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Clinical Inertia in Lupus Linked to Worse Long-Term Outcomes

A Japanese multicentre study has revealed that clinical inertia—the failure to escalate treatment in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus despite active disease—leads to greater organ damage and reduced quality of life.

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G3BP1 Identified as Key Regulator in MASLD Progression

A recent study has identified the multifunctional protein G3BP1 as a key regulator of lipid metabolism in the liver.

New Study Reveals Cytokine Pathways in Acne Vulgaris

Oral isotretinoin remains the most effective therapy, although its precise mechanism is not fully understood.

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival in MIBC

nalysis of the BLADDA urothelial cancer registry demonstrated that neoadjuvant chemotherapy was associated with reduced risk of invasive bladder cancer recurrence.

Oral Health Still Burdens Long-Term Cancer Survivors

Long-term head and neck cancer survivors frequently report poor oral health-related quality of life, with persistent late toxicities remaining common more than 8 years after diagnosis.

Machine Learning Aids Diagnosis of Interstitial Pneumonia

A machine learning model combining CT radiomics with clinical data has shown accuracy comparable to experienced pulmonologists in diagnosing usual interstitial pneumonia and predicting survival outcomes.

Deep Learning Model Boosts Accuracy of CT Lung Screening

A deep learning algorithm has shown promise in improving the risk assessment of lung nodules on CT scans, potentially reducing false positives in lung cancer screening.

Combined Brain Stimulation and Therapy Boosts Stroke Recovery

Patients with aphasia caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury experienced the greatest improvements in language recovery when transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was combined with speech-language therapy (SLT).

Global Study Revealed Persistent Gaps in Diabetes Care Worldwide

A global study covering 204 countries found that fewer than one in four people with diabetes achieved optimal glycaemic control, highlighting persistent gaps in diagnosis and treatment despite improvements since 2000.