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  1. WNK1-mTORC2 Pathway Regulates Murine Potassium Secretion Independently of Aldosterone
    Kidney International ·Animal Study · April 29, 2026

    WNK1-mTORC2 Pathway Regulates Murine Potassium Secretion Independently of Aldosterone

    Selective disruption of WNK1 or mTORC2 in the distal nephron impairs potassium excretion and causes hyperkalemia in mice.

  2. Responsive Neurostimulation Reduces Focal Seizures by 82% at Three Years
    Neurology ·Registry Study · April 29, 2026

    Responsive Neurostimulation Reduces Focal Seizures by 82% at Three Years

    A prospective postapproval study of 324 adults shows real-world seizure reduction exceeds initial clinical trial results.

  3. Sublobectomy Extends Survival in IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma
    Journal of neurosurgery ·Cohort Study · April 29, 2026

    Sublobectomy Extends Survival in IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma

    A retrospective study shows supramaximal resection within functional limits improves survival without increasing neurological deficits.

  4. Low MicroRNA-362 Linked to Acute Lung Injury After Murine Brain Trauma
    Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care ·Animal Study · April 29, 2026

    Low MicroRNA-362 Linked to Acute Lung Injury After Murine Brain Trauma

    Downregulation of microRNA-362-3' in extracellular vesicles fails to suppress proinflammatory TIMP-1 in a mouse model of head injury.

  5. Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Matches Cemented Survivorship at Five Years
    Journal of Arthroplasty ·Cohort Study · April 29, 2026

    Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Matches Cemented Survivorship at Five Years

    A comparative study of 483 procedures shows no difference in aseptic revision rates or radiographic stability between fixation methods.

  6. GDF-15 Predicts Depressive Symptoms in Adults Aged 72 and Older
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cohort Study · April 29, 2026

    GDF-15 Predicts Depressive Symptoms in Adults Aged 72 and Older

    A longitudinal study finds that growth differentiation factor 15 correlates with depression severity only in geriatric populations.

  7. Changing Surgical Approach During Infection Treatment Does Not Increase Failure Risk
    Journal of Arthroplasty ·Cohort Study · April 29, 2026

    Changing Surgical Approach During Infection Treatment Does Not Increase Failure Risk

    A multicenter study finds that switching surgical corridors for hip infection management maintains high eradication and stability rates.

  8. Caregiver Strain Mediates Alpha Wave Activity in Children With ADHD
    Frontiers in Psychiatry ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 29, 2026

    Caregiver Strain Mediates Alpha Wave Activity in Children With ADHD

    Subjective internalized caregiver stress links clinical attention deficits to posterior alpha power, suggesting environmental modulation.

  9. Basal Ganglia Perivascular Spaces Predict Long-Term Executive and Visuospatial Decline
    Neurology ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Basal Ganglia Perivascular Spaces Predict Long-Term Executive and Visuospatial Decline

    A decade-long study identifies perivascular spaces as an independent marker of cognitive deterioration, distinct from other vascular lesions.

  10. First-Time Seizure Linked to Increased Risk of Systemic and Neurological Cancer
    JAMA Neurology ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    First-Time Seizure Linked to Increased Risk of Systemic and Neurological Cancer

    A Danish cohort study finds a fivefold increase in overall cancer risk within one year of an initial seizure in adults.

  11. Non-Invasive Tools Estimate Intracranial Pressure When Invasive Monitoring Is Contraindicated
    Intensive care medicine ·Narrative Review · April 28, 2026

    Non-Invasive Tools Estimate Intracranial Pressure When Invasive Monitoring Is Contraindicated

    A review evaluates ultrasound and imaging techniques to detect intracranial hypertension in patients with coagulopathy or liver failure.

  12. Pulsed Field Ablation Reduces Recurrence in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
    New England Journal of Medicine ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 28, 2026

    Pulsed Field Ablation Reduces Recurrence in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

    First-line pulsed field ablation showed a 56% success rate at 12 months compared to 30% for antiarrhythmic drugs in a randomized trial.

  13. Biopsy Identifies Non-Diabetic Disease in 59% of Diabetic Patients
    Kidney International ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Biopsy Identifies Non-Diabetic Disease in 59% of Diabetic Patients

    A 49,075-patient analysis shows non-diabetic kidney disease reduces the risk of end-stage renal failure by more than half.

  14. Glofitamab Shows 75% Response Rate in Refractory CNS Lymphoma
    American Journal of Hematology ·Case Series · April 28, 2026

    Glofitamab Shows 75% Response Rate in Refractory CNS Lymphoma

    Real-world data demonstrate measurable drug penetration and the utility of liquid biopsy for monitoring treatment response.

  15. Molecular Markers in Rathke’s Cleft Cysts Correlate With Endocrine Deficits
    Journal of neurosurgery ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Molecular Markers in Rathke’s Cleft Cysts Correlate With Endocrine Deficits

    A retrospective study of 108 patients identifies FOXJ1 and TUBA1A as indicators of hypopituitarism and vasopressin deficiency.

  16. Subliminal Threat Cues Trigger Sustained Social Avoidance in Women
    Journal of Affective Disorders ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 28, 2026

    Subliminal Threat Cues Trigger Sustained Social Avoidance in Women

    Eye-tracking data reveals that unconscious perception of anger or disgust leads to reduced visual engagement with subsequent happy faces.

  17. Acetabular Retention in Hip Resurfacing Conversion Shows 10-Year Durability
    Journal of Arthroplasty ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Acetabular Retention in Hip Resurfacing Conversion Shows 10-Year Durability

    Retaining the cup during conversion to total hip arthroplasty maintains 100% component survival but carries high infection risks.

  18. Sutureless Prosthetic Capsular Bag Stabilizes Lenses in Eyes Without Zonular Support
    Ophthalmology ·Case Series · April 28, 2026

    Sutureless Prosthetic Capsular Bag Stabilizes Lenses in Eyes Without Zonular Support

    A first-in-human study of 15 patients shows stable refractive outcomes and low complication rates using a trans-scleral fixation device.

  19. MIGS Reduces Intraocular Pressure 20% to 50% in Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    Progress in Retinal and Eye Research ·Narrative Review · April 28, 2026

    MIGS Reduces Intraocular Pressure 20% to 50% in Angle-Closure Glaucoma

    Minimally invasive techniques combined with lens extraction offer a safer alternative to trabeculectomy by targeting specific anatomy.

  20. Automated MRI Segmentation Establishes Brain Volume Norms for Very Preterm Infants
    Neonatology ·Cross-Sectional Study · April 28, 2026

    Automated MRI Segmentation Establishes Brain Volume Norms for Very Preterm Infants

    Sex-stratified reference ranges for 26 brain regions provide a clinical baseline to identify developmental deviations at term-equivalent age.

  21. Targeted Hepatitis B Birth Vaccination May Increase Neonatal Infections
    JAMA Pediatrics ·Cost-Effectiveness Analysis · April 28, 2026

    Targeted Hepatitis B Birth Vaccination May Increase Neonatal Infections

    A simulation of 3.6 million infants suggests replacing universal birth doses with targeted strategies could add 628 neonatal infections.

  22. Alternating Venetoclax Triplets Extend Survival in Older AML Patients
    American Journal of Hematology ·Non-Randomized Controlled Trial · April 28, 2026

    Alternating Venetoclax Triplets Extend Survival in Older AML Patients

    A phase 2 trial shows a 45% five-year survival rate and high rates of deep molecular remission using an alternating low-intensity regimen.

  23. Oncology Care Model Linked to Reduced Therapy in Poor-Prognosis Cancer
    JAMA Internal Medicine ·Cohort Study · April 28, 2026

    Oncology Care Model Linked to Reduced Therapy in Poor-Prognosis Cancer

    Medicare's episode-based payment model did not increase treatment volume and significantly lowered spending for patients with late-stage disease.

  24. Mailed FIT-DNA Increases Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Community Health Centers
    JAMA Internal Medicine ·Randomized Controlled Trial · April 28, 2026

    Mailed FIT-DNA Increases Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Community Health Centers

    A pragmatic trial shows mailed FIT-DNA outreach achieves higher screening uptake than standard FIT, though follow-up colonoscopy rates remain low.