October 04, 2024

How Does Trisomy 21 Affect Fetal Hematopoiesis?

Fetal hematopoietic stem cells in Down syndrome are 'primed' for differentiation, as revealed by single-cell multi-omics of over 1.1 million cells, potentially explaining early hematological abnormalities.

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October 02, 2024

French Study Uncovers EN Mortality, Sequelae Patterns

French study reveals epidermal necrolysis has 34% one-year mortality rate, with postdischarge deaths linked to acute complications rather than initial disease severity.

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October 01, 2024

Ocular Side Effects of Systemic Chemotherapy Agents

Systemic chemotherapy is the most common method of treatment for cancer. Newer antineoplastic agents offer improved survival rates for aggressive malignancies; however, in some cases they may cause ocular side effects. This article aims to review the various ocular effects of several classes of systemic chemotherapy drugs, including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), ALK inhibitors, MEK inhibitors, BRAF inhibitors, and EGFR inhibitors. 

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October 01, 2024

PAH Study Critique: Selexipag's Real-World Impact

Real-world data analysis reveals early selexipag addition may reduce hospitalization risk in PAH patients, but study design limitations warrant cautious interpretation.

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September 30, 2024

New DNA Test Accurately Differentiates Between Thymic Tumors

Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment, potentially subjecting patients to unnecessary toxicity or, conversely, inadequate treatment for a life-threatening cancer.

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September 27, 2024

Understanding Role of Viruses on Chronic Lung Disease

Viral infections activate macrophages, which can exacerbate the inflammation contributing to pulmonary fibrosis.

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September 27, 2024

FDA Approves Cobenfy for Schizophrenia

Cobenfy is the first new schizophrenia treatment in decades, selectively targeting M1 and M4 receptors.

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September 26, 2024

Wastewater Surveillance Offers Insight into Salmonella Tracking

A recent study in Pennsylvania wastewater revealed genetic links between Salmonella isolates and a concurrent outbreak, showcasing the potential of sewage monitoring to aid in public health surveillance.

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September 26, 2024

TREM2 Deficiency May Speed up Myelin Damage

Scientists identify the crucial role of TREM2 in promoting remyelination and protecting brain health.

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