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Islet Transplantation Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes: Who Qualifies, What to Expect, and a Comprehensive List of U.S. Centers Offering the Procedure - Key Takeaways: Islet transplantation helps stabilize blood sugar in type 1 diabetes patients with severe hypoglycemia unawareness. Only select patients…
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults - Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was…
Metformin Metformin Activates Tumor-Fighting T Cells in Mice, Suggesting Potential Role in Cancer Immunotherapy - Key Takeaways Metformin boosted CD8+ T cell activity in mice by increasing mitochondrial ROS and promoting immune cell growth. The…
Gene-modified Pig Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure - Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study…
Heart Failure Blood Test to Detect Zombie Cells May Expand Use of Older Donor Hearts and Reduce Transplant Wait Times - Key Takeaways: A new blood test detects “zombie” cells linked to heart aging using biomarkers GDF15 and p21. It could…

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