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AMH

ISGE 2026: Assisted Reproduction in Women with Cancer

AMH may not accurately reflect ovarian reserve in women with systemic inflammation: an abstract from the 2026 Annual Congress of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology.

sleep apnoea

Sleep Apnoea Severity Linked to Vascular Aging

Over an approximate 4-year period, increasing sleep apnoea severity showed a clear dose–response relationship with higher PWV, independent of age, sex, and body mass index.

Trial Evaluates Lithium Treatment in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Trial Evaluates Lithium Treatment in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Low dose lithium treatment tested in mild cognitive impairment, offering effect size data for future larger trials.

Month in pharma news, explained

Month in pharma news, explained – February 2026

In this monthly news roundup, we take a look back at top moments from the pharmaceutical industry. It’s time to reflect on February 2026.

problematic tiktok use

Scientists Warn Problematic TikTok Use Must be Considered an Addiction

Elevated levels of salience, abstinence, tolerance, craving, excessive use, desire to control consumption, and alterations in daily life habits are all tied to problematic use.

cancer

Vegetarianism Linked to Lower Risk of Five Types of Cancer

Vegetarian diets are associated with a lower risk of multiple cancers, according to the largest study to date in this field.

gut health

New Gut Health Index Tracks Dysbiosis and Disease Progression

Novel gut health metric identifies microbial imbalance and may help detect disease progression earlier and more accurately.

Caregiver supporting an older adult with dementia during a remote physical activity session at home.

Remote Physical Activity Intervention Aids Alzheimer’s Dyads

A remote physical activity intervention improved functional fitness in Alzheimer’s dyads despite unchanged daily MVPA overall.

alcohol use

Liver-Derived Hormone Linked to Lower Alcohol Use

Genetically higher FGF21 levels were associated with lower problematic alcohol use, fewer binge episodes, reduced weekly alcohol intake, and lower ARLD risk.

Man with bad posture sitting in office chair at computer desk

AI Model Could Streamline Cervical Spondylosis Diagnosis

New deep learning model combining X-ray and MRI data shows promise in increasing efficiency of cervical spondylosis diagnosis.