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24-Hour Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Cognitive Decline and Brain Aging
Fluctuations in ambulatory blood pressure correlate with impaired executive function and blood-brain barrier leakage in older adults.
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Fetal MRI Scoring System Quantifies Severity in Trisomy 13, 18, and CHARGE
A new morphological score and network analysis map phenotypic heterogeneity to assist in prenatal counseling and management planning.
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Cutaneous pTDP-43 Deposits Distinguish ALS From Other Neuropathies
Skin and tongue biopsies detect phosphorylated TDP-43 pathology that correlates with clinical disease stage in patients with ALS.
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Family Functioning Influences Prenatal Bonding Directly and via Depressive Symptoms
A multicenter study of 261 pregnant women shows that family dynamics shape the emotional quality of maternal-fetal attachment.
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Forefoot MRI Pacinian Corpuscle Count Correlates With Diabetic Neuropathy Severity
Loss of mechanoreceptors on routine imaging mirrors electrophysiological deficits in large-fiber sensory dysfunction.
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Status Epilepticus Mortality Rises in the United States Since 2007
A 22-year analysis of CDC data reveals increasing death rates and significant racial and regional disparities in status epilepticus.
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Condition-Based Monitoring Reduces Depression Incidence and Improves Treatment Response
A multi-domain framework utilizing C-reactive protein and autonomic monitoring aims to bridge the intervention gap in preventive psychiatry.
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Fibrotic Lung Abnormalities Linked to Increased Coronary Artery Calcification
A retrospective study of 2,031 screening participants finds interstitial lung changes correlate with subclinical atherosclerosis burden.
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Telehealth Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy Reduces Chronic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
A randomized trial demonstrates that remote delivery of hypnotic cognitive therapy significantly lowers pain intensity and depression.
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Radiomics Models Predict Ablative Radiotherapy Response in Oligometastatic Disease
A scoping review of 29 studies shows deep learning models achieve high accuracy in predicting treatment response, primarily for brain metastases.
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RNA Interference Normalizes PAI-1 Levels and Prolongs Lifespan in Murine Models
A single dose of siRNA-lipid nanoparticles achieved 90% knockdown of plasma PAI-1, reducing thrombus weight and increasing survival in mice.
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FFR-Guided PCI Costs 30% Less Than Surgery for 3-Vessel Disease
A FAME 3 analysis shows fractional flow reserve-guided stenting yields equivalent quality-adjusted survival and faster functional recovery.
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Post-Thrombectomy Blood Pressure Drops Linked to Increased Disability
Systolic decreases of 40 mm Hg or more within 24 hours of successful recanalization correlate with worse functional recovery.
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Triglyceride-Glucose Index Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Depression and Diabetes
A high triglyceride-glucose index correlates with cognitive impairment via inflammatory and tau-related pathways in comorbid patients.
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Betaine Reverses Placental Hypoxia and Growth Restriction in Mouse Model of Depression
High-dose betaine restores VEGF and BDNF signaling to improve placental vascularity and fetal weight in stressed mice.
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Triplet Immunotherapy Shows Durable Response in Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma
Adding ipilimumab to nivolumab and brentuximab vedotin may improve long-term disease control for patients deferring stem cell transplant.
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Strategic Site Selection Improves Minority Representation in Stent Trials
An analysis of 8,859 participants shows that geographic and site-specific factors predict minority enrollment but not female participation.
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High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Linked to Lower Alzheimer Risk in Seniors
A retrospective cohort study of 164,797 adults finds high-dose vaccination reduces dementia risk more than standard-dose formulations.
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Neuroimaging Model Distinguishes Functional Constipation Subtypes with 89% Accuracy
Machine learning analysis of brain structure and white matter tracts identifies comorbid anxiety and depression in chronic constipation.
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Group Metacognitive Therapy Reduces Pediatric OCD Symptoms Despite Comorbidities
A naturalistic study of 37 youth shows an 81.1% response rate and significant symptom reduction across complex diagnostic profiles.
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Biological Maturation Predicts Sex-Specific Injury Risk in Junior Tennis Athletes
Boys face the highest injury burden during their peak growth spurt, while girls are most vulnerable 18 months after reaching maturation.
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APT-Sepsis Program Lowers Maternal Infection Mortality and Morbidity
A cluster-randomized trial of 431,394 women shows a 32% reduction in severe infection-related outcomes using a standardized care bundle.
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Contrast-Enhanced MRI Improves Staging Accuracy in Early Rectal Cancer
A combined MRI model identifies Tis-T1 lesions more accurately than endorectal ultrasound, aiding organ-sparing surgical decisions.
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Cortical Stimulation Reduces Overactive Bladder Symptoms After Stroke
A randomized trial shows low-frequency rTMS improves urinary function and quality of life while lowering societal costs.