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Can Biomarkers Transform Cardiovascular Risk Prediction?

Can Biomarkers Transform Cardiovascular Risk Prediction?

New research shows combining biomarkers and genetics may dramatically improve heart disease risk assessment and prevention strategies.

Endoscopic lung volume reduction valves used for emphysema treatment, highlighting sex differences in quality of life outcomes

Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Shows Sex Differences

Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) is increasingly used in COPD with severe hyperinflation, yet sex specific outcome data have been limited.

Facial pigmented lesions in Asian skin before picosecond laser treatment

Large Spot Picosecond Laser Treatment for Pigmented Lesions

Large spot picosecond lasers potentially improve dermal pigment clearance in Asian skin while reducing perilesionaltissue exposure.

Does High-Fat Dairy Reduce Dementia Risk?

Long term research links high fat cheese and cream consumption to lower dementia risk in older adults.

Combined Ultrasound and CT Model Improves Prediction of Ureteral Stone Passage

A combined ultrasound and CT model accurately predicts spontaneous stone passage in ureteral stones ≤10 mm, supporting safer conservative management decisions.

Saline Nasal Irrigation Reduces Upper Respiratory Infections in Children

Sea saline nasal irrigation lowers bacterial colonisation and incidence of acute upper respiratory infections in children.

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Diagnostic Test Delays Worsen Across England

More than 386,000 people waited longer than six weeks for testing, accounting for around one in five patients on diagnostic waiting lists.

3D Bioprinting Could Replace Animal Testing in Skin Disease Research

3D bioprinting enables realistic human skin models and may transform research into chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

Host-related determinants of immunotherapy response in NSCLC linked to body composition, metabolism, sex, and systemic inflammation

Obesity, Sarcopenia, Host-Related Determinants of Immunotherapy Response in NSCLC

Host-related determinants of immunotherapy response in NSCLC hinge on body composition, metabolism, sex, and systemic inflammation.

The Promise of Psychedelics for Hard-to-Treat OCD

Emerging evidence highlights psilocybin as a potential therapy for treatment-resistant OCD, while cannabinoids show limited efficacy.