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  • Higher CKM stage was linked to higher cancer risk

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    What the study found Advancing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome stage was associated with higher cancer risk, especially at Stages 3 and 4. The association was reported in a large nationwide population and was consistent across cancer types and several subgroup analyses. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude that the findings extend the clinical…

  • Fibroblast lipid cues shape squamous cell carcinoma invasion

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    What the study found Fibroblasts from different tissue sites provide site-specific lipid cues that influence squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) proliferation and invasion. Oral and lung fibroblasts transfer different lipids to SCC cells, while dermal fibroblasts are described as lipid poor. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude that these fibroblast lipid cues help…