BMC Cardiovascular Disorders is calling for papers on Challenges in heart transplantation. Heart transplantation remains one of the most effective treatments for end-stage heart disease, yet it poses a myriad of challenges…
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Should genetically modified wildlife be banned? Scientists weigh the risks
A corroboree frog is tested for chytrid fungus. Introducing genetic changes to these frogs could help to make them more resistant to infections.Credit: James Cook University
The global conservation community is debating whether to ban the release…
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‘Disease In Dish’ Study Of Progressive MS Finds Critical Role For Unusual Type Of Brain Cell
The discovery, reported today in Neuron, is a significant step towards understanding the complex mechanisms that drive the disease and provides a promising new avenue for research into more effective therapies for this debilitating condition.
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Cyclic peptide nanotubes offer new route to overcome cancer drug resistance
A research team at CiQUS (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) has unveiled an innovative molecular approach that enables anticancer drugs to reach the nucleus of tumor cells, where they can exert their therapeutic effect….
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Blood Shortages: Patients With Chronic Disorders Affected First
US blood supplies have slipped back into crisis territory. The American Red Cross issued another nationwide appeal in late September 2025, saying inventories for several blood types are “at emergency levels.” Some hospitals have already…
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Quitting smoking nearly doubles life expectancy for cancer patients
Experts argue it’s never too late to quit smoking, and a new study says that applies to people with late-stage cancer as well.
Patients with advanced cancer gained nearly a full year of additional life if they quit smoking, compared to those…
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Telemedicine Improves Inhaler Technique, QoL Following Severe Exacerbation of COPD
A structured telemedicine follow-up program significantly improved patient-reported outcomes and inhaler technique in individuals with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following hospitalization for disease exacerbations, a…
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ACC CardiaCast: PulseCheck: Two Hearts, One Journey: Pregnancy with Congenital Heart Disease
PulseCheck is a special series within CardiaCast, created specifically for Cardiovascular (CV) Team members. It offers practical, team-based solutions to everyday challenges faced in the field. In this edition, the CV Team…
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Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis
Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), likely contributing to the persistent inflammation characteristic of the disease.
The discovery, reported…
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