Teriparatide Plus Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Adults with OI
A randomized trial found that while combination therapy increased bone mineral density, it did not lower fracture incidence.
Familial Brain Pattern Similarity Links to Psychotic Disorder Risk in Offspring
A new index quantifying cortical thickness similarity between parents with psychosis and their offspring correlates with psychiatric diagnoses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pediatric Fibula Harvest Carries High Risk of Ankle Valgus and Nerve Palsy
A 27-year review identifies the Age-Residual Fibula Index as a key predictor for donor-site morbidity in skeletally immature patients.
Children Witness Nearly Ten Percent of US Violent Deaths and Suicides
A CDC surveillance analysis reveals that most child-witnessed fatal events occur in homes and involve firearms or domestic conflict.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Mortality in Young Adult Dialysis Patients
A cohort study shows a 1.8 percentage point drop in one-year mortality for young adults starting dialysis after Medicaid expansion.
Beti-cel Gene Therapy Sustains Transfusion Independence for Up to Ten Years
Long-term data show 90.2% of phase 3 patients achieved transfusion independence with stable hemoglobin and improved iron homeostasis.
Nurse-Led School CPR Program Multiplies Community Training Reach
Students using low-cost manikins trained an average of 2.4 family members, significantly expanding the pool of potential bystanders.
POT1 Mutations Drive Lymphoid Malignancy Through Ultralong Telomeres
Pathogenic POT1 variants increase lymphoma risk eightfold by extending cellular longevity and promoting age-dependent clonal expansion.