What is hyperphosphatemia?

Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Excess phosphate in the blood is known as hyperphosphatemia. The most common cause is kidney disease, but other conditions can also cause phosphate levels to be out of balance. Phosphate is a chemical found in the body. It contains a mineral called phosphorus that occurs naturally in many foods. […]

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Top AI coding tools make mistakes one in four times

Benchmarking research shows leading AI models still struggle to reliably produce structured outputs used in software development Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Waterloo New research from the University of Waterloo shows that artificial intelligence (AI) still struggles with some basic software development tasks, raising questions about how reliably AI systems can assist developers. As Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly incorporated into software development,

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Tsinghua University team discovers skin’s hidden role in amplifying immune responses, paving way for novel vaccine adjuvants

Two studies reveal that fragrant agonists from medicinal plants can harness a skin-cell calcium channel to boost antibody production Peer-Reviewed Publication Immunity & Inflammation image: This hand-painted oil artwork portrays the epidermal microenvironment as a layered barrier landscape. The lower crimson band represents the epidermis, where keratinocyte-intrinsic FPP accumulation activates TRPV3 and ignites Ca²⁺-dependent mediator

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Ultra-processed foods linked with serious heart problems

Consuming more daily servings of ultra-processed foods is associated with a higher risk of adverse cardiac events, with Black Americans seeing amplified risk Peer-Reviewed Publication American College of Cardiology People who consumed over nine servings of ultra-processed foods per day on average were 67% more likely to suffer a major cardiac event than people consuming

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Influencers push ‘parasite cleanses’ but doctors say to steer clear

March 16, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Sarah Boden 3-Minute Listen Lucy Engelman for NPR Some wellness influencers are very worried about parasites. In online posts and videos, they suggest the organisms can be blamed for a host of symptoms — bloating, insomnia, food cravings, teeth grinding, headaches, among others. They claim that

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Universal, ready-to-use immunotherapy detects and destroys endometrial cancer in preclinical tests

by Linda Wang, University of California, Los Angeles edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Microscopy image of uterine papillary serous carcinoma, an aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer. Credit: Neda Moatamed/Sanaz Memarzadeh Lab Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and is one of

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RNA barcodes fast-track brain connection mapping

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Commingling RNA barcodes, each correlating to a neuron, indicate where neurons connect in the brain, letting researchers map neural connections with speed, scale and resolution. Credit: Michael Vincent. By tagging neurons with molecular

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Global resource developed for osteoporosis self management

by International Osteoporosis Foundation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source The Build Better Bones platform is a multilingual website created to support self-management for people living with osteoporosis and their care partners. https://www.buildbetterbones.org. Credit: International Osteoporosis Foundation A new paper published in Osteoporosis International describes the rigorous, user-centered development of “Build Better

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New liquid biopsy technology can detect disease from a drop of blood

by Jawad Shabbir, Peking University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: www.kaboompics.com from Pexels An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called “cf-EpiTracing” has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50 μl of human plasma, or roughly a drop of blood. The research, published in Nature on

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Stem cell therapy shows promise for reversing aging-related frailty in new clinical trial

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source A clinical trial report evaluates the efficacy and safety of laromestrocel for the treatment of aging-related frailty. Credit: Anastasia Shuraeva: https://www.pexels.com/photo/affectionate-elderly-couples-walking-in-a-park-8795091/ Stem cells are gaining attention for their potential to treat leukemia, certain solid tumor cancers, and

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