Early glucocorticoid tapering reduces damage in vasculitis maintenance therapy
Glucocorticoids are the cornerstone of initial vasculitis treatment, used to rapidly control inflammation and protect vital organs. EULAR – The European…
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Study links remote work to increased isolation and depression
The rise in remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased time spent alone and worsened workers’ mental…
Organ transplant survival rates improve despite persistent donor shortages
More adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people who need…
Blood protein signature can predict lung cancer risk before diagnosis
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL), funded by Cancer Research UK and the European Research…
AI detects early warning signs of epilepsy without visible seizures
Epilepsy isn’t always easy to diagnose. Seizures often don’t occur during routine brain-wave recordings (EEGs), leaving doctors without the direct…
Microglia transitions act as critical turning point in Alzheimer’s
Researchers from VIB, KU Leuven, the UK-DRI and Muna Therapeutics, funded by, among others, ERC, have uncovered a critical biological…
Study reveals how breast cancer cells hide in the bone marrow
Treating breast cancer remains a major medical challenge worldwide. This is largely due to the ability of breast cancer cells…
Current chronic kidney disease diagnostic thresholds reflect true patient risk
The thresholds for kidney function currently used to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD) reflect a true increase in the risk…
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cravings for tobacco and cannabis
When national tragedy strikes, the urge to light up isn’t just a habit, it is a psychological defense mechanism. New…
Eight startups selected to advance heart and brain health technologies
Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association® Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a specialty track within…