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Iga Nephropathy Foundation's 20 Years of Impact: A Closer Look

March 19, 2025

The IgA Nephropathy Foundation has been a key player in the fight against IgA nephropathy for two decades. It all began in 2004 when a couple, driven by their son's diagnosis, decided to fill a gaping hole in the medical community's knowledge about this rare kidney disease. At that time, information

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How Accurate Are Smartwatches for Tracking Parkinson's Disease Patients' Daily Steps?

March 19, 2025

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tricky condition. It affects how people move and walk. Doctors and researchers are always looking for ways to track how well patients can get around in their daily lives. One simple way to do this is by counting steps. But how reliable are the step counts from smartwatc

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Spina Bifida: A Global Pursuit of Progress and Equality

March 18, 2025

Spina bifida affects many people around the world. For about ten years, a particular publication has been a hub for cutting-edge research on this condition. This research has shed light on how spina bifida care varies greatly between wealthy nations and the rest of the world. The idea of "blue marb

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Unraveling the Mystery of Pituitary Tumors

March 15, 2025

Pituitary tumors, also known as adenomas, are quite common. They often lead to hormone imbalances and vision issues. In 2017, the World Health Organization changed how these tumors are classified. Now, doctors use special proteins called transcription factors: PIT1, TPIT, and SF1. These proteins hel

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Why Kids Might Be Breathing Through Their Mouths and What to Do

March 10, 2025

Kids breathing through their mouths is a common sight, but it's not always just a habit. It can actually change how their faces and jaws grow. This can lead to issues like a smaller lower jaw, a narrow roof of the mouth, and lips that don't close properly. The big question is, should parents be conc

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Kidney Transplants: The Unexpected Helper

March 9, 2025

Imagine if a common drug could make kidney transplants even safer. Azithromycin, a drug used to fight infections, might just do that. It has a secret power: it can calm down the immune system. This is huge for transplants, as the immune system is the body's defense mechanism that can sometimes attac

opinion

Where Does Your Tax Money Go? The Surprising Truth About University Research Funding

March 8, 2025

Taxpayers might be surprised to learn that a big chunk of the money given to universities for medical research doesn't actually go to finding cures. Instead, it covers what are called "indirect costs. " These costs are so vague that they can pay for things like professor salaries, office parties, an

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Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

March 6, 2025

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov

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Malaria's Hidden Enemy: How India's Battle with P. vivax is Changing the Game

March 5, 2025

India is the world's hotspot for P. vivax malaria, a type of malaria that is less common globally but still a major issue. Over 3. 6 million cases have been recorded in India, making up nearly half of all P. vivax cases worldwide. The current methods for detecting P. vivax malaria are not ideal. Th

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Should You Fix Both Shoulders at Once or Wait? A Surprising Answer

March 5, 2025

Imagine you have a torn rotator cuff in both shoulders. You might think fixing them both at once would be quicker and easier. But hold on, there's more to consider. A recent study looked at whether it's better to have both shoulders fixed at the same time or to space out the surgeries. The study f