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Oral Azithromycin Prescribing Practices for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

This study provides a timely examination of antibiotic prescribing practices in the emergency department, a critical frontline in the…

Survival Factors in Colorectal Cancer with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

A new study of 18,932 metastatic colorectal cancer patients reveals that microsatellite instability, albumin levels, and antibiotic use significantly impact survival rates when treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, offering insights for personalised treatment.

Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium Levels Impact Stroke Prognosis

In a major new prospective study examining ischemic stroke prognosis, researchers have found that patients with high-normal serum levels of potassium, calcium, and magnesium experienced significantly lower risks of death or major disability at 3 months.

Treatment Methods Compared for Overactive Bladder in MS

Findings suggest that both TPTNS and rTMS may have value in symptom management and quality-of-life improvement in MS patients with neurogenic OAB.

Why Are More Women Getting COPD Despite Smoking Less?

In a surprising finding that raises important clinical questions, a new analysis of the 2020 National Health Interview Survey shows that women in the U.S. aged 40 and older have significantly higher rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, even though they report lower exposure to cigarette smoke.

Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Reduces Vascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anti-inflammatory treatment in RA patients significantly reduced biomarkers like IL-8 and E-selectin, with PET/CT imaging confirming corresponding decreases in arterial inflammation.

Study Confirms Airborne Spread of H5N1 Influenza Virus

A recent study confirms that an H5N1 avian influenza virus isolated from a dairy farm worker can spread through the air between mammals.

Major Treatment Gap for Drug-Resistant Infections in Low/Middle-Income Countries

A major treatment gap for life-threatening carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections has been revealed across eight low- and middle-income countries.

Breakthrough in Human Antibodies for Snakebite Treatment

Each year, up to 138,000 people die and around 400,000 more are left permanently disabled from snakebites.

Trump’s drug pricing order hits pharma stocks

Trump’s “most-favoured nation” drug pricing plan shakes pharma markets, sparking losses for US and EU firms.