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Clinician reviewing sleep apnea testing results for a recent stroke patient

Quality Program Boosts Sleep Apnea Testing After Stroke

A structured quality improvement program significantly increased sleep apnea testing after ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack in a large Veterans Affairs cohort.

Exploring Endolysin Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Relief

While further large-scale trials are needed, this precision-based treatment represents a promising advance in managing atopic dermatitis.

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Ongoing Fatigue Persists After Autoimmune Hepatitis Remission

New European research reveals that remission in autoimmune hepatitis does not guarantee recovery, with many patients reporting fatigue and poor quality of life.

Coffee May Cut Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence by Nearly 40%

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial finds that moderate coffee consumption may actually protect the heart, reducing AF recurrence risk.

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First Healthy Twins Born After Aneuploid Embryo Transfer

Doctors reported the first case of healthy twin girls born after transfer of three aneuploid embryos screened by PGT-A during IVF.

Conceptual illustration of ginger and derivatives as antibiotic-independent antibacterial therapy.

Could Ginger Derivatives Reduce Reliance on Antibiotics?

In this systematic literature review, Molzahn and colleagues analysed 22 studies exploring anti-bacterial effects of ginger and derivatives.

Nasopharyngeal Microbiome Patterns May Predict Infant Mortality

Early changes in the nasopharyngeal microbiome could signal fatal infections in infants, offering hope for precision diagnosis and care.

Clinician reviewing an inpatient COPD care pathway in the electronic health record during a hospital ward round

Inpatient COPD Care Pathway Boosts Key Hospital Metrics

An inpatient COPD care pathway embedded in the electronic health record improved rehabilitation referrals and home discharges.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis and Epithelial Barrier Diseases Link

A major cohort study involving over 20 million patients found that seborrheic dermatitis was significantly associated with several epithelial barrier diseases.

Child having knee examined for juvenile arthritis with ultrasound.

Updated Guidance on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Management

The new systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis recommendations outline evidence-based treatment strategies that prioritize early pathway inhibition and careful glucocorticoid use.