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Aug 2026
Risk-adapted frameworks reshape pediatric neuroblastoma care
Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor outside the brain in children younger than five years old and accounts for about 15% of pediatric cancer deaths.
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Aug 2026
Night shifts and chronic insomnia may increase long COVID risk
The first evidence that night work and chronic insomnia may increase the risk of developing long COVID comes from a new study led by ISGlobal, a centre supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, in collaboration with the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), through the GCAT | Genomes for Life cohort.
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Aug 2026
Ion channel TPC1 identified as key regulator of iron homeostasis
Researchers have deciphered the role of an ion channel in iron homeostasis, opening up new possibilities for treating iron metabolism disorders.
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Aug 2026
Genetic changes in zebrafish reveal new pathways for back pain
Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests.
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Aug 2026
Localized biochemical halo of IL-10 suppresses immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells
A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells from host immune system aggression.
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Aug 2026
Nerve-tumor interactions emerge as a transformative frontier in oncology
A new review article highlights a rapidly emerging frontier in oncology: the dynamic and influential relationship between nerves and tumors.
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Aug 2026
Circular RNAs offer new pathways to reduce cancer therapy side-effects
A new review highlights the growing importance of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern oncology: treatment-related toxicity.
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Aug 2026
Advances in DNA technology are reshaping preventive healthcare
A new review highlights how advances in DNA technology are reshaping the future of healthcare by shifting the focus from treatment to prevention.
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Aug 2026
First-trimester protein intake linked to lower odds of small-for-gestational-age birth
A secondary analysis of 7,067 nulliparous participants found that first-trimester protein intake of 0.8 to less than 1.1 g/kg/day was associated with 22% lower adjusted odds of delivering an SGA infant than intake of at least 1.1 g/kg/day. The association was exploratory, with no dose-response pattern and no confirmation in sensitivity analyses.
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Aug 2026
New research highlights hidden metabolic risks in non-obese HIV patients
A new UC San Francisco study helps explain why people with HIV remain at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes despite effective suppression of the virus with modern medications.
