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Breakthrough Antibody Treatment Shows Promise in Preventing Organ Rejection in Transplants

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Breakthrough Antibody Treatment Shows Promise in Preventing Organ Rejection in Transplants

For many patients with irreversible organ failure, organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure. However, the body’s immune system can react negatively to the transplanted organs, considering them as foreign and attacking them. This immune reaction, called organ rejection, can lead to transplant failure and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. An innovative antibody that has … Read more

FDA External Panel Approves Expansion of Drug to Treat Rare Heart Condition

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FDA External Panel Approves Expansion of Drug to Treat Rare Heart Condition

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) external panel of experts voted Wednesday to expand the use of a drug aimed at reducing genetic material in the treatment of a rare heart condition that can cause organ damage. The FDA’s panel of experts approved by a majority of 9 votes to 3 that the benefits … Read more

Rekindling Brain Plasticity: The Potential for Vision Recovery in Children and Adults with Amblyopia

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Rekindling Brain Plasticity: The Potential for Vision Recovery in Children and Adults with Amblyopia

In children with amblyopia (also known as “lazy eye”), one eye is weaker than the other for various reasons, such as focusing problems, strabismus, or obstructions to vision caused by cataracts or a drooping eyelid. As a result, the brain tends to favor information from the stronger eye, which can lead to vision loss in … Read more

Chemotherapy’s Effect on Non-Cancerous Cells: Implications for Cancer Recurrence and Prevention

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Chemotherapy’s Effect on Non-Cancerous Cells: Implications for Cancer Recurrence and Prevention

A new study by researchers at Emory University in the United States has confirmed that chemotherapy can affect non-cancerous cells around cancer cells, which can trigger the activation of dormant cancer cells and promote cancer growth. This discovery is crucial for understanding cancer recurrence and could point to new directions in its prevention. The study … Read more

New Study Identifies Genetic Links and Risk Factors for Cluster Headache

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New Study Identifies Genetic Links and Risk Factors for Cluster Headache

According to the authors of a new study published in the journal Annals of Neurology, eight regions (loci) have been identified in the human genome that have a link with cluster headache, also known as “cluster headaches.” This extremely painful phenomenon is also genetically linked to risk-taking behavior, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and … Read more

Romanian Government Approves Compensation for Adult Vaccines: Flu Vaccine Compensated from September 1, Other Vaccines from December 1

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Romanian Government Approves Compensation for Adult Vaccines: Flu Vaccine Compensated from September 1, Other Vaccines from December 1

On August 31, the Government of Romania approved a decision regarding vaccines for adults that will benefit from compensation in the country. According to this decision, starting from September 1, the flu vaccine will be compensated, while the other vaccines will be compensated starting from December 1. This decision was added to Government Decision no. … Read more

A New Study Develops an 11-Factor Dementia Risk Score, Predicting Onset 14 Years in Advance

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A New Study Develops an 11-Factor Dementia Risk Score, Predicting Onset 14 Years in Advance

A new study has developed an 11-factor dementia risk score with the ability to accurately predict the development of dementia up to 14 years before onset. The researchers called this tool the UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score (UKBDRS). The study included 220,762 participants with an average age of 60 from the UK Biobank and followed … Read more

Revolutionary Breakthrough: Converting Rhabdomyosarcoma Cells into Healthy Muscle Cells

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Revolutionary Breakthrough: Converting Rhabdomyosarcoma Cells into Healthy Muscle Cells

A possible revolutionary solution to treat a very aggressive form of childhood cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma, which develops in muscle tissue, has been discovered by scientists. They were able to convert cells affected by rhabdomyosarcoma into healthy muscle cells, marking a significant advance in the fight against this form of cancer. This discovery could pave the … Read more

Role of TRPM7 Channel in Beta-Amyloid Accumulation: Research Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Role of TRPM7 Channel in Beta-Amyloid Accumulation: Research Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease

A group of researchers in China has identified that the loss of function of a key ion channel in the brain may be a contributing factor in the accumulation of a devastating and toxic protein responsible for the formation of plaques in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery represents an important step toward the potential development of … Read more

Identifying Cancer Patients with HR Deficiency: New Findings on Scarring and Chromosomal Changes

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Identifying Cancer Patients with HR Deficiency: New Findings on Scarring and Chromosomal Changes

DNA can be damaged by toxins, radiation, or even the normal process of cell division. In order to survive, human cells must constantly repair these DNA damages. In cells that cannot repair DNA efficiently, changes called mutations can occur, which can contribute to the development of cancer. Most cells use a system known as homologous … Read more