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When Microplastics Cross the Placenta, They Remain in Neonatal Tissue

Researchers discovered that micro- and nanoplastic particles can remain in the tissues of newborn rats, having crossed the placental barrier during pregnancy. The study raises concerns about the potential health impacts of these pollutants.
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Previous COVID-19 Infection Can Double the Risk of a Cardiac Event Or Death

A recent study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis.
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You Have Your Mother's Energy

Researchers shed light on why only maternal DNA is inherited inside the mitochondria and why if paternal mitochondria slips into a developing embryo, it can lead to lasting neurological, behavioral and reproductive problems in adults.
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Binge Drinking Linked to Cardiac Arrhythmias in Healthy Youth

Researchers reveal that over 5% of healthy young adults experienced clinically relevant arrhythmias after binge drinking. Using mobile ECG monitors, the study documented heart rate changes during and after alcohol consumption.
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ChatGPT Struggles with Emergency Department Decision-Making

A study found that while ChatGPT can assist with certain tasks, it is less accurate than resident physicians in making critical decisions in the Emergency Department. The AI model tends to overprescribe tests and treatments.
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Disparities in Hepatitis C Care for Reproductive-Aged Women

Identifying disparities in testing and treating hepatitis C among reproductive-aged women with opioid use disorder can improve health outcomes for all birthing parents and children.
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AI Reveals Sex-Specific Risks Associated With Brain Tumors

Researchers are employing artificial intelligence to identify risk factors associated with aggressive glioblastoma tumors. the team uncovered sex-specific patterns that could improve prognosis and lead to more personalized treatment.
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Challenge Study Identifies Memory Differences in Patients With COVID-19

A new study has revealed subtle differences in memory and cognition in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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Imaging Technique Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis for Aggressive Kidney Cancer

UCLA researchers developed a non-invasive imaging method using 89Zr-TLX250 to detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. This technique demonstrated high sensitivity (85.5%) and specificity (87.0%), effectively identifying cancer in small renal masses.
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Vagus Nerve Neurons Isolated and Recorded for the First Time

Researchers from Monash University have isolated activity from individual neurons within the vagus nerve. Considering the firing activity of these neurons in the context of cardiac and respiratory cycles has aided their function identification.
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