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Why No Ideal Sepsis Tool Exists

Sepsis remains a medical emergency, but a new narrative review finds that no single screening tool reliably diagnoses it.

New Algorithm Forecasts NSAID Efficacy for Knee Pain

Machine learning models can accurately predict which patients with painful knee osteoarthritis will benefit from short-term NSAID plus paracetamol therapy, according to new research.

Supersized US Drinks and Salty Snacks Flag Health Concerns

In a first-of-its-kind cross-national assessment, researchers compared the nutritional content and “healthiness” of sweet and salty snacks and beverages in South Korea and the United States using standard nutrition labels.

Can Biologic Therapy Be Safely Used in HS?

Adalimumab use in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) appears safe with appropriate prophylaxis, as no cases of hepatitis B virus (HBV) or tuberculosis (TB) reactivation were observed in a large retrospective analysis.

Colonic Stent Placement Helps Avoid Stoma Safely

Colonic stenting for obstructing colorectal cancer can be performed with acceptable radiation exposure while offering patients a strong chance of avoiding stoma formation, according to new findings.

Weeks-Long Brainwave Shift Seen After Parkinson’s Surgery

New findings indicate that postoperative changes in beta power within the subthalamic nucleus may explain the transient stun effect experienced by patients with Parkinson’s disease after deep brain stimulation surgery.

Growing Up with Dogs May Shield Children from Asthma

Early exposure to household dog allergens was associated with a reduced risk of asthma and improved lung function in childhood, according to findings from a large population-based cohort.

Invasive Gastric Cancer Patterns After H. pylori Eradication

Invasive gastric cancer may develop in distinct patterns after eradication of Helicobacter pylori, with endoscopic surveillance revealing unique clinical characteristics compared to intramucosal gastric cancers.

Rheumatic Disease Tied to Higher Surgical Complications

Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases face significantly greater risks of complications after undergoing endovascular interventions for lower extremity arterial disease, according to a large U.S. inpatient analysis.

How Advances Across Eras Are Reshaping Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes

Advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment are reshaping the outlook for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest malignancies worldwide.