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Inhaled Isoflurane: A Noninferior Alternative to Midazolam for Pediatric ICU Sedation

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A multicenter phase 3 trial finds inhaled isoflurane as effective as intravenous midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated children, with added benefits of reduced opioid use and faster extubation.

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Ovarian Cancer Risk Peaks Shortly After New IBS Diagnosis: Clinical Implications and Evidence Review

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A new IBS diagnosis is associated with a transiently increased risk of ovarian cancer, especially within the first 6 months, emphasizing the need for heightened clinical vigilance.

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Rapid Initial Benefits of Secukinumab in Early Psoriatic Arthritis: Insights from a Treat-to-Target Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Early secukinumab use in newly diagnosed psoriatic arthritis delivers faster clinical improvement at 3 months compared to standard care, but this advantage diminishes by 6 months and beyond.

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Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines in Early Childhood and Risk of Chronic Autoimmune, Allergic, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Insights from a Danish Nationwide Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A comprehensive Danish cohort study finds no evidence linking early childhood aluminum-adsorbed vaccines to increased risks of autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders, supporting vaccine safety.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of GERD in Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Implications from a Large Population-Based Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

GLP-1 receptor agonists modestly increase the risk of GERD and its complications compared to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for vigilant symptom monitoring.

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Weekend Warrior Exercise Patterns: Comparable Cardiometabolic Protection to Regular Activity in Diabetes and MASLD

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Accumulating 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity weekly, either as a 'weekend warrior' or in regular sessions, significantly reduces mortality and cardiometabolic risk in adults with diabetes and MASLD.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Dementia Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Insights From a Target Trial Emulation

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large-scale emulated trial found no clear overall reduction in dementia risk with GLP-1 receptor agonists versus DPP-4 inhibitors in older adults with type 2 diabetes, though age-specific effects warrant further investigation.

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Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A randomized trial demonstrates that medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows cartilage loss and improves symptoms in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis and varus alignment, supporting its role as a joint-preserving intervention.

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Rituximab Shows No Superiority Over Conventional Therapy for EGPA Remission Induction

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A phase 3 randomized trial found rituximab no more effective than standard glucocorticoid-based therapy in inducing remission in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), with comparable safety and relapse profiles.

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Long-Term Fracture Risk After Menopausal Hormone Therapy: New Insights from a Landmark Study

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Large-scale UK data reveal a transient increase but sustained long-term reduction in fracture risk after discontinuing menopausal HRT, challenging prior assumptions and guiding future clinical decisions.