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New Proteins Identified as Drivers of Oral Tolerance

New Proteins Identified as Drivers of Oral Tolerance

Functional experiments showed that α-zein–specific Treg cells suppressed naïve T cell proliferation when exposed to the antigen, confirming their role in maintaining oral tolerance.

Sugar Helps Relieve Pain in Newborns During Venepuncture

Sugar Helps Relieve Pain in Newborns During Venepuncture

Administering sucrose to newborns just before venepuncture could help relieve pain more than standard comfort measures.

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Early Lung Decline Identified in Pulmonary Fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progression may begin nearly a decade before symptoms, according to new modeling research.

Older adult recovering at home after noncardiac surgery with caregiver support during daily activities

Caregivers Experience Lasting Recovery Challenges After Major Surgery

Older adults with frailty often faced prolonged functional recovery and unmet care needs after major elective noncardiac surgery.

Older adult undergoing hearing assessment during cognitive clinic evaluation for mild cognitive impairment

Hearing Assessment Reveals Overlap in Cognitive Aging

Hearing loss in mild cognitive impairment was common, but objective hearing measures did not differ significantly from controls.

Gut Microbiota Predicts Cardiometabolic Disease Risk - EMJ

Specific Gut Microbes Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease Risk

Analysis revealed that a higher abundance of Eubacterium xylanophilum group spp. and Akkermansia muciniphila was associated with a lower risk of MACE+, whereas Ruminococcus gnavus group spp. was linked to higher MACE risk.

Hema Now: A Conversation with the EAHAD President

In this episode of Hema Now, Ana Boban discusses her vision as the incoming European Association for Haemophilia and Allied…

Zorevunersen Results in Dravet Syndrome - EMJ

Early Trials Highlight Zorevunersen Potential in Dravet Syndrome

Clinical studies suggest zorevunersen could reduce seizures and improve quality of life for children and adolescents with Dravet syndrome.

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Survey: Half of US adults struggle to afford healthcare

The share of Americans who feel financially secure about paying for basic healthcare has fallen to its lowest level since 2021.

AMR Governance Improving, But Resistance Still Rising - EMJ

AMR Governance Improving, But Resistance Still Rising

Global AMR governance has improved, but antimicrobial resistance remains high, highlighting gaps in policy implementation and surveillance.