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Common Asthma Drug May Turn Off Tumor ‘Switch’ Tied to Immunotherapy Resistance
A drug commonly used for asthma and allergies could potentially enhance cancer treatment by disabling tumor mechanisms that resist immunotherapy,
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International Experts Call for End to Routine Reporting of 'Corrected' Calcium
International experts urge labs to abandon routine reporting of albumin-adjusted "corrected" calcium due to its outdated status, unreliability, and potential harm.
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Why an Off-Label Autism Drug Suddenly Took Off Amid Media Attention
Researchers at UC San Diego found leucovorin prescriptions for autism spectrum disorder surged following media coverage and White House statements.
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Innovative Smart Wristband Technology May Revolutionize Cardiac Arrest Detection and Response
New research reveals a smart wristband device that can automatically detect cardiac arrest, potentially leading to faster medical assistance and higher survival rates.
How early brain activity may shape speech-linked circuits before babies ever speak
The development of speech and communication skills in children is a complex process that has long fascinated researchers.
Surgical Patients with Mental Health Conditions Who Receive Music Therapy Are More Complex, Study Finds
New University Hospitals Connor Whole Health study reveals that patients with mental health or substance use disorders who receive music therapy after surgery are more medically complex, potentially
American Doctor Among New Cases in Congo's Rare Ebola Outbreak
An American doctor is among new cases of a rare Ebola variant with no approved vaccines or therapeutics in Congo, officials report.
Blood test spots failing prostate cancer treatment within 6-12 weeks, study finds
A groundbreaking blood test has been found to identify whether a treatment for advanced prostate cancer is failing within 6-12 weeks,
Key multiple sclerosis models reveal different damage timelines, offering roadmap for myelin repair studies
New research on multiple sclerosis models highlights varied timelines of nerve damage, potentially paving the way for more effective treatments targeting myelin repair.
Low-frequency ultrasound can improve blood flow for cardiovascular and neurological disease treatment
Low-frequency ultrasound is being investigated for its potential to enhance blood flow, which could lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Family-donor stem cells show safe symptom relief for 'butterfly skin' patients, trial suggests
Intravenous infusion of mesenchymal stem cells from family donors is safe and improves symptoms like itching, sleep disturbances, and fatigue associated with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis
Automation cuts prostate cancer drug candidate production from 6 hours to 38 minutes
University of Missouri researchers have developed an efficient method to produce a prostate cancer treatment in just 38 minutes, speeding up the process and potentially increasing availability.
Researchers Question Effectiveness of Rapid Point-of-Care Respiratory Test in Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions
A new study examines the impact of rapid microbiological point-of-care tests on antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections in primary care settings.
Genetic shifts in wastewater may reveal rises and falls in COVID-19 transmission rates and community spread
Researchers discover link between COVID-19 genetic variations in wastewater and community transmission, offering new insights into pandemic tracking and management strategies.
Prehospital trauma care gets flexible option as whole blood matches components in nationwide trial
New study shows equal effectiveness of whole blood vs. component parts for treating severe traumatic bleeding before hospital arrival.
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