Combined Multiplex PCR and Procalcitonin Strategy Fails to Increase Antibiotic-Free Days in Critically Ill Patients with CAP: Insights from the MULTI-CAP Trial
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Combined Multiplex PCR and Procalcitonin Strategy Fails to Increase Antibiotic-Free Days in Critically Ill Patients with CAP: Insights from the MULTI-CAP Trial

The MULTI-CAP trial demonstrated that combining multiplex PCR and procalcitonin did not significantly increase the number of antibiotic-free days by Day 28 in ICU patients with pneumonia, although it did successfully reduce the cumulative duration of antibiotic therapy by three days without increasing adverse events.
The Evolving Genetic Landscape of Parkinson’s Disease: Global Prevalence, Phenotypic Correlations, and the Precision Medicine Imperative
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The Evolving Genetic Landscape of Parkinson’s Disease: Global Prevalence, Phenotypic Correlations, and the Precision Medicine Imperative

This review synthesizes recent large-scale genomic evidence (ROPAD, PD GENEration, MDSGene) to outline the diagnostic yield, ethnic variations, and genotype-phenotype correlations in Parkinson’s disease, emphasizing the transition toward universal genetic testing for clinical trial stratification.
Beyond Survival: Unpacking the Hemodynamic and Metabolic Benefits of Microaxial Flow Pumps in STEMI-Related Cardiogenic Shock
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Beyond Survival: Unpacking the Hemodynamic and Metabolic Benefits of Microaxial Flow Pumps in STEMI-Related Cardiogenic Shock

Recent substudies from the DanGer Shock trial demonstrate that microaxial flow pumps significantly improve hemodynamics, accelerate lactate clearance, and reduce vasopressor needs in STEMI-related cardiogenic shock, though sex-specific outcomes are heavily influenced by age and treatment delays.
Hepatitis C Eradication with Direct-Acting Antivirals: A Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Indolent B-Cell Lymphomas
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Hepatitis C Eradication with Direct-Acting Antivirals: A Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Indolent B-Cell Lymphomas

Long-term data from the BArT study and prospective observational trials demonstrate that direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) can achieve 100% viral clearance and durable hematologic responses in HCV-associated indolent lymphomas, potentially replacing chemotherapy as a first-line intervention.
Higher Hospital-Level Utilization of Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy Associated with Reduced Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
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Higher Hospital-Level Utilization of Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy Associated with Reduced Mortality in Critically Ill Patients

A large-scale multicenter study reveals that hospitals with higher utilization rates of continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) achieve significantly lower 90-day mortality for critically ill AKI patients compared to low-utilization centers, highlighting a critical volume-outcome relationship in intensive care.
Beyond the Alarm: Does CGM Truly Restore Hypoglycemia Awareness in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes?
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Beyond the Alarm: Does CGM Truly Restore Hypoglycemia Awareness in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes?

This post hoc analysis of the WISDM study evaluates whether 52 weeks of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) in older adults. While severe events decreased, physiological awareness remained largely unchanged, revealing critical limitations in current IAH assessment tools.
Narrowing the Equity Gap: The Impact of California’s 2022 Medicaid Expansion on Access to SGLT-2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs in Older Undocumented Immigrants
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Narrowing the Equity Gap: The Impact of California’s 2022 Medicaid Expansion on Access to SGLT-2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs in Older Undocumented Immigrants

This review analyzes the significant shift in type 2 diabetes prescribing patterns following California's 2022 Medi-Cal expansion, highlighting how policy-driven access to SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists narrowed health equity gaps for older undocumented populations.
Inhaled Insulin for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Analyzing the INHALE-1 Trial Results and Clinical Implications
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Inhaled Insulin for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Analyzing the INHALE-1 Trial Results and Clinical Implications

The INHALE-1 trial evaluated inhaled technosphere insulin in children. While it narrowly missed the primary HbA1c noninferiority margin, the study demonstrated improved patient satisfaction, reduced weight gain, and a favorable safety profile, suggesting its potential as a needle-free alternative for select pediatric patients.