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Evaluating Digital Therapeutics for Midlife Women’s Menopausal Symptoms: A Synthesis of Recent Randomized Controlled Trials

By MedXY 08/20/2025

This review synthesizes evidence on mobile digital therapeutics targeting vasomotor and behavioral health symptoms in menopausal and midlife women, highlighting efficacy, engagement, and implications for scalable symptom management.

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Efficacy and Safety of ALM-003 Digital Therapeutic in Alcohol Dependence: A Multicenter Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/20/2025

This review synthesizes evidence from a multicenter RCT showing ALM-003 digital therapeutic reduces heavy drinking days significantly in alcohol-dependent individuals at high risk, with an excellent safety profile.

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Harnessing Digital Therapeutics to Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from the BRIGHT Trial

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The BRIGHT trial evaluates AspyreRx, a digital cognitive behavioral therapy, for enhancing glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients with residual hyperglycemia on stable medical therapy, focusing on efficacy, safety, and real-world applicability.

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Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Smartphone-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) via a digital therapeutic app significantly reduces recurrent suicide attempts and sustains reduction in suicidal ideation among adults with prior suicide attempts.

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FDA Approves ArteraAI Prostate: The First AI-Driven Software Transforming Localized Prostate Cancer Management

By MedXY 08/19/2025

ArteraAI Prostate, the first FDA-approved AI-driven multimodal software, offers personalized clinical decision support for localized prostate cancer, improving treatment precision and reducing overtreatment risks.

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The Cliff of Aging: Why Your Body Suddenly Feels Old at 30, 45, and 60

By MedXY 08/19/2025

New studies reveal that human aging is non-linear, with key biological shifts at 30, 45–55, and 60 years driving accelerated decline in endocrine function and tissue health.

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Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil: Safe from Tachycardia Risk in Large Alopecia Cohort

By MedXY 08/19/2025

A large retrospective study of over 524,000 patients found no increased risk of tachycardia associated with low-dose oral minoxidil (≤5 mg/day) for nonscarring hair loss, supporting its cardiac safety profile in patients without preexisting cardiac conditions.

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Can Eltrombopag Transform Aplastic Anemia Care?

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Eltrombopag combined with immunosuppressive therapy shows promising efficacy in severe aplastic anemia, especially in relapsed/refractory pediatric patients, with over half achieving hematologic responses and transfusion independence, supporting its growing role in treatment paradigms.

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FDA Approves Tonmya: First Nonopioid Sublingual Treatment Targeting Sleep in Fibromyalgia

By MedXY 08/19/2025

The FDA has approved Tonmya (sublingual cyclobenzaprine) as the first new fibromyalgia therapy in 15 years, targeting nonrestorative sleep to alleviate pain, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms in adults.

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Diuretic-Sparing Potential of Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction: Insights from FINEARTS-HF

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Finerenone consistently reduces heart failure events and allows reduction of loop diuretic dosages without impacting new loop diuretic initiation, demonstrating a diuretic-sparing effect in HFmrEF/HFpEF patients.

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Thrombolysis Before Thrombectomy May Raise ICH Risk After Stroke: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Evidence

By MedXY 08/19/2025

A meta-analysis of over 2000 stroke patients found that intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular treatment (EVT) modestly increases intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) risk, especially in patients with elevated glucose and blood pressure, though functional benefits may still outweigh risks.

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Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants, notably nitrogen dioxide, is linked to increased asthma exacerbations in women, independent of plant-based diet adherence, underscoring the need for stricter air quality standards and targeted resilience strategies.

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Weight Reduction Before Conception: Enhancing Fertility and Reducing Pregnancy Complications in Overweight and Obese Women

By MedXY 08/19/2025

A 10%-25% preconception weight loss in overweight or obese women modestly increases pregnancy likelihood and significantly lowers gestational diabetes and hypertensive complication risks, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.

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Prenatal Exposure to Chlorpyrifos and Its Long-Term Impact on Brain Development and Motor Function in Children: Evidence from Imaging and Cohort Studies

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Elevated prenatal chlorpyrifos exposure is linked to widespread brain structural abnormalities, reduced neuronal density, and impaired motor functions in children, underscoring the need for exposure minimization during pregnancy.

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Sulopenem versus Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Comprehensive Clinical Review

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Sulopenem demonstrates noninferior efficacy to amoxicillin/clavulanate in treating uncomplicated UTI with a higher rate of mild adverse events, amidst rising antimicrobial resistance challenges.

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Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer: Impact on Survival Outcomes

By MedXY 08/19/2025

A 3-year structured exercise program post-adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free and overall survival in colon cancer patients, based on the CHALLENGE phase 3 RCT involving 889 patients.

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Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Pembrolizumab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma: A Phase 3 Trial Overview and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/19/2025

The phase 3 KEYNOTE-689 trial demonstrates that adding perioperative pembrolizumab to surgery and adjuvant therapy significantly improves event-free survival in locally advanced HNSCC without compromising surgical outcomes or safety.

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Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension and smoking yielding substantial gains in disease-free survival and overall longevity.

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Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Migrant Populations and Interventions to Improve Coverage

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This systematic review reveals multifaceted barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among migrants globally, with overall low coverage. It highlights individual, social, and systemic factors influencing uptake and delineates effective culturally tailored strategies to enhance vaccination rates and work towards cervical cancer elimination.

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Extending Endocrine Treatment Duration for Early Breast Cancer

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This article reviews a patient-level meta-analysis on prolonging endocrine therapy for early breast cancer in postmenopausal women, focusing on the benefits of additional aromatase inhibitor treatment after five years of initial therapy.

Evaluating Digital Therapeutics for Midlife Women’s Menopausal Symptoms: A Synthesis of Recent Randomized Controlled Trials

Efficacy and Safety of ALM-003 Digital Therapeutic in Alcohol Dependence: A Multicenter Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

Harnessing Digital Therapeutics to Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from the BRIGHT Trial

Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention

FDA Approves ArteraAI Prostate: The First AI-Driven Software Transforming Localized Prostate Cancer Management

The Cliff of Aging: Why Your Body Suddenly Feels Old at 30, 45, and 60

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil: Safe from Tachycardia Risk in Large Alopecia Cohort

Can Eltrombopag Transform Aplastic Anemia Care?

FDA Approves Tonmya: First Nonopioid Sublingual Treatment Targeting Sleep in Fibromyalgia

Diuretic-Sparing Potential of Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction: Insights from FINEARTS-HF

Thrombolysis Before Thrombectomy May Raise ICH Risk After Stroke: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Evidence

Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II

Weight Reduction Before Conception: Enhancing Fertility and Reducing Pregnancy Complications in Overweight and Obese Women

Prenatal Exposure to Chlorpyrifos and Its Long-Term Impact on Brain Development and Motor Function in Children: Evidence from Imaging and Cohort Studies

Sulopenem versus Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Comprehensive Clinical Review

Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer: Impact on Survival Outcomes

Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Pembrolizumab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma: A Phase 3 Trial Overview and Clinical Implications

Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Migrant Populations and Interventions to Improve Coverage

Extending Endocrine Treatment Duration for Early Breast Cancer

Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel Monotherapy Following PCI: Insights from the STOPDAPT-3 1-Year Follow-up

Aspirin-Free Strategy in High Bleeding Risk PCI Patients: Insights from STOPDAPT-3 Subgroup Analysis

Comparing Cardiac MRI and Coronary Angiography for Diagnosing Ischemic Cardiomyopathy in New-Onset Heart Failure

Intranasal Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Perinatal Arterial Stroke: Promising Safety and Improved Neurodevelopment at Two Years