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US withdraws funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

The US plans to stop its financial contributions to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, marking an end to an over 20-year partnership.

AI Achieves High Accuracy in Automated Echocardiogram Interpretation

AI now matches experts in echocardiogram interpretation, promising faster, more accessible heart diagnostics for all patients.

Designing Life-Saving Neonatal Incubators: Interview with James Roberts

Conventional incubators haven’t changed for a long time; it’s been the same basic idea since the 1980s. A lot of people can recognise them…

Study Flags Autoimmune Concerns with GLP-1 Use

Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may face an increased risk of developing certain autoimmune diseases compared with those on dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is), according to new real-world evidence from a large U.S. cohort.

Rising Bedaquiline Resistance Threatens Tuberculosis Control Efforts

Delayed sputum conversion and poor outcomes are common in patients with bedaquiline-resistant TB, according to a new South African cohort study.

Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk of Autoimmune Conditions

A large-scale study found that women with endometriosis are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Hashimoto’s within two years.

Psoriasis Severity Strongly Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

The bidirectional relationship between psoriasis and MetS was supported by evidence showing that metabolic disturbances can also exacerbate psoriasis symptoms.

Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Precision in Staging and Surgery

In the third episode of our lung cancer miniseries, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Douglas E. Wood to explore the critical role of lung cancer staging, the evolution of screening guidelines, and more.

Erratum: Advancements in Hydrogel-Based Therapies as Non-surgical Alternatives for Urothelial Carcinoma: Ongoing Research and New Insights

Sharp Rise in Syphilis Found in Türkiye HIV Study

Syphilis rates remain alarmingly high among people living with HIV in Türkiye, particularly in younger men, according to a new large-scale cross-sectional study analyzing national laboratory data.