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Steroids Can Be Used Safely Before Lymphoma Biopsy

Doctors may not need to avoid steroids before biopsy in patients with a common aggressive lymphoma, according to a new study.

Reinventing Modern Medicine: Interview with Eric Topol

We’ve made extraordinary progress. When I started my career, we were in analogue mode. We didn’t have any ability to sequence…

Radiology clinician preparing chest X-ray imaging in clinic.

Diabetes Mellitus in TB Lowers Household Risk

Diabetes mellitus in patients with tuberculosis was not linked to higher household infection and was associated with fewer incident tuberculosis cases over 12 months.

CT Features Help Distinguish Complicated Appendicitis, Study Finds

CT imaging features including appendicolith, appendiceal diameter, fat stranding, and periappendiceal air help identify patients at risk of complicated acute appendicitis.

Keratinocyte carcinoma patient completing a quality of life questionnaire before Mohs micrographic surgery consultation

Keratinocyte Carcinoma Quality of Life in Mohs Patients

In Mohs patients, keratinocyte carcinoma quality of life worsened more with younger age, female sex, and field cancerization class.

Addressing the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis on the Head and Neck

Explore the impact of atopic dermatitis on visible areas like the head and neck, affecting approximately 70% of patients with moderate to…

The Importance of Individualising MHT

Experts discuss individualising menopausal hormone therapy and the impact of this therapy on long-term health in menopausal females…

Blood-Based Inflammation Markers Predict Severity of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

New research suggests routine blood-based inflammation markers could help predict which men with enlarged prostates are likely to develop more severe symptoms.

How Social Media Shapes Children’s Attention Over Time

A large USA study finds social media use is linked to increasing inattention symptoms in school-aged children over 4 years.

Nicotine Withdrawal Increases Pain Sensitivity

A study reveals how nicotine withdrawal increases pain and opioid use after surgery by altering brain activity.