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Ethnic and racial disparities in accessibility to kidney transplants

Ethnic and racial disparities in accessibility to kidney transplants

Over the last 20 years, researchers have tried to eliminate ethnic and racial inequities in the renal transplantation care continuum, including addressing gaps in knowledge and introducing the 2014 Kidney Allocation System.


Hurricanes linked to higher death rates for 15 years after storms pass

Hurricanes linked to higher death rates for 15 years after storms pass

"When we started out, we thought that we might see a delayed effect of tropical cyclones on mortality maybe for six months or a year, similar to heat waves," said Young, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California Berkeley, where she began working on the study as a master's student in Hsiang's lab before he joined Stanford's faculty in July 2024.


New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women

New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women

Now a new study shows how low levels of antibodies to the fatty substance phosphorylcholine, called anti-PC, may be a new independent risk marker for cardiovascular disease in older women.


Researchers reveal mechanisms of how CDK12 alterations drive prostate cancer development

Researchers reveal mechanisms of how CDK12 alterations drive prostate cancer development

Researchers previously found loss of the CDK12 gene in about 7% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer, suggesting this alteration may be linked to a more-aggressive form of the disease.


Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

These factors not only increase the risk for cardiovascular disease but also for back pain," says Doctoral Researcher and Physiotherapist Jooa Norha from the University of Turku in Finland.


Long-lived plasma cells fail to establish after COVID mRNA vaccination, limiting long-term antibody response

Long-lived plasma cells fail to establish after COVID mRNA vaccination, limiting long-term antibody response

The study examined SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen-specific antibody-secreting cells (ASCs) in several bone marrow compartments in a cohort of 19 individuals up to three years following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.


Penis-enhancement surgeries are leaving some with a lifetime of pain and regret — what to know

Penis-enhancement surgeries are leaving some with a lifetime of pain and regret — what to know

New York City plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer, who augments penises with filler that have “an antidote to ‘melt’ the product if needed,” said he has performed more than 7,000 girth-enhancing procedures in the last seven years, mostly without a hitch.


People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Swedish study finds

People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Swedish study finds

"More research is needed to explore the reasons behind these associations in order to improve current and future vaccination strategies and ultimately ensure equitable protection against infectious diseases," says Mary Barker.


How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain?

How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain?

To make it a bit more challenging, we also added some trick questions, with two people of the same gender: "Jennifer Aniston and Kamala Harris walked into a bar.


Researchers discover new bacterium that causes gut immunodeficiency

Researchers discover new bacterium that causes gut immunodeficiency

Pinpointing the culprit behind the breakdown of the gut's protective adaptive immune barrier is a significant step toward developing much-needed therapies for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis."


A risky business: Why do some Parkinson’s disease treatments affect decision making?

A risky business: Why do some Parkinson’s disease treatments affect decision making?

These findings shed new light on the complex processes in the brain that aid our everyday decision-making skills, and promise to improve quality of life for patients affected by Parkinson's disease.


She Was Accused of Murder After Losing Her Pregnancy. SC Woman Now Tells Her Story.

She Was Accused of Murder After Losing Her Pregnancy. SC Woman Now Tells Her Story.

Later that spring, South Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a ban that prohibits providers from performing abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected, with some exceptions made for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is in jeopardy.