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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Elevated Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors: New Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A large US-based study found a greater than fivefold increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, especially parotid tumors, in individuals with cannabis use disorder.

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Significantly Increases SLE Risk

By MedXY 08/04/2025

A large Taiwanese cohort study links higher PM2.5 exposure to a more than threefold increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the need for air quality policy interventions.

Clinical Updates news Rheumatology Specialties

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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Sharp Rise in Advanced Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Despite Stable Drinking Rates: Changing Population Risks Highlighted by US Data

By MedXY 07/31/2025

A twofold rise in advanced liver fibrosis among US heavy drinkers over two decades is linked to increased metabolic syndrome, age, and socioeconomic risk, not higher alcohol intake.

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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.