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Unusual Nighttime Eating Linked to Perampanel Use

A rare case report suggests that high dose perampanel may trigger compulsive nocturnal food cravings, with symptoms aligning closely to peak drug concentration levels.

Declining Heart Health Scores in Older Adults with CVD

Cardiovascular health among older adults living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States has shown troubling declines in recent years, according to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2013 to 2018.

Frontline Nivolumab Combination Improves Outcomes in ES-SCLC

The addition of nivolumab to platinum-etoposide chemotherapy improved both progression-free and overall survival in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), according to results from the randomized Phase II ECOG-ACRIN EA5161 trial.

Bacterial Vaginosis Secretions Found to Enhance HIV Infection

Cervicovaginal secretions from young females with bacterial vaginosis (BV) were shown to enhance HIV infection in new research that underscores the biological mechanisms linking BV to increased HIV risk.

Stiffness and Swelling Key to Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis

Stiffness and swelling were identified as the most reliable clinical indicators distinguishing psoriatic arthritis from non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions in patients with psoriasis, according to a retrospective review from a combined rheumatology-dermatology clinic.

Rising Screen Time a Pressing Public Health Concern

Excessive screen time among children and adolescents has become a pressing public health concern, with mounting evidence linking digital media overuse to adverse physical, mental, and developmental outcomes.

Ibuprofen Emerges as Protective Factor Against Endometrial Cancer

Frequent ibuprofen use was associated with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer, while aspirin showed no measurable effect, according to a large cohort analysis of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial.

How Do Breakfast Habits Influence Clinical Depression Risk?

Skipping breakfast is significantly associated with a higher risk of depression, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Emotional Distress Weakens Immunotherapy Response in Lung Cancer

Emotional distress before treatment is strongly associated with poorer responses to immunotherapy in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new research.

Climate Changes Alter Flu Patterns After Pandemic

Pandemic-era disruptions have permanently altered the climate-influenza relationship, with new subtype-specific thresholds emerging in Southern China, according to a large-scale analysis spanning 2011 to 2024.