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Apr 2026
Metastatic cells can be identified within primary breast tumors
Understanding which cells within a tumor will go on to form metastases remains one of the major challenges in cancer research.
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Apr 2026
Exercise and ibuprofen help reduce cognitive impairment during chemotherapy
Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with multitasking.
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Apr 2026
Newborns carry antibiotic resistance genes within first hours of life
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) – segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics – can be present in newborns within the first hours of life, according to research presented at ESCMID Global 2026.
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Apr 2026
Antiretroviral therapy reduces biological aging in people living with HIV
A major study presented today at ESCMID Global 2026 has found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces accelerated biological ageing in people with HIV (PWH) by nearly four years, a finding that could transform how clinicians monitor HIV treatment and long-term health outcomes.
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Apr 2026
New geometric brain marker predicts successful surgery for iNPH patients
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified a new geometric marker of the brain ventricles that could help predict which patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) will benefit from shunt surgery, according to a recent study published in Fluids and Barriers of the CNS.
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Apr 2026
New microfluidic device improves tumor cell enrichment from pleural effusions
Pleural effusion cytology is already used in cancer diagnosis, especially in metastatic settings, but its sensitivity can be limited.
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Apr 2026
UPV researchers develop rapid sensor for detecting active tuberculosis
A research team at UPV is leading the development of a sensor that paves the way for the rapid, selective and cost-effective detection of active tuberculosis.
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Apr 2026
An Arm and a Leg: The accidental architect of America’s drug patent problem
Depending on whom you ask, Alfred Engelberg could be a hero or a villain in the story of American pharmaceuticals.
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Apr 2026
An Arm and a Leg: The accidental architect of America’s drug patent problem
Depending on whom you ask, Alfred Engelberg could be a hero or a villain in the story of American pharmaceuticals.
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Apr 2026
Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives
Investigating fermented oat and soy drinks, this study highlights their potential to enhance anti-inflammatory bioactivity through lipid transformation.
