Every second of life, the bone marrow produces millions of new blood and immune cells. This continuous renewal relies on a delicate cooperation between hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), supportive stromal cells, and immune regulators.
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Prozac ‘No Better Than Placebo’ for Treating Children with Depression, Experts Say
From The Guardian: “Clinical guidelines should no longer recommend Prozac for children, according to experts, after research showed it had no clinical benefit for treating depression in children and…
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Cancer Cells Counter Chromosome Loss With Protein Synthesis
In the context of cancer, many cells are associated with both extra and missing chromosomes. And, in some cases, the cancerous cells gain or lose only part of a chromosome. Each chromosome is divided into two “arms”—a shorter arm called…
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A narrative review of the diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state overlap syndrome | International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Umpierrez G, Korytkowski M. Diabetic emergencies — ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state and hypoglycaemia. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2016;12(4):222–32. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2016.15.
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Associations among fear of hypoglycemia, cognitive fusion and self-care activities in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a path analysis | BMC Nursing
G MAW. The global burden of disease study and population health metrics. Popul Health Metr. 2024;22(1):35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-024-00357-7.
Magliano DJ, Boyko EJ. IDF diabetes atlas 10th…
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Epilepsy explained: what you need to know about seizure disorders
When a person experiences two or more unprovoked seizures, they are diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects millions nationwide.
Epilepsy means that a person is at an increased risk of having seizures in the future….
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Research explores nervous system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain
Alarming increases in HIV diagnoses among women require urgent government focus, with new cases rising 33 per cent between 2019 and 2024, MPs have warned.
Sexual health services are “extremely stretched” with funding “pared…
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A case of bronchoesophageal fistula after airway stenting in adenoid cystic carcinoma: implications for long-term management | BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Background
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor often involving the central airways. Airway stenosis is a common complication in these patients especially following surgery and radiotherapy. Airway stenting provides effective…
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Association Between Constipation and Frailty in Maintenance Hemodialys
Introduction
Constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder worldwide, particularly concerning in vulnerable populations such as maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients—a life-sustaining renal replacement therapy for individuals with…
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