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Selective HDAC6 Inhibition Improves Motor Function in Preclinical ALS Models
A CNS-penetrant small molecule restores protein clearance and axonal transport, reducing neurofilament levels and TDP-43 pathology.
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Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Rescue Analgesia for Acute Headache
A randomized trial finds adjunctive magnesium sulfate increases treatment success and patient satisfaction, despite pain reduction not meeting clinica
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Multimodal AI System Matches Clinicians in Simulated Telehealth Diagnostics
A new AI system, multimodal AMIE, integrates diverse data types to achieve high diagnostic accuracy and conversational quality in simulated telehealth
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ALS Subtypes Show Distinct Immune Remodeling, Linking Blood Changes to Spinal Cord Damage
A new study details specific immune cell dynamics and molecular programs in ALS, revealing distinct patterns across disease subtypes.
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Thrombectomy Improves Functional Independence in Medium-Vessel Occlusion Stroke
A randomized trial shows endovascular thrombectomy increases functional independence but also raises symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk in mediu
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SHANK3 Haploinsufficiency in Macaques Reveals Diverse Behavioral, Cognitive Phenotypes
A new macaque model of SHANK3 haploinsufficiency provides insights into Phelan-McDermid syndrome and potential biomarkers.
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SSPOP Mutations Linked to Pediatric Epilepsy and Developmental Disorders
Researchers identify pathogenic variants in a supposed pseudogene, expanding the diagnostic landscape for unexplained neurodevelopmental delay.
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Long-Duration Levodopa Response Distinguishes Parkinson's, Predicts Outcomes
A study details how sustained levodopa motor improvement helps differentiate parkinsonian syndromes and offers prognostic insights for PD.
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Gender-Affirming Mastectomy Linked to Sustained Satisfaction, Quality of Life
A cross-sectional study finds high patient-reported chest satisfaction and psychological well-being years after gender-affirming mastectomy.
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Alantolactone and Temozolomide Combination Targets Glioblastoma Stemness, Lipid Metabolism
Preclinical findings suggest alantolactone combined with temozolomide may overcome glioblastoma resistance by modulating the Hippo pathway.
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Digital and Mixed Interventions Support Physical Activity After Exercise Therapy
An umbrella review suggests digital and mixed delivery methods help patients with chronic conditions maintain physical activity and quality of life.
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Postpartum Psychosis Heritability Estimated, Specific Risk Genes Identified
New research quantifies genetic contributions to postpartum psychosis and identifies specific genes, including shared pathways with other psychiatric
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High-Impact Sports Linked to 4-15-Fold Increased MND/ALS Risk
A scoping review identifies a significant association between professional participation in high-impact sports and elevated motor neurone disease risk
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Neuroimaging Biotypes May Guide MDD Treatment, Improve Remission
Functional MRI-derived circuit profiles could personalize major depressive disorder therapy, potentially doubling remission rates.
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NPM1-Mutated AML: Nuclear Condensates Drive HOX/MEIS1 Expression, Inform Menin Inhibitor Action
New research clarifies how mutant NPM1 forms nuclear condensates, sustaining oncogenic transcription and explaining menin inhibitor efficacy.
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Apelin Mediates Exercise's Antidepressant Effects via Hippocampal NMDA Receptors
A muscle-derived protein, apelin, links physical activity to improved mood and neuroplasticity through a specific brain signaling pathway.
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Specific Patient Profiles Face Up to 30% Risk of Severe Asthma Progression
A large Danish cohort study identifies key risk factors and patient characteristics associated with progression from mild-to-moderate to severe asthma
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Three Genetic Loci Modify Risk and Onset of Inherited Alzheimer's Disease
Specific genetic variants influence disease risk and age of dementia onset in autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease.
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Bupivacaine-Dexamethasone TAP Blocks Reduce LOS, Opioid Use in DIEP Flap Patients
A retrospective study suggests bupivacaine with dexamethasone improves early pain control and shortens hospital stay after DIEP flap breast reconstruc
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Fentanyl Differentially Modulates Dopamine Patterns, Impairing Reward Seeking in Mice
Acute fentanyl administration simultaneously increases tonic dopamine while reducing phasic dopamine responses to non-drug reward cues.
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ICU Caregiver Financial Strain Linked to Psychological Distress, Medical Mistrust
A study of 97 ICU caregivers found that over 60% reported difficulty paying for care, correlating with increased anxiety, depression, PTSD, and decisi
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Expert Consensus Standardizes SSA/Ro Autoantibody Nomenclature
A Delphi process involving 17 international experts recommends specific terms for anti-TROVE2/Ro60 and anti-TRIM21/Ro52 autoantibodies.
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Abatacept Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression in Seropositive Palindromic Rheumatism
A randomized trial indicates abatacept significantly lowers the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis compared to hydroxychloroquine over two years.
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Cerebellar Disinhibitory Circuit Controls Motor Learning Signals
New research in mice reveals how synchronized climbing fiber activity selectively gates error signals to enable adaptive motor learning.