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Early Bifidobacteria Colonisation Reduces Childhood Allergy Risk

Early Bifidobacteria Colonisation Reduces Childhood Allergy Risk

Importantly, this microbiota–metabolite signature was inversely associated with the development of food allergen-specific IgE up to 5 years of age and with atopic dermatitis at 2 years.

ECG Noise Filtering Improves Clinical Accuracy

ECG Noise Filtering Improves Clinical Accuracy

Adaptive ECG noise filtering preserved QT and QRS intervals better than conventional approaches by tailoring filters to noise presence and type.

Elevated NLR Linked to Diabetic Nephropathy Risk and Progression

Elevated NLR Linked to Diabetic Nephropathy Risk and Progression

A new meta-analysis links elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio to higher risk and progression of diabetic nephropathy, highlighting its potential as a clinical biomarker.

AI–Biomarker Tool Boosts Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Diagnosis

AI–Biomarker Tool Boosts Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Diagnosis

Combining a host biomarker with large language model analysis improves lower respiratory tract infection diagnosis in ICU patients, reducing uncertainty.

Imaging Predicts Node Status in Early Breast Cancer

Imaging Predicts Node Status in Early Breast Cancer

Axillary ultrasound and MRI guide SLNB decisions in early-stage breast cancer, allowing safe surgical de-escalation in selected clinically node-negative patients.

Electronic Diary Improves Daily GORD Monitoring

Electronic Diary Improves Daily GORD Monitoring

Find out how an electronic diary improves monitoring of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, and supports personalised management strategies for patients.

Daratumumab-Lenalidomide Improves MRD Conversion Rates

Daratumumab-Lenalidomide Improves MRD Conversion Rates

Daratumumab-lenalidomide maintenance enhances MRD-negative conversion and reduces progression in multiple myeloma patients regardless of age, race, or cytogenetic risk.

Nordic Diet Reduces Liver Fat in Prediabetes and Diabetes

Nordic Diet Reduces Liver Fat in Prediabetes and Diabetes

PUFA-rich and Nordic diets reduce liver fat and LDL cholesterol over 12 months, with broader metabolic benefits seen with the Nordic diet.

Low-Dose Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise

Low-Dose Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise

After 1 year, 13 of 17 patients in the 30 mg group tolerated at least 443 mg peanut protein, compared with none in the avoidance group. Similar improvements were observed in the 300 mg group.

Electroencephalography Gaps in Infant Seizure Care

Electroencephalography Gaps in Infant Seizure Care

New research shows how portable monitoring could reshape infant seizure diagnosis and treatment in neonatal intensive care.