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VWF Deficiency Drives Angiodysplasia via Angiopoietin-2 Dysregulation
New research identifies a molecular pathway linking von Willebrand factor deficiency to gut angiodysplasia, suggesting a targeted therapeutic…
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Multiomic Analysis Reveals CTCL Progression Mechanisms, Identifies Therapeutic Targets
A comprehensive multiomic study uncovers specific molecular alterations driving cutaneous T-cell lymphoma progression and therapy resistance.
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Smoking Cessation Reduces Dementia Risk, But Weight Gain May Attenuate Benefit
A large prospective cohort study indicates quitting smoking lowers long-term dementia risk, though substantial post-cessation weight gain may…
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True Refractoriness to Caplacizumab in iTTP Is Rare
A multicenter study found that delayed platelet recovery in iTTP patients on caplacizumab is usually due to confounding factors, not true…
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Itraconazole Inhibits OXPHOS in AML, Targets Therapy-Resistant Leukemic Stem Cells
A drug-repurposing screen identifies the antifungal itraconazole as an oxidative phosphorylation inhibitor effective against AML leukemic stem cells.
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ERV Reactivation Drives C4b-Mediated Synaptic Pruning in Autism Models
In mouse models, endogenous retrovirus reactivation leads to C4b upregulation and excessive microglial pruning, contributing to autistic-like…
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Homozygous LGI1 Variant Linked to Severe Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy
A case report details a homozygous LGI1 gene variant causing drug-resistant epilepsy and profound developmental delay, contrasting with typical.
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Orca-T Immunotherapy Enriches Regulatory-Like T-Cells Early Post-Transplant
A specific T-cell subset, CD4+CD25-FOXP3+Helios+ T conventional cells, is enriched early after Orca-T and correlates with later immune activation.
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Blood Test Monitors Brain Gene Expression in Nonhuman Primates
A new method uses engineered reporters to noninvasively track transgene activity in primate brains via a simple blood draw.
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T-Cell Lymphoma Neuropathy Differs From B-Cell Counterpart, Often Neurolymphomatosis
A multicenter study details the distinct clinical and pathological features of peripheral neuropathies in T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
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IL-1β Signaling Drives Aggressive TCF3::HLF B-ALL and Bone Lesions
A new study identifies interleukin-1β as a key driver in a highly aggressive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia subtype.
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New Imaging Reveals Hippocampal Dendrite Signaling Dynamics In Vivo
A novel 3D motion-corrected imaging platform allows direct observation of electrical and calcium activity in live neuronal dendrites.
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TTP: EEG Delta Activity Correlates With Transient Aphasia, Resolves With Treatment
A case report details how left temporal lateralized rhythmic delta activity (LRDA) on EEG tracked fluctuating aphasia in TTP, resolving with targeted
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QCT Fibrosis Score Thresholds Predict Transplant-Free Survival in IPF
Specific quantitative CT fibrosis score changes identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at higher risk for worse outcomes.
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Naloxone Linked to Improved Survival in PEA Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
A retrospective cohort study suggests prehospital naloxone administration is associated with better survival to discharge for OHCA patients.
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Prone Positioning Use Surged During Pandemic, Declined Post-COVID
A North American study reveals a significant increase in prone positioning for hypoxemic patients during the pandemic, followed by a notable decrease.
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AL Amyloidosis Prognostic Models Lag Behind Treatment Advances
Current risk stratification tools for AL amyloidosis do not reflect improved patient outcomes with modern daratumumab-based regimens.
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Noradrenaline-Amygdala Circuit Modifies Aversive Memories During Recall
A new study in rats identifies a specific brainstem-amygdala pathway and molecular mechanism governing aversive memory reconsolidation.
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Neurobehavioral Profile of Young Steroid-Naive Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A multinational study characterizes baseline social, emotional, and learning challenges in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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EXCC Device Shows Safety, Efficacy for Angulated Aortic Necks at One Year
A Japanese multicenter registry reports one-year outcomes for the Gore Excluder Conformable device in patients with challenging proximal aortic.
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Combined Surgical Approach Improves Severe VLS Stenosis, Reduces Corticosteroid Need
A retrospective study of 35 women found a multi-component surgical procedure effective for refractory vulvar lichen sclerosus.