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kidney transplant rejection

Novel Test Detects Early Kidney Transplant Rejection

A novel NK cell activation assay identified early immune activity linked to antibody-mediated rejection after kidney transplantation.

Barriers Behind Unequal Youth Access to Diabetes Technology Revealed

Researchers have called for increased awareness, education, and safe spaces for children in the UK with Type 1 diabetes, following investigation into diabetes technology access.

Parkinson’s Disease

BCAAs Reduce Gut Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease

BCAA supplementation reduced gut inflammation and improved constipation symptoms in a Parkinson’s disease mouse model.

Women’s Urological Health Concerns Often Overlooked, Foundation Says

Millions of women quietly live with urological symptoms they believe are inevitable or untreatable, the Urology Care Foundation reported.

Hantavirus Outbreak: ECDC Deploys Support for Spanish Authorities

ECDC has deployed additional support to the Spanish authorities as passengers and crew continue to disembark the MV Hondius, but maintains that general population risk is low.

AI healthcare acceptance

Patient Acceptance of AI Shaped by Trust Barriers

Systematic review identified key barriers and facilitators influencing patient acceptance of artificial intelligence in healthcare, highlighting trust, usability, and communication factors.

Dairy cows in a milking parlor representing H5N1 influenza surveillance and transmission risk on California dairy farms.

New Bird Flu Risks Found on California Dairy Farms

H5N1 influenza surveillance on California dairy farms found airborne virus, wastewater contamination, and subclinical infections in cows.

hydroxyurea adherence

Hydroxyurea Adherence Declines Over Time in Sickle Cell Disease

Longitudinal data showed hydroxyurea adherence declined steadily among patients with sickle cell disease, particularly in older age groups and those with executive difficulties.

Healthcare professionals caring for a hospitalized child receiving treatment for a multidrug-resistant infection.

Resistant Infections in Children May Respond to Tigecycline

Tigecycline in children showed favorable outcomes and acceptable tolerability in multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Addressing Barriers to Sunscreen Use in Athletes

Outdoor athletes and active individuals have frequent and prolonged UV exposure and are at increased risk of skin cancer.1-3 Athletes are…