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Plasma Vitamin C Levels Linked to Healthier Brain Structure

New imaging research links higher plasma vitamin C levels to greater grey matter volume and stronger brain network connectivity.

Emergency Transcatheter Closure

Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal rupture after STEMI shows promising survival benefits in a high-risk case. Learn more about…

Frailty in MASLD Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk and Mortality

Frailty may help identify people with MASLD at increased risk of cardiovascular events and death, according to findings from a large UK Biobank study.

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AI DICOM Standardisation Reduces Radiology Reading Times

AI DICOM standardisation was linked to shorter radiology reading times and high metadata accuracy in a retrospective imaging study.

Anxiety Associated with Grazing in Type 2 Diabetes

Adults with type 2 diabetes who reported higher anxiety symptoms were more likely to exhibit grazing behaviour and elevated glycated haemoglobin levels, highlighting potential barriers to effective disease management.

Gunshot and Mild TBI Linked to Brain Cancer Mortality Risk

New research links traumatic brain injury to higher brain cancer death risk, with gunshot-wound and mild injuries carrying the greatest danger.

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Sex May Shape Bloodstream Infection Survival

Sex-linked biology and care patterns may shape bloodstream infections from diagnosis through antibiotic exposure and survival.

Mental Health Conditions Linked to Worse Outcomes in COPD

Research showed more than 700,000 patients found that mental health conditions are associated with worse symptoms, increased exacerbations, and higher mortality in COPD.

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New biotech boom: Biogen to buy RayThera for $1bn

Is the biotech boom back? Biogen becomes the latest large pharma company to snap up a promising biotech.

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Bronchiectasis Care Enters Targeted Treatment Era

DPP-1 inhibitors are reshaping bronchiectasis care by targeting neutrophilic airway inflammation and reducing pulmonary exacerbations.