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PPIs Show Antifibrotic Effects in Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Functional assays showed that PPIs also reduced fibroblast migration and oxidative stress, both of which contribute to tissue remodelling.

Pipe and Cigar Smoking Linked to Faster Lung Decline

Pipe and cigar smoking is linked to faster lung function decline and higher mortality, even among people who have never smoked cigarettes.

WHO Updates Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2026–27 Season

The WHO has announced updated influenza vaccine strains for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere season, reflecting evolving flu virus patterns worldwide.

Female doctors and nurses reviewing information on a desktop computer in a clinical setting

Could Adaptive AI Reshape Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Autonomy?

Adaptive artificial intelligence may reshape neuroplasticity, raising concern that cognitive autonomy could be gradually compromised.

MASLD: The Leading Cause of Cirrhosis in South America?

Multicentre study in South America suggests MASLD is a leading cause of cirrhosis, highlighting rising metabolic risk factors and gender-balanced insights.

Rising CT Scans in Elderly Raise Radiation Questions

The proportion of CT scans performed in patients aged 60–90 has risen over 10 years at a hospital, highlighting concerns about repeated radiation exposure.

Doctor discussing scan results with patient during clinical consultation

Gut Microbiota May Shape SCLC Metastasis

A new review has highlighted the gut microbiota as a potential systemic driver of liver metastasis in small cell lung cancer, shifting attention beyond tumor genetics alone to the gut liver axis.

FDA Warns 30 Telehealth Companies Against Illegal GLP-1 Marketing

FDA Warns 30 Telehealth Companies Against Illegal GLP-1 Marketing

The FDA has issued warning letters to 30 telehealth companies for reportedly making false claims about GLP-1 products, amid a major crackdown on pharmaceutical advertisements.

NHS England London Launches Drive to Improve Heart Health

NHS England London Launches Drive to Improve Heart Health

NHS England London has launched a five-year, city-wide programme to improve heart health in the capital.

Foetal MRI Reveals Benefits of Spina Bifida Fetoscopic Repair - EMJ

ECR 2026: Foetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair Reduces Foetal Brain Oedema

Fetoscopic repair of spina bifida reduces brain edema and hindbrain bulging, but postoperative aqueductal obstruction remains a risk, study shows.