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Paying to Be a Patient: Transportation Costs of Cancer Care

Transportation barriers are a significant yet often overlooked challenge for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), affecting access to timely care and overall health outcomes.

How Sleep Apnea Alters Brain Connectivity in Children

A new study using electroencephalogram (EEG) signals has uncovered fundamental differences in brain connectivity among children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), potentially paving the way for improved diagnostic methods.

The Surprising Connection Between Social Vulnerability and Penicillin Allergy

A new study examining over 200,000 patients at a major U.S. medical center has revealed a striking connection between social vulnerability and penicillin allergy labels (PAL), raising questions about how social determinants of health influence medical records and treatment decisions.

How 3D Imaging Could Transform Melanoma Detection

A clinical trial has assessed whether 3D total-body photography (TBP) combined with sequential digital dermoscopy imaging (SDDI) enhances melanoma detection in high-risk patients.

Virtual Reality Supports Patient Understanding of Cancer

Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing cancer patient education, significantly improving understanding of disease and treatment, according to new research.

Early Behavioural Symptoms in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Could Aid Early Diagnosis

Neuropsychiatric symptoms are highly prevalent in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD), with nearly all patients exhibiting behavioral changes early in the disease course, according to a recent study.

Long-Term Lung Damage After Severe COVID-19: New Findings

Patients recovering from severe COVID-19 pneumonia may experience persistent lung function impairment long after hospital discharge, with new research highlighting vascular dysfunction as a key driver of long-term damage.

RSV Co-Infections Drive ICU Admissions in Hospitalized Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of pediatric respiratory infections, with a new study highlighting its widespread co-infections and severe clinical outcomes in hospitalized children.

How Juvenile Arthritis Disrupts Puberty in Children

Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) face more than just joint pain, emerging research reveals that the condition may significantly delay puberty.

New Ultrasound Treatment Significantly Reduces Acne Scars

A novel high-intensity, high-frequency ultrasound device has demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing facial acne scars, according to a new clinical study.