Research from scientists at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies shows that acinar cells in the pancreas form new cell types to mitigate injury but are then susceptible to cancerous mutations….
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European Agency Supports Marketing of Abrocitinib for AD
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has recommended that the oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor abrocitinib be granted marketing authorization in the European Union for treating atopic dermatitis (AD). The full indication is for the…
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Novel treatment strategy for pulmonary embolism shows exceptional promise in early clinical trials, say researchers
The blockage of lung arteries by a blood clot results in pulmonary embolism—a condition requiring emergency care that affects more than 300,000 people in the United States each year. Existing treatments, however, may not fully remove the clot, necessitating the…
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What's the Safest Way to Celebrate Halloween This Year?
Halloween is almost here and despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, experts agree that this year will be better than the last. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have switched course from last year’s recommendation of staying home, and…
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Air pollution exposure while pregnant linked to higher gestational diabetes risk
Pregnant women who live in Southern California areas with poor air quality have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus, according to a recent study led by the University of California, Irvine. The findings were published in the September…
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Heart attack: The six body parts affected that can signal an ‘impending’ heart attack
Brian May says he’s ‘grateful to be alive’ after heart attack We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
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New guide aims to help young people discuss mental health with their GP
A guide to help young people talk to their GP about self-harm and suicidal experiences has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham in partnership with a group of youth advisors. Launched on World Suicide Prevention Day (10…
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These Free Printables Will Make Learning the ABCs Fun for Kids
Whether you’ve got a little learner who’s heading to preschool in-person this year or a tot who’s still at home, hands-on learning is the best kind of learning — especially when it comes to the ABCs. Free printables are available…
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Beige fat ‘indispensable’ in protecting the brain from dementia
Beige is considered a calming paint color, and scientists have new evidence that beige fat has a similar impact on the brain, bringing down the inflammation associated with the more common white fat and providing protection from dementia. They have…
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Governments latest pandemic plan recklessly exposes millions to effects of mass infection
The UK government’s latest pandemic plan involves recklessly exposing millions of people to the acute and long-term effects of mass infection, warn experts in The BMJ today. A strategy that chooses mass infection in the young now over vaccination in…
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