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- Virtual Nursing Programs Are Transforming Patient Care 3 April, 2025Virtual nursing programs leverage technology, enhance access, and improve efficiency to revolutionize patient care. Medscape Medical News
- 5-Year TAVR, Surgery Outcomes Similar in Low-Risk Patients 2 April, 2025Patients with severe aortic stenosis had comparable rates of death or disabling stroke, but the lead investigator cautions against an 'irrational' rush to move to younger patients ahead of the data. Medscape Medical News
- Healthcare-Related Harm Affects One in 10 NHS Patients 2 April, 2025A large population survey led by the University of Oxford found that nearly 10% of patients said they experienced harm from NHS care, with lack of access being a notable factor. Medscape News UK
- Lower LDL of ‘Critical Importance’ in Reducing Dementia Risk 2 April, 2025LDL levels below 70 mg/dL are tied to a lower risk of developing dementia in general and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia in particular. Medscape Medical News
- New Level of Evidence Ties Shingles Vax to Lower Dementia Risk 2 April, 2025A novel study shows that the live-attenuated varicella zoster vaccine may protect against dementia in older adults. Medscape Medical News
- Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Two CTCL Subtypes 2 April, 2025Pembrolizumab shows clinical promise as a treatment for mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome, achieving a response in nearly half of patients in a case series. Medscape Medical News
- Mental Health AI Chatbot Rivals Human-Based Tx in Less Time 2 April, 2025A generative AI–powered therapy chatbot is linked to significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, results of a randomized controlled trial show. Medscape Medical News
- GLP-1s and Joint Surgery: Mixed Picture 2 April, 2025The effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists on patients with joint infections was a popular topic at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 annual meeting. Medscape Medical News
- Who Benefits Most From Immunotherapy in Metastatic CRC? 2 April, 2025Real world data show that immunotherapy leads to better overall survival outcomes than chemotherapy in patients with microsatellite instable tumors. Medscape Medical News
- Gut Microbiome Influences Neurodegeneration 2 April, 2025Age-related neurodegenerative disorders — motor neuron diseases, demyelinating diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and other proteinopathies — are at an ‘inflection point.’ Medscape Medical News
- Early CABG After Ticagrelor Safe in Acute Coronary Syndrome 2 April, 2025Early CABG surgery post-ticagrelor is noninferior to delayed surgery for perioperative bleeding and reduces hospital stay in patients with acute coronary syndrome, a new trial shows. Medscape Medical News
- Bird Flu’s Unprecedented Global Spread Sparks Alarm 2 April, 2025The FAO warns of the severe impacts of H5N1 on food security, with thousands of birds culled worldwide. Medscape Medical News
- Antidepressants Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Risk 2 April, 2025Use of antidepressants for 6 or more years is linked to an increased risk for sudden cardiac death, but it’s unclear if the risk is due to the antidepressants or other factors. Medscape Medical News
- Gender Gaps in Teen Mental Health Differ by Region 2 April, 2025Gender disparities in adolescent mental health widen faster in London than in Tokyo, highlighting the role of social and structural factors, a study shows. Medscape News UK
- Inflammation Impairs Iron Absorption in Hospitalised Seniors 2 April, 2025Intestinal iron absorption efficiency declines as C-reactive protein levels increase beyond 5 mg/dL in older hospitalised patients, indicating an impairment in intestinal iron absorption. Medscape News UK