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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.