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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.

Clinical Updates news Rheumatology Specialties

Polymyalgia Rheumatica Not Associated with Increased Mortality: Insights from a 38-Year Norwegian Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A 38-year prospective study in Southern Norway demonstrates that isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) does not increase all-cause mortality compared to matched population controls, with men showing even lower mortality risk.

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ED Intubation in Active Hemorrhage Linked to Increased Mortality: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Intubation in the emergency department for trauma patients with active hemorrhage is associated with higher mortality, more ICU admissions, and greater transfusion needs compared to intubation in the operating room.

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Veligrotug Emerges as a Promising Therapy for Thyroid Eye Disease: Insights from the THRIVE and THRIVE-2 Trials

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Veligrotug demonstrates robust efficacy and manageable safety in both active and chronic thyroid eye disease, positioning itself as a potential alternative to teprotumumab based on phase 3 THRIVE trial data.

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Sharp Rise in Advanced Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Despite Stable Drinking Rates: Changing Population Risks Highlighted by US Data

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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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Inhaled Isoflurane: A Noninferior Alternative to Midazolam for Pediatric ICU Sedation

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A multicenter phase 3 trial finds inhaled isoflurane as effective as intravenous midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated children, with added benefits of reduced opioid use and faster extubation.

Family Medicine & Nutrition news Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Sweetener Consumption and Genetic Predisposition: New Insights into Early Puberty Risk in Children

By Dr.Paul 07/31/2025

Sweetener intake, especially aspartame and sucralose, is linked to increased risk of early puberty in genetically predisposed children, with notable sex-specific differences

Clinical Updates news Oncology Specialties

Ovarian Cancer Risk Peaks Shortly After New IBS Diagnosis: Clinical Implications and Evidence Review

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A new IBS diagnosis is associated with a transiently increased risk of ovarian cancer, especially within the first 6 months, emphasizing the need for heightened clinical vigilance.

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Rapid Initial Benefits of Secukinumab in Early Psoriatic Arthritis: Insights from a Treat-to-Target Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Early secukinumab use in newly diagnosed psoriatic arthritis delivers faster clinical improvement at 3 months compared to standard care, but this advantage diminishes by 6 months and beyond.

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Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines in Early Childhood and Risk of Chronic Autoimmune, Allergic, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Insights from a Danish Nationwide Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A comprehensive Danish cohort study finds no evidence linking early childhood aluminum-adsorbed vaccines to increased risks of autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders, supporting vaccine safety.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of GERD in Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Implications from a Large Population-Based Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

GLP-1 receptor agonists modestly increase the risk of GERD and its complications compared to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for vigilant symptom monitoring.

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Weekend Warrior Exercise Patterns: Comparable Cardiometabolic Protection to Regular Activity in Diabetes and MASLD

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Accumulating 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity weekly, either as a 'weekend warrior' or in regular sessions, significantly reduces mortality and cardiometabolic risk in adults with diabetes and MASLD.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Dementia Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Insights From a Target Trial Emulation

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large-scale emulated trial found no clear overall reduction in dementia risk with GLP-1 receptor agonists versus DPP-4 inhibitors in older adults with type 2 diabetes, though age-specific effects warrant further investigation.

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Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A randomized trial demonstrates that medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows cartilage loss and improves symptoms in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis and varus alignment, supporting its role as a joint-preserving intervention.

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Rituximab Shows No Superiority Over Conventional Therapy for EGPA Remission Induction

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A phase 3 randomized trial found rituximab no more effective than standard glucocorticoid-based therapy in inducing remission in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), with comparable safety and relapse profiles.

Medical News news Oncology Specialties

Obesity-Linked Liver Cancer: A Preventable Crisis on the Rise

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Over 60% of liver cancer cases are preventable, yet rising obesity and metabolic dysfunction threaten progress. The Lancet Commission outlines urgent strategies to curb a projected doubling of global liver cancer burden by 2050.

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Preterm Birth Linked to Long-Term Adult Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Risks: New U.S. Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Adults born preterm face significantly higher risks of cardiometabolic abnormalities and internalizing mental health problems by age 35, according to a new U.S. cohort study.

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Understanding Adult Responses to Cannabis Health Warnings in US Recreational States: Insights from the EPPM Model

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A recent study reveals that most adults in US recreational states respond maladaptively to cannabis health warnings, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improved public health messaging.

Clinical Updates news OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties

Long-Term Fracture Risk After Menopausal Hormone Therapy: New Insights from a Landmark Study

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Large-scale UK data reveal a transient increase but sustained long-term reduction in fracture risk after discontinuing menopausal HRT, challenging prior assumptions and guiding future clinical decisions.

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JAK Inhibitors and Venous Thromboembolism in Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Risks and Practice Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

JAK inhibitors significantly increase the risk of venous thromboembolism compared to dupilumab and methotrexate in atopic dermatitis, underscoring the need for individualized risk stratification.