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Oxygen Delivery Method Impacts Intubation Risk in ICU Patients

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy may significantly reduce the need for intubation in critically ill patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PjP), according to a new multicenter retrospective analysis.

Interstitial Lung Disease Doubles Risk of Lung Cancer

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is independently associated with a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to new findings from a large population-based cohort study that controlled for genetic factors.

China Confronts Chikungunya Surge as Cases Near 8,000

Nearly 8000 chikungunya cases have been reported in southern China since mid-June, according to national health officials, marking one of the country’s largest recorded outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus.

IL-1 Inhibitors Effective for Refractory SURF Cases

New research has identified clinical features that may predict resistance to colchicine in patients with the syndrome of undifferentiated recurrent fever (SURF), offering potential guidance for more targeted treatment approaches.

Robotics in Mohs Surgery Show Future Potential

Robotic-assisted techniques could one day enhance the precision of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for rare cutaneous sarcomas such as dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), but current technology remains ill-suited for skin-level applications, according to recent research.

Elevated Neuronal Biomarker Linked to Cognitive Decline in Lupus

Cognitive impairment in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be linked to elevated serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE) levels, according to new pilot research exploring the role of this neuronal injury biomarker.

Diagnostic Gaps Drive Inappropriate Antibiotic Use

Misinterpretation of microbiological test results is a frequent yet overlooked driver of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, according to new research highlighting the critical role of diagnostic stewardship in antimicrobial management.

Long-Term Control Rare After Chronic Rhinosinusitis Surgery

Only one in four patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) maintain full clinical control more than 5 years after endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES), according to new long-term follow-up data using the updated European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS) criteria.

Dermatologists Divided Over Topical Steroid Withdrawal

The clinical legitimacy of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) remains a point of contention among dermatologists, according to new survey data from Australian specialists.

Rapid Rise in AI Rheumatology Led by Few

A new bibliometric study highlights the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) research within rheumatology, revealing both the field’s growing significance and the limited group of authors driving this trend.