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The surprising diversity of the fallopian tube
A study provides a new cell atlas of the female reproductive organ.
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Kids with rare autoimmune disease show these symptoms before blood clots 
Antiphospholipid syndrome is rare in adults and even less common among children. 
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Even at top hospitals, low-income older cancer patients struggle after surgery
Unequal outcomes, and higher spending, seen in patients over 65 who are “dual eligible” for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice
Promising results in animal studies suggest novel immunotherapy paired with new microneedle technology could provide a more reliable therapy option for people who are allergic to peanuts.
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Researchers find natural mechanism to sensitize cancer to immunotherapy
A study defines how a type of cell death occurs from a protein and fatty acid found inside the body.
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New risk prediction model for opioid misuse after surgery surpasses accuracy of previous models
Models could help identify patients who may benefit most from counseling.
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This is your gut on sushi
New study provides insights into how the microbiome processes seaweed.
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Disruption in lung cell repair may underlie acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases
A study suggests potential avenues of research to develop new therapies to improve survival and prevent chronic lung disease in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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An easier way to grow model organs
Researchers successful generate organoids in suspension, offering a new opportunity for researchers.
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Community violence, views of police drive youth firearm carriage
Over 65% of all violence-related deaths among kids and young adults across the country are caused by firearms.
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High-risk antibiotic use common in nursing homes after hospitalization
Prescribing of drugs associated with C. diff infection and antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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Connecting obesity, diabetes and the immune system using bioinformatics
Clues suggest anti-inflammatory macrophages are different in people with diabetes.
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Shining light on the link between lung fibrosis and bacterial infection
A study in mice suggests that lung scarring could also compromise the immune system
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Obesity in mice lowered by increasing effects of key weight-regulating hormone
Technique can make the body more sensitive to leptin
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Size matters in microbiome studies
The size of a microbiome sample from rectal swabs varies from patient to patient and can predict infection risk.