Corneal endothelial cell morphology not only represents the quantitative parameters such as endothelial cell density, but also provides qualitative insights into functional status by assessing variation in cell size (polymegathism) and cell shape…
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In a First in 50 Years, Clinical Trial Begins for a New Oral Cholera Vaccine
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Biovac starts first oral cholera vaccine trial in 50 years amid Africa surge
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Africa accounts for 82% of global cholera cases; vaccine stockpiles strained
- New Cape Town lab backs AU goal to produce 60% of vaccines locally by 2040…
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Microglial Subtypes Drive and Dampen Anxiety in Mice
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in America, affecting about one in five people nationwide. But much remains unknown about the roots of anxiety in the brain. Now, research at the University of Utah has…
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Artificial intelligence in orthopaedic education, training and research: a systematic review | BMC Medical Education
Across orthopedic education and research, AI technologies consistently aim to enhance training efficiency, personalization, and objectivity. Our review found that diverse AI tools – from VR simulators to machine-learning tutors – share these…
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Changes in life expectancy across selected countries in the Western Pacific Region and their underlying risk factors, 1990–2021 | BMC Public Health
Country-specific trends in life expectancy
Between 1990 and 2019, life expectancy improved for all observed countries in the WPR (Table 1). Among lower-middle-income countries, Laos underwent the most substantial gains in life expectancy for both…
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Significant histologic alterations in untreated chronic hepatitis B children: a meta-analysis | BMC Infectious Diseases
Cui F, Blach S, Manzengo Mingiedi C, Gonzalez MA, Sabry Alaama A, Mozalevskis A, et al. Global reporting of progress towards elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;8:332–42.
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7 Best Foods That Give You Energy, According to Experts
We all have days when we feel tired and sluggish, when it’s a struggle to make it through without a nap. But a quick snooze isn’t the only thing that can help you regain your energy to power through the rest of the day. Instead, you may want to…
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Could a breath test spot stomach cancer early? – Cancer Research UK – Cancer News
- Could a breath test spot stomach cancer early? Cancer Research UK – Cancer News
- Your breath could show if you’re prone to cancer; Portable ‘sniffer on a chip’ would help monitor health at home WTOP
- UT Dallas-developed AI-powered breath…
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Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death
A naturally occurring protein that tends to be expressed at higher levels in breast cancer cells boosts the effectiveness of some anticancer agents, including doxorubicin, one of the most widely used chemotherapies, and a…
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Application of the PECARN prediction rule for febrile infants up to 90 days of age: a multi-center study | BMC Pediatrics
Aronson PL, Thurm C, Alpern ER, Alessandrini EA, Williams DJ, Shah SS, et al. Variation in care of the febrile young infant < 90 days in US pediatric emergency departments. Pediatrics. 2014;134(4):667–77.
Ramgopal S, Walker LW, Tavarez MM,…
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