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Kidneys and stethoscope illustrating renal involvement in lupus genetic risk

Lupus Genetics Link to Distinct Clinical Subtypes

Large-scale robust analyses link lupus genetic predisposition to distinct clinical manifestations across biobank and patient cohorts.

Underrepresented medical students considering specialty choice in US medicine

Specialty Selection Patterns Among Underrepresented Students

The specialty choices of underrepresented students in US medicine are strongly influenced by clinical exposure lifestyle factors and mentorship within chosen fields.

patient receiving head and neck cancer radiotherapy with immobilisation mask under linear accelerator

AI Outcome Prediction for Chemoradiation in Head and Neck Cancer

Artificial neural networks stratified adults with head and neck cancer after chemoradiation using routine clinical data.

Patient using inspiratory muscle trainer during post-COVID rehabilitation

Inspiratory Muscle Training May Boost Post-COVID Exercise Tolerance

A systematic review finds inspiratory muscle training may enhance exercise tolerance in adult patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Clinician performing upper endoscopy procedure with endoscope in hospital setting

Achalasia Hospitalizations Reflect Major Decade Shift

Achalasia hospitalizations in the US increasingly feature POEM adoption alongside rising patient complexity.

Patient receiving immunotherapy infusion for non-small cell lung cancer in clinic

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Safe for HIV NSCLC

Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy appears safe and effective for NSCLC in people living with HIV today.

Pipette dispensing sample into test tubes in IL-26 autoimmune research

Emerging Role of IL-26 in Reshaping Autoimmune Pathology

IL-26 is emerging as a relevant inflammatory signal in multiple autoimmune diseases, shaping disease-specific immune responses.

Dermatologist examining a patient's skin with a magnifying glass during a dermatological check-up.

Improving Dermatology Referrals: Addressing Gaps in Doctor Confidence

A recent survey across two UK hospital sites reveals that foundation doctors lack confidence in key dermatological skills, leading to misaligned expectations.

clinician reviewing AI-assisted cancer registry dashboard

Automating Cancer Registries to Strengthen Research Readiness

Automating cancer registries promises efficiency gains but demands rigorous design privacy safeguards, and ongoing human oversight.

A person coughing into their elbow while holding their chest

SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detection in Cough Droplets

Device-captured cough droplets detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA and inflammatory biomarkers from the lower respiratory tract in patients.