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Obesity and Inactivity Raise Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Childhood cancer survivors who are obese and less physically active face a significantly higher risk of developing subsequent cancers later in life, according to new research….

Paternal Childhood Smoke Exposure Harms Offspring Lung Function

Paternal prepubertal exposure to passive smoke is associated with impaired lung function trajectories in their children, persisting from childhood into middle age and raising the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Rises After COVID-19 Pandemic

Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) has seen a sharp rise in incidence during the post-COVID era, according to a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric center.

Avacopan Cuts Steroid Use in Vasculitis Remission

A Japanese study shows avacopan helps induce remission in MPA and GPA while reducing steroid doses and adverse events, even when serum C5a levels remain unchanged.

Skincare Boosts Psoriasis Outcomes, Study Finds

While medical treatments remain the cornerstone of care, skincare is increasingly being recognised as a valuable adjunct to therapy.

Study Backs Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at 45 Years

A study of over 235,000 colonoscopies found that people aged 45–49 had similar polyp and carcinoma detection rates as those aged 50–54, supporting earlier colorectal cancer screening.

Effectiveness of IL-6 Therapy in the Elderly with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Targeting IL-6 signaling shows reassuring safety and effectiveness in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to recent postmarketing and registry data.

Injections of Blood Plasma Speed Ulcer Recovery in Diabetes

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy significantly enhances the healing of diabetic foot ulcers compared with standard wound care, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial that assessed both clinical outcomes and histopathological changes.

Digital Intervention Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Uncontrolled Diabetes

Find out how app-based messaging supports diabetes management and reduces cardiovascular risks in adults with poor control. Keep reading.

AI Tool Accurately Diagnoses and Grades COPD from CT Scans

Understand how an AI model uses chest CT scans to diagnose COPD with 95% accuracy.