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  1. Dual PH-Targeted Therapy Reduces BPA Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH
    CHEST Journal ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Dual PH-Targeted Therapy Reduces BPA Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH

    A Dutch registry study indicates that dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical pretreatment lowers periprocedural risks and enhances clinical bene

  2. Teriparatide Plus Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Adults with OI
    JAMA ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 15, 2026

    Teriparatide Plus Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Adults with OI

    A randomized trial found that while combination therapy increased bone mineral density, it did not lower fracture incidence.

  3. Macaque V1 Neuron Activity Links Internal States to Reaction Time, Perceptual Choice
    Nature Neuroscience ·Animal Study · May 15, 2026

    Macaque V1 Neuron Activity Links Internal States to Reaction Time, Perceptual Choice

    New research in macaque monkeys reveals how primary visual cortex neuron membrane potential dynamically influences visual task performance.

  4. Familial Brain Pattern Similarity Links to Psychotic Disorder Risk in Offspring
    PubMed ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Familial Brain Pattern Similarity Links to Psychotic Disorder Risk in Offspring

    A new index quantifying cortical thickness similarity between parents with psychosis and their offspring correlates with psychiatric diagnoses.

  5. Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Increased Risk of Stroke and Dementia
    Neurology ·Meta-Analysis · May 15, 2026

    Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Increased Risk of Stroke and Dementia

    A meta-analysis of 11 million patients links acute renal insults to a 35% higher stroke risk and nearly fivefold 90-day poststroke mortality.

  6. Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Progression-Free Survival in Hodgkin Lymphoma
    Blood ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Progression-Free Survival in Hodgkin Lymphoma

    A validated sequencing assay identifies patients at high risk for relapse after two cycles of chemotherapy in the GHSG HD21 trial.

  7. Intracranial Recordings Map Immediate and Distal Neural Responses to Magnetic Stimulation
    Brain ·Systematic Review · May 15, 2026

    Intracranial Recordings Map Immediate and Distal Neural Responses to Magnetic Stimulation

    A review of human and primate data shows single-pulse TMS excites neurons in 2 milliseconds and modulates networks for up to 40 minutes.

  8. Digital Interventions Improve Eating Disorder Symptoms and Comorbid Mental Health
    JAMA Psychiatry ·Meta-Analysis · May 14, 2026

    Digital Interventions Improve Eating Disorder Symptoms and Comorbid Mental Health

    A meta-analysis of 36 trials shows digital tools offer consistent, durable benefits for core eating disorder symptoms and associated mental health con

  9. Maternal Genetic Variants Linked to Aneuploid Conception Identified in Review
    Human Reproduction Update ·Narrative Review · May 14, 2026

    Maternal Genetic Variants Linked to Aneuploid Conception Identified in Review

    A systematic review identifies specific maternal genetic variants associated with aneuploid conceptions, offering new insights for infertility diagnos

  10. CMR and NT-proBNP Improve Risk Prediction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    JAMA ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    CMR and NT-proBNP Improve Risk Prediction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    A prospective registry study identifies myocardial scar and natriuretic peptide levels as key predictors of long-term adverse outcomes.

  11. Memory Deficits Persist in Multiple Sclerosis Despite Preserved Processing Speed
    Brain ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Memory Deficits Persist in Multiple Sclerosis Despite Preserved Processing Speed

    Modern treatment eras show a shift where cognitive slowing is no longer the primary deficit in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

  12. Current Late-Life Depression Linked to Specific Right Hippocampal Subregion Volume Reductions
    PubMed ·Cross-Sectional Study · May 14, 2026

    Current Late-Life Depression Linked to Specific Right Hippocampal Subregion Volume Reductions

    A new study details distinct hippocampal volume alterations in currently depressed older adults, differentiating them from remitted states.

  13. Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery
    JAMA Surgery ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 14, 2026

    Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery

    A stepped-wedge trial shows that while site-level ERP implementation may not reduce length of stay, patient-level adherence does.

  14. REM Sleep EEG Slowing Linked to Cholinergic Denervation in Older Adults
    Molecular Psychiatry ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    REM Sleep EEG Slowing Linked to Cholinergic Denervation in Older Adults

    Specific REM sleep electroencephalogram patterns correlate with brain cholinergic integrity, potentially aiding early diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease

  15. Bone Marrow Iron Predicts Mortality in Cirrhosis with Normal Liver Iron
    European Radiology ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Bone Marrow Iron Predicts Mortality in Cirrhosis with Normal Liver Iron

    Vertebral R2* relaxometry identifies a high-risk subgroup of patients with cirrhosis facing a fourfold increase in five-year mortality.

  16. Aerobic, Combined, and HIIT Exercise Lower Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypertension
    British Journal of Sports Medicine ·Meta-Analysis · May 14, 2026

    Aerobic, Combined, and HIIT Exercise Lower Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypertension

    A network meta-analysis clarifies the impact of various exercise types on 24-hour blood pressure in adults with hypertension.

  17. Maternal Fasting in Mice Induces Schizophrenia-Related Phenotypes
    Molecular Psychiatry ·Animal Study · May 14, 2026

    Maternal Fasting in Mice Induces Schizophrenia-Related Phenotypes

    A mouse model links transient fasting during early gestation to epigenetic changes and altered neural circuitry in offspring.

  18. Focal Brain Lesions Pinpoint Common OCD Network and Treatment Targets
    Biological Psychiatry ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Focal Brain Lesions Pinpoint Common OCD Network and Treatment Targets

    A systematic review identifies a shared brain network in lesional and primary OCD, aligning with neuroimaging and neuromodulation sites.

  19. Cryoablation Reduces Umbilical Endometriosis Pain and Volume in Outpatient Study
    European Radiology ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Cryoablation Reduces Umbilical Endometriosis Pain and Volume in Outpatient Study

    Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation achieved 82% complete pain relief and 73% volume reduction for umbilical endometriosis.

  20. High Antiplatelet Resistance, Elevated von Willebrand Factor in Vascular Surgery Patients
    Anaesthesia ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    High Antiplatelet Resistance, Elevated von Willebrand Factor in Vascular Surgery Patients

    A new study reveals a high prevalence of antiplatelet resistance, particularly to clopidogrel, and elevated von Willebrand factor in patients undergoi

  21. Habenula Hyperconnectivity in Autism Linked to Social Deficits
    Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Habenula Hyperconnectivity in Autism Linked to Social Deficits

    A large-scale rs-fMRI study identifies specific habenula functional connectivity alterations in autistic individuals, impacting social motivation.

  22. Age, Sex, and Initial Diagnosis Shape Mental Disorder Trajectories
    JAMA Psychiatry ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Age, Sex, and Initial Diagnosis Shape Mental Disorder Trajectories

    A large Danish cohort study details how initial diagnosis, age, and sex influence diagnostic shifts and healthcare utilization.

  23. Lower Oxygen Saturation Target Reduces Pediatric Hospital Stay, Oxygen Therapy
    PubMed ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 14, 2026

    Lower Oxygen Saturation Target Reduces Pediatric Hospital Stay, Oxygen Therapy

    A multicenter trial suggests targeting 88% peripheral oxygen saturation in children with acute respiratory illness shortens hospitalizations.

  24. Percutaneous Cryoablation Reduces Pain and Volume in Umbilical Endometriosis
    European Radiology ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    Percutaneous Cryoablation Reduces Pain and Volume in Umbilical Endometriosis

    A retrospective study of 17 patients shows high satisfaction and significant symptom relief with an outpatient interventional approach.