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Review for Cervical Cancer Screening

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A comprehensive 2025 systematic review informing the Canadian Task Force finds cytology remains effective into the 60s, HPV-based strategies detect more precursors but increase colposcopy and false positives, and self-sampling improves uptake in underscreened people.

Infectious Diseases news Public Health

Breakthrough in Enteric Fever Prevention: Efficacy and Safety of the Novel Salmonella Paratyphi A Vaccine CVD 1902

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A novel live attenuated oral vaccine, CVD 1902, shows 73% efficacy against Salmonella Paratyphi A infection in a controlled human challenge model, offering promising protection with a favorable safety profile.

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Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage: Insights from the E-MOTIVE Trial Across Africa

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A nested observational study within the E-MOTIVE trial revealed that adopting a lower blood loss threshold combined with clinical signs leads to earlier diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage, facilitating prompt interventions and reducing adverse outcomes.

Clinical Updates news Public Health

Effectiveness and Safety of RSV Vaccination in US Adults Aged 60 Years or Older: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

By MedXY 10/31/2025

RSV vaccines demonstrate substantial effectiveness and acceptable safety profiles in adults aged ≥60, with diminished effectiveness in immunocompromised subgroups and a low, statistically significant increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome for certain formulations.

Infectious Diseases news Public Health

Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines in the 2025-2026 Season: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A systematic review supports the continued safety and effectiveness of Covid-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, highlighting detailed vaccine efficacy, safety profiles, and recommendations for at-risk populations.

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Telehealth Prescribing of ADHD Stimulants: Assessing Risks for Subsequent Substance Use Disorders

By MedXY 10/30/2025

This study evaluates whether initiating ADHD stimulant prescriptions via telehealth affects later risks of stimulant or other substance use disorders, finding no SUD risk increase but a potential rise in stimulant use disorder risk.

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Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence: Insights from a National US Study

By MedXY 10/30/2025

This national study reveals significant ethnoracial disparities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders prevalence linked to neighborhood social vulnerability, highlighting structural racism's role in mental health inequities among non-Hispanic Black and multiracial populations.

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Unraveling Depressive Symptom Trajectories in Early Adolescents: Insights from a 12-Month Cohort in Nanchong, China

By MedXY 10/30/2025

This longitudinal study reveals distinct trajectories of depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents, highlighting key sociodemographic and behavioral predictors that can inform early intervention strategies.

Cardiology Infectious Diseases news Public Health

Cardiovascular Risks in Acute Dengue Infection: Insights from a Large Population-Based Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/29/2025

A comprehensive Singaporean cohort study reveals increased odds of cardiovascular complications during the first 30 days post-acute dengue infection, especially in older adults, emphasizing the need for targeted cardiac monitoring.

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Impact of Obesogenic Environmental Factors on Long-Term Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Insights from the Dutch OBCT Index Study

By MedXY 10/29/2025

A 14-year population-based cohort study in the Netherlands found that higher Dutch OBCT index scores—reflecting obesogenic environmental characteristics—are associated with a modest but significant increase in cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality.

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Impact of Repealing Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions on Kindergarten Immunization Rates in the US

By MedXY 10/29/2025

State-level repeal of nonmedical vaccine exemptions significantly improves kindergarten vaccination rates across multiple vaccines, with minimal increase in medical exemptions, highlighting its role in sustaining herd immunity amid growing vaccine hesitancy.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Public Health

Disentangling Clinical and Preclinical Obesity: Their Distinct Impacts on All-Cause Mortality Risk in the UK Biobank Study

By MedXY 10/29/2025

New evidence from the UK Biobank reveals that clinical obesity, defined by obesity-related dysfunctions, significantly elevates all-cause mortality risk. Early detection and intervention are key to reducing mortality associated with both preclinical and clinical obesity.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Public Health

Sustained Impact of Lifestyle and Metformin Interventions on Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Insights from 21 Years of the US DPP Trial

By MedXY 10/29/2025

Over 21 years, intensive lifestyle changes and metformin significantly reduced type 2 diabetes incidence in at-risk adults, with variable effects based on individual baseline risk factors, highlighting opportunities for precision prevention.

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Mapping the Future of US Pediatric Acute Care: Development of a National Atlas Based on Medicaid Data

By MedXY 10/28/2025

A novel pediatric-specific atlas of US acute care regions was developed using Medicaid data, revealing distinct patterns in emergency and referral care and providing a foundation for targeted pediatric healthcare planning and quality improvement.

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Optimizing Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Screening for Adolescents in Emergency Departments: Evidence from Targeted and Universal Strategies

By MedXY 10/27/2025

Comparative effectiveness evidence from multicenter pediatric emergency departments demonstrates that targeted and universally offered gonorrhea and chlamydia screening increase detection rates versus usual care, highlighting the need for integrated ED screening protocols in adolescents.

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Gamified mHealth Strategies Boost Treatment Adherence and Outcomes in Late-Life Depression

By MedXY 10/27/2025

Implementing gamification in mobile health psychotherapy markedly improves adherence and reduces depressive symptoms among older adults, offering a promising avenue to address mental health care needs in aging populations.

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Evaluating Portable HEPA Purifiers to Reduce Respiratory Viral Exposure in Elementary Schools: Insights from a Randomized Clinical Trial Secondary Analysis

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized trial found that portable HEPA purifiers modestly reduced viral diversity but did not significantly lower high respiratory viral exposure in elementary school classrooms, suggesting multi-faceted interventions are needed to protect children in schools.

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Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage: Insights from the E-MOTIVE Trial in Africa

By MedXY 10/25/2025

This study nested within the E-MOTIVE trial reveals that using a lower blood loss threshold combined with clinical signs leads to earlier postpartum haemorrhage diagnosis and intervention, potentially reducing adverse outcomes in diverse African settings.

Infectious Diseases news Public Health

Efficacy and Challenges of Targeted Indoor Residual Spraying for Aedes-Borne Virus Prevention: Insights from a Cluster-Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/25/2025

This study evaluates targeted indoor residual spraying's effectiveness against Aedes-borne diseases and highlights its limitations despite entomologic success.

Cardiology news Public Health

Warm and Cold Risks: How Temperature Variations Impact Mortality in Swedish Heart Failure Patients

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This study reveals that both low and high ambient temperatures significantly increase mortality risk among Swedish heart failure patients, highlighting the need for climate adaptation strategies in high-latitude regions.