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Do Patients Regret Lung Cancer Screening Decisions?

Shared decision-making is widely recommended to improve patient-reported outcomes for those considering lung cancer screening (LCS), yet new research suggests communication may not significantly impact feelings of regret or distress.

Gait Decline After Parkinson's Disease Therapy: New Findings

A systematic review of 20 studies has found that deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS), a widely used treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), may lead to unexpected gait and balance worsening in some patients.

How AI is Changing Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis

AI is emerging as a promising tool in the diagnosis and management of vasculitides, a group of rare inflammatory disorders that pose significant diagnostic challenges.

Machine Learning Enhances Dermatopathology Accuracy

AI and machine learning (ML) are reshaping dermatopathology by improving diagnostic accuracy, enabling predictive analytics, and optimizing workflows.

How Wildfires Lengthened Hospital Stays Post Lung Cancer Surgery

Patients recovering from lung cancer surgery may face prolonged hospital stays when wildfires strike, according to new research examining the effects of wildfire disasters on post-operative recovery.

Brain Stimulation and Exercise Cut Smoking Cravings

A new randomized controlled trial has found that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with aerobic exercise (AE) significantly reduces cigarette cravings and consumption in chronic smokers.

New Biosensor Detects H5N1 and E. coli in Minutes

A capacitive biosensor has been developed that offers real-time airborne detection of avian influenza H5N1 and E. coli, providing a rapid, sensitive tool for disease surveillance.

How Reliable Is the New Scleroderma Skin Questionnaire?

The psychometric properties of the Scleroderma Skin Questionnaire (SSQ), a novel patient-reported outcome (PRO) designed to assess skin disease in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), has been evaluated in a new study.

Children Drive RSV Spread Within U.S. Households

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) transmission in U.S. households was examined in a new study that showed young children are the primary drivers of infection, spreading the virus to adults and other household members.

Hidden Cognitive Decline in MS: A New Concern

Cognitive decline in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) can progress independently of both relapses and MRI-detected disease activity, challenging traditional methods of monitoring MS progression, according to the results of a new study.