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Early Smoking Onset Linked to Higher COPD Risk

Adults who began smoking before the age of 15 have a significantly higher risk of COPD than those who started later, even when adjusting for smoking history and second-hand smoke exposure.

Chest CT Myosteatosis Markers Improve Lung Cancer Survival Predictions

Preoperative myosteatosis markers linked to worse survival in early-stage lung cancer patients, improving risk stratification.

A New Approach to Hypertension: EUS-RFA Shows Promise for Primary Aldosteronism

Minimally invasive endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation offers a safe and effective alternative to adrenalectomy for treating unilateral aldosterone-producing adenomas.

Diabetes Medications May Reduce COPD Exacerbation Risk, Study Finds

SGLT-2is and GLP-1RAs linked to lower COPD exacerbation risk in T2D patients, study finds.

Single-Cell Study Reveals How the Immune System Evolves from Birth to Old Age

New research maps immune system changes across the human lifespan, revealing key insights into aging and health.

AI Boosts Cancer Detection in Swedish Mammography Trial

AI shown to boost breast cancer detection in mammography screening in new study.

Polymer-Free versus Biodegradable Stents: New Insights into Safety and Efficacy

Polymer-free stents match biodegradable-polymer stents in PCI outcomes but pose a higher early thrombosis risk, requiring careful clinical consideration.

Black Males Overlooked in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials

Black males have the highest incidence and mortality rates for prostate cancer in the USA, but their participation in clinical trials remains disproportionately low.

Air Pollution Drives Lung Cancer Mortality Despite Smoking Decline

New research reveals shifting patterns in lung cancer mortality, with declining smoking rates offset by rising deaths linked to air pollution.

New Imaging Technique Could Revolutionise Surgery for Hypertension

PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) pentixafor can effectively guide surgery for patients with primary aldosteronism, according to recent study.