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Nature Medicine, Published online: 18 February 2025; doi:10.1038/d41591-025-00013-z

Heart muscle grafts engineered from induced pluripotent stem cells enhanced cardiac function in rhesus macaques with heart failure, while encouraging data from a single patient support ongoing clinical evaluation.

Exotic superfoods and trendy diets are popular among those looking for a healthy and sustainable method to manage their weight. However, a simple solution can sometimes be found in the more familiar fruits available in the market, such as guavas. Eating guava for weight loss can be a simple and efficient approach to losing extra …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03513-0

In an extended follow-up of a phase 1 trial evaluating a first-generation GD2-directed CAR-T cell therapy in patients with neuroblastoma, one patient has had a sustained clinical response for over 18 years without requiring any additional therapy, with translational data from long-term survivors providing broader insights into potential determinants of CAR-T cell response.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03586-x

Publisher Correction: GPT-4 assistance for improvement of physician performance on patient care tasks: a randomized controlled trial

When someone mentions root vegetables, you probably think of potato, carrot, and radish. While they are all superfoods, you should also add jicama to your diet. The root vegetable, also known as a Mexican turnip, has a crispy texture with brown skin and white flesh. The superfood with sweet and starchy taste has many nutrients …

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Green tea has become the go-to beverage for people who want to lose weight, improve gut health, and be healthy in general. Matcha tea, a type of powdered green tea, has also gained popularity due to its similar health benefits. One of them may be diabetes management. Drinking the green powder mixed with hot or …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 14 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03517-w

In a randomized controlled trial in individuals with persistent atrial fibrillation, an individualized ablation procedure, in which areas with abnormal electrophysiological characteristics—as detected by an AI algorithm—were targeted for ablation, led to improved efficacy for reducing arrhythmia recurrence at 12 months following the ablation procedure.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03535-8

This Review discusses the evolving landscape of biomedical HIV prevention technologies for women in Africa—who bear a disproportionate burden of new infections—and the cost-effectiveness, implementation and financing of these tools.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03461-1

Genomic medicine is not just for the wealthy elite, it is for everyone.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03581-2

Author Correction: Daratumumab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone for transplant-ineligible or transplant-deferred newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: the randomized phase 3 CEPHEUS trial