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PAH: A Growing Challenge in Aging Populations

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare yet life-threatening vascular condition, predominantly affects older adults and women, according to new findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

Hypervirulent Drug Resistance Emerges from Ukraine War

Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains isolated from Ukrainian war victims are raising red flags for healthcare professionals worldwide.

Long-Term Cognitive Impact of Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis

Long-term cognitive and psychosocial challenges faced by individuals recovering from anti-NMDAR encephalitis, despite many regaining independence, have been highlighted in a recent study.

The Key Role of Partners in Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

The way couples manage stress together profoundly impacts outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study.

Targeted IL-23 Therapy: Phase III Psoriasis Study Findings

Results from the Phase III ICONIC-LEAD trial reveal that JNJ-2113 (icotrokinra, Johnson & Johnson, New Jersey), an oral peptide targeting the IL-23 receptor, demonstrated improvements in skin clearance among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Rare Mutated Cells Found in Healthy Breasts

Even healthy breast tissue harbors rare populations of mutated epithelial cells, raising important questions about their role in breast cancer development.

Lung Abnormalities Hidden in Routine Abdominal CTs

In a recent study, researchers found that interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs), early indicators of interstitial lung disease, were present in 1.7% of routine abdominal and thoracoabdominal CT scans from unselected patients.

Biologics Breakthrough: Trends in Juvenile Arthritis Over 20 Years

The treatment landscape for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) has shifted significantly over the past two decades, according to a new study analyzing DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) utilization among commercially insured children in the United States from 2001 to 2022.

High Fitness Cuts Dementia Risk By 35%

A new study in the UK Biobank suggests that high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) can significantly reduce dementia risk and delay its onset, even in individuals with a genetic predisposition to the condition.

The Psoriasis-Cancer Link: Surprising Study Findings

A significant risk associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a class of cancer therapies, has been identified in a new study.