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NOD1 Signalling in Acute Liver Failure

NOD1 Signalling in Acute Liver Failure

The study examined transcriptome data from patients with HBV-induced acute liver failure and healthy controls, identifying key genes and pathways linked to disease progression.

Mother’s Voice Enhances Development in Premature Babies

Mother’s Voice Enhances Development in Premature Babies

A new trial shows that hearing their mother’s voice helps premature babies build neural connections essential for language.

Barriers to Timely Melanoma Diagnosis in Latino Patients

Barriers to Timely Melanoma Diagnosis in Latino Patients

Many participants reported that a lack of understanding about skin cancer symptoms led to delays in seeking medical help.

Skin Cancer Detection Improved for Transplant Recipients

Skin Cancer Detection Improved for Transplant Recipients

A risk-stratified approach significantly enhanced skin cancer detection after organ transplantation without increasing health care burden.

One in Five Adults Still Addicted to Tobacco, WHO Warns

One in Five Adults Still Addicted to Tobacco, WHO Warns

A new WHO report reveals that one in five adults remains addicted despite global drop in tobacco use. E-cigarette use is rising fast, especially among teenagers, threatening to reverse hard-won gains in public health.

Long COVID Linked to POTS in Middle-Aged Women

Long COVID Linked to POTS in Middle-Aged Women

Almost a third of severe Long COVID patients are diagnosed with POTS, especially middle-aged women, impacting recovery and quality of life.

Vitamin C in Pregnant Smokers Improves Children’s Lung Health

Vitamin C in Pregnant Smokers Improves Children’s Lung Health

A study reveals that vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy in smokers influences asthma-related DNA methylation in children. This epigenetic change supports better lung health at 5 years.

Simple Blood Test Predicts Hepatocellular Carcinoma Survival

Crucially, these trends were observed for overall survival as well and were successfully reproduced in the separate validation set.

Coronary Heart Disease Nearly Always Has Warning Signs

Coronary heart disease almost always follows common risk factors, highlighting the urgent need for earlier prevention and control.

Regular Olive Oil Intake Linked to Reduced Abdominal Fat

A large cohort study of >16,000 adults found that regular extra-virgin olive oil consumption is independently linked to reduced waist circumference and lower BMI.