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CML Study Reveals Transcript Type Influences Imatinib Effectiveness

A study finds that CML patients with the e13a2 BCR-ABL1 transcript show poorer molecular responses to imatinib compared to those with e14a2, suggesting transcript type may influence treatment outcomes.

ESC 2025: CPR Devices Put to the Test in Zero Gravity

Automatic chest compression devices outperform manual methods for CPR in simulated zero gravity, with piston devices meeting guideline-recommended standards.

ESC 2025: Ethnic Differences Shape Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hypertension

A major analysis finds Afro-American patients with hypertension face higher cardiovascular morbidity, while Asian patients carry a greater risk of stroke.

Interferon Nasal Spray Shows Protective Effect Against COVID-19

Daily prophylaxis with interferon-alpha (IFN-α) nasal spray significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection in adult patients with cancer, according to findings from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Remote Care Halves COPD Burden and Sharpens Inhaler Technique

Telemedicine follow-up significantly improved quality of life and inhaler use techniques among patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a randomized controlled trial.

Reducing Hidden Costs of Childhood Food Allergy Management

A recent mixed-methods study evaluated NOURISH-US, a revised food-supplement programme designed to ease costs for households with a child aged 12 or younger managing any food allergy.

ChatGPT Outperforms Google in SLE Biologic Therapy Guidance

ChatGPT demonstrates higher accuracy and completeness than Google Web Search when providing information about biologic therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new comparative study.

Chronic Bronchitis Significantly Associated With Psoriasis

Adults with psoriasis may be more likely to also have chronic bronchitis, according to new U.S. population-based findings.

Steatotic Liver Disease Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

This nationwide South Korean cohort study examined over six million young adults aged 20–39 years to assess new-onset AF according to contemporary SLD subtypes.

Closing COVID-19 Protection Gaps

This infographic reviews the persistent burden of COVID-19 in vulnerable populations and the clinical rationale for early post-exposure…