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Recent studies suggest that ALS may begin to develop shortly after conception, taking years or decades before symptoms appear, highlighting the importance of early intervention and lifestyle modifications.

The PREVENT equation, developed by the American Heart Association in 2023, aims to provide a more accurate cardiovascular risk assessment for today’s population, potentially reducing statin prescriptions by 40%.

Valoctocogene roxaparvovec gene therapy demonstrates long-term efficacy in reducing bleeding episodes and factor VIII use in patients with severe hemophilia A, potentially changing the treatment landscape for this condition.

Yale researchers have developed an AI model capable of diagnosing Marfan syndrome from facial photographs with 98.5% accuracy, potentially enabling earlier intervention for this life-threatening genetic disorder.

Vitamin B12 deficiency manifests in four critical ways: anemia, nerve damage, birth defects, and DNA damage. Recognizing these key symptoms and understanding their underlying mechanisms is essential for timely diagnosis and effective treatment, potentially preventing severe long-term health consequences.