A new targeted alpha therapy is showing promise for patients whose thyroid cancer no longer responds to radioactive iodine, the standard beta-emitting treatment. In a first-in-human study, investigators found that a single dose of…
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Study suggests air pollution contributes to clogged arteries
Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries, a new study says.
People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened arteries, researchers reported Thursday at the…
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STAR Trial Gives Insight Into Two-Stage CTO PCI in Complex Patients
Alongside a strategy of subintimal tracking and re-entry, bringing patients back for stenting—early or late—offers similar success.
For patients with complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions undergoing bailout PCI, a two-stage…
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New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival
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UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells that helps explain how these tumors resist environmental stress and thrive in acidic, low-oxygen environments…
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AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans
A new AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans for all conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors.
The study, led by researchers at King’s College London and published in
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PFAS Exposure May Limit Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar over five years, including fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c…
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Researchers highlight five pathways through which microplastics can harm the brain
Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.
More than 57 million people live…
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