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Trump administration cuts more than 90% of USAID funding

The Trump administration is set to cut a total of $60bn in US assistance worldwide, signalling a major shift in health policy.

Microbiome Dynamics Influence Faecal Microbiota Transplantation Efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis

Study reveals gut microbiota families linked to FMT success in ulcerative colitis patients, offering early treatment insights.

Maternal Probiotics May Lower Infant Eczema Risk

Findings suggest that probiotics’ ability to reduce the risk of atopic eczema may not depend on significant changes in gut microbiota.

First-in-Human Leadless Pacemaker in Left Atrium: A New Frontier in Congenital Heart Pacing

First-in-human helical-fixation leadless pacemaker implantation in the left atrium offers a novel solution for congenital heart disease patients.

The Effects of Classical Music on Pain During Prostate Biopsies

The results showed that the music group experienced significantly less pain, with a median VAS score of 3.6 compared to 5.4.

Optimising Smoking Cessation Within Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer screening presents a crucial opportunity to address tobacco dependence, as participation is associated with increased motivation to quit smoking.

SGLT2 Inhibitors Lower Kidney Failure Risk in Advanced Diabetes

A large-scale study in Taiwan has revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors significantly lower the risk of kidney failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes and CKD stage 5.

Body Size May Affect Kidney Donor Eligibility, Study Finds

A new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that differences in how kidney function is measured in living kidney donors could have significant long-term implications.

AI-Powered MRI Improves Efficiency Without Compromising Accuracy: ECR 2025

Study presented at ECR 2025 has found that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based SuperResolution reconstruction method for lumbar spine MRI scans significantly reduces scan times.

Sex Differences in Aortic Stenosis: The Role of Fibrosis

Myocardial fibrosis predicts mortality after aortic valve replacement, highlighting its importance for risk assessment in aortic stenosis.