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Dec , 2023
Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia
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Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease. According to the National Institutes of Health, FTD results from damage to neurons in the frontal and […]

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Nov , 2023
Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia
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Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia

A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that the type of transfusion approach used to support adults who developed anemia after a heart attack did not make a significant difference in their likelihood of having another heart attack or dying within 30 days. Participants in the trial were randomized to receive a red blood cell […]

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Oct , 2023
Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19
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Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19

New research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young children found those who acquired SARS-CoV-2 had a strong, sustained antibody response to the virus and high levels of inflammatory proteins in the nose but not in the blood. This immune response contrasts with […]

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Oct , 2023
Current limitations and future scope
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Current limitations and future scope

In a recent study published in Communications Medicine, researchers provided a comprehensive overview of the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models (LLMs) in medical research, education, and clinical practice. Study: The future landscape of large language models in medicine. Image Credit: a-image/Shutterstock.com Background These tools generate text (language) on a topic, akin to […]

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Oct , 2023
Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?
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Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccine, researchers investigated why more than 80% of eligible Americans have not taken their severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) vaccine booster dose. They conducted an online survey of 2,298 respondents to evaluate the reasons underlying the low observed response. Their results elucidate that, despite consistent […]

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Sep , 2023
Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes
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Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes

Emotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher stress levels, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families experienced social isolation, economic hardship, and disruptions […]

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Aug , 2023
Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term changes to innate immune system
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Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term changes to innate immune system

Severe COVID-19 may cause long-lasting alterations to the innate immune system, the first line of defense against pathogens, according to a small study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. These changes may help explain why the disease can damage so many different organs and […]
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