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PAV+ Fails to Shorten Ventilation Time Compared to PSV

A new multicenter trial has found that proportional-assist ventilation with load-adjustable gain factors (PAV+) does not reduce the time to successful liberation from mechanical ventilation compared to conventional pressure-support ventilation (PSV) in critically ill adults.

Rash Risk After Aminopenicillins in Mono Lower Than Expected

A new systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that the risk of rash in patients with infectious mononucleosis (IM) who are prescribed aminopenicillins is significantly lower than long believed, challenging decades-old assumptions in clinical practice.

Reducing Alcohol Consumption to Prevent Liver Disease Globally

Discover more about strong evidence that public health measures, such as raising alcohol prices and restricting access can significantly reduce alcohol consumption.

Intravascular Imaging Improves PCI Outcomes in Complex Coronary Lesions

Understand how IVI guidance reduces PCI complications in complex coronary lesions, outperforming angiography alone.

EULAR 2025: Five Distinct Phenotypes Identified in Behçet’s Syndrome Using AI-Powered Clustering

A new EULAR 2025 study has redefined Behçet’s syndrome subtypes using latent class analysis, revealing five unique phenotypes that may inform personalized treatment strategies.

New AI System Improves Survival Predictions for Patients with Liver Cancer

Researchers have developed an AI-based multimodal fusion system that combines CT imaging and clinical data to predict survival in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

EAACI 2025: Daily Burden of Living With Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Symptoms experienced over the past week were common and impactful, with over half of the participants reporting dysphagia and nearly half experiencing heartburn.

UK bond pushes global vaccine funding past $10bn

A £300m bond has been issued by the International Finance Facility for Immunisation to fund vaccine programmes in lower-income countries.

EAACI 2025: Oral Nut Immunotherapy Leads to Lasting Tolerance

These findings suggest that most children can maintain tolerance to nuts even after a short period without exposure, following a structured course of N-OIT.

Breakthrough Blood Test Detects Coeliac Disease Without Gluten

A novel blood-based assay could transform coeliac disease diagnosis, particularly for patients already on a gluten-free diet.