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CBD Use Among Elective Sports Surgery Patients Highlights Demand for Opioid Alternatives in Pain and Sleep Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A recent survey found 39% of elective sports surgery patients used CBD for pain or sleep, with one-third reporting benefit—underscoring the need for more evidence and opioid alternatives.

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FDA Panel Reviews SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Balancing Fetal Risks and Maternal Mental Health

By MedXY 07/29/2025

An FDA expert panel debates the risks and benefits of SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy, emphasizing the need to weigh untreated depression risks against potential drug-related fetal outcomes.

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Long Daytime Naps and Short Nighttime Sleep Linked to Triple the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Spanish Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Extended daytime naps and inadequate nighttime sleep independently and synergistically elevate the risk of incident atrial fibrillation, according to a large Spanish cohort study.

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AI-Designed Proteins Revolutionize Personalized Cancer Treatment

By MedXY 07/25/2025

AI-powered protein design offers a fast, personalized approach to cancer treatment, enhancing immune response and minimizing side effects.

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A New Era in Precision Cancer Therapy: AI-Designed Proteins Pave the Way for Personalized Treatment

By MedXY 07/24/2025

Researchers developed an AI platform designing proteins that direct immune cells to target cancer precisely, accelerating personalized immunotherapy from years to weeks. This breakthrough enables rapid, specific treatments, promising safer, adaptable cancer therapies, pending clinical trials to ensure efficacy and safety in patients.