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Programming proteins with viral geometry
Tiny cages could become starting points for treatment-delivery vehicles, vaccine platforms and intracellular sensors.
Diet quality linked to oral cavity cancer risk in women
A large study suggests risk exists independent of tobacco and alcohol use. Surprisingly, no parallel vulnerability was seen in men.
Primary care follow-up rare after mental health ER visits
A Washington Medicaid study found that few patients received timely care after emergency behavioral health treatment.
AI helps create miniprotein switches for drug targets
UW Medicine and Skape Bio used AI to create on-demand molecules to turn on or off important, challenging drug targets.
Study ties states’ birth outcomes to workforce support
States that prioritize maternal and child health workforces had better results in those domains of care.
AI models comb patient data to predict cardiac-arrest risk
Analyses of electronic health records and electrocardiograms create a path to lowering incidence of the often-fatal event.
Gun storage studied among adults with cognitive decline
In 7 U.S. states, older adults with cognitive decline affecting their daily activities are more likely to live with unsecured firearms.
Clinical trial seeks to recruit adults with type 1 diabetes
Enrollees must have a recent diagnosis. The test drug will be studied for safety and its ability to protect insulin-producing cells.
Shift seen in WA drug use: more smoking, less injecting
Meth remains the drug used most often, according to a biennial survey of clients at syringe-services programs in Washington state.
Drug-resistant Shigella threatens young children globally
Severe infections are common and often hard to treat, underscoring urgent need for a vaccine, researchers say.
Enrollees sought for trial of vaccine for C. diff
Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older.
Hypnotic cognitive therapy eases pain of spine injuries
Six weekly tele-sessions significantly reduced pain among patients with spinal cord injury, new research shows.
Cannabis-related health problems: WA clinical snapshot
A survey conveys clinicians’ experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help.
Study: Hydration boosted urine, but stone risk unchanged
The largest kidney stone prevention trial found that behavioral tools slightly increased urine output but did not reduce recurrence.
Findings may inform new approach to Huntington's disease
Targeting a piece of the mutant protein that causes this inherited brain disorder might work better than aiming at the whole protein.
Same metabolites predict mortality in dogs, humans
The small molecules that predict dog mortality also forecast human lifespan, strengthening dogs as aging models, a study shows.
Different approach to sleep apnea needed for older adults
Researchers call for more individualized, age-adapted diagnoses and treatments.
High use of telehealth is tied to care gaps
A study of U.S. veterans shows less reliance on virtual primary care visits is key to quality care.
Youth triumphs in test to regenerate kidney tissue
Stem cells implanted into mice produced improved kidney grafts.
Human liver tissue cell architecture reconstructed in 3D
Comparing human livers with and without cirrhosis uncovers rearrangements in intricate microstructure — and their consequences.
Anxiety, gloom often accompany intellectual deficits
An analysis details the mental health burdens and care disparities facing U.S. adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ketamine rapidly reverses fentanyl withdrawal symptoms
A new, reliable strategy allows fentanyl users to start treatment without prolonged suffering.
State's firearm-relinquishment effort sees gains
A study showed drops in volume and severity of committed crimes involving people subject to domestic violence protection orders.
Experts outline steps to curb rise in youth hypertension
From 2000 to 2020, hypertension doubled in people under age 19, affecting an estimated 114 million children and teens worldwide.
Injuries cause lasting financial harm, even among insured
After an injury-related hospitalization, many working-age Americans are vulnerable to bankruptcy and long-term debt, a study shows.
























