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Illustration showing the relationship between the gut microbiome and vascular health

How the Gut Microbiome Shapes Atherosclerosis Risk

Gut microbiome shifts may help drive atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease through inflammatory and metabolic pathways.

ischaemic heart disease

Poor Diet Drives Global Ischaemic Heart Disease Burden

New findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2023 analysis showed that dietary risks were responsible for an estimated 4.06 million IHD deaths and 96.84 million disability-adjusted life years in 2023.

Music Matches Benzodiazepines in Reducing Perioperative Anxiety

Researchers have calculated the number needed to treat for music intervention in perioperative anxiety and the result is somewhat comparable to that of benzodiazepines.

socioeconomic diabetes

Low Socioeconomic Status Tied to Lower Rates of Diabetes in China

Low socioeconomic status is, overall, tied to a higher prevalence of hypertension and obesity, but lower odds of diabetes and dyslipidaemia in China.

Novo partners with OpenAI to boost drug development

Novo Nordisk announced on 14 April 2026 a strategic partnership with OpenAI to boost drug development by streamlining manufacturing, supply chains and distribution.

CAUTI

Catheter Reinsertion Drives CAUTI in Pelvic Fractures

Repeated catheterisation, not duration alone, increases CAUTI risk in pelvic fracture patients, with infection rates rising sharply after multiple replacements.

AI speech assistant

AI Speech Assistant Cuts Nursing Documentation Time

AI speech assistant cuts documentation time in long-term care, easing workload and improving efficiency without compromising usability or satisfaction.

sickle cell disease bias

Study Reveals Stigma Patterns in Sickle Cell Disease

New research shows sickle cell disease bias in clinician notes is more closely associated with opioid use than race or chronic pain, highlighting documentation disparities.

Doctor pointing at a lung X-Ray.

Bronchiectasis May Drive NTM Infection Risk

Bronchiectasis may silently increase risk of non-tuberculous mycobacteria infection, according to new genetic evidence.

Alzheimer's disease: Insights into disease progression and biomarkers

In this video, Nicolas Mattsson-Carlgren explores the evolving understanding of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as an amyloid-driven tauopathy…