Postoperative radiotherapy improves survival and reduces recurrence in resected ESCC
Radiotherapy After Surgery Improves Survival for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This meta-analysis of 11,385 patients with radically resected esophageal squamous cell carcinoma found that postoperative radiotherapy (PORT…
Adding radiation after surgery can improve survival rates and reduce local cancer recurrence for patients with esophageal squamous cell carc…
Mindfulness Apps Reduce Binge and Emotional Eating in Adults
Mindfulness Apps May Curb Binge and Emotional Eating
A meta-analysis of 902 adults finds mindfulness-based digital tools significantly curb binge and emotional eating, though BMI changes were n…
A review of 902 adults found mindfulness apps reduced binge and emotional eating, but did not significantly change BMI.
Marine compounds from Mexican Pacific Sargassum may protect against AMD progression in preclinical models
Marine compounds from seaweed may protect eyes from age-related degeneration
This narrative review examines marine-derived bioactive compounds from Mexican Pacific Sargassum, including fucoxanthin, fucoidans, phlorota…
Scientists are exploring how specific compounds found in Mexican Pacific seaweed could slow the progression of age-related macular degenerat…
Fermented dairy consumption and reduced risk of asthma or wheeze in children
Fermented dairy may lower kids' asthma risk, but evidence is weak
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between fermented dairy consumption and the risk of asthma or wheeze in a large pediatric popul…
Kids who eat yogurt and similar foods may have lower odds of asthma or wheeze, but the evidence is shaky and more research is needed.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum supplementation improves exercise performance and recovery through specific probiotic strains
Specific Probiotic Strains May Improve Exercise Performance and Recovery
This systematic review with narrative synthesis examines the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on exercise performance and recovery. …
Certain strains of the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum may help athletes improve endurance, clear metabolic waste, and reduce muscle…
Ultra-processed food intake correlates with 12% higher risk of digestive system cancer
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of digestive system cancers
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed observational studies to evaluate the link between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption …
Eating ultra-processed foods and meats is linked to a higher risk of developing colon and colorectal cancers.
New IOL calculation formulas and adjustable technologies improve refractive outcomes in post-RK cataract patients
New Technologies Improve Vision for Patients with Cataracts and RK
This narrative review examines IOL power calculation challenges for patients with cataracts and prior radial keratotomy (RK). The authors co…
Advanced formulas and adjustable lenses are improving vision outcomes for patients who have both cataracts and previous radial keratotomy su…
Loss-of-function ABCG5/ABCG8 mutations firmly establish sitosterolemia etiology in systematic review
Genetic Mutations Behind Rare Cholesterol Disorder Identified
This systematic review synthesizes the molecular genetic architecture of sitosterolemia, confirming that loss-of-function mutations in ABCG5…
A new review reveals the genetic causes of sitosterolemia, a rare condition causing high plant sterols and early heart disease.
Precision synbiotic reduces URTI incidence from 85.4% to 55.4% in toddlers
New synbiotic formula may cut common toddler infections and eczema
This multicenter randomized controlled trial of 390 healthy toddlers aged 1-3 years found that a precision synbiotic significantly reduced u…
A new combination of a specific sugar and healthy bacteria could significantly reduce respiratory infections, diarrhea, and skin issues in t…
Orforglipron tablets and capsules are bioequivalent across six dose levels in adults with obesity
Trial Shows Orforglipron Tablets and Capsules Work the Same
This Phase 1 multicenter RCT evaluated orforglipron in 429 healthy adults with obesity or overweight. The study found that tablets and capsu…
A new clinical trial shows that orforglipron tablets are just as effective as capsules for people with obesity or who are overweight.
Incretin-based weight loss lower in type 2 diabetes trials, but confounded by demographics
Weight loss with incretin drugs may depend on patient profile
This meta-regression found that placebo-adjusted weight loss with incretin-based therapies was significantly lower in type 2 diabetes trials…
People with type 2 diabetes may lose less weight on incretin drugs, but it's likely due to other health factors, not diabetes itself.
Probiotics in functional pet foods face challenges regarding host specificity and processing stability
New insights into using probiotics for dog and cat health
This narrative review explores the use of probiotics in functional pet foods, focusing on strain resources and stabilization technologies. T…
Adding healthy bacteria to pet food could improve gut function, but researchers warn that many current products lack stability and clinical …