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Surgery Cuts Brain Abscess Death Risk and Favored Over Drug Treatment

A new nationwide study finds that neurosurgical intervention significantly reduces the risk of death and complications in adult patients with brain abscess compared to non-operative care, underscoring the importance of early surgical evaluation.

Fitness Tech Vibration Devices May Trigger Itch

Whole body vibration (WBV) training may trigger itch and erythema in a significant portion of users, with side-to-side vibration devices posing a higher risk, according to a new multicenter study.

Mindful Parenting Improves Outcomes in Children With Asthma and ADHD

A structured parenting programme based on acceptance and commitment therapy has shown clinical benefits in managing asthma and ADHD symptoms in children.

Age and Sex Differences in Carotid Plaque Progression Revealed by MRI

Subclinical carotid plaques with calcification are more prone to develop dangerous haemorrhages, especially in older men.

Elderly Face More Complications in Rectal Cancer Surgery

Research shows patients over 70 experience more complications and a higher death rate following rectal cancer surgery compared to younger patients.

Diabetes and Hypertension Could Double Mortality Risk

Dual burden of diabetes and hypertension more than doubles cardiovascular death risk, especially in women, study finds.

How Targeted Approaches Are Transforming Management of Advanced EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

Overcoming Resistance: How Targeted Approaches Are Changing Management of Advanced EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer and Pavingthe Way for Precision…

Hyperinsulinaemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Reproductive-Aged Women

Women with high insulin levels may be more likely to experience abnormal uterine bleeding, according to a new study exploring metabolic contributions to gynecologic symptoms.

Efruxifermin Improves Fibrosis in Long-Term MASH Study

In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 181 participants were randomised to receive weekly injections of either 28 mg or 50 mg of efruxifermin or a placebo.

Bridging the Catatonia Knowledge Gap in Clinics

Catatonia remains a misunderstood neuropsychiatric condition, and a new evidence-based review challenges ten prevailing myths that may delay diagnosis and compromise patient outcomes.