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LVAD Neurological Complications Linked to Higher Mortality

Neurological events during LVAD were linked to higher mortality, with two year survival reaching 45% after stroke.

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UK Trial to Test Diabetes and ADHD Medicines for Alzheimer’s Disease

The AD-SMART trial will test whether diabetes drug metformin and ADHD medicine atomoxetine can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in an initial 1,200 participants.

Acute Kidney Injury Raises Mortality in Immunotherapy

Acute kidney injury affected 32.1% of immunotherapy patients, with acute tubular necrosis and transient azotaemia linked to increased mortality.

Neonatal Intubation Methods Show Comparable Accuracy and Safety

Two neonatal intubation depth methods showed comparable accuracy and safety, with a modified formula achieving 61% optimal tube placement.

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Blue Muffin Test Validated as a Gut Transit Time Biomarker: UEGW 2026

A large citizen science study evaluated the Blue Muffin test as a potential gut transit time biomarker, identifying associations with bowel habits, age, sex, and body mass index.

Global Review Identifies Barriers to Equitable Fertility Care

Fertility care access remains shaped by stigma, costs and fragmented services, according to a global synthesis of 27 studies.

Close-up of a patient with a tracheostomy tube receiving respiratory support, illustrating research into mechanical ventilation in ARDS

Computational Lung Models Show Promise for Personalized ARDS Care

Computational lung models accurately predicted key ventilation parameters in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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Contact Dermatitis Uncommon Despite Positive Allergy Tests

Systemic contact dermatitis was uncommon despite frequent patch test positivity in patients with suspected eczema patterns.

Hands-On Dermatology: Understanding Atopic Dermatitis with Hand involvement

This bonus episode of the EMJ Podcast: Insights for Healthcare Professionals explores atopic dermatitis (AD) with hand involvement…..

A Paradigm Shift in Testing Strategies for HR+/HER2– aBC

Learn how integrating ESR1m monitoring into routine blood tests during first-line treatment may help detect emerging endocrine resistance…