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Brainstem Ocular Biomarkers Improve ADHD Classification

A multicentre study found that brainstem-based ocular biomarkers supported ADHD classification in children and adults while reducing reliance on subjective assessments.

Transition Readiness Improved with Problem Focused Coping

Young adults with sickle cell disease who used problem focused coping strategies demonstrated higher transition readiness scores, highlighting a potential target for interventions supporting transfer to adult healthcare.

Predictors of Persistent Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children

A 5-year study identifies clinical and immune markers that predict persistent chronic rhinosinusitis and house dust mite allergy in preschool children.

Processed and unprocessed meat representing the association between processed meat and MASLD among U.S. adults.

Processing, Not Meat Source, Linked to Fatty Liver Disease

Processed meat intake was associated with higher MASLD odds, while unprocessed meat showed no significant association.

Lung Cancer Screening Faces a Clinical Paradox

Lung cancer screening may miss aggressive disease while exposing some low-risk individuals to unnecessary repeat scans.

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Quickfire Q&A: Nicola Conran

Nicola Conran shares insights from EHA 2026 on emerging therapies, gene editing, inflammation, and the evolving treatment landscape in sickle cell disease.

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Trump plans 200% tariffs to reshore generic drug manufacturing

Trump’s generic drug manufacturing tariff plan outlined future import duties and raised supply chain concerns. Read more.

AI Model Enhances DAPT Risk Assessment After PCI

Transformer-DAPT outperformed benchmark survival models in predicting ischaemic and bleeding events after PCI, offering dynamic risk estimates that may support personalised dual antiplatelet therapy management.

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Study finds small hair loss risk with GLP-1 therapies

It found that patients taking weight loss drugs had a modestly higher risk of developing non-scarring alopecia.

Hospitalisation Shifts in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases - EMJ

Hospital Data Reveals Shifting Face of Rheumatic Disease Care

A nationwide German analysis found that hospitalisation patterns in inflammatory rheumatic diseases have shifted substantially since 2010.