A new study found that 1 in 3 rheumatoid arthritis patients with normal heart function on standard tests had hidden heart strain detectable only through advanced imaging, with anemia emerging as the strongest predictor.
A 75-year-old woman with severe weight loss and low potassium was diagnosed with pituitary Cushing’s disease, challenging assumptions about how the condition typically presents.
A new single-dose chikungunya vaccine produced strong immune responses in nearly all adolescents and adults in a large clinical trial, with mild and short-lived side effects.
A global research team reviewed current treatments for eating disorders and found that while personalization is seen as essential by patients and clinicians, most approaches still lack strong supporting evidence.
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Stem cell therapy harnesses the high regenerative potency of undifferentiated stem cells to replace diseased or dead cells. In recent years, stem cell therapy for retinal diseases has transitioned from preclinical investigation to early phase clinical trials with promising results. Both RPE replacement and photoreceptor transplantation strategies have shown the potential to preserve or restore visual function in conditions like AMD and RP, offering hope for conditions once considered irreversible.
A UK Biobank analysis identified 56 modifiable risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest; lifestyle improvements alone could prevent up to 18% of cases, with a total prevention potential of 63%.
Total apoB particle count and Lp(a) levels best reflect coronary artery disease risk, with researchers noting that lipid-related atherosclerotic risk is most accurately reflected by the total count of apoB-P.