Microbial compound offers hope for vitiligo treatment

A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore pigmentation, reports a new Northwestern University pre-clinical study in mice.

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T cells grown with new technique offer better cancer defense

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new way to grow T cells in the lab that enables them to live longer and better destroy cancer cells in a mouse model of melanoma compared to those grown in traditional growth media.

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Pocket on cyclin B ensures correct sequence of cell division

A “pocket” on the protein cyclin B is responsible for ensuring that the steps of cell division take place in the correct order. Two studies by researchers at the University of Konstanz investigated why this is the case.

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Simple sessions can improve wellbeing of pediatric critical care staff

The Staff Wellbeing (SWell) project, led by Aston University researchers in collaboration with Birmingham Children’s Hospital and NHS England, has developed two simple, easy-to-deliver sessions to improve the wellbeing of staff in pediatric critical care (PCC) units in UK hospitals.

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Fatty Liver Screening Gaps Emerge in HIV Care Survey

Major barriers in screening for fatty liver disease in patients with HIV included uncertainties about testing, diagnostic data insufficiency, low priority, time constraints, and referral limitations. Medscape Medical News

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Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts CRC Recurrence

Daily low-dose aspirin reduced the risk for colorectal cancer recurrence by roughly half in patients with mutations in the PIK3 signaling pathway. Medscape Medical News

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Environment Drives Respiratory Health Disparities

Research highlights how poor housing, pollution, and green spaces affect respiratory health, with rural and urban communities facing unique environmental challenges. Medscape Medical News

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PCB Exposure Boosts Heart Disease Risk in T2D

A prospective cohort study found that exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls was an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News

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Heart Disease Still Top Cause of Death

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to a new American Heart Association report. Medscape Medical News

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Goniotomy Effective for Childhood Uveitic Glaucoma

Goniotomy was found to be a safe conjunctival-sparing approach that effectively reduced intraocular pressure over the long term in children with glaucoma secondary to uveitis. Medscape Medical News

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Kids Who Watch Violence on TV May Become Aggressive Teens

Boys who were exposed to violent TV content between the ages of 3.5 and 4.5 years were more prone to exhibit antisocial behaviors during their teenage years, showed a study of about 2000 children. Medscape Medical News

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Campuses Recognized for Adopting Sun Safety Protocols

At George Washington University, medical students developed a website to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and sun safe practices; other features include providing sunscreen dispensers on campus. Medscape Medical News

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HPV Follow-up Testing Falls Short

Researchers tracked follow-up testing in patients who were positive for HPV at three healthcare systems. Medscape Medical News

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