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Continuous newsroom coverage of clinically relevant evidence — newest first.
This week
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Memory Deficits Persist in Multiple Sclerosis Despite Preserved Processing Speed
Modern treatment eras show a shift where cognitive slowing is no longer the primary deficit in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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Current Late-Life Depression Linked to Specific Right Hippocampal Subregion Volume Reductions
A new study details distinct hippocampal volume alterations in currently depressed older adults, differentiating them from remitted states.
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Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery
A stepped-wedge trial shows that while site-level ERP implementation may not reduce length of stay, patient-level adherence does.
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REM Sleep EEG Slowing Linked to Cholinergic Denervation in Older Adults
Specific REM sleep electroencephalogram patterns correlate with brain cholinergic integrity, potentially aiding early diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease
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Bone Marrow Iron Predicts Mortality in Cirrhosis with Normal Liver Iron
Vertebral R2* relaxometry identifies a high-risk subgroup of patients with cirrhosis facing a fourfold increase in five-year mortality.
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Aerobic, Combined, and HIIT Exercise Lower Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypertension
A network meta-analysis clarifies the impact of various exercise types on 24-hour blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
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Maternal Fasting in Mice Induces Schizophrenia-Related Phenotypes
A mouse model links transient fasting during early gestation to epigenetic changes and altered neural circuitry in offspring.
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Focal Brain Lesions Pinpoint Common OCD Network and Treatment Targets
A systematic review identifies a shared brain network in lesional and primary OCD, aligning with neuroimaging and neuromodulation sites.
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Cryoablation Reduces Umbilical Endometriosis Pain and Volume in Outpatient Study
Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation achieved 82% complete pain relief and 73% volume reduction for umbilical endometriosis.
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High Antiplatelet Resistance, Elevated von Willebrand Factor in Vascular Surgery Patients
A new study reveals a high prevalence of antiplatelet resistance, particularly to clopidogrel, and elevated von Willebrand factor in patients undergoi
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Habenula Hyperconnectivity in Autism Linked to Social Deficits
A large-scale rs-fMRI study identifies specific habenula functional connectivity alterations in autistic individuals, impacting social motivation…
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Age, Sex, and Initial Diagnosis Shape Mental Disorder Trajectories
A large Danish cohort study details how initial diagnosis, age, and sex influence diagnostic shifts and healthcare utilization.
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Lower Oxygen Saturation Target Reduces Pediatric Hospital Stay, Oxygen Therapy
A multicenter trial suggests targeting 88% peripheral oxygen saturation in children with acute respiratory illness shortens hospitalizations.
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Percutaneous Cryoablation Reduces Pain and Volume in Umbilical Endometriosis
A retrospective study of 17 patients shows high satisfaction and significant symptom relief with an outpatient interventional approach.
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FDA-Approved Therapies and Multidisciplinary Care Extend Survival in ALS
New clinical data highlight the role of genetic testing and targeted therapies in managing progressive motor neuron degeneration.
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Gene Expression Score Predicts Survival in Myelofibrosis
A 24-gene signature derived from stem cells identifies high-risk patients missed by current clinical and mutation-based scoring systems.
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JMJD1C Deficiency Drives Pathogenic Antibody Production in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Loss of the histone demethylase JMJD1C triggers B-cell hyperactivation and the production of platelet-activating antibodies.
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FGF14 Repeat Expansions Identified in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Long-read sequencing reveals that a genetic variant linked to ataxia also occurs in patients meeting clinical criteria for Parkinson's.
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Acupuncture and Herbal Formula Improve Visual Acuity in Optic Atrophy
Combining acupuncture with Jieyu Huoxue Formula reduces blood viscosity and increases peak systolic velocity to protect the optic nerve.
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Extracorporeal Limb Perfusion Does Not Exacerbate Bleeding in Porcine Trauma Model
A study of Lower Extremity Extracorporeal Distal Revascularization shows stable clot integrity despite uncontrolled vascular injuries.
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Tirzepatide Reduces Major Kidney Events More Than Dulaglutide
In patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, tirzepatide lowered the risk of renal outcomes by 23% over four years.
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Commercial AI for Lung Cancer Screening Lacks Full Guideline Alignment
An analysis of 16 CE-marked products reveals gaps in managing cystic lesions and a lack of prospective evidence for patient outcomes.
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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Drives Recurrent Stroke After PFO Closure
A 23-year-old's recurrent M1 occlusion reveals how metabolic drivers of premature atherosclerosis can mimic or coexist with structural defects.
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Intra-Arterial Alteplase Improves Recovery After Successful Thrombectomy
Adjunctive thrombolysis increased 90-day functional independence by 15% but was associated with a nearly 6% increase in mortality.