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Empowering Parents: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Children With Asthma and ADHD

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based parenting program reduces health care use, improves asthma control, and alleviates ADHD symptoms in children with both conditions.

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DASH4D Trial: Dietary Patterns and Sodium Reduction for Blood Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes

By MedXY 08/04/2025

The DASH4D trial demonstrates that sodium reduction, alongside a tailored DASH diet, significantly lowers blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes, most of whom already use multiple antihypertensive medications.

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Intensive Nurse Home Visiting and Early Childhood Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A randomized trial assessing the impact of Nurse-Family Partnership home visits on child health and utilization over two years found no significant reduction in adverse outcomes but some decrease in emergency department use.

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Paternal Perinatal Depression and Child Development: Unveiling an Overlooked Risk for the Next Generation

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that paternal perinatal depression, anxiety, and stress are associated with adverse developmental outcomes in children, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for fathers during the perinatal period.

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Heart Failure Risk with Pregabalin vs Gabapentin: New Evidence for Chronic Pain Management in Older Adults

By MedXY 08/04/2025

New data show an increased risk of heart failure among elderly Medicare patients initiating pregabalin versus gabapentin for chronic noncancer pain, particularly in those with cardiovascular disease history.

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Regulation of Cues vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Advancing Binge Eating Disorder Treatment for Veterans

By MedXY 08/04/2025

ROC plus behavioral weight loss outperformed CBT in reducing binge eating among veterans, with transient advantages in weight loss. Long-term weight outcomes require further research.

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Recognizing and Preventing Insufficient Blood Supply to the Brain

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Learn about the symptoms of reduced blood flow to the brain and practical ways to prevent serious complications like stroke.

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Foods to Avoid While Taking Blood Pressure Medication

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Learn about the foods that could interfere with blood pressure medications and impact health outcomes.

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Broccoli: A Nutritional Treasure Especially Beneficial for Immunity, Yet Often Misused

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that boosts immunity and reduces cancer risk. Learn six compelling health benefits, optimal cooking methods, and common mistakes to avoid for maximizing its nutritional value.

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6 Types of Medications You Should Never Split or Crush

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Certain medications must not be split or crushed as it can alter their effectiveness and cause serious side effects. Learn which six types of drugs require intact administration for safety and efficacy.

Allergy & Immunology Clinical Updates news Rheumatology Specialties

Therapeutic Strategies for Disease-Modifying Therapy Management in Pregnant Women With Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse Risk and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Managing disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) during pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis significantly affects relapse risk, with anti-CD20 strategies demonstrating superior protection compared to other approaches.

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Supplemental Donor Milk versus Infant Formula for Moderate to Late Preterm Infants: Implications from a Multisite Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A multisite RCT found no difference in time to full enteral feeds between donor human milk and formula in moderate to late preterm infants, but formula was associated with faster weight regain.

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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Elevated Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors: New Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A large US-based study found a greater than fivefold increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, especially parotid tumors, in individuals with cannabis use disorder.

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Insufficient Sleep and Late Bedtimes: A Risk Factor for Early Puberty?

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Research links insufficient sleep and late bedtimes to higher risks of central precocious puberty in girls, with notable sleep issues appearing years before puberty onset.

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Peanut Intake in Infants Remains Low Despite Updated Allergy Prevention Guidelines

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Despite recommendations for early allergen introduction, peanut intake among US infants remains low, with significant disparities by age and ethnicity. Tree nut and egg consumption trends also reveal notable demographic and temporal differences.

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Can Preventing Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk? New Science Links Cold Sores, Shingles, and Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.

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Can Preventing Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk? New Science Links Cold Sores, Shingles, and Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Significantly Increases SLE Risk

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A large Taiwanese cohort study links higher PM2.5 exposure to a more than threefold increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the need for air quality policy interventions.

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Does Treating Older Siblings Enhance the Impact of Azithromycin on Infant Survival? Insights from a Cluster-Randomized Trial in Niger

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Mass azithromycin administration to both infants and older children reduced infant mortality more than treating infants alone, with potential spillover benefits from treating older siblings.

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Optimizing Daptomycin Use in Japanese Pediatric Patients: The Critical Roles of Dose and Renal Function

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A multicenter study in Japan found that adequate daptomycin dosing significantly improves clinical outcomes in pediatric patients, while adverse events can occur regardless of renal function.