Guideline narrative review discusses diabetes risks from immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplant recipients
Guidelines address diabetes risks in kidney transplant patients
This publication is a narrative review guideline addressing Post-transplant diabetes mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes.
New guidance outlines considerations for kidney transplant patients dealing with diabetes and medication risks associated with therapy.
Narrative review links myasthenia gravis and autoimmune encephalitis risk
MG and Brain Inflammation Linked in New Review
This narrative review examines the association between myasthenia gravis and autoimmune encephalitis.
This review reveals that myasthenia gravis is often linked to brain inflammation — and that may change how doctors treat tough cases.
Invasive aspergillosis after COVID-19 linked to higher 14-day mortality than after influenza
Why COVID-19 Makes Lung Fungus Deadlier
This retrospective cohort study of 45 IAPA and 82 CAPA patients found that 14-day mortality risk was 4.92 times higher for CAPA versus IAPA.
Imagine a patient fighting a severe lung infection.
Meta-analysis links higher FT3 and TgAb to permanent hypothyroidism after subacute thyroiditis
After Thyroid Inflammation, Some Patients Face Lifelong Hormone Issues—New Clues Explain Why
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1294 patients with subacute thyroiditis found that higher free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels and…
This research helps doctors predict which patients will need lifelong thyroid medication after inflammation, allowing for earlier monitoring…
Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Compares Enteral Nutrition and Medications in Pediatric Crohn's Disease
Exclusive nutrition therapy beats steroids for healing Crohn's in kids
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates enteral nutrition versus immunomodulators and corticosteroids in 1,182 pediatric …
Exclusive nutrition therapy was far better than steroids at healing Crohn's disease in children, with fewer side effects and no serious risk…
Narrative review examines immunotherapy options for anti-GQ1b antibody syndromes including BBE and Miller Fisher syndrome
A Rare Brainstem Condition Has a New Diagnostic Map
This narrative review evaluates the role of immunotherapy in patients with anti-GQ1b antibody syndromes, including Bickerstaff Brainstem Enc…
A new model groups rare brain disorders causing double vision and balance problems into one clear spectrum to help doctors diagnose confusin…
Mechanistic review discusses host-directed therapy for children with Long COVID and secondary bacterial pneumonia
Could monitoring specific blood markers help prevent long-term lung damage in kids with Long COVID?
This mechanistic review addresses Long COVID, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and secondary bacterial pneumonia in children.
Monitoring blood markers like ferritin and D-dimer could help doctors catch dangerous lung inflammation early in kids with Long COVID before…
Systematic review of immunosuppression for SLE-associated intestinal pseudo-obstruction
SLE Can Shut Down the Gut — But It Might Be Reversible
This review synthesized 43 cases of SLE-associated intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Lupus can paralyze the gut without a blockage, but early treatment with immunosuppressives often reverses this dangerous complication.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on adjunctive corticosteroids for orbital cellulitis in children
Steroids Help Kids With Eye Infections
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness and safety of adjunctive systemic corticosteroids compared with antibio…
Steroids may safely speed recovery for kids with serious eye infections, reducing swelling and pain without hiding the infection.
Scoping review synthesizes immunosuppressive strategies and outcomes in solid organ transplantation
New Drug Strategies Aim to Stop Your Body From Rejecting a Transplant
This scoping review examines immunosuppressive strategies for solid organ transplant patients, including conventional, biologic, and emergin…
New drug strategies aim to stop your body from attacking a new organ, protecting transplants longer while reducing dangerous side effects fr…
POEM in Allgrove syndrome shows earlier symptom onset and favorable outcomes versus idiopathic achalasia
New Hope for Rare Childhood Disorder Affecting Eating
This cohort study from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China, compared peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) outcomes in 7 patients with …
A minimally invasive procedure now helps children with rare Allgrove syndrome eat without pain, offering long-term relief for those who once…
Systemic corticosteroids associated with greater hearing gain than intratympanic therapy in idiopathic SSNHL
Systemic steroids beat ear drops for sudden hearing loss
This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated 284 adults with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss comparing initial syste…
Taking steroids by mouth or IV works better than putting them in the ear for sudden hearing loss.