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Apr 2026
New strategy boosts natural killer cells to fight cancer
Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system's first line of defense.
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Apr 2026
New biorepository approach advances research on sudden cardiac arrest
A cutting-edge University of Cincinnati College of Medicine study has shown how emergency medicine researchers can partner with community emergency medical services nationwide to investigate the causes of sudden cardiac arrest.
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Apr 2026
WHO prequalifies first malaria treatment designed for youngest vulnerable patients
Ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a significant step forward in the fight against malaria with the prequalification of the first treatment developed specifically for newborns and young infants weighing between two and five kilograms.
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Apr 2026
American Heart Association backs innovators advancing equitable health solutions
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and drives nearly $415 billion in annual health‑related costs, according to the American Heart Association, highlighting the need for scalable, real‑world health innovation.
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Apr 2026
Trends reveal growing burden of deaths from non-ischemic cardiogenic shock
New data from the CDC WONDER database finds deaths from heart attack-related cardiogenic shock (CS) decreased between 1999 and 2020, but deaths linked to heart failure (HF) and abnormal heart rhythms have risen sharply since 2010, particularly among men.
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Apr 2026
Novel algorithm improves detection of moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis
A novel detection algorithm spotted moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis (AS) with a sensitivity of 90.5% of all patients and 100% of African American patients.
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Apr 2026
AI-assisted doctors perform better in complex clinical decision making
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are getting pretty good at diagnosing some diseases, even when they are complex.
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Apr 2026
Genetic research identifies rare DNA changes causing common heart valve defect
New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth.
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Apr 2026
Lower grip strength in early pregnancy linked to risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In addition, HDP can lead to fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and various long-term adverse health outcomes.
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Apr 2026
Elevated Lp(a) levels associated with residual cardiovascular risk
New data analyzing more than 20,000 patients from three major NIH studies show that elevated Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is associated with residual cardiovascular risk and warrants aggressive risk reduction.
