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A large meta-analysis identifies patient, clinical, and biochemical factors linked to early mortality in septic shock, helping clinicians stratify risk.

Good sleep quality is significantly associated with better ART pregnancy and implantation rates, a 2026 meta-analysis has found.

Performance on the one-minute sit-to-stand test was a strong predictor of prognosis. Each additional repetition was associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes (hazard ratio: 0.94; 95% CI: 0.90–0.98; p

Nine-year data show sustained safety and reduced bleeding after gene therapy in haemophilia B, although enrichment for full viral capsids did not deliver clear clinical advantages.

Sunscreen use may prevent UV-induced gene and epigenetic changes, helping maintain pathways linked to healthy skin, according to new molecular profiling research.

Long-term Framingham data show traumatic brain injury in older adults, often caused by falls, is linked to higher dementia-related mortality, with risk rising alongside injury severity.

A new artificial intelligence system significantly improves MRI-based breast cancer diagnosis, reducing false-positive rates and inter-reader variability while enhancing risk stratification of BI-RADS 4 lesions.

Two major trials show metformin taken during acute COVID-19 lowers long COVID risk, is safe, and could be added to outpatient treatment guidelines.

Matched targeted treatment significantly improved overall survival in advanced cholangiocarcinoma in the Italian ANITA real-world dataset.

A nursing-led remote evaluation enabled earlier prioritisation and improved multidisciplinary assessment for adolescents referred with heavy menstrual bleeding.

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) share more characteristics with cigarettes than with minimally processed foods, a 2026 review has submitted.

New data show GLP-1 RAs lower amputation, cardiovascular, and mortality risks in diabetes patients with prior limb events.

Five consecutive daily injections of antigen-specific tVLPs protected mice from allergic symptoms and anaphylactic shock following allergen exposure.

New evidence shows PSA and Ki-67 tumour expression may help predict progression and guide treatment decisions in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

AI-scribe tools cut admin time, boost patient interaction, and could reshape how NHS clinicians deliver care nationwide.

New research shows supervised machine learning models combining Helicobacter pylori genomic data with patient demographics can accurately predict gastric cancer risk.

A real-world analysis suggests outpatient stem-cell mobilisation in multiple myeloma could safely reduce hospital admissions and bed use through risk stratification and machine learning prediction.

Nationwide cohort data suggest vitamin K antagonists are linked to a lower 1-year risk of severe COPD exacerbation or death compared with DOACs.

Light-triggered microneedle patch was tested to deliver IVF hormones on demand using near-infrared light, potentially reducing daily injection burden.

The newly developed AI tool, known as ONCO-ACS, was designed specifically to predict six-month mortality, major bleeding, and ischaemic events in patients with cancer and acute coronary syndrome.

A phase IIb trial demonstrates that topical pumecitinib 3% gel significantly improves mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, with twice-daily dosing showing superior efficacy.

Data from the LIHOA cohort show that ultrasound-detected synovitis and synovial thickening in hand osteoarthritis are associated with worse hand function but not pain intensity.

An AI analysis finds nearly 10% of cancer studies show paper mill patterns, raising serious concerns about research quality.

Elevated copper levels in tumour tissues, along with lymph node status and TNM stage, emerged as important discriminators of disease characteristics, highlighting potential links between metal imbalances and CRC progression.