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Portomesenteric Venous Thrombosis After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery with Venous Resection: Incidence, Timing, and Risk Factors

By MedXY 11/02/2026

This article reviews the incidence, timing, and risk factors of portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PVT) following pancreatic cancer surgery involving venous resection, highlighting the impact of surgical standardization and neoadjuvant radiotherapy.

Clinical Updates Ophthalmology

Recurrent Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 11/01/2026

A cohort study identifies key risk factors such as faster baseline visual field loss, higher post-progression intraocular pressure, and older age that predict recurrence of visual field progression in glaucoma, emphasizing the need for personalized monitoring and therapy intensification.

Clinical Updates Orthopedics

Graft Choice Does Not Influence Revision ACL Reconstruction Risk in Football Players: Insights from a Swedish Nationwide Cohort

By MedXY 10/30/2026

A comprehensive nationwide cohort study reveals that autograft type is not linked to revision ACL reconstruction risk in football players, with age and pre-injury playing level being stronger predictors. Notably, quadriceps tendon grafts in women may increase contralateral ACL injury risk.

Neurology news

Epilepsy as a Significant Risk Factor for Young-Onset Dementia: Insights from Nationwide Studies in France and Sweden

By MedXY 10/19/2026

Nationwide analyses show that epilepsy markedly increases the risk of young-onset dementia (YOD) before age 65, with persistent associations even years after epilepsy diagnosis, underscoring the need for YOD risk assessment in epilepsy care.

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Local Factors Influencing Implant-Related Complications: Insights from a Norwegian Population Study

By MedXY 10/18/2026

A Norwegian cross-sectional study identifies modifiable local factors, including soft-tissue phenotype and prosthetic design parameters, linked to peri-implantitis and peri-implant soft-tissue dehiscence in dental implants.

Neurology news Pediatrics

Elevated Mental Health Risks in Adolescents Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights from a Large Retrospective EHR Study

By MedXY 10/13/2026

Adolescents who sustain mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) face a significantly higher risk of developing mental health disorders over the subsequent year, influenced by factors such as sex, socioeconomic status, and prior psychiatric history. Early screening and intervention are crucial.

Dermatology news Rheumatology

Distinct Pustular Psoriasis Flares After Biologic Withdrawal in Plaque Psoriasis: Clinical Features and Risk Factors

By MedXY 10/02/2026

This multicenter study identifies a unique pustular psoriasis flare phenotype occurring after biologic therapy withdrawal in plaque psoriasis, detailing clinical characteristics and independent risk factors to guide vigilant monitoring and treatment strategies.

Neurology news Public Health

Rising Stroke Incidence in Young Adults: Evolving Risk Profiles and Mortality Trends from a Population-Based Study

By MedXY 09/28/2026

Stroke incidence among young adults aged 20-54 is increasing despite a modest decline in 30-day fatality, linked to growing prevalence of vascular risk factors and substance use. This population-based study underscores urgent preventive needs in this demographic.

Clinical Updates news Respiratory

From Mild-to-Moderate to Severe Asthma: Risk Factors and Patient Profiles from the NORDSTAR Cohort and Advances in Severe Asthma Management

By MedXY 09/16/2026

This review summarizes the progression risk from mild-to-moderate to severe asthma based on the NORDSTAR cohort and integrates emerging evidence on biologic therapies that improve severe asthma outcomes across diverse patient profiles.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news

Ketoacidosis Risk with SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Scandinavian Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/04/2026

A large Scandinavian study reveals that ketoacidosis risk during SGLT2 inhibitor therapy in type 2 diabetes varies by patient factors and persists beyond early treatment, highlighting the need for ongoing risk assessment and management strategies.

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Long-Term Incidence and Risk Factors for Glaucoma: Insights from the Gangnam Eye Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/31/2026

A 10-year Korean cohort study reveals that retinal arteriosclerosis, intraocular pressure, age, serum uric acid, and cholesterol levels significantly increase the risk of structural glaucoma conversion.

Gastroenterology news Pediatrics

Early Childhood Exposure to Crohn’s Disease-Affected Siblings: Implications for Gut Microbiome and Disease Susceptibility

By MedXY 08/28/2026

Childhood exposure to siblings with Crohn's disease significantly raises disease risk, linked to distinct gut microbiome changes that may drive disease onset through immune modulation.

Cardiology news

Unraveling Attenuated Risk Factor Associations in Secondary Coronary Prevention: Implications for Clinical Practice

By MedXY 08/24/2026

This study reveals that risk factor associations for subsequent coronary heart disease (CHD) events are systematically attenuated due to index event bias, challenging their clinical interpretation in secondary prevention and emphasizing the need for new methodological approaches.

Clinical Updates news

Incidence, Outcomes, and Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients With Sepsis in South Korea: Insights From a Nationwide Cohort Study and Related Evidence

By MedXY 08/17/2026

This review synthesizes nationwide epidemiological trends of sepsis in South Korea from 2011 to 2022, elucidating incidence increases, declining in-hospital mortality, and key clinical and socioeconomic mortality determinants alongside relevant complementary studies.

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Increased Risk of Dry Eye Disease in Patients with Chronic Pain Conditions: Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/20/2026

Chronic pain conditions significantly elevate the risk of developing dry eye disease, including cases requiring prescription therapy, emphasizing the need for integrated clinical assessment and management.

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Unveiling Posttraumatic Stress Trajectories Following Vaginal Delivery: Implications for Early Identification and Intervention

By MedXY 06/28/2026

This multicenter prospective study identifies distinct posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories after vaginal delivery and highlights associated risk factors, providing insights to enhance postpartum PTSD screening and prevention strategies.

news Oncology

Cancer Statistics in China: Current Landscape, Risk Factors, and Preventive Strategies

By MedXY 01/14/2026

This article reviews the epidemiological transition of cancer in China, highlighting incidence, mortality, survival trends, major modifiable risk factors, and national prevention and control efforts.

Neurology news

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.

Anesthesiology Clinical Updates Critical Care news

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.