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Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium Levels Impact Stroke Prognosis

In a major new prospective study examining ischemic stroke prognosis, researchers have found that patients with high-normal serum levels of potassium, calcium, and magnesium experienced significantly lower risks of death or major disability at 3 months.

Why Are More Women Getting COPD Despite Smoking Less?

In a surprising finding that raises important clinical questions, a new analysis of the 2020 National Health Interview Survey shows that women in the U.S. aged 40 and older have significantly higher rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, even though they report lower exposure to cigarette smoke.

Surprising Findings on RSV and Co-Infections in Infants

In a large multi-year surveillance study conducted across seven US medical centers, researchers found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) co-detection with other respiratory viruses in children under 2 years old was not significantly associated with worse clinical outcomes.

Ultrasound Strain Imaging Reveals Hidden Cardiovascular Risk in RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, and new findings using speckle tracking strain ultrasonography reveal the extent of subclinical vascular damage in this patient population.

Cancer Survivors Face Reduced Activity from Fatigue: AACR 2025

Cancer-related fatigue and depression in survivors are strongly associated with a drop in recreational physical activities and overall quality of life, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Updated Clinical Practice Guideline

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) are common neurologic sleep-related conditions that affect millions of adults and children in the United States.

Obesity Tied to Persistent Neuropsychiatric Effects After COVID

Excess weight is emerging as a significant risk factor for neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), according to new findings presented in a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kaposi Sarcoma Virus Rarely Leads to Complications Post-Transplant

Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is widespread among HIV-positive kidney transplant patients and donors in the United States, but KSHV-related disease remains rare, according to new research.

Could Timing Between Births Affect Osteoarthritis Risk Later in Life?

In a new analysis of U.S. postmenopausal women, researchers have uncovered a striking U-shaped relationship between reproductive timing and osteoarthritis (OA) risk, suggesting that the spacing between childbirths and maternal age at delivery could influence long-term joint health.

Age, Allergies, Smoking Tied to Drug-Induced Angioedema

Non-genetic factors such as age, allergies, smoking, and prior history of angioedema may significantly increase the risk of angioedema in patients taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, according to new pharmaco-epidemiological research.