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Epilepsy Study Links Antiseizure Drugs to Anticoagulant Risk

A large study in adults with epilepsy found that outcomes during direct oral anticoagulant therapy varied according to antiseizure medication choice.

Prospective Symptoms Improve Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Classification

Prospective symptom recording revealed recall bias in seasonal allergic rhinitis classification and identified distinct mild, moderate, and severe patient groups.

Aerobic Exercise May Boost Cognition After Menopause

Aerobic exercise may improve executive function particularly strongly in post-menopausal women, new research suggests.

Scientist using a microscope to investigate respiratory viruses and cancer dormancy in a laboratory.

Could Respiratory Infections Disrupt Dormant Cancer Cells?

Respiratory viral inflammation may awaken dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, new experimental evidence suggests.

Scientist conducting single cell analysis for rapid bloodstream infection diagnosis

New Sepsis Test Delivers Results Within Hours

Single-cell bloodstream infection diagnosis delivered pathogen identification and susceptibility results from whole blood within hours.

Clopidogrel Monotherapy After PCI Lowers Risk – EMJ

Clopidogrel Monotherapy Lowers Ischaemic Risk After PCI

A nationwide study of more than 49,000 patients found clopidogrel monotherapy after PCI reduced ischaemic events and myocardial infarction risk.

Person performing spinal tap or lumbar puncture

New Ionis drug gets FDA greenlight for rare brain disorder

Zanvastro (zilganersen) becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for Alexander disease, a rare genetic brain disorder.

Aedes aegypti mosquito, an invasive species found breeding in London homes

Disease Carrying Mosquitoes Found Breeding in London, UK

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found breeding in London homes for the first time, prompting intensified public health surveillance.

Physician discussing respiratory virus vaccines with a patient during a clinical consultation

Doctors Unite on Respiratory Virus Vaccine Guidance

New respiratory virus vaccine recommendations align physician groups on protection against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV.

Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma Shows Genetic Similarity to CSCC

A cohort study found pleomorphic dermal sarcoma shared key genetic features with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma but differed from soft-tissue sarcoma.