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Decoding the Neuroblastoma Puzzle: Some Stages May Hold Surprising Answers

November 14, 2024

Advanced neuroblastoma, specifically stages 4 and 4S, is a childhood cancer that often has a grim outlook. Despite extensive studies, scientists haven't found any easily treatable gene issues. Surprisingly, stage 4S sometimes disappears on its own, making researchers think understanding the differen

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Growing a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Workforce: A Decade of Insights

November 14, 2024

We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, mo

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Growing Up with Brittle Bones: How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients Transition to Adult Care

November 13, 2024

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto

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Exploring Collagen's Role in Vestibular Schwannoma Growth

November 12, 2024

Did you know that collagen, a key protein in our body, can play a big role in how tumors grow? Scientists wanted to find out how much collagen is around a specific type of tumor called vestibular schwannoma (VS), and how it's arranged. They also wondered if the collagen's structure has anything to d

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How Unequal Recovery Looks After Hurricanes Harvey and Ida

November 9, 2024

Imagine if Hurricane Harvey or Ida just hit your neighborhood. Do you think everyone would bounce back at the same speed? As it turns out, there's quite a bit of variety in how people get their lives back to normal after a big disaster like a hurricane. A recent study took a really close look at wha

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Neurosurgery Training Around the World: A Closer Look

November 9, 2024

Do you ever wonder how future neurosurgeons are trained globally? It turns out that the world needs more than just skilled hands; it needs a well-supported and diverse workforce. This study explored the different training programs, the support trainees get, and how these programs are regulated. By u

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Protecting Kids from Sexual Crimes: A Progressive Law Perspective

November 8, 2024

Kids deserve the same rights as adults. Unfortunately, many people don't always consider this when it comes to protecting children's rights. Efforts to safeguard these rights are crucial, especially when they've been violated by adults, their environment, or even their own parents. Kids are the futu

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Unraveling Microglia's Bounce Back: A Gene Study

November 8, 2024

Ever wondered if tiny cells in your eye can bounce back after a sudden inflammation? Scientists used a special strain of mice to find out. They gave these mice a single dose of a harmless bacteria substance into their eyes and watched what happened in the microglia, tiny immune cells in the retina.

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Cuba's Experiment: Teaching Patients to Control Their Blood Pressure

November 8, 2024

In the heart of Santiago de Cuba, a group of researchers decided to try something new. They picked 40 people who were struggling with high blood pressure and invited them to join a unique program. The goal was clear: could some training help them get their blood pressure under control? The program

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Star Signs: Mercury’s Pre-Retrograde Journey – Nov 7, 2204

November 7, 2024

Today, Mercury’s slowdown begins as it enters its pre-retrograde shadow period. This means minor misunderstandings and miscommunications could crop up, even though the retrograde itself doesn't start until the 25th. If you're rushing around now, mistakes are likely. To prepare, slow down with Mercur