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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Not Associated with Increased Mortality: Insights from a 38-Year Norwegian Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A 38-year prospective study in Southern Norway demonstrates that isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) does not increase all-cause mortality compared to matched population controls, with men showing even lower mortality risk.

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Evolving Patterns in Antiseizure Drug Use During Pregnancy: Safer Choices and New Uncertainties

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A decade-long French study reveals declining prenatal exposure to high-risk antiseizure drugs, increased use of safer alternatives, and a notable rise in prescriptions for newer drugs with uncertain safety profiles.

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Widespread Misclassification of Myocardial Infarction Subtypes in Administrative Coding: Implications for Practice and Policy

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Audit reveals major misclassification in hospital coding for myocardial infarction types, risking flawed epidemiology, reimbursement, and patient care.