November 20, 2024

EBV: The Virus Behind Multiple Autoimmune Diseases

EBV infects >95% of adults globally, yet only triggers autoimmunity in some - researchers identified several key mechanisms, including autoimmune-promoting EBV strains and genetic variants, that may explain why certain individuals develop diseases like lupus, MS, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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November 07, 2024

Words That Shut Down Patient Conversations

Certain words can unintentionally disempower patients, according to a perspective outlining language clinicians should avoid in conversations with seriously ill patients.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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May 09, 2024

Time of Day May Impact Aging Predictions

New study reveals that epigenetic age predictions fluctuate significantly throughout the day, emphasizing the need to consider timing in aging assessments.

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June 12, 2024

FAc Implant Shows Sustained Improvement in Uveitis

Long-term study highlights effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide implant in managing non-infectious posterior uveitis, maintaining stable intraocular pressure.

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June 06, 2024

Advances in Corneal Transplant Techniques

Explore new techniques in corneal transplantation, including Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty and artificial corneas, for treating corneal diseases.

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July 16, 2024

Can HIIT Improve Symptoms Among Patients with MS?

A recent study looked at the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in bone and lipid metabolism markers as well as neuromotor abilities in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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June 13, 2023

‘Tipping the Balance’ of Immune Cells From Bad to Good Reverses Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine team suggests that microparticle-delivered therapy may be first step toward stopping MS and other autoimmune diseases

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