Systematic review of public health interventions to curb respiratory infections at sporting mass gatherings
How Sports Events Can Stop Virus Spread
This systematic review synthesized 34 articles covering 37 sporting mass gatherings, most commonly the Olympic Games, to map public health i…
Smart planning at big sports events can safely protect fans and athletes from catching respiratory infections.
Machine learning and deep learning applications in inguinal hernia care show promise for risk prediction and training
AI Is Changing How Doctors Diagnose and Repair Hernias
This narrative review evaluates machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) applications in inguinal hernia management.
Artificial intelligence now helps surgeons predict hernia surgery risks and navigate anatomy in real time to improve patient outcomes.
Atopic constitution associated with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
Why Allergy-Prone Kids Get Sicker From This Common Lung Infection
This retrospective cohort study examined 377 children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia at Wuhan Children's Hospital.
Allergy-prone children face a higher risk of severe pneumonia from Mycoplasma, and two simple blood tests could flag who needs closer watchi…
Occupational noise exposure linked to cognitive decline in cross-sectional study of 170 workers
Loud Job Sites May Be Costing Workers More Than Hearing
A cross-sectional study of 170 noise-exposed workers found hearing loss was significantly associated with cognitive decline.
Hearing protection on a noisy worksite may shield not only your ears but also how sharply your brain works in the years ahead.
Retrospective study links systemic BP control to better visual outcomes with conbercept for RVO-related macular edema
Your Blood Pressure May Decide How Well Eye Injections Work
A retrospective cohort study of 76 hypertensive patients with macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion found that those with contro…
If you need eye injections for fluid swelling behind the retina, keeping your blood pressure in check could decide how much vision you get b…
Retrospective pediatric NTM study finds cervical lymphadenitis predominant, diagnostic delays common
Tiny Kids, Hidden Germs: New Clues for Faster Diagnosis
A retrospective cohort study of 30 pediatric patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in Slovakia found cervical lymphadenitis in …
Swollen neck glands in toddlers aged 1 to 2 years often hide a rare germ that doctors wait over a month to identify in areas without the BCG…
Phase 2 trial finds topical STS01 1% improves SALT scores in patchy alopecia areata
A New Topical Treatment Shows Promise for Patchy Hair Loss
A phase 2 randomized controlled trial in 155 adults with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata found that daily topical STS01 1% for 6 mon…
A new, easy-to-apply cream could offer a much-needed treatment option for a common and distressing form of autoimmune hair loss.
Pivekimab sunirine shows activity in frontline and relapsed Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
A New Drug Shows Striking Promise for a Rare and Aggressive Blood Cancer
This phase I/II single-arm trial evaluated pivekimab sunirine in adults with Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN).
For a cancer with very few options, this therapy is changing the outlook for patients and creating a clear path to potentially curative stem…
Network meta-analysis finds biologics superior to placebo for pediatric plaque psoriasis
Biologic treatments help children with moderate to severe psoriasis, analysis finds
A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials including 1,016 pediatric psoriasis patients found all biologic therapies significan…
Biologic medicines help children with moderate to severe psoriasis achieve clear skin and better quality of life, analysis finds.
Narrative review suggests endovascular treatment may be feasible and safe for posterior epistaxis
Can a minimally invasive procedure stop severe nosebleeds safely?
A narrative review based on a semi-systematic search examined the role of endovascular treatment for posterior epistaxis.
A minimally invasive procedure can safely stop severe, hard-to-reach nosebleeds, but doctors must first map blood vessels to avoid dangerous…
Outpatient IV sedation for dental care in special needs patients shows 3.3% minor complication rate
Study describes use of IV sedation for dental care in patients with special needs
A retrospective cohort study of 212 special health care needs patients (mean age 11.1 years) undergoing outpatient IV sedation for dental pr…
Over 2,200 dental procedures were safely performed on children with autism and Down syndrome using IV sedation at a Venezuelan clinic, with …
Bimekizumab maintains complete skin clearance in 73% of psoriasis patients at 4 years
Can psoriasis treatment keep skin clear for years? New data suggests it might
A pooled analysis of phase 3 trials and open-label extension in 503 psoriasis patients found 73.0% of those achieving complete clearance at …
After four years on bimekizumab, about 73% of patients with psoriasis kept their skin completely clear, suggesting the treatment may help re…