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Cortical Stimulation Modulates Hippocampal Activity in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Mouse Model
A mouse model study identifies intensity-specific effects of cortical electrical stimulation on aberrant hippocampal oscillations and action.
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Viality System Achieves Sustained High Fat Graft Retention in Breast Procedures
A multicenter study demonstrates consistent, high-percentage volume retention with a new fat processing system for breast augmentation.
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Real-Time Subphenotyping for ARDS and AHRF Achieves Feasibility Threshold
A multicenter US study demonstrates the ability to rapidly classify patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome into biological subphenotypes.
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HERMES-24 Score Predicts Outcomes in Real-World Late-Window LVO Patients
A German registry study validates the HERMES-24 score for 90-day functional outcome prediction after endovascular therapy for large vessel occlusion.
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Bridging Stent Patency Varies by Type and Renal Artery Location in F/BEVAR
A single-center study of over 1100 bridging stent grafts identifies specific devices and anatomical sites linked to lower midterm patency.
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Weight Restoration Reverses Subcortical Limbic Changes in Anorexia Nervosa
Brain volume reductions in AN largely normalize with weight gain, linked to leptin, ghrelin, and neurofilament light changes.
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Multimodal Training Improves Pediatric CPR Depth, Rate Compliance in ED
A quality improvement initiative in a pediatric emergency department enhances chest compression metrics through integrated coach and compressor…
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Brain Networks Modulate Parkinson's Tremor Amplitude
A large-scale fMRI study identifies distinct brain networks that either produce or actively suppress Parkinson's disease tremor.
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Venetoclax Plus Chemotherapy Improves MRD Response, Survival in Ph-Negative ALL
A phase 2 study shows venetoclax combined with pediatric-inspired chemotherapy enhances outcomes for newly diagnosed adolescents and adults.
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Pediatric SAKI Subphenotypes Predict Outcomes, Inform Treatment Responses
Distinct subphenotypes of pediatric sepsis-associated acute kidney injury show varying severity, molecular profiles, and responses…
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White Matter Microstructure Changes May Reflect Active Illness, Not Just Familial Risk
A large meta-analysis suggests that white matter abnormalities in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are more tied to the disease process…
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IGF2BP2 Drives PTCL Growth and Immune Evasion, Offers Therapeutic Target
A new study identifies the RNA reader IGF2BP2 as a key oncogenic driver in peripheral T-cell lymphoma, promoting tumor growth and immune escape.
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Gut Microbiota Linked to IPF Severity, Survival, and Treatment Response
A study in 411 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis identifies specific gut microbial associations with disease progression and treatment.
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Integrated Aesthetic Procedures Enhance Post-Mastectomy DIEP Flap Outcomes
A retrospective cohort study indicates that combining DIEP flap breast reconstruction with aesthetic procedures improves patient satisfaction.
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Contextual Fit Drives Physical Activity Program Success in Disadvantaged Schools
A review of 16 interventions identifies key implementation conditions for effective physical activity programs in socio-economically disadvantaged…
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Brain Connectivity Predicts Escitalopram Response in Depressed Adolescents
Specific resting-state functional connectivity patterns may identify adolescents with major depressive disorder who will respond to escitalopram.
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Consensus Checklist and Passing Standard for Brain Death Competency
A Delphi and Angoff process established a 98-item checklist and an 89% minimum passing score for BD/DNC determination.
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Germline Variants Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Pediatric Patients
A large-scale analysis of pediatric exome sequencing data reveals specific germline variants significantly elevate future cancer incidence.
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Retrosplenial Cortex Adapts History Integration for Flexible Decisions
Mouse study reveals how the retrosplenial cortex dynamically adjusts its processing of past experiences to support adaptive behavior.
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Delayed Awakening After Cardiac Arrest: Prognostic Implications and Recovery Potential
A scoping review highlights variable definitions and the potential for good neurological recovery despite delayed awakening after OHCA.
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ESS More Cost-Efficient Than Biologics for CRSwNP in Spanish NHS
A 10-year economic analysis finds endoscopic sinus surgery offers better value than biologics for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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Brain-Wide Index Identifies Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
A new study links a structural brain marker, the Regional Vulnerability Index for Bipolar Disorder, to familial risk and early symptoms.
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Expert Consensus Guides 1.1 mm Cryoprobe Use in Non-ILD Transbronchial Biopsy
An international Delphi panel established 31 consensus statements for transbronchial cryobiopsy in non-interstitial lung disease.
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Population Screening Identifies Early Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Quantifies Progression
A large-scale study in Bavaria, Germany, reveals the prevalence and progression rates of presymptomatic type 1 diabetes in a general pediatric…