Missing ancestry data in single-cell atlases threatens fair medicine
The single-cell “atlases” that are increasingly used to map the human body and as training data for artificial…
Study reveals why rare neurological disease damages specific brain regions
Many neurological diseases damage specific parts of the brain, even though the harmful protein involved is present throughout…
Researchers identify new genetic pathway driving epilepsy and seizures
Researchers have uncovered a novel biological pathway that can lead to seizures when disrupted. The findings also provide…
Blood-based gene tests show promise for pancreatic cancer screening
Researchers at Kanazawa University report the blood-based gene expression tests may enable early pancreatic cancer screening and improve…
Post-Brexit drop in EU nurses linked to increased patient deaths
The sharp fall in EU nurses joining the NHS after the Brexit referendum may have contributed to more…
Tracking Lassa fever survivors provides crucial clues for future vaccines
The University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), has announced the…
Study shows postoperative nerve blocks do not cause hyper-sensitization
Nerve blocks – local anesthetic injections that block pain signals – are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling…
South Korea’s beauty tourism boom draws doctors away from hospital work
Health Care Chinese, Japanese visitors flock to Seoul region for cosmetic procedures Advertisements for cosmetic treatments line the streets…
Animal-free lung model unlocks better treatments for RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure…
Study links oxalate to systemic inflammation and heart damage
Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an…
Older adults face greater risk of mental health hospitalizations during extreme heatwaves
As the US recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an…
Renton’s Valley Medical Center Unveils New Name and Logo | News
This aerial view shows the Renton campus of Valley Medical Center & Clinics. Images courtesy of Valley Medical…