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Understanding Adult Responses to Cannabis Health Warnings in US Recreational States: Insights from the EPPM Model

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A recent study reveals that most adults in US recreational states respond maladaptively to cannabis health warnings, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improved public health messaging.

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FDA Approves Sephience: A New Oral Therapy for Phenylketonuria

By MedXY 07/30/2025

The FDA has approved Sephience, an oral therapy for phenylketonuria (PKU), offering a novel treatment option for both children and adults with this rare metabolic disorder.

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Legacy of Leaded Gasoline: New Evidence Links Childhood and Adult Exposure to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Recent studies confirm that both childhood and adult lead exposure, especially from gasoline and industrial sources, are associated with increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia in later life.

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CDC Retracts Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation for Pregnancy: Clinical Context, Evidence, and Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

The CDC no longer universally recommends COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, prompting debate among clinicians as the FDA shifts vaccine composition to target the JN.1 variant. This article analyzes the evidence, rationale, and clinical implications.

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Is There a Norovirus Vaccine on the Horizon? Scientific Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Norovirus vaccines show promise in clinical trials, but scientific and logistical challenges remain. No approved vaccine exists yet, though novel approaches, including oral pills, are advancing development.

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Influenza-Associated Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in US Children

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A multicenter US study highlights the devastating burden of influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy in children, with high mortality and disability rates despite aggressive therapy, underscoring the urgent need for prevention and standardized management.

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Systemic Bias in AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Hospital Diagnostic Accuracy

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Systemically biased AI models can reduce clinicians' diagnostic accuracy, and explanations alone may not mitigate this harm, according to a multicenter study involving over 450 clinicians.

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Johns Hopkins Hospital Leads U.S. News Rheumatology Rankings

By Dr.Paul 07/30/2025

Highlight Johns Hopkins Hospital is ranked as the best hospital for rheumatology for the 8th…

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Top U.S. Hospitals for Gastroenterology and GI Surgery: 2025-2026 Rankings and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Mayo Clinic leads U.S. News' 2025-2026 rankings for gastroenterology and GI surgery, reflecting excellence in outcomes, capabilities, and research. This review examines the clinical context, ranking methodology, and relevance for clinicians and patients.

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Top U.S. Hospitals for Diabetes and Endocrinology: Interpreting the 2025–2026 U.S. News Rankings

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A critical analysis of the 2025–2026 U.S. News rankings for diabetes and endocrinology care, examining methodology, clinical impact, and implications for patient care and referral.