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Sudden Cardiac Death: Early Signs, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Understanding sudden cardiac death, its warning signs, primary risk factors, and preventive measures to safeguard heart health.
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Understanding Early Puberty in Children: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
This article explores the causes, implications, and prevention strategies for early puberty in children, supported by clinical insights and expert recommendations.
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Is Your Practice Missing the Next Gastric Cancer Surge?
A new study predicts 11.8 million gastric cancer cases linked to Helicobacter pylori infection among children born 2008-2017, urging stronger global prevention and vaccine development.
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Understanding and Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A comprehensive guide to chronic fatigue syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies.
Dexamethasone: Essential Precautions and Key Drug Interactions to Know
Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid that requires careful use due to potential harmful drug interactions and side effects. This article highlights crucial precautions and compatibility issues for safe administration.
Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen: Which Fever Reducer is Right for You?
Explore the differences, uses, and safety of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for managing fever effectively.
Fenebrutinib in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: New Evidence from the FENopta Phase 2 Trial
Fenebrutinib, a selective BTK inhibitor, demonstrated significant reduction in new brain lesions and low relapse rates in relapsing multiple sclerosis, with a favorable safety profile in the FENopta phase 2 trial.
Safety and Effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch Exercise Protocol in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from a Canadian Phase 3 Stepped-Wedge Trial
A Canadian multisite trial demonstrated that the Walk 'n Watch structured exercise protocol significantly improves walking endurance in subacute stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation without increasing serious adverse events.
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Understanding Legionnaires’ Disease: A Public Health Concern
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe lung infection caused by bacteria in contaminated water systems. Recent cases in NYC highlight the importance of prevention and management.
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Declining Vaccination Rates Among US Kindergarteners: A Growing Public Health Concern
Vaccination rates for US kindergarteners have declined for the third consecutive year, raising public health concerns. Experts attribute this trend to increased vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
Interval Colorectal Cancer Risk and Outcomes after Positive FIT with Follow-Up Colonoscopy in Taiwan Screening Program
A Taiwanese cohort study reveals higher interval colorectal cancer incidence and mortality after follow-up colonoscopy for positive FIT compared to negative FIT, highlighting risk stratification and adenoma detection rate impact on outcomes.
Lipoprotein(a) as an Independent Predictor of Peripheral Artery Disease and Carotid Stenosis: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
A landmark UK Biobank study demonstrates that elevated lipoprotein(a) independently predicts both the onset and progression of peripheral artery disease and carotid stenosis, beyond traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Long-Term Outcomes of Cilta-Cel CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Five-Year Remission Achieved in One-Third of Patients
A recent J Clin Oncol study shows that nearly 33% of RRMM patients treated with cilta-cel achieved ≥5 years of progression-free survival, highlighting durable responses and promising biomarkers.
Efruxifermin for Compensated Liver Cirrhosis in MASH: Phase 2b Results and Clinical Implications
A phase 2b trial found that efruxifermin did not significantly improve fibrosis at 36 weeks in patients with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH, though longer-term benefit was suggested at 96 weeks.
Mitochondrial Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Innovations in Reducing mtDNA Disease Transmission
Mitochondrial donation by pronuclear transfer and preimplantation genetic testing effectively reduce transmission of pathogenic mtDNA variants, offering hope for families at risk of mitochondrial diseases.
MRD-Guided Consolidation Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Insights from the MIDAS Phase 3 Trial
MRD-guided consolidation strategies in transplant-eligible multiple myeloma patients did not significantly improve deep remission rates over conventional approaches, questioning the clinical utility of MRD-adapted intensification.
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FDA Approves Lenacapavir: A Twice-Yearly Injectable PrEP Transforming HIV Prevention
Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) becomes the first FDA-approved, twice-yearly injectable PrEP, offering robust long-acting HIV prevention and addressing key adherence barriers.
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Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain
A large prospective cohort study links daily walking of over 100 minutes to reduced risk of chronic low back pain, emphasizing walking volume over intensity as a preventive strategy.
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Sharp Rise in Advanced Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Despite Stable Drinking Rates: Changing Population Risks Highlighted by US Data
A twofold rise in advanced liver fibrosis among US heavy drinkers over two decades is linked to increased metabolic syndrome, age, and socioeconomic risk, not higher alcohol intake.
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Benzene in Acne Products: Clinical Implications, Risks, and Regulatory Response
Recent findings of benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne products have sparked debate, recalls, and regulatory scrutiny, prompting calls for improved safety measures despite the continued clinical utility of these therapies.