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Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiac Surgery: No Reduction in Allogeneic Transfusion—Insights from a Multinational Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large multinational trial found that acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) did not significantly reduce allogeneic red-cell transfusion in adult cardiac surgery patients, with similar safety outcomes compared to usual care.

Clinical Updates Hematology-Oncology Medical News Specialties

Mitochondrial Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Innovations in Reducing mtDNA Disease Transmission

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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.

Clinical Updates Hematology-Oncology Medical News Specialties

MRD-Guided Consolidation Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Insights from the MIDAS Phase 3 Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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.

Clinical Updates Diabetes & Endocrinology news Specialties

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Skytrofa (Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency: Clinical Implications and Evidence Review

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Skytrofa, a once-weekly injectable growth hormone, is FDA-approved for adult GHD, offering improved adherence and positive metabolic outcomes. Clinical trials show superior efficacy and favorable safety compared to daily somatropin.

Clinical Updates news Oncology Specialties

Dupilumab as a Steroid-Sparing Strategy for ADC-Induced Skin Toxicities: Enhancing Cancer Therapy Continuity

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Dupilumab controls ADC-related skin toxicities more effectively than systemic steroids, reducing cancer treatment discontinuation and improving response rates.

Clinical Updates Hematology-Oncology news Specialties

Ivosidenib Plus Azacitidine Significantly Improves Survival in IDH1-Mutated AML: Long-Term Results from the AGILE Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

The AGILE trial shows ivosidenib plus azacitidine more than triples median overall survival in newly diagnosed IDH1-mutated AML patients ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, with improved hematologic recovery and safety.

news Oncology Specialties

Limited Direct Comparison of Me-Too Oncology Drugs with First-in-Class Agents: Clinical Implications and Regulatory Considerations

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Analysis of FDA approvals from 2009–2020 reveals only 29% of next-in-class oncology drugs underwent head-to-head RCTs against originals, with just 22% showing survival benefits, highlighting a need for incentivized comparative trials.

Neurology news Specialties

Sex-Specific Brain Volume Loss After Traumatic Brain Injury: Greater Impact in Older Women

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A study from the Framingham Heart Study cohort reveals that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is linked to significant brain volume loss in older women but not men, highlighting sex-specific vulnerability to neurodegeneration post-TBI.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Public Health Specialties

High-Dose and Adjuvanted Flu Vaccines Offer Equivalent Protection for Older US Adults

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large US study finds adjuvanted and high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccines provide comparable protection against lab-confirmed flu in seniors, supporting current immunization guidelines.

$FDA Approves First Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Horizons for Refractory Disease$

Clinical Updates news Rheumatology Specialties

FDA Approves First Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Horizons for Refractory Disease

By MedXY 07/31/2025

The FDA has approved the first vagus nerve stimulation device for moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis unresponsive to biologic or synthetic DMARDs, offering a novel neuromodulatory approach to disease management.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Specialties

Balancing Stroke Prevention and Bleeding Risk: Timing of DOAC Restart After Serious Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Early resumption of DOACs after serious bleeding in AF patients may lower stroke risk but significantly increases recurrent bleeding. Individualized decision-making and further research are recommended.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Specialties

Advances in Obesity and Diabetes Management: Highlights from ADA 2025

By MedXY 07/31/2025

New weight-loss drug combinations, oral semaglutide cardiovascular outcomes, inhaled insulin for type 1 diabetes, and benefits of switching from diet drinks to water were key ADA 2025 findings.

HIV/AIDS Medical News news Public Health Specialties

FDA Approves Lenacapavir: A Twice-Yearly Injectable PrEP Transforming HIV Prevention

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) becomes the first FDA-approved, twice-yearly injectable PrEP, offering robust long-acting HIV prevention and addressing key adherence barriers.

Clinical Updates Infectious Diseases news Specialties

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation versus Vancomycin in Primary Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Noninferiority Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

FMT is noninferior to vancomycin for primary CDI, with similar cure rates and safety, suggesting it may be a viable first-line therapy.

Medical News news Orthopedics Specialties

Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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.

Clinical Updates Infectious Diseases news Public Health Specialties

West Nile Virus: Clinical Burden, Diagnostic Challenges, and Prevention in the U.S.

By MedXY 07/31/2025

West Nile virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the U.S., causing significant neuroinvasive morbidity and mortality, especially in older and immunocompromised individuals. With no approved treatments or vaccines, prevention and surveillance remain paramount.

Clinical Updates Neurology news Specialties

Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

The ANGEL-TNK trial found that intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular thrombectomy improved excellent neurological outcomes at 90 days without increasing bleeding or mortality, but secondary outcomes showed no significant benefit.

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Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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Dual IL-17A/F Blockade and Increased Candidiasis Risk

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Blocking both IL-17A and IL-17F impairs neutrophil migration, reducing antifungal defense and raising candidiasis risk in patients on bimekizumab, according to in vitro evidence.

Clinical Updates news Oncology Orthopedics Specialties

Inconsistent Bone Health Management in Older Women With Breast Cancer: Insights From the Age Gap Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Significant variation exists in bone health management for older women receiving endocrine therapy for breast cancer, highlighting the need for standardized care.

Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiac Surgery: No Reduction in Allogeneic Transfusion—Insights from a Multinational Randomized Trial

Mitochondrial Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Innovations in Reducing mtDNA Disease Transmission

MRD-Guided Consolidation Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Insights from the MIDAS Phase 3 Trial

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Skytrofa (Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency: Clinical Implications and Evidence Review

Dupilumab as a Steroid-Sparing Strategy for ADC-Induced Skin Toxicities: Enhancing Cancer Therapy Continuity

Ivosidenib Plus Azacitidine Significantly Improves Survival in IDH1-Mutated AML: Long-Term Results from the AGILE Study

Limited Direct Comparison of Me-Too Oncology Drugs with First-in-Class Agents: Clinical Implications and Regulatory Considerations

Sex-Specific Brain Volume Loss After Traumatic Brain Injury: Greater Impact in Older Women

High-Dose and Adjuvanted Flu Vaccines Offer Equivalent Protection for Older US Adults

FDA Approves First Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Horizons for Refractory Disease

Balancing Stroke Prevention and Bleeding Risk: Timing of DOAC Restart After Serious Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation

Advances in Obesity and Diabetes Management: Highlights from ADA 2025

FDA Approves Lenacapavir: A Twice-Yearly Injectable PrEP Transforming HIV Prevention

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation versus Vancomycin in Primary Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Noninferiority Randomized Trial

Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain

West Nile Virus: Clinical Burden, Diagnostic Challenges, and Prevention in the U.S.

Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

Dual IL-17A/F Blockade and Increased Candidiasis Risk

Inconsistent Bone Health Management in Older Women With Breast Cancer: Insights From the Age Gap Study

Five-Year POLARIX Follow-Up: Polatuzumab-R-CHP Improves Long-Term PFS in Frontline DLBCL — What Clinicians Need to Know

Higher Mortality When Children on Mechanical Ventilation Are Cared for Outside ICUs: National Japanese Cohort Signals Need for Pediatric ICU Centralization

Targeting Tissue Perfusion and Lower MAP in Septic Shock Did Not Improve 30‑Day Perfusion-Free Survival: Results from the TARTARE-2S Randomized Trial

White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Decline in Aging and Alzheimer Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances