Preoperative inflammatory markers linked to survival in resectable NSCLC
Simple Blood Work Could Predict Lung Cancer Surgery Outcomes
This retrospective cohort study of 460 patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer found that elevated preoperative inflammatory mar…
A new look at blood tests shows inflammation levels may help doctors plan better care for lung cancer patients.
CRRT after heart transplantation linked to preoperative hemoglobin and VIS score in cohort study
New Tool Predicts Kidney Failure Risk After Heart Transplant Surgery
This single-center retrospective cohort study of 213 heart transplantation recipients examined risk factors for continuous renal replacement…
This research gives doctors a new way to spot heart transplant patients at high risk for kidney failure, allowing for closer monitoring and …
Serum 25(OH)D, AQP4, and IL-4 levels tracked after traumatic brain injury
Low Vitamin D Linked to Worse Brain Swelling After Injury
This observational cohort study of 279 patients with traumatic brain injury measured serum biomarkers over 7 days. Biomarker levels correlat…
It starts with a fall, a crash, or a blow to the head.
Third-trimester serum ferritin levels associated with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy risk
A Simple Blood Test May Predict a Risky Pregnancy Liver Condition
This retrospective case-control study at a single hospital found a significant association between third-trimester serum ferritin levels and…
A common blood test for iron could soon help doctors predict which pregnant women face a higher risk for a serious liver condition.
Higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio linked to peritoneal dialysis peritonitis risk
Higher blood ratio linked to infection risk in peritoneal dialysis patients
This retrospective case-control study of 178 patients on peritoneal dialysis found that a higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was in…
A higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in blood tests was linked to a greater risk of peritonitis in people on peritoneal dialysis.
Nomogram predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate resection
New model predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate surgery
This retrospective cohort study developed a nomogram to predict bladder stone risk in 446 BPH patients after transurethral resection. The mo…
A new tool helps doctors estimate bladder stone risk for men with enlarged prostates after surgery, based on a study of 446 patients.
Lipoprotein(a) concentrations associate with coronary artery disease severity in single-center observational cohort of 238 adults.
Higher Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Worse Heart Disease Severity
This single-center observational cohort study assessed Lipoprotein(a) concentrations in 238 adults referred for elective coronary angiograph…
Higher levels of lipoprotein(a) were found in patients with more severe coronary artery disease blockages in Kazakhstan.
XGB model predicts mortality in elderly patients with vertebral compression fractures
New Tool Predicts 5-Year Death Risk in Seniors With Spine Fractures
This single-center retrospective cohort study developed a predictive model for long-term mortality in 440 patients aged 65 years and older w…
This new model could help doctors spot fragile seniors with spine fractures who are at highest risk of dying, so they can get the extra care…
Secukinumab improves skin response in Chinese patients with psoriatic arthritis
Secukinumab linked to skin improvement in Chinese psoriatic arthritis patients
This observational cohort study of 446 Chinese patients with psoriatic arthritis found that treatment with secukinumab for over 12 weeks was…
In Chinese psoriatic arthritis patients, secukinumab treatment was associated with significant skin improvement and better quality of life o…
Acne vulgaris associated with higher psychiatric symptoms and disordered eating in case-control study
Acne Linked to Binge Eating and Depression in New Study
This case-control study of 120 patients with acne vulgaris and 100 healthy controls found significantly higher psychiatric symptoms, disorde…
Acne isn't just a skin problem—it's deeply tied to mental health and eating habits, affecting how patients feel about their entire lives.
Narrative review compares tirzepatide and semaglutide for obesity and type 2 diabetes outcomes.
New Obesity Drug Shows Stronger Weight Loss Than Popular Option
This narrative review evaluates tirzepatide versus semaglutide in individuals with obesity or type 2 diabetes mellitus. The authors synthesi…
This review shows that tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide for weight and blood sugar, but semaglutide currently has stronger proof for prot…
Narrative review estimates trauma-associated pneumonia prevalence and poor outcomes in major trauma victims
New AI Tool Could Spot Deadly Post-Trauma Pneumonia Early
This narrative review examines trauma-associated pneumonia (TAP) in victims of major trauma. The authors synthesize evidence indicating TAP …
A car crash survivor lies in the ICU, breathing with help from a machine.