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A simple blood test measuring the ratio of two types of white blood cells (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, or NLR) can help predict a person’s future risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This finding, confirmed in two large patient groups, suggests that chronic inflammation in the body plays a key role in brain degeneration.
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A new drug combination of lidocaine and low-dose esketamine, given during and after liver surgery, significantly reduces pain when patients move and lowers the need for strong opioid painkillers. While the improvements were clear, the overall benefit for patient recovery was considered modest by the researchers.
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Specific genetic markers (SNPs) in the FN1 and GREB1 genes are linked to a higher risk of endometriosis and appear to be passed down in families. This discovery strengthens the evidence that endometriosis has a hereditary component and could help identify at-risk individuals earlier for monitoring and care.
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The incidence of dangerous, multidrug-resistant bacterial infections in Chilean intensive care units remains high and is strongly driven by the use of specific antibiotics like quinolones and carbapenems. Strengthening antibiotic stewardship programs and specialist oversight is crucial to reduce this public health burden.
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