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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Predicts Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Success

Short stays in pediatric epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs) achieve diagnostic goals in the majority of cases, with drug-resistant epilepsy emerging as a key predictor of both success and repeat admissions, according to a retrospective analysis of 462 admissions over a 10-year period.

Weaker but Present: Vitamin D Ties to COVID Severity

Vitamin D deficiency remains significantly associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19, even in the post-Omicron era, according to new findings from a large-scale retrospective cohort study.

Can Metformin Reduce Cancer in IBD?

Metformin use linked to significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new population-based cohort study.

Fecal Transplants Show Promise for Recurrent UTIs

A single fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) may offer a safe and effective alternative for treating recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs), according to a new proof-of-concept study in postmenopausal women.

Stem Cell Strategies Show Promise in Systemic Sclerosis

Stem cell–based therapies may offer a transformative approach for systemic sclerosis, according to a new review that evaluates both current limitations and emerging solutions in regenerative treatment.

Autoimmune Skin Diseases Linked to Better Cancer Survival Outcomes

Patients with autoimmune skin diseases (ASDs) may have improved survival following cancer treatment, according to a large population-based study, suggesting a possible immunologic advantage in oncologic outcomes.

Video vs In-Person: Breast Cancer Risk Models Compared

A new randomized study finds that integrating breast density and polygenic risk scores (PRS) into breast cancer risk assessments significantly alters individual risk estimates and may influence future screening strategies.

Cannabis Use Rarely Precedes Hard Drug Use, Study Finds

In a large national survey of cannabis users in Japan, researchers found little evidence to support the long-standing “gateway drug” hypothesis, a theory suggesting that cannabis use leads to subsequent consumption of more harmful substances such as methamphetamine or other illicit drugs.

Pregnancy Flu Shots Reduces Infant Influenza Risk by 44%

Influenza vaccination during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of influenza in infants during their first six months of life, with the strongest protection observed when vaccination occurs in the second or third trimester, according to a large cohort study.

Orthopedic Implant Use Increases in Pediatric Populations

Orthopedic device infections in children present a unique clinical challenge, with distinct differences from adult cases in both patient characteristics and treatment requirements, according to a newly published review.