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Evaluating ChatGPT’s Role in Urological Education

Students using ChatGPT alone scored lower than those attending lectures suggesting that AI tools may not sufficiently support complex learning.

Global Study Reveals Wide Gaps in Paediatric Bronchiectasis Care

New global registry study reveals stark regional differences in diagnosis, treatment, and care quality for children with bronchiectasis.

Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Health Risks

THC, the main psychoactive compound, can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, potentially causing tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and increased oxygen demand.

Oral Bacteria Linked to Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s Disease

Oral bacteria migrating to the gut may drive dementia risk in Parkinson’s, offering new hope for early intervention.

Mindful Parenting Improves Outcomes in Children With Asthma and ADHD

A structured parenting programme based on acceptance and commitment therapy has shown clinical benefits in managing asthma and ADHD symptoms in children.

Age and Sex Differences in Carotid Plaque Progression Revealed by MRI

Subclinical carotid plaques with calcification are more prone to develop dangerous haemorrhages, especially in older men.

Diabetes and Hypertension Could Double Mortality Risk

Dual burden of diabetes and hypertension more than doubles cardiovascular death risk, especially in women, study finds.

Radiotherapy After Prostate Surgery Causes Minimal Side Effects

This clinical trial evaluated the safety of stereotactic body radiotherapy to the prostate bed following radical prostatectomy.

PET/CT Refines Biopsy Strategy for Suspected Lung Cancer

New findings support the integration of PET/CT prior to biopsy in patients with intermediate-to-high-risk lung nodules.

Breast MRI Efficiency Boosted by AI Without Compromising Diagnosis

AI-guided breast MRI could halve scan times without missing cancers, offering new efficiency for screening programmes.