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Can Your Spine Reveal Bone Health Secrets?

December 27, 2025

Older adults often face osteoporosis, a condition where bones weaken and become fragile. A recent study explored if standard MRI scans could help spot this issue by looking at fat in the spine's bone marrow. Researchers focused on T1-weighted MRI images. These images can show bone marrow fat. The i

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Breaking Boundaries: Scientists Craft Human Bone Marrow Model

November 20, 2025

A significant breakthrough has occurred in the field of bioengineering. For the first time, scientists have created a realistic model of human bone marrow using only human cells. This achievement could revolutionize research, particularly in areas like blood cancer studies and drug testing, by reduc

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How a Plant Compound Might Help Fight Bone Loss in Older Mice

October 21, 2025

Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo

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Decoding Blood Cancers: RUNX1 Mutations and Their Impact on Leukemia Types

October 19, 2025

The world of blood cancers is getting more detailed. Experts are now focusing on specific gene changes to understand different types of leukemia better. One key gene, RUNX1, is causing some confusion. Some groups, like the International Consensus Classification, say RUNX1 changes are linked to a typ

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Healing Bones: A New Hope for Broken Limbs

May 20, 2025

The human body is a remarkable machine, but sometimes it needs a little help to fix itself. This is especially true when it comes to bones that just won't heal properly. Doctors have been working on a new way to fix these tricky breaks. They've created a special mix using stuff from the patient's ow

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The Mysterious Role of CD20+ T-Cells in Bone Marrow

March 13, 2025

Scientists have been puzzling over a unique type of immune cell called CD20+ T-cells. These cells were first spotted in the bloodstream and later found hiding in the bone marrow of people with certain blood cancers and immune disorders. CD20+ T-cells are particularly interesting because they sh

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A Woman's Second Chance: Reliving Childhood Vaccines

January 13, 2025

Meet Marianna, a Texan who did something extraordinary: she received all her childhood vaccines again. Why? A series of life-threatening health issues, including aplastic anemia and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, made her immune system as weak as a newborn's. Doctors had to rebuild he

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The Harmonized Path of CD34 IHC in Bone Marrow Diagnostics

December 22, 2024

For years, pathologists have been using CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study bone marrow (BM) biopsies and clot sections. The QBEND10 primary antibody clone is widely favored, but other aspects of the testing process vary greatly across different labs and in published research. To address this i

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Harvey Weinstein's Health Struggles: Bone Marrow Cancer and Legal Battles

October 23, 2024

Harvey Weinstein, the once-influential Hollywood producer, has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia. He's reportedly undergoing treatment in Rikers Island prison. This health crisis is just one of many for the 72-year-old, who has also faced heart issues re

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Harvey Weinstein Faces Life Threats Beyond Courtroom

October 22, 2024

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, famously accused of sexual assault and recently indicted by a grand jury, is dealing with a new battle: bone marrow cancer. NBC News reported that Weinstein is receiving treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia while in Rikers Island prison. This type of can