Luvadaxistat Fails to Improve Schizophrenia Cognition in Phase 2 Trial
The ERUDITE study found no significant cognitive benefit from adding the D-amino acid oxidase inhibitor to stable antipsychotic therapy.
Physical Therapy Improves Function More Than CBT in Chronic Low Back Pain
A sequential randomized trial finds physical therapy superior for initial functional gains, though secondary strategies show no difference.
Counterconditioning Stabilizes Neural Safety Signals in PTSD
Functional MRI shows pairing threat stimuli with positive outcomes reinforces safety patterns in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
Palliative Telecare Fails to Improve Goal Concordance in Cardiopulmonary Disease
A randomized trial of nurse and social worker-led phone interventions found no change in treatment alignment or patient uncertainty.
Specific RehaCom Modules Predict Processing Speed Gains in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Progression in attention-based modules and baseline characteristics like IQ and age determine cognitive outcomes in progressive MS.
NIRS-Guided Resuscitation Improves Early Motor Scores in Preterm Infants
A COSGOD III sub-study shows that monitoring cerebral oxygenation in the first 15 minutes of life correlates with better motor repertoire.
Targeted Agents Fail to Extend Survival in Pediatric Brainstem Glioma
The BIOMEDE trial finds no survival benefit for erlotinib, dasatinib, or everolimus, but identifies TP53 as a key prognostic marker.
Balanced Fluids and Saline Show Similar Outcomes in Pediatric Septic Shock
A large trial of over 8,000 children found no difference in kidney events or mortality between balanced crystalloids and 0.9% saline.
Triple-Pill Therapy Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
A low-dose combination of telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide lowered systolic blood pressure and major cardiovascular events.
Brolucizumab Preserves Vision Better Than Laser in Diabetic Retinopathy
The Phase 3 CONDOR trial shows brolucizumab 6 mg maintains visual acuity and regresses disease more effectively than panretinal laser.
Left Bundle Branch Pacing Reduces Cardiomyopathy Risk in High-Burden Patients
A randomized trial shows left bundle branch pacing lowers composite clinical events and improves ventricular function over 36 months.
Baricitinib Noninferior to Etanercept for Reducing Ultrasound-Assessed Synovitis
A phase IV trial shows baricitinib, with or without methotrexate, matches etanercept in objective measures of joint inflammation.