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Europe Urged to Improve Newborn Biliary Atresia Screening

Biliary atresia is the most common surgical cause of cholestatic jaundice in infants and the leading reason for paediatric liver transplants

Saliva Testing Identifies Early Risk for Cancer and Chronic Diseases

Saliva-based DNA markers could predict cancer, heart disease, and more—offering a non-invasive future for early diagnosis.

Could Skincare and Bathing Practices Be Fueling Atopic Dermatitis?

A new perspective on atopic dermatitis suggests that disruptions to the skin’s microbial ecosystem and routine bathing practices may play a larger role in the disease’s origin and progression than previously recognized.

MVA-BN Vaccine Offers Safe Mpox Protection in At-Risk Groups

A German multicentre study shows MVA-BN vaccination is safe and moderately effective in preventing mpox, especially in HIV-negative individuals.

Dupilumab Linked to Increased Psoriasis Risk in Atopic Dermatitis

Given dupilumab’s well-documented benefits in controlling moderate to severe AD, clinicians are advised to weigh this potential risk carefully against its therapeutic advantages.

Quinidine Withdrawal Exposes Ethical Concerns

The sudden discontinuation of quinidine, the only FDA-approved treatment for severe malaria in the U.S. in 2017, raises urgent ethical concerns about the responsibilities of pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare system’s capacity to protect patient care.

Yoga and Relaxation Techniques May Ease Breast Cancer Surgery Pain

Multimodal psychological interventions such as yoga, relaxation, and meditation may help reduce pain following breast cancer surgery, according to a new systematic review evaluating their effectiveness in survivorship care.

Men Face Greater Organ Damage in Lupus

SEX significantly influences the onset, severity, and progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new scoping review that synthesizes data from nearly a decade of clinical research.

When to Use Antibiotics Before Skin Surgery

Antibiotic timing and risk stratification are critical in reducing postoperative infections following dermatologic surgery, according to new guidance from the German Society for Dermatosurgery.

Critical Management of Neurocysticercosis with Hydrocephalus

Neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection caused by the larvae of Taenia solium that leads to cysts in the central nervous system…