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Tranexamic Acid Efficacy Varies by Breast Procedure Type
A retrospective cohort study clarifies which breast surgeries benefit from tranexamic acid for hematoma prevention.
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Chronic Pain Mechanisms Show Distinct Cortical Connectivity Patterns
A study using TMS-EEG identifies neurophysiological differences across nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain phenotypes.
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THA Approaches Yield Similar Patient Outcomes, Distinct Gait Biomechanics
While patient-reported improvements are consistent across THA approaches, minimally invasive techniques offer specific early gait efficiency.
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Amitriptyline Not Superior to Placebo for Leprosy-Related Neuropathic Pain
A randomized controlled trial found amitriptyline did not offer additional analgesia as add-on therapy for neuropathic pain in leprosy.
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TMEM106B Variant Delays FTD Onset in GRN Mutation Carriers
A specific genetic variant significantly reduces FTD onset risk and extends median onset age by 14 years in GRN mutation carriers.
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Muscle Cramp Impact Index Validated for Multidimensional Symptom Assessment
A new 14-item tool measures how muscle cramps interfere with sleep and daily life across neuromuscular, renal, and hepatic conditions.
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Male Facelift Hematoma Rates Similar to Females With Standardized Protocols
A matched cohort analysis indicates that male facelift patients experience comparable hematoma rates to females when modern surgical protocols.
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Dupilumab Reduces COPD Hospitalizations, ED Visits, and Corticosteroid Use
A pooled analysis of two phase 3 trials shows dupilumab significantly lowers healthcare utilization and corticosteroid burden in COPD patients.
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Selective Early PDA Pharmacotherapy Feasible in Extremely Preterm Infants
A pilot randomized trial demonstrates the feasibility of a targeted medical approach for patent ductus arteriosus in infants under 26 weeks'.
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Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Higher Prevalence, Complex Genetics
Updated estimates suggest non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy affects 1 in 220, driven by diverse genetic and environmental factors.
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New Tool Assesses Integrative Oncology Competencies in Trainees
A validated questionnaire helps evaluate baseline clinical skills in integrative oncology among healthcare provider trainees, supporting targeted.
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Remote Multicomponent Rehabilitation Does Not Improve Quality of Life for ICU Survivors
A randomized trial found a 6-week remote rehabilitation program did not significantly enhance health-related quality of life at 8 weeks.
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Acquired Anosmia Affects Quality of Life More Than Congenital Anosmia
A study of 59 patients reveals how the origin and duration of anosmia influence perceived impairment and coping.
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ICU Readmission Increases 60-Day Mortality Regardless of Frailty Status
A large registry study finds frail, readmitted patients face the highest mortality, but frailty does not alter readmission's incremental risk.
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Prehospital Whole Blood Does Not Reduce 30-Day Mortality Over Components
A large-scale trial found no significant difference in 30-day mortality between prehospital whole blood and component transfusions for trauma.
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Spatial Proteomics Identifies Plaque-Associated Microglia in Alzheimer's Brains
A new imaging technology reveals a specific microglial subpopulation linked to dense amyloid-beta plaques in human Alzheimer's disease.
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AD109 Reduces Apnea-Hypopnea Index in PAP-Intolerant OSA Patients
An oral combination of aroxybutynin and atomoxetine significantly improved objective respiratory metrics over 26 weeks.
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Stag2 Deficiency Reprograms GATA1 Binding, Driving Dyserythropoiesis in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Loss of Stag2 alters chromatin accessibility, redirecting GATA1's transcriptional activity from erythroid to megakaryocyte pathways.
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Genetic Maps Reveal Psychiatric Disorder Clusters, Clinical Feature Links
A Swedish register study maps genetic risk for 12 disorders, showing how liabilities vary with sex, onset age, and recurrence.
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MSC-Exos Restore Hippocampal Neuron Morphology After Stress via Wnt5a Pathway
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes mitigate stress-induced morphological deficits in hippocampal neurons through a specific signaling pathway.
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PU.1 Activation Identifies Low-Risk MDS Patients at High Progression Risk
A molecular signature involving PU.1 genomic occupancy distinguishes a subset of low-risk MDS patients prone to progression and reduced survival.
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Periventricular Lesions Drive Cognitive Decline by Disrupting Cholinergic Pathways in Parkinson's
White matter injury triggers cortical terminal loss and retrograde atrophy, identifying a structural biomarker for cognitive risk.
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PET Imaging Tracks Metabolic Decline Across ALS Clinical Stages
A large cohort study links King's staging to progressive loss of brain connectivity and transient cerebellar recruitment in ALS.
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Tezepelumab Reduces Exacerbations, Improves Lung Function in Diverse Severe Asthma Cohort
A real-world phase 4 study shows tezepelumab's effectiveness and safety across various severe asthma phenotypes and underrepresented patient groups.