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Study Connects Gut Microbes to Lung Scarring

Distinct gut bacteria may play a role in driving lung damage among people with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Broadly Protective SARS Vaccine Could Save Lives in Future Pandemics

A broadly protective sarbecovirus vaccine could slow outbreaks, reduce deaths and give health systems critical time in future pandemics, new research suggests.

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Cardiotoxic Gene Marker Identified in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Cardiotoxic treatments in survivors link to gene markers, with new research highlighting NFE2L2 as a predictive biomarker.

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Improving Access to Remote Urinary Incontinence Treatment

The study found that virtual modalities are effective for the remote delivery of behavioural urinary incontinence treatment for women veterans.

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Sugary Drinks Raise Depression Risk by Altering Gut Microbiome

Study links sugary drink intake and depression to gut microbiome changes, especially in women, suggesting new prevention strategies.

Real-World Evidence Shapes Therapy for Rare Lung Cancer

Immunotherapy may offer meaningful benefit for patients with combined small-cell lung cancer, a rare and aggressive tumor subtype that has historically lacked clear treatment strategies.

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Gut Microbiota Linked to Childhood Asthma Risk in New Genetic Study

New Mendelian randomisation study confirms a causal link between gut microbiota and childhood asthma.

Chronic Disease Patients Show Strong Tech Acceptance

Patients with Parkinson’s disease and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions are highly receptive to using digital health technologies in clinical research.

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Safer De-Labelling for Penicillin Allergy in Pregnancy

The study’s objective was to assess the safety of a two-step direct challenge (DC) to amoxicillin, crucially performed without preceding skin testing.

Methotrexate Research Faces Retraction Surge Over Data Concerns

Retractions of methotrexate research articles most often stem from data integrity concerns, fraudulent activity, and manipulation of the peer review process.