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What Breast Cancer Survivors Reveal About Intimacy

Sexual health after breast cancer remains one of the least addressed yet deeply impactful aspects of survivorship, according to a new qualitative study that gives voice to the intimate challenges faced by women in the aftermath of treatment.

New Stroke Data Reveal Key Lifestyle Triggers

In a comprehensive new study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 1999 to 2020, researchers have identified strong links between specific lifestyle factors and the risk of stroke in U.S. adults.

Disposable Vape Use Halves in UK Ahead of Ban

Vaping prevalence among young adults in Great Britain, particularly use of disposable devices, has significantly declined following the government’s announcement of an impending ban on disposables raising questions about how policy shifts might influence U.S. vaping habits.

Why Are So Few Patients Getting Statins?

In the United States, statin initiation for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention remains strikingly low, even among individuals with a clear clinical indication, according to a new prospective observational study.

Why Males Face Higher Risks After Hip Fracture Surgery

New U.S. data analyzing 90-day outcomes after nonelective total hip arthroplasty (THA) for hip fracture reveals that male patients and those with pre-existing comorbidities face significantly higher risks of readmission and in-hospital mortality.

U.S. Surgeries See Fewer Opioid Prescriptions

Opioid prescribing trends following outpatient surgery have seen a marked decline over the last decade, according to new U.S. claims data, signaling a nationwide shift in post-operative pain management across multiple surgical specialties.

Minor Stroke, Major Impact: Argatroban Combo Improves 90-Day Outcomes in RCT

In patients with branch atherosclerosis disease (BAD), early neurological deterioration (END) poses a significant threat to recovery, even in mild strokes.

Medical Tourism Rising: Why Are International Families Seeking Care in the U.S.?

Pediatric cancer care, medical tourism, and cross-border access to healthcare converge in a newly published 10-year review highlighting international families traveling to the United States for treatment of serious childhood malignancies and blood disorders.

School-Based Asthma Care: Dramatic Results from a 6-Year Study

Children with persistent asthma who received school-based therapy in Columbus, Ohio experienced marked improvements in asthma control and a sharp reduction in healthcare utilization, according to new research.

High Hepatitis C Cure Rate After Retreatment in People Who Inject Drugs

New data from the U.S.-based HERO Study shed light on an important question for hepatitis C virus (HCV) management: How effective is retreatment among people who inject drugs (PWID)?