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Lung transplantation evaluation in a patient with HIV with CD4 count results under 200

Lung Transplantation in People Living With HIV

Lung transplantation in people with HIV may be feasible yet CD4 counts can temporarily drop under 200 during transplant evaluation.

Nivolumab Outcomes Linked to Immune Blood Markers - EMJ

Blood-Based Immune Markers May Predict Outcomes in Kidney Cancer Treated with Nivolumab

Baseline eosinophil levels and early blood count changes may help predict survival and response in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients treated with nivolumab.

Anticipatory nursing support for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient quality of life and psychological status

Anticipatory Nursing Improves COPD Quality of Life

In COPD, anticipatory nursing, boosted QoL, eased distress, and reduced complications in 6 months.

Child scalp exam illustrating tinea capitis risk factors and nutritional deficiencies

Tinea Capitis Outcomes Worsen with Nutrient Deficiencies

In children, deficiencies in zinc and vitamin D independently increased tinea capitis risk and lowered 8-week clinical cure rates.

Ants Could Inspire the Next Generation of Antibiotics

Ants produce diverse, targeted antimicrobial compounds that inhibit drug-resistant pathogens, including Candida auris, offering insights for new antibiotics.

ovarian cancer

New Tool Predicts Ovarian Surgery Success

Researchers have developed a new prediction tool that could help clinicians better assess whether complete tumour removal is achievable in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer.

Decoding the Genetics of Long COVID

A multi-omics study identifies causal genes and biological subtypes of Long COVID, revealing new therapeutic targets for personalised care.

Frailty predicts falls in older adults with type 2 diabetes during outpatient geriatric assessment

Frailty Predicts Falls in Type 2 Diabetes

Frailty predicts falls in adults with type 2 diabetes Hanoi geriatric hospital documentation demonstrates quadrupled-odds annually.

Cardiovascular disease mortality risk after cancer diagnosis concept image showing heart and oncology care theme

Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Higher After Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer diagnosis was linked to cardiovascular disease mortality in UK Biobank, implicating inflammation and coagulation proteins.

Rare Genetic Variants Shed Light on Familial Lung Cancer Risk

Rare inherited genetic variants linked to mucin glycosylation and DNA repair significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.