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How measles wipes out the body’s immune memory
Study shows measles wipes out 20 to 50% of antibodies against an array of viruses and bacteria, depleting a child’s…
High levels of two hormones in the blood raise prostate cancer risk
Men with higher levels of ‘free’ testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed…
Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade
Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to…
Does low-density lipoprotein cholesterol induce inflammation? If so, does it matter? Current insights and future perspectives for novel therapies
Dyslipidemia and inflammation are closely interrelated contributors in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Disorders of lipid metabolism initiate an inflammatory and…
Medical News Today: Nocturnal seizures: Everything you need to know
Nocturnal seizures occur when a person is asleep. As well as typical seizure symptoms, they may increase the risk of…
“The Importance of Hanging in There”
“I left the doctor’s office and went out to the parking lot and sat in my car for 30 minutes,…
Wither away: Weight loss and persistent inflammation in a woman with Whipple’s disease
A 58-year-old female patient was referred to our department with a one-year history of markedly elevated inflammatory markers and progressive…
Two Birds, One Stone–An Odd Case of Oligoarthritis
Over a two-day period, an active 72-year old woman became confined to her bed due to severe, progressive bilateral knee…
Medical News Today: What to know about CT head scans
A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head creates images of the skull, brain, and other parts of the head.…