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FDA-Approved Therapies and Multidisciplinary Care Extend Survival in ALS
New clinical data highlight the role of genetic testing and targeted therapies in managing progressive motor neuron degeneration.
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Gene Expression Score Predicts Survival in Myelofibrosis
A 24-gene signature derived from stem cells identifies high-risk patients missed by current clinical and mutation-based scoring systems.
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JMJD1C Deficiency Drives Pathogenic Antibody Production in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Loss of the histone demethylase JMJD1C triggers B-cell hyperactivation and the production of platelet-activating antibodies.
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FGF14 Repeat Expansions Identified in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Long-read sequencing reveals that a genetic variant linked to ataxia also occurs in patients meeting clinical criteria for Parkinson's.
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Acupuncture and Herbal Formula Improve Visual Acuity in Optic Atrophy
Combining acupuncture with Jieyu Huoxue Formula reduces blood viscosity and increases peak systolic velocity to protect the optic nerve.
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Extracorporeal Limb Perfusion Does Not Exacerbate Bleeding in Porcine Trauma Model
A study of Lower Extremity Extracorporeal Distal Revascularization shows stable clot integrity despite uncontrolled vascular injuries.
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Tirzepatide Reduces Major Kidney Events More Than Dulaglutide
In patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, tirzepatide lowered the risk of renal outcomes by 23% over four years.
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Commercial AI for Lung Cancer Screening Lacks Full Guideline Alignment
An analysis of 16 CE-marked products reveals gaps in managing cystic lesions and a lack of prospective evidence for patient outcomes.
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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Drives Recurrent Stroke After PFO Closure
A 23-year-old's recurrent M1 occlusion reveals how metabolic drivers of premature atherosclerosis can mimic or coexist with structural defects.
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Intra-Arterial Alteplase Improves Recovery After Successful Thrombectomy
Adjunctive thrombolysis increased 90-day functional independence by 15% but was associated with a nearly 6% increase in mortality.
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Pediatric Fibula Harvest Carries High Risk of Ankle Valgus and Nerve Palsy
A 27-year review identifies the Age-Residual Fibula Index as a key predictor for donor-site morbidity in skeletally immature patients.
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Deucravacitinib Modulates Over 2,500 Genes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Transcriptomic analysis shows TYK2 inhibition reverses myeloid dysregulation and increases regulatory T-cell populations in patients with lupus.
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Accelerated Deep TMS Protocols Show High Remission Rates in Depression
A randomized trial finds that 10-day accelerated deep TMS protocols achieve 42% to 50% remission rates, exceeding pharmacotherapy alone.
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Breast GPA Predicts Intracranial Progression and Survival in Breast Cancer
A large cohort study links local brain control to overall survival, identifying tumor subtype and performance status as key predictors.
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Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual Function After Radical Prostatectomy
A phase 2 trial shows 12 weeks of testosterone cypionate enhances libido and body composition without triggering biochemical recurrence.
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Children Witness Nearly Ten Percent of US Violent Deaths and Suicides
A CDC surveillance analysis reveals that most child-witnessed fatal events occur in homes and involve firearms or domestic conflict.
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Genetic Risk and Social Deprivation Drive Regional Drug Use Clusters
A Swedish study of 5,983 districts finds that family genetic risk and community deprivation explain most geographic variation in addiction.
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Mortality in Young Adult Dialysis Patients
A cohort study shows a 1.8 percentage point drop in one-year mortality for young adults starting dialysis after Medicaid expansion.
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Deep Learning Model Predicts Ki-67 Status and Metastatic Risk via Ultrasound
A multicenter study shows a noninvasive model identifies high-risk breast cancer features and predicts early recurrence with high accuracy.
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Reduced Visit Pressure Increases Diagnosis Rates in Primary Care
A study of 191,269 visits shows that relieving schedule constraints allows physicians to address more new and chronic clinical issues.
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Galectin-3 Inhibition Prevents Excitatory Synapse Loss in Murine Neuroinflammation Models
Targeting microglial Galectin-3 preserves hippocampal gamma power and cognitive function by stopping the selective engulfment of synapses.
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ACL Reconstruction Triples 20-Year Risk of Total Knee Arthroplasty
A study of 135,881 patients shows a 2.44% absolute risk of knee replacement two decades after surgery, rising with meniscal involvement.
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Redlining and Modern Loan Denials Drive Chicago Firearm Homicides
Historical housing maps and current economic discrimination act as independent, measurable factors in urban firearm violence disparities.
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Adipose Blocks Stored at -80 °C Maintain Multipotent Cell Viability
A protocol using commercial freezers and rapid thawing preserves 88% of stromal vascular fraction cells for up to four months.