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Why Are Cashew and Almond Allergies on the Rise?

A growing number of anaphylaxis cases linked to cashew nuts, especially in children, combined with an unexpected frequency of almond-induced reactions in adults, signals a shift in the landscape of tree nut allergies, according to new data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry.

Digital Biomarkers Power New Psoriatic Arthritis Tools

European researchers are pioneering a shift in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care through the integration of digital tools, explainable AI, and personalized health solutions, paving the way for earlier detection and more tailored treatment strategies in complex rheumatologic conditions.

The Essential Fibromyalgia Toolkit

Fibromyalgia can take years to diagnose, and many healthcare providers still lack the tools to confidently identify it. This concise…

Balloon Dilation vs Surgery for Bile Strictures

In a large retrospective study, percutaneous balloon dilation was found to have a statistically significant advantage over open reconstructive surgery for treating high-grade benign biliary strictures, especially those classified as Bismuth-Strasberg type E4 and E5, which are known for technical complexity and recurrence risk.

GPT-4o Extracts Neural Circuit Data for Epilepsy Research

In a breakthrough that could accelerate research into Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), researchers have demonstrated that a state-of-the-art AI model, GPT-4o, can accurately extract neural projections from scientific literature.

Food Insecurity Linked to Childhood Anemia Risk

A new systematic review and meta-analysis confirms a significant link between household food insecurity and increased anemia risk in children and adolescents, underscoring critical implications for pediatric care and public health policy.

Urosepsis in Kidney Transplants: Treatment Timing Critical

In kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), delays in appropriate empiric antibiotic therapy for urosepsis significantly increase the risk of death, acute kidney injury (AKI), and graft failure, according to a post-hoc analysis of an observational study conducted at a tertiary transplant center.

Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders Significantly More Common in SLE

Autoimmune thyroid disorders are significantly more common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but they do not appear to worsen disease outcomes, according to a recent case-control study.

Autistic Individuals Face Major Barriers in Dermatologic Care

Autistic individuals face major barriers in dermatologic care, and a new review urges systemic reform to advance equity and improve outcomes.

Navigational Bronchoscopy Matches Biopsy Accuracy

In a new multicenter trial, navigational bronchoscopy was found to be noninferior in diagnostic accuracy to transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB) for evaluating peripheral pulmonary nodules, while significantly reducing the risk of procedural complications such as pneumothorax.