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King’s Fund sheds light on access to medicine in UK

The King’s Fund in the UK has released an updated explainer on the availability of new medicines in the UK’s NHS.

AI Tool Shows High Accuracy in Prostate Cancer Staging

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) framework called AutoRadAI has demonstrated strong diagnostic performance in detecting extracapsular extension (ECE) in prostate cancer, a key prognostic factor that can significantly impact treatment planning and surgical outcomes.

Hard-to-Treat Stroke Clots Resist Thrombectomy

Calcified cerebral emboli may significantly reduce the effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and lead to worse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke, according to new findings.

Air Pollution Triggers Inflammatory Stress in Male Athletes

Air pollution significantly increases inflammatory markers in outdoor athletes, particularly those with allergies, according to new research examining the immune effects of PM2.5 exposure during exercise.

Pemafibrate Reduces Liver Fat and Heart Disease Risk

A study has revealed that pemafibrate is more effective than omega-3 fatty acid ethyl in reducing fatty liver index.

Beta-Blocker Discontinuation After Myocardial Infarction Linked to Increased Risks

Beta-blocker interruption after heart attack raises blood pressure and heart rate, increasing risks especially in hypertensive patients.

Study Links Autoantibodies to Lung Fibrosis Risk

Patients with anti-synthetase syndrome-associated interstitial lung disease show distinct lung imaging and clinical profiles depending on their antibody type, according to a new study.

Blood-Based Neurology Biomarkers

The landscape of neurology biomarkers has evolved significantly in recent years, affording new clinical insights that are helping to…

Machine Learning Tool Stratifies Postpartum Depression Risk

A large-scale study has developed a predictive model using routine clinical data to identify patients at high risk of postpartum depression before they leave the hospital.

Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Driving Change Through Early Screening

Kicking off a special podcast series on lung cancer, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Haval Balata, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, to explore pioneering early detection efforts, public misconceptions, and innovations reshaping lung cancer screening and diagnosis.