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Emergence of a Novel Mammarenavirus Closely Related to Lassa Virus in a Patient with Meningoencephalitis in Chad

By MedXY 11/13/2025

A 37-year-old man developed meningoencephalitis caused by a novel mammarenavirus genetically related to Lassa virus after travel to Chad, highlighting emergence of a new pathogen with distinct clinical features.

Hematology-Oncology news Pediatrics

Understanding ‘Favism’: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with G6PD Deficiency

By MedXY 11/01/2025

Favism, a hereditary enzyme deficiency causing red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers like fava beans, is preventable with proper diagnosis and management. This article explores its clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle adaptations.

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Revolutionizing Endometriosis Diagnosis: Validation of a Saliva-Based microRNA Signature

By MedXY 10/30/2025

A prospective multicenter study validates the high accuracy of a saliva microRNA signature for noninvasive endometriosis diagnosis, demonstrating superior performance to imaging modalities and promising clinical utility.

Dermatology news Pediatrics

Oral Manifestations of Lamellar Ichthyosis: A Case Report of Two Siblings

By MedXY 10/25/2025

Two brothers with lamellar ichthyosis presented with enamel defects and dental caries; dental rehabilitation with preventive measures was completed alongside dermatologic care.

Dentistry Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation Medicine

Minimally Invasive Ceramic Laminate Veneers for Maxillary Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation: A 12+ Years Follow-Up

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This case report details a long-term successful esthetic rehabilitation using thin feldspathic ceramic laminate veneers to close diastemas and improve tooth morphology, with a follow-up exceeding 12 years.

Neurology news Ophthalmology

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Presenting with Ophthalmic and Neurological Symptoms: A Case Report

By MedXY 10/05/2025

A 38-year-old male with bilateral blurred vision and neurological symptoms was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and managed successfully with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants.

Gastroenterology news Specialties

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in a 45-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

By MedXY 10/02/2025

A 45-year-old male presents with cholestatic liver enzyme elevation and pruritus, diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis confirmed by imaging and liver biopsy. Clinical management and prognosis are discussed.

Clinical Updates Diabetes & Endocrinology news Specialties

Cutaneous Presentation of Hyperthyroidism in a Middle-aged Female: A Case Report

By MedXY 09/28/2025

A 45-year-old female presented with pruritic skin lesions and weight loss, diagnosed with hyperthyroidism manifesting cutaneous symptoms. Treatment with antithyroid medication led to symptom resolution.

news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Rare Case of Multifocal Cutaneous Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

By MedXY 09/27/2025

We present a case of multifocal cutaneous tuberculosis in a 35-year-old immunocompetent woman, highlighting diagnostic challenges and effective management with standard anti-tubercular therapy.

Cardiology news Specialties

Spontaneous Intramuscular Hematoma in a Patient with Warfarin Therapy: A Case Report

By MedXY 09/04/2025

A 75-year-old male on warfarin presented with spontaneous thigh swelling and pain, diagnosed as spontaneous intramuscular hematoma, successfully managed with supportive care and warfarin reversal.

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.

Medical News Neurology news Specialties

Why Does Dementia Diagnosis Take So Long? Insights from a Major Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A new meta-analysis finds that the average time from dementia symptom onset to diagnosis is 3.5 years, with even longer delays in younger patients and those with frontotemporal dementia.

Clinical Updates news Oncology Specialties

Ovarian Cancer Risk Peaks Shortly After New IBS Diagnosis: Clinical Implications and Evidence Review

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A new IBS diagnosis is associated with a transiently increased risk of ovarian cancer, especially within the first 6 months, emphasizing the need for heightened clinical vigilance.

Medical News news Pathology & Lab Medicine Specialties Superintelligence

Systemic Bias in AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Hospital Diagnostic Accuracy

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Systemically biased AI models can reduce clinicians' diagnostic accuracy, and explanations alone may not mitigate this harm, according to a multicenter study involving over 450 clinicians.

news OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties

EndomTest: A New Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Endometriosis

By MedXY 07/28/2025

Kephera Diagnostics introduces EndomTest, the first non-invasive blood test for diagnosing endometriosis, aiming to reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient care.

news Specialties Superintelligence

AI Doctors: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Your Medical Future

By MedXY 07/25/2025

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, from diagnosis to patient care, and what it means for doctors and patients alike.