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Harnessing Viruses: The Future of Liver Disease Research and Treatment

Explore how scientists are engineering hepadnaviruses, like hepatitis B, to create powerful tools for studying and treating liver diseases, offering hope for more effective and targeted therapies.

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Fracture Breakthrough: How a New Spacer Technique Gets You Moving Sooner

Discover how a new surgical technique using a subacromial spacer is revolutionizing the treatment of comminuted greater tuberosity fractures, allowing for earlier mobility and improved healing.

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Decoding the DRB5*02:21 Allele: What It Means for Transplants

Researchers have identified a novel allele, DRB5*02:21, with a single nucleotide substitution. This discovery may refine HLA typing, potentially leading to better-matched transplants and improved patient outcomes.

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Osimertinib: A Tale of Triumph and Disaster in Lung Cancer Treatment

Explore the dual outcomes of osimertinib treatment in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer patients experiencing central nervous system progression, highlighting the critical need for timely access to this drug, even when the T790M mutation status is unknown.

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Decoding Male Infertility: Navigating Semen Analysis, Surgical Solutions, and Sperm Health

Explore the latest advancements in male infertility research. This article provides clear explanations of complex studies, offering hope and guidance for couples navigating fertility challenges. Learn about interpreting semen analysis, surgical solutions, and the exciting role of molecular events in sperm health.

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Is Your Child's Environment Setting Them Up for Obesity?

Discover how factors like family income, cultural background, and screen time can influence a child's risk of obesity. Learn what you can do to promote a healthier lifestyle for your kids.

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Surgical Success: How to Identify the Right Liver Cancer Patients

Discover how a targeted treatment strategy, combining chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy, is improving outcomes for liver cancer patients with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). Learn how this innovative approach helps identify the best candidates for surgical removal of tumors, offering new hope and extending survival.

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Pituitary Adenomas and Cavernous Sinus Syndrome: Understanding the Connection

Explore the connection between pituitary adenomas and cavernous sinus syndrome. Understand symptoms, surgical outcomes, and factors influencing recovery for timely intervention.

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Decoding TB: How Antibodies Can Lead to Better Treatments

A new study investigates the interaction between a specific antibody and the tuberculosis bacteria. The findings could lead to the development of new treatments and diagnostics for this deadly disease.

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Unstoppable Vomiting? How Targeted Nerve Therapy Can Help

For some cancer patients, severe vomiting becomes a debilitating side effect that traditional treatments can't touch. Learn about a groundbreaking approach, endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac ganglia neurolysis (EUS-CGN), that's providing relief where other methods fail.

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