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Redefining Obesity: Impact of the ‘Clinical Obesity’ Framework on Global Prevalence Estimates

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A new, function-driven definition of “clinical obesity” dramatically lowers global obesity prevalence rates compared to BMI-based estimates, raising implications for disease surveillance, prevention, and healthcare policy.

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US News & World Report 2025-2026 Rankings: The Top US Psychiatric Hospitals and Their Clinical Impact

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Massachusetts General Hospital leads the 2025-2026 US News psychiatric hospital rankings. Rankings highlight excellence in psychiatric care, but methodological nuances and clinical implications warrant closer examination.

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus: Advances and Clinical Strategies

By MedXY 07/30/2025

CKD-associated pruritus affects up to 85% of dialysis patients and significantly impairs quality of life. Stepwise management, including novel therapies like nemolizumab, is essential for effective symptom control and improved patient outcomes.

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Physical Activity Trajectories Before and After Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the CARDIA Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Longitudinal data from CARDIA reveal declining physical activity before and after CVD events, with pronounced disparities among Black women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions across the life course.

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Structured Lifestyle Intervention Shows Superior Cognitive Benefits in At-Risk Older Adults: Insights from the US POINTER Trial

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large US trial shows that intensive, structured lifestyle programs yield greater cognitive improvement in at-risk older adults compared to self-guided approaches, though both are beneficial.

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The Truth Behind the 10,000 Steps Myth: How Much Walking Is Really Enough?

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New research shows walking 7,000 steps daily offers substantial health benefits, debunking the long-held belief in the 10,000-step rule.

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Lecanemab in Community Practice: Real-World Safety and Efficacy for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Community-based data suggest lecanemab is safe and effective for early-stage Alzheimer’s, with manageable ARIA rates and infusion reactions, particularly in ApoE4 noncarriers.

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Structured Lifestyle Interventions Deliver Superior Cognitive Benefits over Self-Guided Approaches in At-Risk Older Adults

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large phase 3 trial reveals that structured, multidomain lifestyle interventions significantly improve cognition in older adults at risk for cognitive decline, outperforming self-guided strategies.

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Alzheimer’s Association Releases First Clinical Guidelines for Blood-Based Biomarkers: Implications for Diagnosis and Practice

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New Alzheimer’s Association guidelines endorse blood-based biomarkers as diagnostic adjuncts, not standalone tests, emphasizing rigorous clinical evaluation and high test accuracy.

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Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Youth Surge 168%: A Five-Year Analysis and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Overdose deaths from synthetic opioids alone in U.S. youth aged 15–24 surged 168% between 2018 and 2022, now representing one-third of all youth OD fatalities. Clinical vigilance, harm reduction, and targeted prevention are urgently needed.