Category: 8. Health
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Effectiveness of a collagen matrix seal and xenograft in alveolar ridge preservation: an experimental study in dogs
Tan, W. L., Wong, T. L., Wong, M. C. & Lang, N. P. A systematic review of post-extractional alveolar hard and soft tissue dimensional changes in humans. Clin. Oral Implants Res. 23(Suppl 5), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02375.x (2012). Article PubMed Google Scholar Marcaccini, A. M., Novaes, A. B. Jr., Souza, S. L., Taba, M. Jr. & Grisi,…
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White matter astrocyte degeneration in FXTAS
White matter astrocyte degeneration in FXTAS Continue Reading News Source: www.nature.com
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RNA-binding proteins in cardiovascular biology and disease: the beat goes on
Morris, K. V. & Mattick, J. S. The rise of regulatory RNA. Nat. Rev. Genet. 15, 423–437 (2014). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Deogharia, M. & Gurha, P. The ‘guiding’ principles of noncoding RNA function. Wiley Interdiscip. Rev. RNA 13, e1704 (2022). Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Winkle, M., El-Daly, S. M., Fabbri,…
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Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a major health-care burden
Davis, H. E., McCorkell, L., Vogel, J. M. & Topol, E. J. Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. Nat. Rev. Microbiol. 21, 133–146 (2023). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Soriano, J. B. et al. A clinical case definition of post COVID-19 condition by a Delphi consensus. Lancet Infect. Dis. 22, e102–e107 (2022).…
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A decentralized delivery program for rheumatic heart disease treatment and prevention in Uganda
Department of Adult Cardiology, Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda Doreen Nakagaayi, Joselyn Rwebembera & Emmy Okello Department of Research, Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda Jafesi Pulle, Isaac Otim & Miriam Nakitto Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda Oyoo Charles Akiya Health Department, Kitgum District, Kitgum, Uganda Okello Henry Otto Department of Global Health, University of Washington,…
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Tau aids selection of anti-amyloid drug recipients
Owing to the high costs, potential risks and modest efficacy of anti-amyloid therapies for Alzheimer disease, the ability to identify people who will derive the greatest benefit from these drugs is vital. A study published in JAMA Neurology has found that plasma p-tau217 measurements can be used to assess both the likelihood of amyloid-β pathology…
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Targeted ocular spectroscopy shines new light on retinal health
In a recent study published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics, researchers demonstrate the multimodal functionality of targeted ocular fluorescence spectroscopy in vitro and in vivo. Study: Targeted spectroscopy in the eye fundus. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Background Some typical structural and functional changes occur in the eyes, especially the eye fundus, due to ocular diseases like…
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Most Forms of Exercise Are Safe – But Don’t Ignore the Dangers
New research concludes that most sports and exercise activities carry a low risk of serious injury. Covering 61 sports and based on national hospital data, the study highlights the relative safety of fitness activities and identifies rising injury trends globally, advocating for preventive measures and real-time injury monitoring. The findings of a five-year study conducted…
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Deciphering Why We Age Differently
Scientists are researching how genetic mutations in every cell of the human body contribute to aging and the risk of related diseases like cancer. Using advanced sequencing technologies, their study aims to determine if the rate of mutations varies among individuals and how these variations might predict lifespan and disease risk. Their work is part…
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Medical Response To Japan’s Massive New Year’s Day Earthquake
A tsunami warning is shown on TV in Yokohama, near Tokyo Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Japan issued tsunami … [+] alerts Monday after a series of strong quakes in the Sea of Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has struck Western Japan, triggering tsunami…