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September 19, 2023 Edition

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Senior Black man sitting on bed with his head in his hand and looking tired.

Cold virus may set the stage for Long COVID

Prior infection with a common cold coronavirus may predispose some people to develop Long COVID.

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MRI of a gliblastoma.

Tiny implanted devices give insights for treating brain tumors

A tiny device implanted during brain surgery could help provide personalized information about a tumor’s potential responses to cancer-fighting drugs.

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Senior man with a walker and a younger woman strolling outdoors in an urban park.

A potential blood test for Parkinson’s disease

A blood test that measures damage to cells’ mitochondria was able to distinguish people with Parkinson’s disease from those without.

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Inhalable hydrogel protects lungs from SARS-CoV-2

March 7, 2023 — An inhalable gel protected animal lungs from viral infections. With further development, it could provide protection against COVID-19 and other ailments.
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Lowering the risk of mother’s sepsis or death after childbirth

February 28, 2023 — A single oral dose of a common antibiotic may have the potential to significantly reduce maternal infections and deaths in developing countries.
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Male contraceptive disables sperm

February 28, 2023 — A compound temporarily disabled mouse and human sperm. It also prevented pregnancies in mice.
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Osteopontin may play key role in Alzheimer’s disease

February 28, 2023 — Osteopontin, a protein produced by certain immune cells, may aid the formation of the amyloid beta plaques that characterize Alzheimer’s disease.
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VEXAS syndrome more common than realized

February 14, 2023 — A severe inflammatory disease called VEXAS is more prevalent and has a broader range of symptoms than expected.
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Links found between viruses and neurodegenerative diseases

February 14, 2023 — Researchers found associations between certain viral illnesses and the risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Engineering skin grafts for complex body parts

February 14, 2023 — Scientists successfully grew new skin in the shape of a human hand that was also stronger than standard engineered skin grafts.
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Bivalent boosters provide better protection against severe COVID-19

February 7, 2023 — Bivalent booster vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 were 37% more effective than older booster shots at reducing the risk of severe COVID-19.
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Comparing heart failure drugs

February 7, 2023 — A comparison of two diuretic drugs used to treat heart failure suggested either could be used to treat people hospitalized with heart failure.

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