July 22, 2025

Might That Lip Lesion Be BCC?

New research has documented 4 cases of lip basal cell carcinoma presenting as smooth yellow nodules—a rare clinical presentation that may be mistaken for benign mesenchymal tumors, potentially resulting in diagnostic delays and postponed treatment.

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July 14, 2025

GLP-1 Use Tied to Reflux Complications

Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with an increased risk of GERD and related complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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July 09, 2025

Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Linked to New-Onset Lupus

Researchers report the first documented case of systemic lupus erythematosus following Shingrix vaccination.

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July 03, 2025

Is Skin Thicker with Vitamin C?

Vitamin C may help thicken human skin by epigenetically activating genes involved in cell growth, according to new research using a lab-grown human skin model. The study found that vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, promotes epidermal proliferation by modifying gene activity through DNA demethylation.

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June 23, 2025

STING Deletion Attenuates Amyloid Beta Pathology

Genetic deletion of STING in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reduced amyloid plaque accumulation, suppressed neuroinflammatory responses, and improved memory, highlighting STING’s role in disease progression and potential as a therapeutic target.

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November 18, 2024

The Adaptive Immune System's Role in Gut Health and IBD

Researchers identified segment-specific effects of immune cells on intestinal contractions, providing new angles for managing inflammatory bowel disease.

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May 22, 2025

At-Home HPV Test Matches Clinic Accuracy

Researchers found that an at-home self-collection device for HPV testing demonstrated high accuracy and safety, matching clinician-collected results for cervical cancer screening.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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February 12, 2025

FDA & EMA: Submitted Trial Data Discrepancies

Sample size discrepancies were identified in 13 trials (65%), with 8 differing by more than 10%.

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