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'Don't take the elevator': French alarm raises over risk of winter power cuts

‘Don’t take the elevator’: French alarm raises over risk of winter power cuts

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As falling temperatures test Europe’s resilience to a winter energy crisis, France has unveiled contingency plans for power cuts – including a stark reminder that in the event of a power outage, elevators would be prohibited. But far from reassuring the public, the government’s messages – which also warn that some emergency phone numbers could …

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Alzheimer's risk linked to genetic propensity for ADHD

Alzheimer’s risk linked to genetic propensity for ADHD

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A genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh. The findings are the first to link the genetic risk of ADHD to age-related cognitive impairment. The hypothesis that ADHD might increase …

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Myriad Genetics Focuses on Expanding Access, Collaboration and Equity in Genetic Testing at National Society of Genetic Counselors Meeting

Myriad Genetics Patient Outcome Study Shows RiskScore Leads to More Accurate Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Than Standard Risk Model

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Myriad Genetics, Inc. Myriad’s MyRisk™ hereditary cancer test with RiskScore® provides personalized breast cancer risk assessment for women of all backgrounds SALT LAKE CITY, 08 Dec. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today presented results from a longitudinal study validating RiskScore as a …

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Myriad Genetics Patient Outcome Study Shows RiskScore Leads to More Accurate Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Than Standard Risk Model | MarketScreener

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Myriad’s MyRisk™ hereditary cancer test with RiskScore® provides personalized breast cancer risk assessment for women of all backgrounds SALT LAKE CITY, 08 Dec. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today presented results from a longitudinal study validating RiskScore as a well-calibrated and more …

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Myriad Genetics to Present New Data at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Showcasing Advances in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Treatment

Myriad Genetics Patient Outcome Study Shows RiskScore Leads to More Accurate Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Than Standard Risk Model

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SALT LAKE CITY, 08 Dec. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today presented results from a longitudinal study validating RiskScore as a well-calibrated and more accurate predictor of breast cancer risk than a simple standard of care risk assessment. The data was shared …

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Genetic risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predicts cognitive decline and development of Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology in older adults without cognitive impairment – Molecular Psychiatry

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Faraone SV, Banaschewski T, Coghill D, Zheng Y, Biederman J, Bellgrove MA, et al. ADHD World Federation International Consensus Statement: 208 evidence-based conclusions about the disorder. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2021 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976342100049X Caye A, Spadini AV, Karam RG, Grevet EH, Rovaris DL, Bau CHD, et al. Predictors of persistence of ADHD in adulthood: systematic review of …

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Memo to Just Stop Oil and all who risk everything to save the planet: We must rethink | Feyzi Ismail

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Jhe battle between climate protesters and the government rages on, and most people know who is right. The people trying to sound the alarm on the climate crisis are closer to mainstream opinion than those who allow fossil fuel companies to make nearly $3 billion in profits a day while the planet burns. Many in …

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Proposed Greenbelt Changes Risk 'Irreversible Damage' Says Parks Canada | Radio-Canada News

Proposed Greenbelt Changes Risk ‘Irreversible Damage’ Says Parks Canada | Radio-Canada News

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Parks Canada has harshly rebuked Ontario’s plan to open up sections of Greenbelt conservation lands for housing construction, saying the move risks “irreversible harm” and that proper consultation on the proposal had not taken place. In a letter submitted to the provincial government on Monday, Parks Canada listed issues to consider for the proposal to …

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Prostate cancer and higher risk for black men

Prostate cancer and higher risk for black men

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Share on PinterestExperts say black men should be screened regularly for prostate cancer. Ljuba Photo/Getty Images Researchers say family history and genetics are among the risk factors for prostate cancer in black men. Experts say the findings underscore the need for black men to get screened regularly for prostate cancer. They note that prostate cancer …

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Proposed Greenbelt Changes Risk 'Irreversible Damage' Says Parks Canada | Radio-Canada News

Proposed Greenbelt Changes Risk ‘Irreversible Damage’ Says Parks Canada | Radio-Canada News

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Parks Canada has harshly rebuked Ontario’s plan to open up sections of Greenbelt conservation lands for housing construction, saying the move risks “irreversible harm” and that proper consultation on the proposal had not taken place. In a letter submitted to the provincial government on Monday, Parks Canada listed issues to consider for the proposal to …

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