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January 24, 2024
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Patients with greater alpha-gal IgE levels report higher rates of knee pain, stiffness

Patients with greater alpha-gal IgE levels report higher rates of knee pain, stiffness

Among patients with Ehrlichia IgG, Rickettsia IgG or alpha-gal IgE following a tick bite, only those with heightened levels of alpha-gal IgE demonstrated musculoskeletal symptoms, specifically higher rates of knee pain, according to data.

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July 24, 2023
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Probiotics may help slow cognitive decline

Probiotics may help slow cognitive decline

BOSTON — Adults with mild cognitive impairment who received the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for 3 months had improvements in cognitive scores compared with those who received placebo, according to findings presented at NUTRITION.

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June 04, 2023
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Healio | HemOncToday announce 2023 Disruptive Innovators at ASCO

Healio | HemOncToday announce 2023 Disruptive Innovators at ASCO

CHICAGO — During ASCO Annual Meeting, Healio honored our Healio Disruptive Innovators in hematology/oncology in our second annual award ceremony.

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February 27, 2023
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‘Pain is normal’: The frustrating present and possible future of osteoarthritis treatment

‘Pain is normal’: The frustrating present and possible future of osteoarthritis treatment

When it comes to patients with osteoarthritis adopting, much less maintaining, an exercise regimen to improve their condition, most rheumatologists have just one thought: “Easier said than done.”

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February 18, 2023
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Former NCI director: Obesity-related cancers, ‘pandemic hangover’ are major challenges

Former NCI director: Obesity-related cancers, ‘pandemic hangover’ are major challenges

SAN FRANCISCO — The newly reignited Cancer Moonshot is centered on the goal to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years.

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February 03, 2023
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World Cancer Day: Oncology leaders share practical advice to ‘close the care gap’

World Cancer Day: Oncology leaders share practical advice to ‘close the care gap’

World Cancer Day will be observed Feb. 4.

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February 01, 2023
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CGM use increases with expanded insurance coverage for insulin users

CGM use increases with expanded insurance coverage for insulin users

Health insurance policy changes that expand access to continuous glucose monitoring for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can greatly increase uptake of the devices, according to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

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January 21, 2023
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Depression, anxiety tied to less ideal CV health in young adults

Depression, anxiety tied to less ideal CV health in young adults

Depression and anxiety in young adults are associated with less ideal CV health, which may be improved with a better diet, physical activity and improved sleep, researchers reported.

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December 19, 2022
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Disordered eating, insulin restriction reduce beneficial gut microbes

Disordered eating, insulin restriction reduce beneficial gut microbes

Disordered eating and insulin restriction were associated with a reduced abundance of short-chain fatty acid-producing gut microbes among young adults with type 1 diabetes with overweight or obesity, researchers reported.

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December 07, 2022
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UNC professor receives distinguished lectureship in breast cancer research

UNC professor receives distinguished lectureship in breast cancer research

Charles M. Perou, PhD, received the 2022 AACR Distinguished Lectureship in Breast Cancer Research at this year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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