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Alcohol in Hepatology

Explore the dual challenge of alcohol use disorder and liver disease in this series with Stephanie Rutledge.

Rural Living, Higher Education Tied to Better Arthritis Well-Being

A study of 261 patients with inflammatory joint diseases found that education, employment, and place of residence significantly influence quality of life, while disease type had little effect.

Mesenteric Fat on MRI Linked to Higher Complication Risk in Crohn’s Disease

Mesenteric fat proliferation on MRI scans is linked to higher risks of hospitalization and surgery in Crohn’s disease, suggesting a new imaging marker for long-term outcomes.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa More Prevalent Than Previously Thought

Global prevalence of HS, estimated between 0.67–1.46%, surpassed previous estimates, with substantial global variations.

Stenting Versus Surgery: Weighing Stroke and Heart Risks in Carotid Disease

Explore which treatment best suits carotid artery stenosis and stroke risk. Learn how stenting and surgery compare by reading more.

Women Still Underrepresented in Cardiovascular Trials

Women remain underrepresented in heart trials, a global review finds, risking gaps in tailored cardiovascular care and outcomes.

Payment Incentives Show Modest Impact on Prostate Cancer Testing

Confirmatory testing for men with low-risk prostate cancer increased steadily in recent years, but a payment incentive program was not linked to a statistically significant improvement in its use, according to a large cohort study.

Weekend Recovery Sleep Emerges as a Safeguard for Cognitive Function

Insufficient weekday sleep may elevate the risk of dementia, but new research suggests that weekend recovery sleep can mitigate this risk for certain dementia subtypes.

Liver Transplant Plus Sleeve Gastrectomy Proves Safer and More Effective

Combined liver transplant and sleeve gastrectomy yield lasting weight loss and fewer metabolic complications in patients with obesity.

Early Detection of Brain Diseases with Speech-Based AI Screening

AI speech analysis detects neurological disorders with over 90 percent accuracy, promising rapid non-invasive screening worldwide.