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The Slowing Pace of Longevity: Why Today’s Generations May Not Reach 100 Years

By MedXY 08/27/2025

Recent research reveals a significant slowdown in life expectancy growth, suggesting that contemporary generations may not achieve the rapid longevity gains of the past or routinely reach 100 years.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Critical Care news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Global Shifts in Pulmonary Embolism Mortality: A 2001-2023 WHO Database Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Analysis of WHO data reveals declining global pulmonary embolism mortality overall, with marked differences by region and income, highlighting urgent needs in lower-middle-income countries.

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International Trends in Biliary Tract Cancer Mortality from 2000 to 2022: A Comprehensive WHO Database Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

This observational study reveals stable global biliary tract cancer mortality rates over two decades, with a striking rise in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma mortality, underscoring the need for targeted screening and management strategies.

Ophthalmology Public Health Specialties

Michigan’s MI-SIGHT Telemedicine Program: Enhancing Glaucoma Screening, Vision Outcomes, and Cost-Effectiveness in Underserved Communities

By MedXY 08/24/2025

The MI-SIGHT telemedicine program significantly improves vision and eye health outcomes by providing glaucoma and eye disease screening with care navigation in community health centers, demonstrating high satisfaction and cost-effectiveness in underserved populations.

Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Maternal Bivalent Prefusion F RSV Vaccine Significantly Reduces Infant Hospitalisation in UK: Real-World Evidence from a Multicentre Study

By MedXY 08/22/2025

A UK-wide multicentre study shows maternal bivalent RSV prefusion F vaccination reduces infant hospitalisation for RSV-associated ALRI by up to 72%, confirming real-world effectiveness matching clinical trials.

Oncology Public Health Specialties

Socioeconomic Disparities in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma in Sweden: Incidence, Treatment, and Survival in a Universal Healthcare Context

By MedXY 08/22/2025

A nationwide Swedish study reveals significant socioeconomic disparities in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma incidence, treatment access, and survival despite universal healthcare coverage, underscoring persistent health inequities linked to income.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Public Health Specialties

The younger you smoke, the earlier you age

By MedXY 08/22/2025

Early-life tobacco exposure, including in utero and childhood smoking initiation, significantly accelerates biological aging and is partially mediated by inflammation markers, highlighting critical windows for prevention.

Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic

By MedXY 08/21/2025

A survey reveals significant increases in depression and anxiety rates among various racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting ongoing racial health disparities.

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Global Patterns and Challenges of Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 08/21/2025

A global meta-analysis reveals that over 40% of primary care prescriptions contain antibiotics, with more than half being inappropriate, highlighting urgent needs for improved antimicrobial stewardship worldwide.

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Symptomatic Respiratory Disease and COVID-19 Testing Among Healthcare Workers: Insights from the Post-Pandemic Era in Ireland

By MedXY 08/20/2025

A recent Irish study reveals that 6 in 10 healthcare workers with respiratory symptoms test for COVID-19, while vaccination coverage remains low, highlighting ongoing risks and the need for enhanced infection control and vaccination strategies.

Allergy & Immunology Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Diverging Pediatric Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccination: The AAP Advocates Routine Immunization for Young Children Amid Federal Policy Shift

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all young children aged 6-23 months, diverging from current CDC policies that advise shared decision-making for healthy children. This review analyzes epidemiologic data, guideline conflicts, and implications for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine policies.

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Digital Therapeutics in Suicide Prevention: Evidence and Clinical Implications of a Smartphone-Based CBT Intervention

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Smartphone-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) via a digital therapeutic app significantly reduces recurrent suicide attempts and sustains reduction in suicidal ideation among adults with prior suicide attempts.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Public Health Specialties

Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension and smoking yielding substantial gains in disease-free survival and overall longevity.

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Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Migrant Populations and Interventions to Improve Coverage

By MedXY 08/19/2025

This systematic review reveals multifaceted barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among migrants globally, with overall low coverage. It highlights individual, social, and systemic factors influencing uptake and delineates effective culturally tailored strategies to enhance vaccination rates and work towards cervical cancer elimination.