{
  "id": 6456553,
  "title": "Spleen scans reveal genetic clues to coronary artery disease risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/spleen-scans-reveal-genetic-clues-to-coronary-artery-disease-risk",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-spleen-scans-reveal-genetic-clues.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham reveals that certain features in the spleen hidden within imaging scans may signal a person's risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), suggesting targets for prevention and treatment. The findings are published in Science Translational Medicine.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}