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Deadly protein duo reveals new drug targets for viral diseases
New research details how two highly lethal viruses have greater pathogenic potential when their proteins are combined.
Treatment doctor tested on himself can put others into remission
Castleman Disease patients who do not respond to the only drug currently approved by the FDA may have another option…
Medical News Today: What to do about strawberry legs
Strawberry legs occur when small black spots, resembling strawberry seeds, appear on the legs after shaving them. Treatments include moisturizing…
Misdiagnosis of Liver Abscess Resulting From Misunderstood Culture Results
An 83-year-old man visited the emergency department with a high-grade fever that lasted for several hours. His past medical history…
Rapid Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis Using Pocket-Sized Ultrasound
A 43-year-old man with past history of nonintravenous drug abuse and hepatitis C was hospitalized in the internal medicine department…
Medical News Today: What to know about mouth sores from chemo
People can get temporary mouth sores from chemotherapy. Checking the mouth often helps early detection, while keeping the mouth moist…
Growth mindset intervention boosts confidence, persistence in entrepreneurship students
A low-cost intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset in students gave the students more confidence in their entrepreneurship abilities…
A simpler way to choose the sex of offspring by separating X and Y sperm
A simple, reversible chemical treatment can segregate X-bearing sperm from Y-bearing sperm, allowing dramatic alteration of the normal 50/50 male/female…
Marijuana may boost risky effects of drinking alcohol
Compared to people who only drank alcohol, those who used alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier…