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Endotypes of angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries: a prospective multicentre study🔓 academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ar...
Endotypes of angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries: a prospective multicentre study
AbstractBackground and Aims. Angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is a prevalent myocardial ischaemic syndrome, and women are disproportio
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November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Opportunistic Detection of Coronary Artery Calcium on Noncardiac Chest Computed Tomography: An Emerging Tool for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association🔓
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Opportunistic Detection of Coronary Artery Calcium on Noncardiac Chest Computed Tomography: An Emerging Tool for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Assoc...
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis that confers increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Measured by noncontrast cardiac computed tomography, CAC...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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The most common chronic liver disease worldwide, metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 30% to 40% of the general adult population.

This Review summarizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of MASLD. ja.ma/3XiORgN
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease that predominantly affects women ages 40 to 60 years.

💡 This JAMA Insights discusses the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of PBC.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Anthropometric Measures, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Treatment Effects of Finerenone in Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Disease: Pooled Participant-Level Analysis of 3 Global Trials🔓
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Anthropometric Measures, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Treatment Effects of Finerenone in Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Disease: Pooled Participant-Level Analysis of 3 Global Trials
Obesity is a core pathophysiologic contributor to cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic (CKM) conditions. However, the association between different a…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
From stone to tool: how raw materials influenced Upper Palaeolithic technology in southwestern Iberia (Vale Boi)🔓
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From stone to tool: how raw materials influenced Upper Palaeolithic technology in southwestern Iberia (Vale Boi) - Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences - The Upper Palaeolithic (UP) of westernmost Europe was marked by technological and cultural transformations and abrupt climatic shifts. The Iberian...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Different diseases, same circuits: lessons from rare and overlooked causes of disorders of consciousness🔓 academic.oup.com/braincomms/a...
Different diseases, same circuits: lessons from rare and overlooked causes of disorders of consciousness
Toker and Monti report that rare causes of disorders of consciousness—including infections, autoimmune conditions, genetic disorders, and neurodegenerative
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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New article to read! Genetic risk factors and clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus.

➡️ Large-scale analysis of genetic predisposition and disease subtypes.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/joim.70040

#SLE #Lupus #autoimmune #genetics
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology and Acheulean Technology. A Historiographic Review🔓
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Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology and Acheulean Technology. A Historiographic Review | Cambridge Archaeological Journal | Cambridge Core
Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology and Acheulean Technology. A Historiographic Review - Volume 35 Issue 4
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November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Earth’s magma ocean: Processes and current interpretations from an interdisciplinary perspective🔓
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The Earth’s magma ocean: Processes and current interpretations from an interdisciplinary perspective
To celebrate over 55 years of Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors providing a venue for communicating advancements in the chemical and dynami…
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November 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Nanomedicine Solutions for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Critical Review of Therapeutic Nanoparticle Strategies🔓| ACS Omega pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Nanomedicine Solutions for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Critical Review of Therapeutic Nanoparticle Strategies
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a debilitating disorder marked by progressive memory and cognitive function loss. Current treatments, including acetylcholinesterase and N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor inhib...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Systematic review identifies 5 LN biomarkers correlating with histopathology
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HLA associations with ACPA reactivities in rheumatoid arthritis
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Biomarkers of Lupus Nephritis Histopathology: Where Do We Stand?
Objective Lupus nephritis (LN) is characterized by a variable disease course, necessitating continuous monitoring. There is an urgent need to identify non-invasive biomarkers. By reviewing and criti...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Risk of Hyperkalemia With Empagliflozin, Finerenone, or Both: Secondary Analysis of CONFIDENCE Randomized Trial🔓
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Risk of Hyperkalemia With Empagliflozin, Finerenone, or Both: Secondary Analysis of CONFIDENCE Randomized Trial
Hyperkalemia is common with RASi therapy, frequently leading to treatment interruption and potentially curtailing cardiovascular and kidney benefits. …
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November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Parkinson Disease SNCA Risk Variants Are Associated With Higher Asymmetric Putamen Dopaminergic Dysfunction🔓
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Parkinson Disease SNCA Risk Variants Are Associated With Higher Asymmetric Putamen Dopaminergic Dysfunction | Neurology Genetics
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the endophenotypic potential of striatal dopamine transporter (DAT) uptake in carriers of Parkinson disease (PD)–associated SNCA genetic risk variant...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Meta-adaptive biomaterials: multiscale, spatiotemporal organization and actuation in engineered tissues🔓
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Meta-adaptive biomaterials: multiscale, spatiotemporal organization and actuation in engineered tissues
Organized cell architecture and dynamic forces are key for (re)creating native-like tissue function (e.g., contractile soft tissues). However, few stu…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NAD+ reverses Alzheimer’s neurological deficits via regulating differential alternative RNA splicing of EVA1C🔓 | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/full/10....
NAD+ reverses Alzheimer’s neurological deficits via regulating differential alternative RNA splicing of EVA1C
A mechanism describing how NAD+ regulates alternative RNA splicing to inhibit Alzheimer’s disease is unveiled.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Dynamically autofocused 3D pulsed laser micromachining enables advanced 3D bioelectronics🔓 | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/full/10....
Dynamically autofocused 3D pulsed laser micromachining enables advanced 3D bioelectronics
Dynamic laser micromachining enables versatile bioelectronic devices with 3D features and advanced functionality.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease recommends using equations that include both creatinine and cystatin C for more accurate GFR estimation and risk assessment in CKD.

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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The comprehensive oral microbiome landscape unveils its interplay with poor oral health in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk 🔓 Cell Reports Medicine www.cell.com/cell-reports...
The comprehensive oral microbiome landscape unveils its interplay with poor oral health in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk
Gao et al. report a series of oral microbial signatures associated with EC risk and illustrate the interplay between poor oral health and the oral microbiome in relation to EC. Microbiome-targeted str...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM