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Lower-than-Expected Hemorrhage Risk From Unruptured Brain AVMs: MARS Clarifies Natural History and Key Predictors

By MedXY 12/12/2025

The MARS multicenter cohort (n=3030) found a lower annual intracranial hemorrhage risk (1.40%/yr) for unruptured brain AVMs than commonly cited. Older age, associated arterial aneurysms, and cerebellar/deep supratentorial location increased risk.

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New Persistent Opioid Use Among ICU Survivors After Discharge: Incidence, Predictors, and Nationwide Cohort Insights

By MedXY 11/06/2025

New persistent opioid use develops in 4.2% of opioid-naïve ICU survivors by six months post-discharge, with early opioid prescription as the strongest predictor. Risk varies by opioid potency and patient factors, highlighting tailored tapering and stewardship needs.

Neurology news Psychiatry

Depression, Anxiety and PTSD Associated With Earlier Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease: Psychiatric Burden Lowers Age at Symptom Onset

By MedXY 11/04/2025

In two large Alzheimer cohorts, a history of depression, anxiety, or PTSD and an increased number of psychiatric comorbidities were associated with earlier age at AD symptom onset by up to ~7–8 years for multi-morbidity.

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Targeting Modifiable Risks to Prevent Knee Osteoarthritis

By MedXY 11/01/2025

A large systematic review identified prior knee injury, older age, and high bone mineral density as predictors of incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis; overweight/obesity and prior injury explained ~14% of cases—highlighting prevention priorities across the life course.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Ophthalmology

Long-Term Progression and Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from the Skaraborg Cohort in Sweden

By MedXY 10/31/2025

This cohort study tracks diabetic retinopathy incidence over 24 years in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the impact of glycemic control and hypertension on disease progression.

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Risk Factors and Epidemiological Trends in Severe Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease: Insights from the Netherlands 2015–2024

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A comprehensive study identifies key clinical and temporal risk factors associated with severe invasive group A streptococcal disease in children, highlighting increased severity and incidence post-COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands.

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Risk Factors Influencing Implant Failure in Full-Arch Fixed Rehabilitation: Insights from a 7-Year Retrospective Study

By MedXY 10/23/2025

This retrospective study evaluated implant failure rates and identified stage-specific risk factors in fixed full-arch rehabilitations using All-on-4® implants over 1 to 7 years, highlighting bone grafting, implant number, opposing dentition, and night guard use as key determinants.

Public Health Specialties

Global Health Landscape 1990-2023: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

By MedXY 10/19/2025

This systematic analysis of the GBD 2023 presents global trends in disease burden, risk factors, and healthy life expectancy across 204 countries, elucidating shifts in NCDs, CMNN diseases, injuries, and underlying risk drivers crucial for guiding future health policy.

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Evaluating Long-Term Outcomes of Contemporary Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Insights From a 10-Year Follow-Up Study

By MedXY 10/10/2025

This study examines long-term outcomes of a modern arthroscopic Bankart repair technique for traumatic anterior shoulder instability over a minimum 10-year follow-up, highlighting recurrence rates, risk factors, and functional results.

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Understanding Oral Cancer: Risks, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention

By MedXY 09/09/2025

Explore the causes, warning signs, treatment options, and preventive strategies for oral cancer, a malignant tumor commonly affecting adults aged 40 to 60. Early detection significantly improves survival outcomes.

Hematology-Oncology Specialties

Venous Thromboembolism in Newly Diagnosed Lymphoma Patients: Insights from a Real-World Vietnamese Cohort

By MedXY 08/26/2025

An 8.3% incidence of VTE was observed in newly diagnosed lymphoma patients in Vietnam, with pretreatment elevated D-dimer and cardiovascular comorbidities as key risk factors, emphasizing the need for tailored thromboprophylaxis.

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Understanding Breast Cancer Risk: Habits and Genetic Factors That Quietly Increase Danger

By MedXY 08/23/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with 90% of patients belonging to high-risk groups. This article explores five major risk factors, early detection strategies, and lifestyle changes crucial for prevention.

Gastroenterology news Specialties

Recognizing Abnormal Bowel Movements: Could Intestinal Polyps Be the Cause?

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Intestinal polyps are often benign but can become cancerous. This article explores symptoms, risk factors, and colonoscopy guidelines to help identify and prevent colorectal cancer.

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Sudden Cardiac Death: Early Signs, Risk Factors, and Prevention

By MedXY 08/03/2025

Understanding sudden cardiac death, its warning signs, primary risk factors, and preventive measures to safeguard heart health.