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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 13, 2026 | 4 min read


Epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are two neurodevelopmental conditions that are frequently associated. Although their coexistence has been known for several years, the underlying mechanisms remain widely debated. A study published on May 6 in the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology provides new...

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 13, 2026 | 3 min read


Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, severe fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Eating disorders (EDs), such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are psychiatric conditions associated with disturbances in eating behavior and body image.

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 13, 2026 | 4 min read


Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, severe fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. This disorder mainly affects women and significantly impairs patients’ quality of life. Although the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood, central sensitization of pain appear...

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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 12, 2026 | 4 min read


The placenta is a temporary yet essential organ for the proper progression of pregnancy. Acting as the interface between mother and fetus, it ensures the gaseous, nutritional, and hormonal exchanges necessary for embryonic development. Despite its central role, however, clinical monitoring of the placenta remains indirect,...

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 12, 2026 | 4 min read


COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, responsible for a global pandemic that led to millions of hospitalizations and deaths. Severe forms of the disease can cause significant pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and may require oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation.

At the beginning of the pand...

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2026-05-11

How can hantaviruses be stopped?

Infectiology

By Ana Espino | Published on May 11, 2026 | 4 min read


Hantaviruses are zoonotic, single-stranded, segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses belonging to the Hantaviridae family. They are primarily transmitted to humans by rodents through inhalation of aerosols contaminated with urine, feces, or saliva. These viruses cause two major syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFR...

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2026-05-11

Could heart health also influence cancer risk?

Cardiology and Vascular Medicine

By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 11, 2026 | 4 min read


Cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) refers to the coexistence of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity. Long studied primarily through the lens of cardiovascular risk, this syndrome is now increasingly recognized as a systemic condition affecting multiple organs throughout the b...

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 11, 2026 | 4 min read



Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses belonging to the order Bunyavirales. They primarily infect animal reservoirs, especially rodents and certain insectivores, and can then be transmitted to humans through inhalation of contaminated particles. In humans, they can cause severe diseases such as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndr...

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2026-05-08

Immune cells and systemic lupus: a global dysregulation of the immune system

Allergology and Immunology Rhumatology

By Ana Espino | Published on May 8, 2026 | 4 min read


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by profound dysregulation of immune homeostasis, involving both innate and adaptive immunity. Recent advances, particularly through single-cell RNA sequencing and multi-omics approaches, have made it possible to identify specific alterations in cel...

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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 8, 2026 | 4 min read    


Type 2 diabetes is characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels resulting from an imbalance between two essential pancreatic hormones: insulin, secreted by beta cells, and glucagon, produced by alpha cells. When insulin production or action declines, or when glucagon production becomes...

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 7, 2026 | 4 min read


Lyme disease is currently the most common vector-borne disease in temperate regions, particularly in North America and Europe. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through ticks of the Ixodes genus. Its incidence continues to rise, making it a significant public health concern.  
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By Ana Espino | Published on May 7, 2026 | 4 min read


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women of childbearing age. Pregnancy represents a major challenge in this context due to the complex interactions between the immunological, hormonal, and vascular changes inherent to gestation and disease activity.

Despite th...

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By Elodie Vaz | Published on May 6, 2026 | 4 min read


In oncology, predicting disease progression and treatment response remains a major challenge. While tumor biomarkers, imaging, and clinical parameters already guide therapeutic decisions, they do not always capture a patient’s overall biological state. Yet biological aging, which reflects physiological frailty, strongly inf...

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By Ana Espino | Published on May 6, 2026 | 4 min read


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies and systemic inflammation that can affect multiple organs, including the central nervous system. When the latter is involved, the condition is referred to as neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE), a common and particularly disab...

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2026-05-05

Allergic rhinitis: which spray should you choose?

Allergology and Immunology

By Ana Espino | Published on May 5, 2026 | 4 min read  



Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the upper airways, with a significant impact on quality of life, school and work productivity, as well as social activities. It is often associated with asthma, which increases its clinical burden and makes it a major public health is...

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