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An outbreak of Human Rhinovirus B14 in France during 2024 caused severe respiratory illness and death, primarily among older adults, highlighting that common cold viruses can have serious consequences for vulnerable populations.
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A study from Scotland of over 300,000 people found that patients with both cancer and heart failure have a very poor prognosis, with about the same number of deaths coming from cancer as from heart disease.
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An exciting new technology called AI-GEPCI can create several different types of detailed brain MRI scans, like FLAIR and MPRAGE, from a single, faster scan, potentially making neurological exams shorter and more comfortable.
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Researchers have found that a protein called GDF15 is a key driver of cachexia, the severe muscle and fat wasting that affects many cancer patients, and it works by creating a harmful feedback loop across the body’s systems.
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