has been a scourge upon humanity throughout history. In killing more than a million each year worldwide, it remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious pathogen.

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