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Unusual Nighttime Eating Linked to Perampanel Use

A rare case report suggests that high dose perampanel may trigger compulsive nocturnal food cravings, with symptoms aligning closely to peak drug concentration levels.

New Test Predicts Leukaemia Relapse More Accurately

A new study has shown that a leukaemia stem cell (LSC)-based test may outperform traditional methods in predicting relapse in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients after stem cell transplant…

Declining Heart Health Scores in Older Adults with CVD

Cardiovascular health among older adults living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States has shown troubling declines in recent years, according to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2013 to 2018.

Gut Microbiota Shapes Immune Pathways in Allergic Asthma

Against this backdrop, the gut–lung axis has emerged as a persuasive framework for understanding disease heterogeneity.

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Fibrosis in Older Patients with MASLD

Emerging evidence also implicates air pollution in metabolic disorders common in later life, including dyslipidaemia, weight gain and impaired glucose homeostasis.

Study Finds JAK Inhibitors May Weaken T Cell Response to COVID-19 Vaccination

A new study reveals that rheumatic patients on JAK inhibitors have weaker T cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination compared to those on TNF inhibitors.

Age Affects Second Cancer Risk After Radioactive Iodine Treatment

A large US study has found that the risk of developing second primary cancers after radioactive iodine treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer varies by age group.

First-Line Malaria Treatment Faces Growing Resistance Threat

A Ugandan trial has found artemether-lumefantrine less effective than other ACTs, with malaria resistance mutations linked to delayed parasite clearance.

Frontline Nivolumab Combination Improves Outcomes in ES-SCLC

The addition of nivolumab to platinum-etoposide chemotherapy improved both progression-free and overall survival in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), according to results from the randomized Phase II ECOG-ACRIN EA5161 trial.

Ultrasound and Manometry Provide Insights into Pelvic Floor Disorders

A study of nearly 300 women with obstructive defecation syndrome found that combining transperineal ultrasound with anorectal manometry offers a clearer picture of pelvic floor structure and function.