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Cartilage Ear Piercings Carry Nearly Double the Complication Risk of Lobule Piercings in a Large Adult Survey

By MedXY 04/20/2026

In a large survey of adult ear piercings, auricular cartilage piercings had higher complication and removal rates than lobule piercings, reinforcing the need for careful counseling and informed consent.

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Optimizing Blood Culture Use in Pediatric Infections: Insights from the ACORN2 Surveillance Network in Africa and Asia

By MedXY 10/31/2025

This study identifies clinical and demographic factors associated with positive blood cultures in hospitalized children across nine African and Asian countries, aiming to improve diagnostic stewardship amidst resource constraints.

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Can Merely Seeing Infection Activate Real Immunity? The Neuroscience of Virtual Pathogens and Immunological Anticipation

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A pioneering study demonstrates that visual cues of infection in virtual reality can trigger real immune activation, revealing a rapid neural-immune interface with potential implications for medicine, psychology, and vaccine development.