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ESC 2026 Interview: Valentín Fuster

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Pregnant woman using an inhaler as part of asthma treatment during pregnancy.

Asthma Inhalers in Pregnancy Show Reassuring Safety

Continuing inhaled corticosteroids during early pregnancy was not linked to worse maternal or neonatal outcomes in women with asthma.

Caregiver using a tablet beside a toddler during a remote pediatric atopic dermatitis assessment.

Remote Diagnosis Shows Promise for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Caregiver reports may identify pediatric atopic dermatitis remotely in children under 2 years with healthcare access.

Woman holding HRT pills about to take them witha glass of water

Women on HRT at Lower Risk of Dementia, New Study Shows

HRT may lower dementia risk in some women, with benefits linked to menopause type, timing, oestrogen exposure and genetics.

MRI Bladder Wall Thickness Predicts Acute Urinary Retention

MRI-derived bladder wall thickness was independently associated with acute urinary retention, suggesting a potential role in risk stratification.

Drone Medication Delivery Expands Access for Pharmacy Deserts

Drone medication delivery emerging as potential solution to pharmacy deserts, offering HCPs a new approach to improving access to medications.

Finerenone is Linked to Increased Nephrolithiasis Risk

Real-world data linked finerenone with higher nephrolithiasis risk than other pharmacological therapies including spironolactone, SGLT2i, and ACEi/ARB in patients with CKD.

The Duality of IL-33 in COPD: Inflammation and Mucus Dysfunction

COPD is a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms, including dyspnea, cough, sputum production…

Rapid Testing Cuts Time to Appropriate Antibiotics in ICU Pneumonia

Multiplex PCR reduced the median time to appropriate antimicrobial therapy from 72 hours to just 7 hours among mechanically ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia.

Pregnant women in the sun

Drought Exposure Linked to Higher Preterm Birth Risk

Drought during pregnancy may raise preterm birth odds, with greater effects seen during severe drought and extreme heat.