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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet…
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… (below) over five annual cycles. Several projects have successfully resulted in external funding and publications. In … Loss” Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) grant 2024 Katherine King, M.D., Ph.D. “The Impact of …
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… down the amino acid phenylalanine, which results in its accumulation. Buildup of phenylalanine can irreparably harm … severe forms,” Elsea said. “Our approach has been quite successful identifying seizure disorders, movement disorders …
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… College of Medicine and colleagues looked to find a more accurate way to make this important heart health decision. In … most useful tool that the clinician has if they want to accurately determine someone’s likelihood of a future …
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… entered into their electronic medical record for ease of access. After testing, 32% of participants received a genetic …
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A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Louisiana State University and…
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… sign of most heat-related illnesses is dehydration. This occurs when your body loses more fluid than it takes in, … heat exhaustion. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats and is unable to cool itself … can escalate to nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, causing accelerated dehydration, which makes it harder to treat heat …
news › gene-p16-drives-colorectal-cancer-potential-therapy-target
… “Years of research have shown that human colorectal cancer occurs in steps,” said corresponding author Dr. Lanlan Shen , …
news › new-policies-needed-to-maximize-psychedelics-therapeutic-potential
… on the brink of a major opportunity to help people legally access psychedelic treatment,” said Dr. Amy McGuire , lead … parts of the system prepare and coordinate so patients can access these treatments in an ethical, equitable way as soon … of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, and equitable access will be critical, but we have to make sure that …
news › grb10-offers-a-potential-new-approach-for-treating-obesity
… people, keeping a healthy body weight can be a challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …