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A new study found that a measurement called transaortic flow rate (TAFR) is a better predictor of one-year survival after heart valve replacement than the standard measures of ejection fraction or stroke volume index in patients with low-gradient severe aortic stenosis. This suggests that using TAFR could help doctors more accurately identify high-risk patients who need more urgent treatment.
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Researchers have created the “Open Hyperinsulinism Genes Project,” an international effort to provide free genetic testing for congenital hyperinsulinism to families in low- and middle-income countries who previously lacked access. This initiative aims to bridge the global gap in genomic medicine and improve diagnosis and treatment for this rare disease.
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Scientists have mapped the complete genetic activity of the human growth plate during puberty for the first time, identifying two distinct types of stem cells and showing that growth hormone acts directly on these cells. This breakthrough provides a crucial foundation for understanding bone growth disorders and developing new treatments for growth-related conditions.
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