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Urinary microRNAs Show Promise for Subtyping of Bladder Cancer

Urinary microRNAs Show Promise for Subtyping of Bladder Cancer

Urinary cell-free microRNAs may enable non-invasive detection of aggressive bladder cancer subtypes, offering a rapid alternative to tissue-based molecular profiling.

Does Air Pollution Accelerate Motor Neuron Disease Progression?

Does Air Pollution Accelerate Motor Neuron Disease Progression?

A nationwide Swedish study links long-term air pollution exposure to increased motor neuron disease risk and poorer outcomes.

Red Blood Cell Immunization Linked to Reduced Survival in MDS

Red Blood Cell Immunisation Linked to Reduced Survival in MDS

RBC immunization affects over 14% of transfused patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and is independently associated with markedly reduced survival, highlighting its emerging prognostic relevance.

GLP-1RAs Reduce Asthma Attacks in Adolescents with Obesity

GLP-1RAs Reduce Asthma Attacks in Adolescents with Obesity

Teens with obesity using GLP-1RAs experienced fewer asthma exacerbations, emergency visits, and steroid prescriptions compared with nonpharmacological weight management.

Screens driving horrific harm to children’s health

Screens Driving Horrific Harm to Children’s Health

Doctors warn that screen use and harmful online content may be damaging children’s health, as the UK considers restricting social media access for under-16s.

New Diagnostic Tool for Coronary Microvascular Disease

New Diagnostic Tool for Coronary Microvascular Disease

In patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease, use of IMRCT reduced CMD underdiagnosis rates from approximately 35–39% to below 6%.

PSA Derivatives to Reduce Unnecessary Prostate MRI

PSA Derivatives to Reduce Unnecessary Prostate MRI

PSA derivatives may help reduce unnecessary prostate MRI in men with prior negative biopsy, while maintaining detection of clinically significant cancer.

Lung Cancer Risk Rises with Prior Lung Disease

Lung Cancer Risk Rises with Prior Lung Disease

Meta-analysis links prior tuberculosis and chronic bronchitis to higher lung cancer risk in never-smokers, with implications for clinical risk assessment.

Exploring Video-Based Patient Records in Acute Frailty Wards

Exploring Video-Based Patient Records

A hospital pilot suggests video-based patient records support frailty assessment, yet staff engagement remains limited despite promising patient-centred care benefits.

HARMONY Model Enhances Risk Assessment in AML

HARMONY Model Enhances Risk Assessment in AML

A new genetic classification integrating co-mutations significantly refines risk stratification in NPM1-mutated AML and may guide allogeneic transplant decisions in first complete remission.