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Rise in Prenatal Cannabis Use Following Legalisation in California

A recent study in California reveals a significant rise in cannabis use during early pregnancy following the state’s recreational cannabis legalisation in 2018.

No Survival Benefit of Extended Lymphadenectomy in Bladder Cancer Surgery

A new clinical trial has found that extended lymphadenectomy does not improve disease-free or overall survival rates compared to standard lymphadenectomy in patients with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Kidney Patients on Dialysis Show Strong Vaccine Response

Peritoneal dialysis patients show high antibody response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, study reveals.

Genetic Marker Predicts Neonatal Sepsis at Birth

A groundbreaking study has identified a genetic signature capable of predicting early-onset sepsis in newborns.

Managing Rosacea: Non-Prescription Skincare Shows Promising Results

This regimen, including a treatment serum, a redness-reducing moisturiser, and sunscreen, showed promising results.

Long-Term Effects of Recurrent Rejection on Paediatric Heart Transplant Outcomes

Analysis of recurrent rejection (RR) in paediatric heart transplant recipients revealed that 17% of the population studied experienced RR.

24-Hour Antibiotic Course Prevents Infection Post-Cystectomy

A recent single-centre, randomised, trial has explored the effects of a 24-hour perioperative antibiotic course for patients undergoing cystectomy.

Air Pollution's Role in Rising Global Asthma Cases

Recent studies and meta-analyses have investigated the impact of PM2.5 on asthma, yet findings remain inconsistent.

AI Model Matches Radiologists in Detecting Chest X-Ray Abnormalities

A commercially available AI model has been found to perform on par with radiologists in detecting chest X-ray abnormalities.

Semaglutide Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Compared to other anti-diabetic drugs, semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D).