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igh Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Urinary Tract Cancers

High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Urinary Tract Cancers

A large Norwegian study shows that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to a significantly lower long-term risk of urinary tract, bladder, and kidney cancers.

First Living Patient Gets Gene-Edited Pig Liver

First Living Patient Gets Gene-Edited Pig Liver

Chinese surgeons have performed the first living pig-to-human liver xenotransplant, showing that a gene-edited porcine liver can support human function for weeks.

AI Advances Detection of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis

AI Advances Detection of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis

Find out how an AI screening model greatly increases transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis diagnoses across a major health system.

Spring IVF Timing Tied to Better Outcomes

Spring IVF Timing Tied to Better Outcomes

Exc A large cohort study from Jinan, China suggests spring IVF cycles yield higher live birth rates than winter, though early miscarriage risk also increases.

Which Rapid Syphilis Diagnostic Test Works Best?

Which Rapid Syphilis Diagnostic Test Works Best?

A modelling study shows syphilis rapid-test algorithms differ widely in missed cases, overtreatment and cost, with optimal strategy varying by population.

Stapokibart Shows Safety and Efficacy in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

Stapokibart Shows Safety and Efficacy in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

A phase 1b/2a trial reports that stapokibart is well tolerated and improves symptoms in children aged 6–11 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

How Renal Denervation Benefits High Baseline Blood Pressure

How Renal Denervation Benefits High Baseline Blood Pressure

Find out how higher baseline blood pressure leads to stronger renal denervation responses in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

Targeted Cancer Drugs Linked to Long-Term Kidney Dysfunction

Targeted Cancer Drugs Linked to Long-Term Kidney Dysfunction

Certain cancer drugs, including CDK4/6, EGFR, VEGFR, and BRAF inhibitors, may raise the risk of progressive kidney dysfunction over two years.

New 6-Minute Walk Test Score Accurately Identifies High-Risk Patients

New 6-Minute Walk Test Score Accurately Identifies High-Risk Patients

A new score based on the 6-minute walk test helps predict serious outcomes in lung disease by combining symptoms, oxygen use, distance and oxygen levels.

Breakthrough AI Improves Breast Cancer Tissue Detection

Breakthrough AI Improves Breast Cancer Tissue Detection

A breakthrough AI system enhances breast cancer tissue interpretation, boosting accuracy and supporting faster, more reliable clinical diagnoses.