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Hippocampal insulin resistance may be a key mediator of cognitive deficits

Hippocampal Insulin Resistance Linked to Neuroplasticity

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Rat model with hippocampal-specific insulin resistance downregulates insulin receptor expression
Tamsulosin can boost the passage of large kidney stones

Tamsulosin Could Help Passage of Larger Kidney Stones

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Especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own
Individuals with long telomeres are at increased risk for lung adenocarcinoma but not other types of cancer

Telomere Length May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk

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No significant association seen between telomere length and other types of cancer
Inflammation from bacterial infections may increase susceptibility to aminoglycoside-linked hearing impairment by increasing the uptake of the antibiotic into the inner ear

Inflammation Could Up Risk of Hearing Loss With Antibiotic

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Inflammation caused by the infection that's being treated may make ototoxicity more likely
Mild hypothermia could improve the functioning of kidneys in transplants from deceased donors

Mild Hypothermia May Boost Kidney Function After Transplant

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Researchers find mild hypothermia boosts outcomes from deceased donors
An experimental drug

New Drug Effectively Lowers Levels of Triglycerides

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But it's not yet ready for standard care
Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 DNA in oral rinses is common at diagnosis of HPV-related oropharyngeal carcinoma

HPV16 DNA in Oral Rinses at Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis

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But rarely seen after treatment; correlations for persistent HPV16 DNA with worse survival
Vertebral osteomyelitis should be considered in cases of back or neck pain unresponsive to conservative measures and elevated inflammatory markers with or without fever

Recalcitrant Back Pain Could Be Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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New guidelines from ISDA alert doctors to this possibility
Adverse reactions to St. John's wort are similar to those reported for fluoxetine

Similar Adverse Effects Seen for St. John’s Wort, Fluoxetine

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Majority reported concern females, 26 to 50 years of age
The annual cost of caring for Americans with autism spectrum disorder might reach $500 billion by 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Costs Could Top $500B by 2025

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Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending