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Thyroid Hormone Levels as Predictors of Long-Term Outcomes in Chronic Critical Illness

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Low FT3 and FT4 levels in chronic critical illness correlate with increased 90-day mortality, supporting thyroid function as a valuable prognostic marker and guide for early clinical intervention.

Infectious Diseases Nephrology news Specialties Urology

Case Report: Unilateral Renal Agenesis Presenting as Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a 25-Year-Old Woman

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A 25-year-old woman with recurrent urinary tract infections was diagnosed with unilateral renal agenesis, highlighting the importance of imaging in persistent urinary symptoms.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Specialties

Gene-Environment Interplay in Hyperinsulinemia and Serum Urate Regulation via SLC22A12: Implications for Personalized Hyperuricemia Management

By MedXY 08/26/2025

This article elucidates how gene-environment interactions involving SLC22A12 and hyperinsulinemia regulate serum urate, providing mechanistic insights and identifying potential for personalized hyperuricemia therapies.

Dentistry Family Medicine & Nutrition news Plastic Surgery Specialties

Can Kissing Save Your Smile? Exploring Its Potential Protective Role Against Dental Cavities

By MedXY 08/26/2025

New research explores whether kissing can help restore saliva's pH balance after sugary drinks, potentially protecting against dental caries.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Internal Medicine Medical News news Specialties

Breathing Hydrogen: How Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation Alters Resting Metabolism in Healthy Women

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A study reveals that inhaling molecular hydrogen for 60 minutes enhances fat oxidation at rest in healthy women, potentially offering metabolic benefits, particularly for those with higher body fat percentages.

Clinical Updates Diabetes & Endocrinology Nephrology news Specialties

Epaminurad: A Promising hURAT1 Inhibitor for Effective and Safe Gout Management – Insights from a Phase 2b Dose-Finding Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Epaminurad significantly lowers serum urate levels in gout patients with excellent safety, offering a promising alternative to existing therapies. This randomized controlled trial identifies optimal dosing and confirms tolerability over 12 weeks.

Clinical Updates Diabetes & Endocrinology Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

Time-of-Day Effects of Green Tea Extract on Postprandial Glycemia and Insulinemia in Healthy Adults: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Green tea extract reduces morning postprandial insulin peaks but does not alter glucose levels, with notable time-dependent effects linked to circadian rhythms influencing insulin sensitivity in healthy adults.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Medical News Neurology news Specialties

The Science Behind a Cup of Hot Green Tea: Enhancing Memory and Brain Connectivity

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A 12-week clinical trial reveals that heat-treated green tea extract can significantly improve memory and brain network connectivity in middle-aged adults with subjective memory concerns.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

Fruit Juice or Whole Fruit for Breakfast in Type 2 Diabetes? Understanding Blood Sugar Control Challenges

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A recent randomized trial shows that consuming 100% orange juice, whole orange pieces, or a sugar-sweetened beverage with breakfast results in similar acute postprandial glycemic responses in well-controlled type 2 diabetes patients.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Impact of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular Risk, Lung Function, and Clinical Outcomes in Smokers: Insights from a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/25/2025

This review synthesizes trial evidence showing that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes modestly improve lipid profiles but cause no significant changes in lung function or other cardiovascular markers compared to cigarette substitutes in smokers reducing cigarette use.

Clinical Updates news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Cytisinicline’s Promise in Smoking Cessation: Insights from the ORCA Phase 3 Replication Trial

By MedXY 08/25/2025

The ORCA-3 trial confirms cytisinicline's efficacy and safety for smoking cessation at 6 and 12 weeks, showing sustained abstinence and reduced nicotine craving up to 24 weeks.

Clinical Updates Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Varenicline Significantly Enhances Nicotine Vaping Cessation in Youth: Insights from a Landmark Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that varenicline, combined with behavioral counseling, markedly improves nicotine vaping cessation rates in youth aged 16-25 who vape daily and do not regularly smoke tobacco.

Clinical Updates news Public Health Specialties

Evaluating Dual Use: How E-Cigarettes Influence Real-Time Smoking Reduction in Combustible Cigarette Users

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Dual use of e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes reduces smoking frequency and increases smoke-free days, as shown in a large U.S. randomized trial with adults who smoke.

Oncology Psychiatry Specialties

Reducing Carcinogen Exposure in Smokers with Serious Mental Illness: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial of E-Cigarette Provision

By MedXY 08/25/2025

This RCT demonstrates that disposable e-cigarettes significantly reduce carcinogen levels short-term among smokers with serious mental illness, underscoring the need for behavioral support to sustain harm reduction.

Oncology Psychiatry Specialties

Esketamine in Lung Cancer Patients with Major Depression: Efficacy for Smoking Cessation and Treatment-Resistant Depression

By MedXY 08/25/2025

This review synthesizes evidence from a randomized trial and real-world studies showing esketamine's efficacy and safety in smoking cessation among lung cancer patients with MDD, as well as in treatment-resistant depression, highlighting cognitive benefits and long-term safety.

Pediatrics Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Does Increasing Cigarette Use Stabilize Mood? Insights from a 6-Year Real-Time Adolescent Study

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Longitudinal observational data reveal that as adolescents increase cigarette use, their immediate post-smoking mood stabilizes, with boys showing stabilization in background mood as well.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Public Health Specialties

Decoding 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk in Ethiopia: The Impact of Individual and Community Factors

By MedXY 08/25/2025

A population-based study in Ethiopia reveals 7.3% of adults aged 40-69 face a 10-year cardiovascular disease risk ≥10%, influenced by urban residence, education, physical activity, employment status, and climate factors.

AI Clinical Updates news Psychiatry Specialties

Evaluating a Proactive E-Health Intervention for Co-occurring At-Risk Alcohol Use and Depressive Symptoms: Adherence, Reach, and Two-Year Outcomes

By MedXY 08/25/2025

This RCT assessed a proactive e-health intervention for patients with at-risk alcohol use and depressive symptoms, showing high adherence but only small, non-significant improvements at 12 months and no lasting effects at 24 months.

Cardiology Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

Eating for a Strong Heart: Six Foods That Promote Longevity and Cardiovascular Health

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Cardiovascular disease is a leading health threat worldwide. Consuming adequate amounts of six key foods—fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and dairy—can significantly improve heart health and extend lifespan.

Family Medicine & Nutrition news Specialties

Late-Night Snacking vs. Going to Bed Hungry: Which is More Harmful?

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Exploring the health impacts of eating late-night snacks versus sleeping hungry, this article dispels myths about weight gain, highlights risks, and offers evidence-based guidelines for healthy eating habits before bedtime.