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  • The relationship between human papillomavirus genotype distribution and age and the association with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix or cervical cancer in Jilin Province, China | Virology Journal

    The relationship between human papillomavirus genotype distribution and age and the association with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix or cervical cancer in Jilin Province, China | Virology Journal

    Description of the study population

    The sample consisted of 634 males and 20,648 females ranging in age from 10 to 89 years, with an average age of 41.177 ± 11.173 years. Table 1 shows the correlations between various age groups and…

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  • ABO blood types can play a role in determining the aggressiveness of thyroid cancer in adult patients: a single-centre retrospective study | BMC Endocrine Disorders

    ABO blood types can play a role in determining the aggressiveness of thyroid cancer in adult patients: a single-centre retrospective study | BMC Endocrine Disorders

    Through this study, we aimed to determine whethe a certain ABO blood group is associated with the risk of thyroid cancer. In addition, whether blood groups can affect thyroid cancer extension and metastasis risk.

    Overall, blood type O was the most…

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  • Opinion | The FDA finally corrects its error on menopause hormone therapy – The Washington Post

    1. Opinion | The FDA finally corrects its error on menopause hormone therapy  The Washington Post
    2. Hormone Therapy Without the Black Box: What Women Need to Know  The Wall Street Journal
    3. What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how…

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  • Increased risk of thromboembolism in patients with anorexia nervosa: a Danish nationwide registry-based study | BMC Medicine

    Increased risk of thromboembolism in patients with anorexia nervosa: a Danish nationwide registry-based study | BMC Medicine

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  • Brown C, Mehler PS. Medical complications of anorexia…

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  • Cross-reactivity IgG, viral load, severity and vaccination outcome as an approach for understanding humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2 | BMC Infectious Diseases

    Cross-reactivity IgG, viral load, severity and vaccination outcome as an approach for understanding humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2 | BMC Infectious Diseases

  • Cui J, Li F, Shi Z-L. Origin and evolution of pathogenic coronaviruses. Nat Rev Microbiol. 2019;17:181–92.

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  • Masters PS. The molecular biology of coronaviruses. Adv Virus…

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  • Could AI help defeat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? UK scientists are trying to find out

    Could AI help defeat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? UK scientists are trying to find out

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    Scientists in the United Kingdom will soon use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the rising threat…

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  • CRISPR disruption of NRF2 re-sensitises tumours to chemo

    CRISPR disruption of NRF2 re-sensitises tumours to chemo

    Researchers have shown that using CRISPR to disable the NRF2 gene can restore chemotherapy sensitivity and slow tumour growth.


    Scientists at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have reported a new discovery in cancer…

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  • Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Prediabetes Risk in Youth

    Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Prediabetes Risk in Youth

    A NEW study shows that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in young adults is associated with increased risk of prediabetes and impaired glucose regulation.

    Ultra-Processed Foods and Youth Glucose Health

    Ultra-processed foods,…

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