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Sexual Assault and the Long Shadow of the Body: Higher 5‑Year Risk of Functional Somatic Disorders and Chronic Widespread Pain

By MedXY 11/14/2025

A prospective Danish cohort found that adults reporting lifetime sexual assault had substantially higher 5‑year incidence of functional somatic disorders—especially multiorgan FSD and chronic widespread pain—after adjustment for psychosocial and personality factors.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Rheumatology

SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Korean Nationwide Cohort

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A large South Korean cohort study suggests that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors reduce the incidence of autoimmune rheumatic diseases by 11% compared to sulfonylureas in adults with type 2 diabetes, indicating potential immunomodulatory benefits of SGLT-2 inhibitors beyond glycemic control.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Ophthalmology

Long-Term Progression and Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from the Skaraborg Cohort in Sweden

By MedXY 10/31/2025

This cohort study tracks diabetic retinopathy incidence over 24 years in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the impact of glycemic control and hypertension on disease progression.

Dentistry Family Medicine & Nutrition news Otorhinolaryngology

Long-Term Outcomes of Oral Implant Rehabilitation in Patients with Disabilities Under General Anesthesia: A 14-Year Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This study evaluates the safety, effectiveness, and longevity of implant-supported prostheses in disabled patients treated under general anesthesia over 14 years.

Clinical Updates Psychiatry Public Health

Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Road Traffic Noise: Associations with Antidepressant Medication Dispensing in Swedish Adults

By MedXY 10/23/2025

This review synthesizes evidence linking long-term air pollution and road traffic noise exposure with antidepressant medication dispensing, highlighting sex-specific associations and implications for mental health prevention strategies.

Clinical Updates Gastroenterology news Psychiatry Specialties

Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Microscopic Colitis: Insights from a Nationwide Swedish Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/05/2025

A comprehensive Swedish study reveals that patients with microscopic colitis face a significantly higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety, underscoring the importance of holistic clinical management.

Cardiology Clinical Updates General Surgery OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties

Association of Hysterectomy With Hypertension Incidence in Korean Women: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/22/2025

This nationwide Korean cohort study found that hysterectomy is associated with a modestly increased risk of developing hypertension in women aged 40 to 59 years, particularly in those with elevated post-surgical hemoglobin levels and after adnexa-sparing procedures.

Allergy & Immunology Cardiology Respiratory Specialties

Asthma and the Risk of Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease: Insights from a Large Prospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/21/2025

This study demonstrates that asthma modestly increases the risk of degenerative valvular heart diseases, highlighting the need for cardiovascular vigilance in asthmatic individuals.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news Specialties

High-Dose Statins and Their Impact on the Progression of Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Insights from a 5-Year Danish Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/17/2025

This 5-year prospective cohort study reveals that high-dose statin therapy significantly slows abdominal aortic aneurysm growth and reduces the risks of repair, rupture, and death in men, suggesting benefits beyond traditional cardiovascular risk management.

Medical News news Orthopedics Specialties

Walking More Than 100 Minutes Daily May Lower Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A large prospective cohort study links daily walking of over 100 minutes to reduced risk of chronic low back pain, emphasizing walking volume over intensity as a preventive strategy.