Cognitive aging: Several new papers address interactions between autism and dementia, including comorbidity and influential factors. A large study of Medicare and Medicaid records found that more autistic adults develop senile…
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using sodium iron chlorophyllin against drug-resistant Cutibacterium acnes from patients with acne vulgaris
Tan, J. K. & Bhate, K. A global perspective on the epidemiology of acne. Br. J. Dermatol. 172, 3–12 (2015).
Goulden, V., Stables, G. I. & Cunliffe, W. J. Prevalence of facial acne in adults….
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Scientists warn of hidden cancer risk in popular fatty liver treatment strategy-Xinhua
CANBERRA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Blocking a key cellular enzyme, an approach thought to protect against fatty liver disease, may instead increase the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer as people age, Australian researchers warned on Tuesday.
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Association of Pain Intensity and Sensitivity with Childhood Trauma in
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Depressive disorders are prevalent psychiatric and psychological disorders that inflict substantial physical and psychological distress, as well as impose significant social and economic burdens on patients.1 Adolescence, a period…
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$3.3M Trial of Ai-Designed Bacteriophage Therapy for HAP/VAP
Locus Biosciences will conduct a clinical trial for its Ai-designed bacteriophage therapeutic for HAP/VAP caused by antibiotic-resistant P. aeruginosa.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
- Federal support for phage therapy –…
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Research finds persistent prescribing of risky medications to older adults with dementia
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization, according to new research…
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Brain immune cells drive persistent negative emotions after repeated binge drinking
New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying driver of prolonged negative feelings caused by repeated, sustained binge drinking (binge exposure). Negative…
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Study identifies gene protecting the maternal heart during pregnancy
Scientists at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation have identified a previously unknown molecular safeguard that protects the heart during pregnancy, shedding new light on the causes of peripartum cardiomyopathy…
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Study identifies PUF60 as a critical vulnerability in triple negative breast cancer
Researchers at University of California San Diego have identified a previously unrecognized treatment target for triple‑negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer. Their new study reveals that a…
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