Hong Kong Genome Project Identifies Population-Specific Genetic Variants, Informs Prescriptions
A large-scale genomic initiative in the Chinese population reveals diagnostic rates for rare diseases and pharmacogenomic insights.
Digital Decision Aid Boosts STI Testing in ED for Young Adults
A randomized trial shows a smartphone-based tool significantly increases gonorrhea/chlamydia and pharyngeal STI testing rates in emergency department
EUSEM launches 2025 guideline for Acute Pain Management in Emergency Situations
This updated guideline fundamentally shifts acute pain management in emergency settings towards multimodal, non-opioid first-line therapies.
Dose-Sparing Polio Vaccine Matches Full-Dose Immunogenicity and Safety in Infants
An adjuvanted inactivated poliovirus vaccine with reduced antigen content demonstrates comparable immune response and safety to standard IPV.
Autism Subtypes Linked to Distinct Brain Connectivity and Biological Pathways
A cross-species neuroimaging study identifies two replicable autism subtypes with specific functional connectivity patterns and biological underpinnin
SHANK3 Haploinsufficiency in Macaques Reveals Diverse Behavioral, Cognitive Phenotypes
A new macaque model of SHANK3 haploinsufficiency provides insights into Phelan-McDermid syndrome and potential biomarkers.
SSPOP Mutations Linked to Pediatric Epilepsy and Developmental Disorders
Researchers identify pathogenic variants in a supposed pseudogene, expanding the diagnostic landscape for unexplained neurodevelopmental delay.
Ensitrelvir Reduces COVID-19 Incidence by 6.1% in Household Contacts
An oral SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease inhibitor significantly lowers infection rates when given as postexposure prophylaxis.
Gram-Negative Bacteria Dominate Neonatal Infection Deaths in LMICs
A multicountry study identifies Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii as leading causes of neonatal infection mortality.
Intracranial Stimulation Prevents Attentional Lapses in Children
A new study identifies a real-time neural signature for attentional control, enabling targeted intervention to improve attention shifts.
UK and Ireland Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births
A new surveillance study details the epidemiology, clinical patterns, and short-term outcomes of neonatal stroke in the UK and Ireland.
UK Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births, Varied Presentations
A new surveillance study details the incidence, clinical features, and initial management of neonatal stroke in the UK and Ireland.