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Patients with cancer given access to free acupuncture and massage treatments at a community center in East Harlem, New York, reported symptom relief and broad satisfaction with services in an evaluation study.

Abrocitinib treatment can be personalized in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis using flexible dosing to meet disease trajectory.

Deliberate self-harm affected most adolescents with over-the-counter (OTC) related psychiatric disorders in a nationwide Japanese analysis.

A comparative study has found that patients with sexual health issues are more likely to complete self-reporting evaluations in a clinic setting than via a smartphone.

SARS-CoV-2 infection may drive gut dysbiosis that amplifies lung inflammation and rifaximin could help interrupt this axis overall.

Male circumcision is associated with lower odds of women developing various cervical lesions, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The prevalence and current type mix of genital HSV infections worldwide call for new prevention and treatment approaches, including polyfunctional antibodies, vaccines, and gene-editing techniques.

A cross-sectional study has found variability in how ChatGPT performs when asked to generate informed consent forms for cosmetic dermatology procedures that use lasers and energy-based devices.

ADHD often manifests after milder pediatric traumatic brain injury in children, underscoring necessity for prolonged followup care.

Cigarette smoking increased cardiovascular risks at 2–5 cigarettes daily; cessation rapidly lowered risk within ten years, overall.

Diabetes mellitus in patients with tuberculosis was not linked to higher household infection and was associated with fewer incident tuberculosis cases over 12 months.

In Mohs patients, keratinocyte carcinoma quality of life worsened more with younger age, female sex, and field cancerization class.

Insurance coverage influences quality of life outcomes for women with early-stage estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.

Real-world study shows GLP-1 use in breast cancer linked to clinical factors, social determinants, and ctDNA.

Longer reproductive lifespan appears to reduce dementia risk among postmenopausal women living with type 2 diabetes.

Early MRI predicts pathologic complete response and long-term outcomes in TNBC patients receiving pembrolizumab.

Lyme borreliosis guidelines map the full spectrum of clinical manifestations from erythema migrans to neuroborreliosis.

In this cross-sectional community-based study, investigators assessed whether routine pneumococcal vaccination and rotavirus vaccination influence colonization in children younger than 15.

SABCS 2025 data show frequent biomarker changes in inflammatory breast cancer after neoadjuvant therapy.

New SABCS data reveal racial and socioeconomic disparities in metastatic HR+ breast cancer presentation and treatment timing.

For patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiation therapy, dysphagia can emerge early and persist as a chronic or late complication.

Better metabolic control may meaningfully lower psoriatic arthritis risk for many patients living with psoriasis today.

Periprosthetic bone density after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty may follow a predictable early loss then recovery pattern.

C3 gene variation may clarify why some lung transplant recipients develop chronic rejection over time.

Global estimates show cytomegalovirus linked lower respiratory infections remain a persistent cause of death worldwide.

Antemortem human rabies testing detects infection when sample types are collected across the course of illness.

New research suggests salivary oxidative stress markers alone may not distinguish active from inactive Behcet’s disease.

Pilot data suggest biosynthetic mesh breast reconstruction may offer acceptable outcomes for high-risk implant candidates.

Autoimmune diseases are associated with higher dementia risk and cognitive impairment in a nationwide Korean cohort.

Metagenomic profiling of airborne microbial communities is opening new windows on pathogen risks in crowded transport.

New guideline recommendations highlight how GAS pharyngitis clinical scoring can refine testing decisions in everyday practice.

Accelerated biological aging may be a missing link between hyperuricemia, rising serum uric acid, gout, and diet-driven prevention.

PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy improved progression free survival in newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer but not survival.

To explore sex specific effects of stroke on motor performance, investigators studied 41 chronic stroke survivors at least six months after stroke and 23 age matched neurotypical adults.

Community-acquired pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae can be difficult to recognize at first presentation in the emergency department.

Dietary iron deficiency during influenza infection may leave memory T cells numerically intact yet functionally weakened.

Propensity matched data suggest robotic minimally invasive esophagectomy offers shorter hospital stay after neoadjuvant therapy compared with open approaches.

Lasers and energy-based devices may target cellular senescence, potentially rejuvenating aging skin at a fundamental molecular level.

Biomimetic drug delivery systems are reshaping rheumatoid arthritis management by targeting inflamed joints more precisely today.

Autistic young people and those with ADHD face barriers when transitioning to adult mental health services.

Inhalers prescribed for asthma and COPD generated nearly 25 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States over the past decade.

User-centered digital solutions may ease care pathways for plastic surgery patients with non-melanoma skin cancer.

This study reveals how age and partisanship shape COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in the USA during rollout.

Intradermal botulinum toxin A for post acne erythema outperformed broadband light in this split face randomized controlled trial.

New interdisciplinary guidance reframes persistent idiopathic facial pain as a shared challenge for neurology and dentistry.

Tezepelumab oral corticosteroid reduction in severe asthma achieved meaningful steroid sparing without loss of asthma control.

National guideline changes in France reduced nonsevere early onset neonatal bacterial infection hospitalizations without increasing severe cases.

Muscle flexibility training may offer a targeted non-pharmacologic option to ease chronic pain in older adults.

New analysis of U.S. adults shows a marked gender gap in cancer-free life expectancy.

The authors of this neuroscience review synthesize human and animal data on prenatal cannabis exposure, with a particular focus on the developing immune system.

New onset interstitial lung disease has intensive care mortality matching established disease in severe respiratory failure.

Nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa frequently translocates between lung and gut in hospital patients, reshaping sepsis risk.

Emerging evidence closely links the intrauterine microbiome to fetal brain development and lifelong mental health trajectories.

Skin cancer is a growing global public health problem, and green spaces are usually considered health promoting environments.

Age-based lung cancer screening could detect far more cases than current US risk-based eligibility criteria.

Treatment goals in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia now prioritize long-term survival with targeted regimens.

Community data suggest trichotillomania and pregnancy are linked to mostly stable or improved hair pulling and skin picking symptoms, though a subset of women report perinatal exacerbations.

Injectable end-of-life symptom control medication incidents may be underestimated sources of serious harm in community care.

Holiday weight gain in college students appears modest, with increases driven more by lean mass than fat.

A 10% urea-based moisturizing lotion rapidly improved lower-leg xerosis and quality of life in older adults.

Insomnia appears to causally increase generalized epilepsy risk, underscoring sleep traits as modifiable targets in epilepsy care.

Moderate thrombosis in lung injury may paradoxically protect sepsis related ARDS via endothelial ALOX15 driven signaling.

Emerging evidence links gut microbiota dysbiosis with overlapping neuropsychiatric disorders and chronic inflammatory skin disease.

Network meta-analysis suggests newer chronic hand eczema monotherapies differ in efficacy based on HECSI score reductions.

Perioperative corticosteroid use significantly reduced postoperative seroma formation in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.

Snow cover light exposure may suppress morning melatonin and improve alertness for residents at northern latitudes.

Targeted nutrition interventions for sarcopenia may significantly enhance muscle strength and gait speed in older adults.

A modified mRNA influenza vaccine delivered superior efficacy with more reactogenicity than a licensed quadrivalent comparator.

Pilates was the most effective mind-body exercise for short-term pain relief in people with low back pain.

A split-level folding step-type tension-relieving suture technique improved wound tensile strength and collagen remodeling versus standard sutures in a preclinical model.

Prostate cancer screening remains inconsistent in U.S. primary care, even for men at clearly elevated risk.

GLP-1 receptor agonists show robust neuroprotection in stroke models, yet human clinical benefits remain uncertain so far.

Inhaled molgramostim improved gas transfer and quality of life in adults with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

Drug repurposing in oncology may accelerate immunotherapy by reusing familiar agents to reshape antitumor immunity.

Bronchoalveolar lavage mold PCR delivered faster, more sensitive, and clinically actionable diagnosis of invasive mold disease.

Tralokinumab improved disease control for many adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis after dupilumab failure.

Hand dexterity in brain tumors appears more closely linked to brain network connectivity than traditional tumor features.

Updated NCCN Guidelines for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) detail expanded systemic therapy options that strengthen outcomes for patients with resectable and unresectable disease.

Higher fear of COVID-19 predicts stronger vaccination intention in UK adults regardless of message framing type.

Mechanical nail disorders may underlie many dystrophic toenails that are often mistaken for primary onychomycosis.

Baseline quality of life at diagnosis was strongly associated with survival outcomes in patients with non-metastatic advanced pancreatic cancer.

A structured quality improvement program significantly increased sleep apnea testing after ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack in a large Veterans Affairs cohort.

In this systematic literature review, Molzahn and colleagues analysed 22 studies exploring anti-bacterial effects of ginger and derivatives.

An inpatient COPD care pathway embedded in the electronic health record improved rehabilitation referrals and home discharges.

The new systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis recommendations outline evidence-based treatment strategies that prioritize early pathway inhibition and careful glucocorticoid use.

Prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals appears associated with an increased risk of childhood atopic dermatitis according to a growing body of epidemiological evidence.

Lung cancer clinical trial participation remains markedly low and varies significantly according to care setting and patient-level factors.

Investigators are testing whether targeting the gut–brain axis can improve seizure control and neurological symptoms in CDKL5 deficiency disorder.

An intranasal bird flu vaccine safely primes broad mucosal and systemic immunity in a Phase I trial.

Antibiotic allergy delabeling is a core stewardship strategy that reduces resistance and improves patient outcomes nationwide.

Young adult rheumatology transitional care benefits when patient priorities directly guide targeted service improvements and design.

Acne recurrence may be predicted with high accuracy using a new early warning model that incorporates both lifestyle and psychological risk factors.

Lung cancer survival rates are improving nationwide; however, recent funding cuts could threaten continued progress in prevention and treatment.

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with distinct, long-term changes in cancer incidence between males and females.

Rural Americans aged 45 years and older face a significantly higher prevalence of modifiable dementia risk factors than their urban counterparts.

The CDC continues to report new illnesses and deaths in a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals.

Testing shows poor-quality sunscreen products can contain no UV filters and offer no true UV protection.

Adults with colorectal cancer and colostomy reported significantly poorer health-related quality of life overall than peers.

The study found perceived stress and loneliness significantly correlated with adolescent game addiction during the pandemic transition period.

Salmonella outbreaks attributed to chicken products remained frequent across the United States between 1998 and 2022.

The new analysis shows that lung function changes across the menopausal transition accelerate several years before menopause and remain elevated thereafter.

Large-scale robust analyses link lupus genetic predisposition to distinct clinical manifestations across biobank and patient cohorts.

The specialty choices of underrepresented students in US medicine are strongly influenced by clinical exposure lifestyle factors and mentorship within chosen fields.

Artificial neural networks stratified adults with head and neck cancer after chemoradiation using routine clinical data.

A systematic review finds inspiratory muscle training may enhance exercise tolerance in adult patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Achalasia hospitalizations in the US increasingly feature POEM adoption alongside rising patient complexity.

Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy appears safe and effective for NSCLC in people living with HIV today.

IL-26 is emerging as a relevant inflammatory signal in multiple autoimmune diseases, shaping disease-specific immune responses.

A recent survey across two UK hospital sites reveals that foundation doctors lack confidence in key dermatological skills, leading to misaligned expectations.

Automating cancer registries promises efficiency gains but demands rigorous design privacy safeguards, and ongoing human oversight.

Device-captured cough droplets detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA and inflammatory biomarkers from the lower respiratory tract in patients.

This study found multiple distinct immediate causes of death in pediatric cerebral malaria.

Severe COVID anxiety improved for most participants over 18 months although recovery was not universal.

Transverse tibial transport improved limb salvage outcomes in recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers among six patients in an international case series.

Higher BMI and thicker breast subcutaneous fat were linked to more malignant ultrasound characteristics in breast cancer.

Epilepsy affects more than 4 million adolescents worldwide, with rates remaining stagnant over the past three decades.

A new web-based assessment revealed strong but varied accuracy in interpreting Lyme disease diagnostics, underscoring the need for training and standardized interpretation across laboratories.

BMI influences lung performance in children with asthma, with benefits that reverse beyond a critical weight threshold.

AI can simplify complex rheumatology literature, making it easier for patients to understand essential health information.

Autologous platelet-rich plasma injections were shown to safely enhance hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

Postdiagnosis statin use was associated with a modest but measurable reduction in breast cancer-related deaths among women with early-stage disease.

A landmark 32.5-year follow-up of a smoking cessation intervention showed enduring reductions in respiratory mortality among U.S. adults who received targeted support to quit smoking.

Despite global alerts, development of mpox therapeutics and diagnostics has failed to match the urgency of recent outbreaks.

Racial disparities continue to affect kidney transplant outcomes in patients with SLE, even after the 2014 revision of the Kidney Allocation System designed to improve organ distribution equity.

Tiny brain-like organoids, sometimes called “mini brains”, are at the center of a bold new approach to computing that merges biology with technology.

Methotrexate use does not appear to increase the risk or accelerate the progression of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Oral JAK inhibitors are associated with measurable increases in lipid levels, emphasizing the need for vigilant cardiovascular monitoring during treatment.

At ACR 2025, early data of CTA313, a universal CD19/BCMA CAR-T therapy, demonstrate safety and strong responses in refractory lupus, offering hope for durable remission.

New research presented at ACR 2025 shows GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for diabetes and obesity, may reduce rheumatoid arthritis flares and inflammation.

Persistent depression during adjuvant cancer therapy heightens treatment toxicity and significantly worsens overall QoL in early-stage cancer.

Repetitive head impacts and prior concussion can alter cortical microstructure in young athletes.

Stubborn lung infection can evolve within patients and develop traits that help it persist over time.

New research presented at ACR 2025 reveals IL-6 and CCL3 as predictive markers of fetal heart block in anti-Ro–positive pregnancies, paving the way for early detection and prevention.

Higher rifampicin exposure accelerated bacillary clearance and predicted pulmonary tuberculosis treatment outcomes in patients.

Thrombotic events remain a major driver of mortality and morbidity among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Prolonged sitting increases mortality risk in cancer survivors, but a healthy diet may significantly reduce that risk.