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AI model integrating radiology report language and imaging to improve stroke mortality prediction

AI Combines Imaging Data to Predict Stroke Mortality

AI-derived radiology phenotypes improved stroke mortality prediction, when added to structured EHR data in acute stroke admissions.

Cardiovascular Disease Increases Mental Health Risk - EMJ

Cardiovascular Disease Increases Mental Health Risk

Those with ASCVD were more likely to experience somatic symptoms (OR 1.138; 95% CI 1.069–1.212), anxiety and insomnia (OR 1.113; 95% CI 1.043–1.188), and severe depression (OR 1.173; 95% CI 1.084–1.269).

Person scratching arm in bed at night, illustrating sleep disruption linked to chronic urticaria burden

Physicians Differ on Chronic Urticaria Prevalence

Worldwide survey shows chronic urticaria prevalence estimates differ, and physicians may underestimate sleep, activity, and impact.

Clinician discussing smoking cessation during lung cancer screening visit

Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening Pays

In lung cancer screening eight-session counseling with short-course nicotine replacement therapy delivered the best value per quit.

Clinician guiding inspiratory muscle training during poststroke rehabilitation to improve diaphragm function

Inspiratory Muscle Training Strengthens Diaphragm Function After Stroke

Inspiratory muscle training strengthened diaphragm measures, and inspiratory strength in subacute stroke participants in six weeks.

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US government negotiates Medicare part B drugs

The CMS has unveiled the 15 high-cost medications selected for the next phase of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

Lentigo Maligna Treatment and Recurrence Rates - EMJ

Netherlands Data Highlight Treatment Patterns and Recurrence Risk in Lentigo Maligna

A nationwide Dutch study reports treatment patterns, upstaging rates, and long-term recurrence outcomes in patients with lentigo maligna.

Atypical Depression Shows Distinct Genetic and Treatment Profile

Using polygenic score analyses, researchers found that atypical depression was associated with higher genetic risk for several psychiatric traits…

Multiple Myeloma Outcomes in England Real World Data - EMJ

Real World Multiple Myeloma Outcomes Across Treatment Lines

A large English registry analysis shows survival in multiple myeloma declines with each treatment line and is significantly longer in patients receiving autologous stem cell transplant.

Amplicon-Based Sequencing Aids Severe Pneumonia Diagnosis - EMJ

Amplicon-Based Sequencing Aids Severe Pneumonia Diagnosis

Amplicon-based sequencing may boost severe pneumonia diagnosis in ICU, particularly for fungal infections and immunosuppressed patients.