Nicotinamide Supplementation and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients With Ocular Hypertension: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications
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Nicotinamide Supplementation and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients With Ocular Hypertension: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

Systemic nicotinamide supplementation is associated with reduced risk of POAG development in ocular hypertension, improved retinal function, and better quality of life, suggesting its neuroprotective potential as an adjunctive therapy in glaucoma prevention and management.
Long-term Outcomes of Oral Decitabine/Cedazuridine Plus Venetoclax in Older or Unfit Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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Long-term Outcomes of Oral Decitabine/Cedazuridine Plus Venetoclax in Older or Unfit Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Oral decitabine/cedazuridine plus venetoclax provides an effective, fully oral frontline therapy for older or unfit patients with AML, showing encouraging response rates and manageable safety with long-term follow-up, highlighting particular challenges in secondary AML.
Human versus Analogue Insulin for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings: Insights from the HumAn-1 Trial and Complementary Evidence
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Human versus Analogue Insulin for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings: Insights from the HumAn-1 Trial and Complementary Evidence

The HumAn-1 trial found no significant differences between insulin glargine and human isophane insulin in hypoglycemia risk or glucose control in young T1D patients in low-resource settings, underscoring accessibility over insulin type in these contexts.
Adolescent Cardiorespiratory Fitness and the Trade-Off Between Atrial Fibrillation Risk and Cardiovascular Benefits: Evidence from a Nationwide Sibling-Controlled Cohort Study
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Adolescent Cardiorespiratory Fitness and the Trade-Off Between Atrial Fibrillation Risk and Cardiovascular Benefits: Evidence from a Nationwide Sibling-Controlled Cohort Study

This review synthesizes evidence that high adolescent cardiorespiratory fitness slightly elevates early adult atrial fibrillation risk but substantially reduces cardiovascular disease incidence later in life, with familial confounders accounted for through sibling analysis.
Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation of the Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex Enhances Expectancy-Driven Placebo Mood Effects in Depression: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial
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Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation of the Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex Enhances Expectancy-Driven Placebo Mood Effects in Depression: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

This review synthesizes randomized trial evidence demonstrating that intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) targeting the dorsomedial PFC modulates default mode network activity, enhancing expectancy-driven placebo mood responses in depression.
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Following Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Target Trial Emulation Study
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Following Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Target Trial Emulation Study

Postoperative GLP-1RA initiation after liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in type 2 diabetes patients is associated with improved recurrence-free and overall survival compared to DPP-4 inhibitors, indicating potential incremental benefits of GLP-1RAs in this setting.
Safety and Efficacy of Staged, Bilateral MRgFUS Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Parkinson’s Disease Motor Complications: A Contemporary Evidence Review
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Safety and Efficacy of Staged, Bilateral MRgFUS Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Parkinson’s Disease Motor Complications: A Contemporary Evidence Review

This review synthesizes evidence on staged, bilateral MRgFUS pallidothalamic tractotomy for Parkinson's motor complications, highlighting demonstrated unilateral safety and modest bilateral efficacy with increased adverse events, underscoring critical patient selection.
Addressing Barriers and Enhancing Facilitators of Timely Postoperative Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer in Rural Communities: A Clinical Review
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Addressing Barriers and Enhancing Facilitators of Timely Postoperative Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer in Rural Communities: A Clinical Review

This review synthesizes evidence on factors influencing delays in postoperative radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in rural settings, emphasizing communication, coordination, and community resources to inform strategies that improve care equity and outcomes.