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Genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia through neuroinflammatory pathways associated with retinal thinness

Nature Mental Health

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 21 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-025-00414-6 This study explores the relationship between the genetic risk for schizophrenia and retinal thickness, demonstrating that neuroinflammatory pathways are linked to retinal thinning, with C-reactive protein partially mediating this effect. These findings suggest that retinal changes may serve as a potential noninvasive biomarker for schizophrenia risk.

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Portraits: A 10-year-old, a house painter and a mom who are running out of HIV pills

NPR Health

HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.

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Rural and tribal residency program hopes to compel more young doctors to practice in rural

NC Health News

By Taylor Sisk Daily Yonder An interest in different cultures led Matthew Mahar to pursue an anthropology minor in college and to subsequently travel extensively. More recently, its led him to a hospital in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Cherokee Indian Hospital sits on the Qualla Boundary , home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a 57,000-acre land trust owned by the tribe.

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RFK Jr.'s comments on autism spark outrage among researchers

NPR Health

HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy's comments on autism have sparked outrage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colin Killick, director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, for his reaction.

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Doctor, hospital staffer sacked for dragging and assaulting a 77-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh government hospital

The Hindu

The man was accompanying his 70-year-old wife, a patient; hospital superintendent, who initially claimed the victim was cutting the queue, also suspended; FIR filed with charges of criminal intimidation

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New research finds CT scans can cause cancer. Here's what to know

NPR Health

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman about her research indicating CT scans, which emit radiation, will cause some 100,000 cases of cancer annually.

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The lasting impact of paternal depression on children

News Medical Health Sciences

In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books even hard seltzers carry the label.

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The science behind ‘miracle babies’ born of uterine transplants

The Hindu

Uterine transplants are now being viewed as a fertility solution for to women who are born without a uterus or women who have undergone a hysterectomy

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Reversing adipose tissue fibrosis through targeted microRNA therapies

News Medical Health Sciences

A new review published in Genes & Diseases highlights the transformative role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating and potentially reversing adipose tissue fibrosis, a condition closely linked to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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Adding community to the equation of elderly care

The Hindu

By 2050, the elderly population, for the first time, is expected to exceed the population aged 0-15.

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GOT2 as a metabolic and immunologic target in pancreatic cancer

News Medical Health Sciences

A new wave of scientific interest is spotlighting GOT2glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 2as a compelling therapeutic target in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal and treatment-resistant malignancies.

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Summer camp boom: Parents worry about heat, experts stress need for safety

The Hindu

The first criteria for most parents when choosing a summer camp has been the timings, with no outdoor activity scheduled during the hot afternoon; experts say camps need to have safety protocols in place

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Molecular drivers and emerging treatments in anaplastic thyroid cancer

News Medical Health Sciences

Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC), a rare yet highly aggressive malignancy, continues to represent a major clinical challenge.

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Poetry: Compassion + Action = The Power of Social Work

The New Social Worker

A "spoken word" poem written and performed during Social Work Month, on the theme of compassion plus action.

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New therapeutic frontiers in the management of achondroplasia

News Medical Health Sciences

A recent publication in Genes & Diseases has delivered a compelling synthesis of the latest insights into the cellular mechanisms and therapeutic interventions for achondroplasia, the most common form of genetic dwarfism.

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Fuel Up for Finals, PASE

The Cofounder

Join the Professional Advancement and Student Experience Team for their semester event, Fuel Up for Finals! Take a break and stop by our table, located in the RRR Connector to make a finals snack pack. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. This event will be held on April 24th, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm.

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Differentiating cancerous and healthy cells through motion analysis

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found that the motion of unlabeled cells can be used to tell whether they are cancerous or healthy.

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Communications Intern, AIDS Healthcare Foundation

The Cofounder

This is a full-time, in-person Summer Internship! Must be able to start on June 2, 2025 and the internship ends on August 29, 2025.

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Unmasking Nrf2 as a key driver of treatment resistance in osteosarcoma

News Medical Health Sciences

A deeper understanding of osteosarcoma, the most common primary malignant bone tumor affecting children and adolescents, is reshaping strategies for overcoming treatment resistance.

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Required for May Grads: Graduate Outcomes Exit Survey (GOES)

The Cofounder

As part of the culmination of your student experience here, the Rollins School of Public Health and the Professional Advancement and Student Experience Center are asking all graduates to take 10 minutes to complete the Graduate Outcomes and Exit Survey (GOES) using the 12Twenty Platform.

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Redefining cardiovascular medicine through the lens of sncRNAs

News Medical Health Sciences

In a transformative review, small noncoding RNAs (sncRNAs) have emerged as pivotal regulators in the complex landscape of cardiovascular diseases.

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Cross-cutting Support Epidemiologist 1, Georgia Department of Public Health

The Cofounder

As aCross-cutting Support Epidemiologist 1within the Division of Health Protection, Acute Disease Epidemiology section at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

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Lipid metabolism as a driver of therapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer

News Medical Health Sciences

Lipid metabolism has emerged as a central player in the progression and therapy resistance of breast cancer, particularly the aggressive subtype known as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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Rural Maternal Health Research Assistant, Emory University

The Cofounder

Seeking 1-2 graduate research assistants starting in May or June 2025 for assistance with a program evaluation of three Georgia Department of Public Health programs: the Perinatal Health Partnership and remote maternal and fetal monitoring programs implemented in rural Georgia. This is a paid position.

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Exploring citrullination as a key regulator of gene expression and disease

News Medical Health Sciences

Citrullination, a transformative protein post-translational modification, is gaining recognition for its wide-ranging impact on cellular function and human disease.

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Medicaid cuts risk worsening Black maternal health crisis

The Hill

Advocates are warning lawmakers that the proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid will leave millions of pregnant Black women at a heightened risk of death, worsening the maternal mortality crisis and its racial disparities. Last month, the House budget resolution proposed up to $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid over a decade, which would also lead to cuts to Medicare.

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Three persons die and 39 fall ill at Woraiyur in Tiruchi

The Hindu

While residents allege water contamination, civic officials suspect that food contamination during a recent festival might be the cause

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Targeting B7-H3 enhances the efficacy of neoantigen-based cancer vaccine in combination with radiotherapy

NPJ Vaccine

npj Vaccines, Published online: 21 April 2025; doi:10.

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Research Assistant I – Molecular Epidemiology, Baylor College of Medicine

The Cofounder

The Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory supports a thriving research program in the Department of Pediatrics. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Laboratory Director and Principal Investigator to perform responsible research work that requires planning and completing research projects in accordance with general approved research plans. Job Duties Designs and conducts research experiments.

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