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Emerging Technologies Challenge Orthopedic Infection Norms

The targeted use of local antibiotics in orthopedic surgery is gaining traction, but limited supporting evidence continues to challenge its widespread adoption, according to a new review exploring current practices and novel technologies in infection management.

First Trial Shows Psilocybin is Safe and Effective in Parkinson’s Disease

Discover how psilocybin therapy could transform Parkinson’s care – read more about this promising pilot trial and future directions.

New Blood Test Shows Promise in Predicting Melanoma Recurrence Risk

A new study from the COMBI-AD trial shows that circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing can accurately predict recurrence and survival in stage III melanoma, offering a potential tool for personalising treatment.

No Clear Benefit of Vitamins in Preventing Type 1 Diabetes, Study Shows

Read about how vitamin supplementation does not significantly influence the development or progression of Type 1 diabetes.

Could This Berry Compound Help Protect the Aging Brain?

In a new randomized controlled trial, daily anthocyanin supplementation significantly improved inflammation and cardiometabolic biomarkers in older adults at risk for dementia, a finding that may have implications for both brain and cardiovascular health.

Rethinking Sleep Apnoea: It’s Not Just Obesity

Discover a recent study that debunks the myth that obesity is always to blame in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Bariatric Surgery Improves Survival in Patients with Cirrhosis

Notably, the study found that bariatric surgery was cost-effective based on the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Increased Fracture Risks in Elderly: WCO 2025

New data suggest that elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes who initiate GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy may face a slightly higher risk of bone fractures compared to those using other common diabetes

Does Smoking Help with Ulcerative Colitis?

Smoking may reduce the risk of developing ulcerative colitis and alleviate disease severity in existing cases.

Exclusive E-Cigarette Use Linked to Lung and Blood Pressure Risks

A new longitudinal study from the All of Us Research Program sheds light on the potential cardiometabolic consequences of exclusive e-cigarette use and dual tobacco use in adults across the United States.