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News • Immune response to viral infection

Multiple sclerosis: how EBV can evoke nerve damage

The immune system’s reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can ultimately damage the brain and contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study shows.

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News • Intragenic complementation

Rare disease genetics: two wrongs actually can make a right, study shows

Scientists have overturned a long-held belief in genetics: that inheriting two harmful variants in the same gene always worsens disease. Instead, this can actually restore normal protein function.

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News • Phase III trial

Proton therapy shows survival benefit for patients with head and neck cancers

A new study shows a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers treated with proton therapy (IMPT) compared to those treated with traditional radiation therapy (IMRT).

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News • Remote sampling

Home blood test for Alzheimer's shows promise

An international study shows that Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to a laboratory.

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News • Prevention of unnecessary emergency admissions

Mobile Stroke Units could reduce pressure on healthcare systems, study finds

Mobile Stroke Units, equipped with a CT scanner, point-of-care laboratory, and communications capabilities, could reduce unnecessary emergency department transfers by 86%, a new study finds.

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News • Critical areas for osteoporotic fractures

Predicting hip fractures from just 7% of the bone

To predict the risk of hip fracture, only 7% of the bone mass needs to be analysed, a new study finds. Scientists have identified these critical areas to improving diagnostic methods.

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