8 stories tagged #Nature Medicine

  1. WHO Study: Nearly Half of Preventable Cancers Tied to Smoking and Alcohol
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    WHO Study: Nearly Half of Preventable Cancers Tied to Smoking and Alcohol

    A new WHO analysis finds 38% of 2022's 19 million cancer cases were preventable, with tobacco and alcohol linked to nearly half of them.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Novel Apheresis Approach Targets Severe Preeclampsia
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    Novel Apheresis Approach Targets Severe Preeclampsia

    A pilot trial shows sFlt-1 apheresis safely reduces blood pressure and key protein levels in very preterm preeclampsia, offering a potential disease-specific therapy.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. CRISPR-Edited Transplant Shows Safe Engraftment in High-Risk AML
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    CRISPR-Edited Transplant Shows Safe Engraftment in High-Risk AML

    A phase 1/2a trial shows a CRISPR-edited donor graft enabled rapid engraftment and safe post-transplant targeted therapy in high-risk AML and MDS patients.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Gut Bacteria Could Predict Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms
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    Gut Bacteria Could Predict Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms

    A new UCL-led study reveals gut microbes may signal Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms emerge, with diet playing a key role.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Experimental Drug Elraglusib Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate
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    Experimental Drug Elraglusib Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate

    A new study reveals elraglusib, an experimental drug, has significantly improved one-year survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients by targeting tumor microenvironments.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Daily Multivitamin Linked to Slower Biological Aging
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    Daily Multivitamin Linked to Slower Biological Aging

    New study suggests daily multivitamins may slow biological aging by four months, but experts urge caution, emphasizing diet and exercise.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. AI's Critical Flaw: ChatGPT Health Misses Serious Medical Emergencies
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    AI's Critical Flaw: ChatGPT Health Misses Serious Medical Emergencies

    New study reveals ChatGPT Health's significant shortcomings in identifying critical medical emergencies, raising concerns for patient safety and the future of AI in healthcare.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  8. New Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Symptoms Years in Advance
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    New Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Symptoms Years in Advance

    Researchers develop a 'molecular clock' using blood tests to forecast Alzheimer's symptom onset, potentially revolutionizing research and patient care.

    3mo ago 2 min read