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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common and fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. It makes up around 30–40% of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases worldwide. DLBCL can appear in lymph nodes or other parts of the body and often progresses quickly.

The viability of hospital-based emergency care in the United States is at risk, according to a RAND report released April 7.

Annual whole-body, low-dose computed tomography (WBLDCT) can improve the management of smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM), according to a study published online March 25 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

With a simple click, doctors can potentially save lives and reduce heart attack and stroke risks for thousands of patients by helping them have their statins on hand. Researchers “nudged” doctors toward this through a default change in the electronic health record that made prescribing a 90-day supply of the medication the default option instead of actively choosing a 30-day supply.

The Trump administration is expected to take new steps to remove artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply, officials say.

Past English government campaigns have tried to curb youth drinking by focusing on the things young people might do while drunk and regret later: falling off scaffolding, vomiting or ending up looking a mess.

The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the brain could potentially also be detected in our eyes. An international team of researchers led by the University of Zurich and the University Hospital of Psychiatry Zurich has now tackled this very question.

Antibodies are best known for their ability to latch onto and neutralize bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. But these immune proteins can do more than that: They also activate other components of the immune system, which then go to work to clear an infection. A new study from Scripps Research explores the factors that influence how effectively antibodies engage specific immune cells.

Sensitive parental interactions during the first year of life may directly affect the structure of babies’ brains and prevent future emotional difficulties, according to a new study conducted by Dr. Tahli Frenkel of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, in collaboration with the University of California, Davis. The findings are published in the journal Developmental Psychology.

Patients with heart failure experience worsening neuropsychological outcomes over six months, according to a study published online April 8 in Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine.