Air pollution may increase the risk of the neurodegenerative disease ALS
Prolonged exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of serious neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and appears to accelerate their pathological progression. …
Simple method can enable early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease
Subtle variations in kidney function—even within the normal range—may help identify people at risk of developing chronic kidney disease. …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Four subtypes pave the way for personalized treatments
Identification of four distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could enable more personalized treatments for millions of affected women worldwide. …
Low-dose aspirin halves recurrence risk in colorectal cancer patients
A new randomized clinical trial found that a low dose of aspirin halved the risk of recurrence after surgery in patients with colorectal cancer who had a specific genetic mutation. …
Even healthy children can become seriously ill from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
A nationwide cohort study in Sweden found that even healthy, full-term infants—especially during their first three months—face a significant risk of intensive care admission or prolonged hospitalization from severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. …
Adults who have survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19
Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. …
New research confirms that neurons form in the adult brain
Study provides strong evidence that hippocampal neurons continue to form into late adulthood, settling a long-standing debate on brain adaptability. …
Gene therapy restored hearing in deaf patients
Gene therapy can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing loss caused by OTOF gene mutations. …
Neuroblastoma: New strategy for treating severe childhood cancer
Researchers discovered a new treatment for neuroblastoma by combining two antioxidant enzyme inhibitors, successfully converting cancer cells in mice into healthy nerve cells. …
Vitamin supplements slow down glaucoma progression
A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. …
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