Narrative review highlights limited data on connective tissue disease-associated PAH in Han Chinese populations
New data reveals how lung pressure risks differ for Chinese patients with connective tissue disease
This narrative review examines connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension, specifically systemic sclerosis-associa…
A new review shows that lung pressure risks for Chinese patients with connective tissue disease differ from Western populations and require …
Delphi guideline establishes sepsis care quality indicators for Chinese emergency and ICU settings
New Sepsis Care Checklist Catches Deadly Delays Before It's Too Late
This mixed-methods Delphi guideline developed quality indicators for sepsis care in China. Using a systematic review and expert consensus, i…
• A science-backed checklist spots sepsis treatment gaps early • Helps Chinese hospitals save more lives right now • Still needs real-world …
Systematic review and meta-analysis links injury severity and infection to hyponatremia in acute spinal cord injury patients
Spinal injury patients face higher hyponatremia risk with certain factors
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated factors associated with hyponatremia in 2,355 patients with acute spinal cord injury. The…
A major review found that specific injury types and infections raise the chance of low sodium in spinal cord patients. Targeted monitoring i…
Systematic review shows very low certainty that mind mapping improves exam scores over lecture-based learning in Chinese residents
Mind Mapping Beats Lectures for Medical Trainees
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated mind mapping versus lecture-based learning among 3,312 residents in China's standardized …
Medical students who used mind mapping scored significantly higher on exams and felt more motivated than those who just listened to lectures…
Meta-analysis shows shorter operative time and hospital stay with ThuLEP versus RASP for large-volume BPH
Laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates in new review
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) versus laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP)…
New research shows laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates by cutting time and catheter use
FDA Approves Hadlima (adalimumab) for Multiple Inflammatory Indications
FDA approves Hadlima, a new biosimilar for several inflammatory diseases.
The FDA approved Hadlima (adalimumab) for several inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pso…
The FDA approved Hadlima (adalimumab) for treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease. It is a biosimilar,…
Meta-analysis associates deep sedation with increased delirium and mortality in ICU patients
Deep Sedation in ICU Linked to Higher Delirium and Death Risk
This meta-analysis of 3,466 patients examines the relationship between deep sedation and clinical outcomes in the ICU. The findings suggest …
A new analysis of over 3,400 ICU patients finds that deep sedation is linked to higher rates of delirium, death, and longer hospital stays, …
Expert consensus guidelines for N-acetylcysteine use in various respiratory conditions
Experts share new guidance on using N-acetylcysteine for lung health
This expert consensus guideline reviews the clinical utility of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) across several respiratory diseases. The authors sugg…
Medical experts have reached a consensus on how a specific supplement might help people managing various chronic lung diseases.
Treat-to-target strategy improves gout remission vs symptom-driven care
A new gout treatment strategy is changing outcomes
This open-label RCT in 308 adults with gout and hyperuricaemia found that a treat-to-target strategy (urate-guided titration) led to higher …
Many people with gout stay in pain despite treatment, but aiming for a specific uric acid level nearly doubles the chance of remission.
Psychosis Prevalence in SLE Patients: Meta-Analysis of 31,495 Adults
Lupus psychosis risk is higher than doctors thought
A meta-analysis of 31,495 SLE patients found psychosis prevalence of 4.5% overall and 20.5% in NPSLE, highlighting the need for clinical vig…
Many people with lupus may face a higher risk of psychosis than previously believed, and a key antibody could help spot those most at risk.
Systematic review explores the role of RNA methylation in autoimmune rheumatic diseases
RNA Methylation Could Change How We Treat Joint Pain
This systematic review examines the impact of RNA methylation on various autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and s…
A new review explains how tiny chemical tags on RNA control inflammation and could lead to better treatments for painful autoimmune diseases…
Late-onset rheumatoid arthritis shows higher DAS28 scores and lower remission rates compared to young-onset disease in a meta-analysis
Meta-analysis compares treatment outcomes in older versus younger rheumatoid arthritis patients
This meta-analysis reviewed data from over 5000 patients with late-onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA) and young-onset rheumatoid arthritis (Y…
A large review found older patients with rheumatoid arthritis had higher disease activity and lower remission rates on biologics compared to…