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Non-Hormonal Therapies Reduce Menopause Symptoms

Elinzanetant and fezolinetant ease menopause symptoms, with elinzanetant improving sleep and reducing side effects.

Increased Short-Term Risk of Thyroid Cancer After Starting GLP-1RA Therapy

A recent study has revealed an increased risk of thyroid cancer diagnoses within the first year of starting GLP-1RA therapy.

CROSS Score Predicts COVID-19 ICU Admission Risk

The CROSS score has been developed to accurately predict the risk of intensive care unit admission for patients with COVID-19 who present at the emergency room.

The Million Women Study: How Diet Influences Colorectal Cancer Risk

A large-scale study of over 540,000 women reveals the protective role of calcium and dairy against colorectal cancer while highlighting risks linked to alcohol and red meat consumption.

Advances in Treating Scalp Psoriasis

Recent research has investigated the efficacy of excimer light and topical methotrexate 1% hydrogel in managing scalp psoriasis.

How PTSD Impacts Cardiovascular Health in Women With HIV

PTSD worsens endothelial function in women with HIV, a key cardiovascular risk factor. Early screening could improve outcomes.

The Role of AI in Urology Medical Education

Problem-based learning is a student-centred teaching method that encourages learners to independently explore and solve real-world problems.

Xpert-Ultra Enhances Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra is able to enhance tuberculosis diagnosis and stratify transmission risk, offering a powerful tool for clinicians.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk

New research published highlights a potential link between anti-inflammatory treatments and a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in patients with autoimmune disorders.

Checkpoint Myocarditis: A Breakthrough in Immune Insights

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, widely used in cancer therapy, have revolutionized oncology but come with the risk of severe immune-related adverse events, including checkpoint myocarditis.