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- Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson's across various lab models https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/nanoplastics-promote-conditions-parkinsons-across-various-lab-models 77 comments
- New generation artificial heart implanted in patient https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/new-generation-artificial-heart-implanted-patient-duke-first-us 74 comments
- Goodbye UTIs: Scientists develop vaccine strategy for urinary tract infections https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/goodbye-utis-duke-scientists-develop-vaccine-strategy-urinary-tract-infections 7 comments
- Could an Eye Doctor Diagnose Alzheimer’s Before You Have Symptoms? https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/could-eye-doctor-diagnose-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-you-have-symptoms 32 comments
- Duke Team Finds Missing Immune Cells That Could Fight Lethal Brain Tumors https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/duke-team-finds-missing-immune-cells-could-fight-lethal-brain-tumors 34 comments
- Nanoplastics Promote Conditions for Parkinson’s Across Various Lab Models “Parkinson’s disease has been called the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world,” said principal investigator, Andrew West, Ph.D https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/nanoplastics-promote-conditions-parkinsons-across-various-lab-models 21 comments environment
- Nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson’s across various lab models: Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein that is naturally found in the brain, creating changes linked to Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/nanoplastics-promote-conditions-parkinsons-across-various-lab-models 43 comments science
- A man-made antibody successfully prevented organ rejection when tested in primates that had undergone a kidney transplant, without the need for immunosuppressive drugs. The finding clears the way for the new monoclonal antibody to move forward in human clinical trials. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/antibody-shows-promise-preventing-organ-rejection-after-transplantation 318 comments science
- A man-made monoclonal antibody successfully prevented organ rejection when tested in primates that had undergone a kidney transplant https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/antibody-shows-promise-preventing-organ-rejection-after-transplantation 15 comments science
- Breast milk lipid molecule stimulates brain stem cells to produce oligodendrocytes, effectively reversing white matter damage in neonatal mice. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/newly-identified-lipid-breast-milk-might-reduce-cerebral-palsy-infants 199 comments science
- Top IUD TikTok Videos Often Portray Painful Experiences, Healthcare Mistrust https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/top-iud-tiktok-videos-often-portray-painful-experiences-healthcare-mistrust 176 comments technology
- Top IUD TikTok Videos Often Portray Painful Experiences, Healthcare Mistrust. Of the videos analyzed, 37.8% had a negative tone, 19.4% had a positive tone; 27.6% mentioned a distrust of healthcare professionals, and 24.4% contained moderately or highly inaccurate scientific claims https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/top-iud-tiktok-videos-often-portray-painful-experiences-healthcare-mistrust 23 comments science
- Four Genes Identified as Heightening Risk of Suicidal Thoughts/Actions. Researchers identified numerous genes that were evident among participants with documented cases of suicidal thoughts or actions, regardless of their ancestral background https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/four-genes-identified-heightening-risk-suicidal-thoughtsactions 17 comments science
- How Long Older Adults Will Live Comes Down to 17 Often Surprising Factors, Study Finds https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/how-long-older-adults-will-live-comes-down-17-often-surprising-factors 16 comments science
- Chronically stressful conditions of daily life such as racism, pollution and poverty have a direct impact on the cellular mechanisms that drive lethal, invasive forms of breast cancer https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/social-stress-factors-drive-cancer-mechanisms-help-explain-racial-disparities 126 comments science
- COVID-19 health workers suffer combat-type moral trauma. Of the 618 veterans, 46.1% reported experiencing PMI induced by others' immoral actions, compared with 50.7% of HCWs, while 24.1% and 18.2%, respectively, reported being disturbed by violations of their own moral code. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/indications-moral-injury-similar-between-combat-veterans-and-covid-19-health-care-workers 64 comments science
- No benefit found in common treatment for pregnant individuals infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that can cause deafness and other harms to newborns. Study was stopped early as data showed the treatment was futile among women receiving the therapy. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/drug-cmv-infections-among-pregnant-woman-proves-ineffective 3 comments science
- Children With Mild or Asymptomatic COVID Have Strong Antibodies Months Later https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/children-mild-or-asymptomatic-covid-have-strong-antibodies-months-later 891 comments science
- Duke University Surgeons First in U.S. to Implant New Generation Artificial Heart https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/new-generation-artificial-heart-implanted-patient-duke-first-us 172 comments science
- Inexpensive device provides visual proof that masks block droplets. “We confirmed that when people speak, small droplets get expelled, so disease can be spread by talking, without coughing or sneezing. We could also see that some face coverings performed much better blocking expelled particles.” https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/inexpensive-accessible-device-provides-visual-proof-masks-block-droplets 29 comments science
- Newly identified cellular process could lead to safer and more effective vaccines that protect pregnant women and newborns from dangerous infections. Understanding how a mother’s antibodies are passed to the fetus is key to vaccine design https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/new-insight-could-improve-maternal-vaccines-also-protect-newborns 5 comments science
- Adding Flavors to E-Cigarette Liquids Changes Chemistry, Creates Irritants According to New Research https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/adding-flavors-e-cigarette-liquids-changes-chemistry-creates-irritants%C2%A0 6 comments science
- A new study on sleep patterns suggests that a regular bedtime and wake time are just as important for heart and metabolic health among older adults. Irregular sleepers were also more likely to report depression and stress than regular sleepers, both of which are tied to heart health. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/it%E2%80%99s-not-just-kids-even-adults-appear-benefit-regular-bedtime 21 comments science
- Duke Team Finds Missing Immune Cells That Could Fight Lethal Brain Tumors https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/duke-team-finds-missing-immune-cells-could-fight-lethal-brain-tumors 5 comments science
- Even short bursts of moderate exertion throughout the day could work to reduce our risk of disease and death, new research shows. Moderate exertion was defined as brisk walking at a pace that makes it hard to carry a conversation. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/whether-sustained-or-sporadic-exercise-offers-same-reductions-death-risk?h=nl 4 comments science
- Vision, Sensory and Motor Testing Could Predict Best Batters in Baseball https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/vision-sensory-and-motor-testing-could-predict-best-batters-baseball 4 comments baseball
- In a study of 252 baseball pros, researchers found players with higher scores on a series of vision and motor tasks completed on large touch-screen machines had better on-base percentages, more walks, and fewer strikeouts -- collectively referred to as plate discipline -- compared to their peers. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/vision-sensory-and-motor-testing-could-predict-best-batters-baseball?h=nl 5 comments science
- Study Shows How BPA May Affect Inflammatory Breast Cancer - The chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, appears to aid the survival of inflammatory breast cancer cells, revealing a potential mechanism for how the disease grows. https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news-listing/study-shows-how-bpa-may-affect-inflammatory-breast-cancer?h=nl 3 comments science