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Three Weeks of Ketogenic Diet Significantly Boosts Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Obesity: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial

By MedXY 08/08/2025

A 3-week ketogenic diet improved skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity and promoted weight loss in individuals with obesity, without significant effects on liver or adipose tissue insulin sensitivity.

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Consecutive Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in MASLD: Insights from a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/07/2025

A double-blind RCT found that three consecutive fecal microbiota transplantations did not significantly improve hepatic steatosis or metabolic parameters in patients with MASLD, suggesting patient selection based on microbiota diversity may be crucial.

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Low-Dose Hydrocortisone in Cirrhotic Patients With Septic Shock: A Double-Blind Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/06/2025

This trial evaluated low-dose hydrocortisone in cirrhotic patients with septic shock, finding no improvement in 28-day mortality or shock resolution compared to placebo.

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Intermediate-Dose Cytarabine Matches High-Dose Efficacy with Fewer Side Effects in Postinduction AML Therapy

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A major RCT shows intermediate-dose cytarabine is noninferior to high-dose as postinduction therapy in AML, with similar survival and lower toxicity.

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Surgery Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Insights from the DISTRICTS Randomised Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The DISTRICTS trial demonstrates that initial surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome leads to significantly higher recovery rates at 18 months compared to starting with corticosteroid injections, despite similar adverse event profiles.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Gestational Diabetes: Insights from the DipGluMo Randomized Controlled Trial in Switzerland

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The DipGluMo trial found that real-time continuous glucose monitoring does not improve perinatal outcomes versus self-monitoring in gestational diabetes, but is preferred by patients for ease of use.

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Pramipexole Augmentation in Treatment-Resistant Unipolar Depression: A UK Multicentre Randomised Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

A UK multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial demonstrates that pramipexole augmentation at 2.5 mg reduces depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant unipolar depression at 12 weeks, with some adverse effects noted, supporting its clinical utility.