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New Assessment Scheme Improves Tumour Segmentation in Glioblastoma Imaging

A new assessment scheme highlights the strengths and limitations of automatic tumour segmentation tools for glioblastoma on MRI.

Procalcitonin Guidance Fails to Shorten Antibiotic Use in Children

Using a procalcitonin-guided algorithm does not significantly reduce duration of IV antibiotic treatment in children with bacterial infections.

Genetic Mechanisms Driving Age-Related Clonal Haematopoiesis

Recent research has uncovered key insights into the genetic mechanisms driving age-related clonal haematopoiesis…

Combination Therapy Improves Androgenic Alopecia Outcomes

Combining fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride improves androgenic alopecia outcomes compared to laser treatment alone.

Donor Glucose Levels Influence Liver Transplant Success

Low donor fasting glucose predicts poorer outcomes after LDLT, highlighting its potential as a prognostic marker.

Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Affects Brain Development in Children

Study links maternal tobacco use in pregnancy to long-term brain changes, urging preventive action for improved child health.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated with Higher Cervical Artery Dissection Risk

Patients with lupus are over twice as likely to develop cervical artery dissection, emphasizing the need for proactive cardiovascular care.

Breast Density Changes Linked to Cancer Risk

Women with dense or increasingly dense breasts face elevated breast cancer risks, highlighting the importance of longitudinal screening.

Environmental Metals Linked to Digestive Tract Cancers

A recent study has uncovered a potential connection between environmental metal exposure and an increased risk of digestive tract cancers…

NGS Tools Show Promise in Predicting AMR in Pneumococci

Both Pathogenwatch and AREScloud demonstrated strong performance in predicting antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates.