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Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

For the first time, an association has been observed between maternal urinary selenium and newborn telomere length, which suggests that intrauterine exposure to selenium may influence the initial setting of human telomere length, according to a study.

Calf circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness predict death risk in cancer patients

Assessment of the calf circumference (CC) and the triceps-skinfold thickness (TSF) in hospitalized cancer patients is essential in guiding intervention to improve their long-term outcomes, suggests a study.

BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough

Individuals with refractory chronic cough (RCC) may find relief in BLU-5937, a selective P2X3 antagonist under development which showed favourable efficacy in reducing cough frequency in the phase IIb SOOTHE trial.

Jaw osteonecrosis rare following denosumab use

Though relatively rare, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can nevertheless occur after denosumab treatment, even in the absence of invasive dental treatment, reports a recent study.

Disturbed sleep, 24-hour activity patterns tied to stronger suppression of cortisol

Cortisol response following a very low dose of dexamethasone appears to be much stronger in people with disturbed 24-hour activity patterns and poor sleep quality, a recent study has found.

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Thinner hair strands, greasy scalps could signal early-onset female pattern hair loss

Patients with early-onset female pattern hair loss have thinner hair shafts and manifest androgen-related features, such as scalp greasiness and hirsutism, reports a recent study.