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Promising New Strategy Emerges Against Deadliest Brain Cancer

Promising New Strategy Emerges Against Deadliest Brain Cancer

By University of Virginia Health System July 29, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of New Strategy Shows Promise Against the Deadliest Brain Cancer: Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to treat glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain…

COVID or Flu Could Increase Lung Cancer Risk Years Later

COVID or Flu Could Increase Lung Cancer Risk Years Later

By University of Virginia Health System March 11, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of A Bad Case of COVID or Flu May Raise Lung Cancer Risk Years Later: New research from UVA Health reveals that severe cases of COVID-19 and influenza may…

New Molecule Targets Genetic Cause of Deadly Brain Cancer

New Molecule Targets Genetic Cause of Deadly Brain Cancer

By University of Virginia Health System February 10, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of New Molecule Blocks Deadliest Brain Cancer at Its Genetic Root: Researchers at the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a small molecule that targets a gene linked to…

How Chronic Kidney Disease Impacts Heart Health Indirectly

How Chronic Kidney Disease Impacts Heart Health Indirectly

By University of Virginia Health System February 3, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of How Chronic Kidney Disease Quietly Poisons the Heart: Researchers have discovered that chronic kidney disease (CKD) can directly harm the heart. Diseased kidneys release toxic substances into the…

Missing Molecule Could Enhance Cognition in Down Syndrome

Missing Molecule Could Enhance Cognition in Down Syndrome

By University of Virginia Health System October 30, 2025Uncategorized

Summary of Missing Brain Molecule May Hold the Secret to Improving Cognition in Down Syndrome: Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a molecule called pleiotrophin that may help repair…