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Unraveling the Gut–Brain Connection: Tau Propagation via the Vagus Nerve in Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 09/04/2025

Recent research reveals that pathological tau can propagate from the brain to the colon through the vagal efferent pathway in Alzheimer's disease, supporting a novel brain-to-gut axis involvement in disease progression and gut function impairment.

Clinical Updates Neurology news Specialties

Distinct Small Vessel Disease Phenotype Linked to Monoallelic NOTCH3 Loss-of-Function Variants: Differentiation from CADASIL and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 09/04/2025

Monoallelic NOTCH3 loss-of-function variants cause a subclinical small vessel disease distinct from CADASIL, with white matter changes but lower stroke risk; cardiovascular risk factors and aging exacerbate the phenotype.

news Oncology Specialties

Decoding Irinotecan Toxicity: The Role of Bacteroides intestinalis and Tryptophan Metabolites

By MedXY 09/04/2025

This article reviews how Bacteroides intestinalis influences intestinal sensitivity to irinotecan toxicity via the tryptophan metabolite indole-3-acetate, uncovering novel biomarkers and therapeutic insights for chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea.

Gastroenterology news Specialties

Unraveling the Paradox: Why Smoking Benefits Ulcerative Colitis but Worsens Crohn’s Disease

By MedXY 09/04/2025

Recent research elucidates how smoking modulates gut microbiota and immune responses differently in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, explaining its protective effect in UC but detrimental role in CD.

Medical News Neurology Pathology & Lab Medicine

Blood Test Breakthrough: Detecting ALS Over a Decade Before Symptoms Emerge

By MedXY 09/04/2025

New research identifies a protein signature in blood that detects ALS years before symptoms, challenging previous perceptions and offering hope for early diagnosis and intervention.

Neurology news Psychiatry Specialties

Impact of Screening and Care for Emotional and Cognitive Problems on Post-Ischemic Stroke Outcomes: Insights from a Dutch Multicenter Cluster-Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/04/2025

A multicenter trial assessing emotional and cognitive screening post-ischemic stroke found no improvement in societal participation at 1 year, though modest early benefits in anxiety and quality of life were noted.

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

Estradiol Hormone Therapy Route Influences Memory Types in Postmenopausal Women

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Estradiol-based hormone therapy's impact on memory varies by administration route—with transdermal delivery linked to better episodic memory and oral delivery to improved prospective memory. Earlier menopause onset correlates with poorer cognitive performance.

Dermatology news Psychiatry Specialties

Risk of New-Onset and Recurrent Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa face a higher risk of first-time depression and anxiety, regardless of disease severity, highlighting the need for comprehensive psychiatric care.

Cardiology news Specialties

Why Arm Position Matters: The Hidden Influence on Your Blood Pressure Reading

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can significantly overestimate readings, impacting diagnosis and treatment decisions. Learn the science and best practices for accurate blood pressure monitoring.

Clinical Updates Dermatology news Nursing & care Pediatrics Specialties

Daily Emollient Use in Infants: A Promising Strategy to Prevent Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

By MedXY 09/03/2025

A large pragmatic trial demonstrates that daily emollient application starting before 9 weeks of age significantly reduces the risk of atopic dermatitis by 24 months in infants not selected for high risk, offering a feasible preventive approach in pediatric dermatology.

Allergy & Immunology Clinical Updates Dermatology news Psychiatry Specialties

Elevated Risk of Depression and Anxiety in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Implications Beyond Disease Severity

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa face a significantly increased risk of new-onset depression and anxiety, independent of disease severity, highlighting the need for universal psychiatric assessment in this population.

Allergy & Immunology Clinical Updates Dermatology news Orthopedics Specialties

Combination Targeted Therapy in Psoriatic Arthritis: Evaluating Infection Risks and Usage Patterns

By MedXY 09/03/2025

This article evaluates the prevalence and infection risks associated with combination targeted therapies in adults with psoriatic arthritis, revealing no significant increase in serious or opportunistic infections compared to standard therapy.

$Innovative All-Oral Therapy: Linperlisib Plus Chidamide Shows Promise in Relapsed or Refractory Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma$

Clinical Updates Hematology-Oncology news Specialties

Innovative All-Oral Therapy: Linperlisib Plus Chidamide Shows Promise in Relapsed or Refractory Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

By MedXY 09/03/2025

A phase 1 trial of linperlisib combined with chidamide demonstrated manageable safety and notable efficacy in relapsed/refractory CTCL, offering a potential new oral treatment option for advanced disease, especially mycosis fungoides.

Allergy & Immunology Cardiology Clinical Updates Dermatology news Specialties

Interleukin-17 Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Risk: Evaluating Early Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

By MedXY 09/03/2025

A national database study finds no significant increase in early major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) after starting IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis and related diseases, although a modest risk cannot be excluded.

news Oncology Specialties

Local Recurrence and Survival Outcomes in Non-Lentigo Maligna and Non-Acral Lentiginous Melanoma In Situ: Evidence from a 30-Year Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/03/2025

This retrospective cohort study evaluates local recurrence and survival in non-LM/non-ALM melanoma in situ, revealing minimal recurrence rates when diagnostic excisional biopsies have clear margins, questioning the necessity of routine wide excisions.

AI news Specialties

Navigating the Future: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Peer Review

By MedXY 09/03/2025

AI holds promise to alleviate peer review challenges, improving efficiency and quality while preserving human oversight to ensure fairness and integrity in scientific publishing.

Neurology news Specialties

Extending the Therapeutic Window: Alteplase Use 4.5 to 24 Hours After Ischemic Stroke in the HOPE Trial

By MedXY 09/03/2025

The HOPE trial demonstrates that intravenous alteplase administered 4.5 to 24 hours after ischemic stroke onset improves functional independence in patients with salvageable brain tissue, despite increased risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.

Cardiology Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

The Power of the Wall Sit: A Simple Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure and Boost Health

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Discover how just 10 minutes of daily wall sits can significantly reduce blood pressure and offer surprising benefits, from heart health to joint care and weight management.

AI Clinical Updates Oncology Specialties Urology

AI Foundation Model Revolutionizes Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Grading of Prostate Cancer

By MedXY 09/03/2025

A multidisciplinary Chinese team has developed an AI-driven MRI-pathology foundation model that enables accurate, non-invasive diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer, significantly improving clinical decision-making and reducing unnecessary biopsies.

Cardiology Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

The Powerful Benefits of Going to Bed Earlier: Weight, Mood, and Heart Health

By MedXY 09/03/2025

Shifting your bedtime earlier by just one hour can aid weight management, reduce depression risk, and protect your heart, according to recent scientific findings.