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Age and Sex Differences in Glycemic Control, Heart Rate and Brain Function

Glycemic control influences brain connectivity and heart variability, with distinct age and sex differences in healthy adults.

New Strategies for Monitoring Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis C

Among serum biomarkers, the FIB-4 and APRI scores are widely recognised for assessing advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis.

When Humidity Hurts: The Hidden Risk to Lung Health

New insights from a large-scale study reveal how humidity influences respiratory health, offering both protective benefits and potential risks to lung function.

MRI Body Fat Analysis Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk: RSNA 2024

New links found between body fat distribution and risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

100% Accuracy in Diagnosing Stroke Types with Novel MRI

Low-field 0.23-T MRI with a novel sequence achieves 100% accuracy in stroke diagnosis within 24 hours of onset.

Higher Thromboembolic Risk in Patients with Lung Cancer on Immunotherapy

A recent study highlights an increased risk of thromboembolic events in metastatic lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors…

Genetic Causes of Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes in British Asian People

New research reveals a genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes amongst British Asian individuals.

Dupilumab Shows Long-Term Benefits in Paediatric Asthma

Findings from the VOYAGE and EXCURSION studies confirm the efficacy of dupilumab in children aged 6–11 years with moderate-to-severe type 2 asthma.

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Amgen expands biomanufacturing footprint in North Carolina

Amgen is investing $1bn to build a second drug substance manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina – increasing the company’s total planned investment in the region to more than $1.5bn.

Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report

Steroids are widely used in various medical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease…