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Uncovering Who Carries Salmonella Long-Term

A new study has identified key risk factors that may predispose individuals to long-term shedding (LTS) of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), offering insights into why certain patients remain contagious weeks after initial infection.

Chronic Back Pain: Which Therapies Last?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness may offer sustained reductions in pain and disability for adults with non-specific chronic low back pain, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 randomized controlled trials encompassing over 15,000 participants.

Mohs Surgery Alone Outperforms Combo With Photodynamic Therapy

New research suggests that Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) alone may lead to lower recurrence rates than when combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC), particularly in non-aggressive subtypes.

Sustainable Infection Control: SHEA 2025

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Spring 2025 Conference, held in Champions Gate, Florida from April 27ᵗʰ to 30ᵗʰ…

AI Framework Forecasts Brain Age and Cognitive Decline

A new deep-learning framework using MRI scans offers promising accuracy in predicting brain age, cognitive decline, and amyloid plaque buildup, key factors in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.

RSV Poses Greater Heart Risk Than COVID or Flu

Adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) face a significantly greater risk of acute cardiovascular events compared to those admitted for COVID-19 or influenza, according to new findings from a population-based study.

Rising Threat: Candida Eye Infections Demand Urgent Action

Candida endophthalmitis and chorioretinitis, sight-threatening complications of candidemia, are on the rise and require faster, more coordinated care, according to a recent review.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Tuberculosis Risk Despite Screening

In a major new study of over 350,000 individuals, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a significantly higher risk of developing active pulmonary tuberculosis, even in modern healthcare settings where tuberculosis screening precedes biologic treatment.

Laser Dermatology in the US: Are Patients Sacrificing Safety for Speed?

A new study reveals major differences in cosmetic laser practices across US dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas. Key findings raise patient safety concerns and emphasize the importance of specialized training.

City Living Raises Asthma Risk Across the Lifespan

Long-term exposure to urban environmental factors, particularly air pollution, lack of green space, and dense built environments, significantly increases the risk of developing asthma across the life course, according to a large-scale analysis involving 14 European cohorts and more than 340,000 participants.