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- Novel Drug Lowers Stubbornly High BP in Phase 3 Trial 30 junio, 2025Lorundrostat, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, effectively treated uncontrolled hypertension in Launch-HTN, researchers reported in JAMA. Medscape Medical News
- New AI System to Flag NHS Safety Risks Early 30 junio, 2025The UK will deploy AI technology to scan NHS data in real time, aiming to detect safety issues faster and prevent patient harm. Medscape News UK
- Revascularizing Vessels After STEMI Sees Durable Gains 30 junio, 2025Revascularization of all vessels with stenosis was linked to lower rates of death, another MI, and further revascularization in a 10-year follow-up study. Medscape Medical News
- Low Vision, High Stakes: Kids Slipping Through the Cracks 30 junio, 2025Studies linking depression, cognitive difficulties, and behavioral challenges to vision impairment in children underscore the importance of vision screening. Medscape Medical News
- Plant Extracts Show Promise in Hand Osteoarthritis Relief 30 junio, 2025The combination of exclusive extracts from Curcuma longa and Boswellia serrata consumed in a tablet form significantly alleviates pain in patients with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis. Medscape News UK
- High-Dose Flu Shot Beats Standard Dose in At-Risk Patients 30 junio, 2025The high-dose influenza vaccine elicits stronger immune responses in immunocompromised patients while maintaining a safety profile similar to that of the standard-dose vaccine, a meta-analysis shows. Medscape News UK
- Cooking Fumes Raise Lung Cancer Risk in Never Smokers 30 junio, 2025Never-smoking women exposed to cooking oil fumes in Taiwan and Hong Kong have a higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to a systematic review. Medscape News UK
- Time to Update Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders? 30 junio, 2025There are a wide range of behaviors and symptoms in patients with eating disorders that are not captured by current diagnostic criteria, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
- Intermittent Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes: What to Know 30 junio, 2025Is intermittent fasting appropriate for patients with diabetes? Experts discuss medication adjustments, hypoglycemia risks, and which patients might benefit from this popular eating plan. Medscape Medical News
- Moderna Says Flu Shot More Effective Than Rival GSK in Late-stage Study 30 junio, 2025Moderna said on Monday its influenza vaccine was found to be 26.6% more effective than an approved annual flu shot from GSK in adults aged 50 years and older in a late-stage... Reuters Health Information
- Bariatric Surgery Boosts Self-Esteem, But Does It Last? 30 junio, 2025Self-esteem improves in the first year after bariatric surgery, but without ongoing work and long-term support, the emotional high may give way to post-surgical challenges. Medscape Medical News
- AI Eases the Peril of Transitions in Hospital Care 30 junio, 2025Some hospitals are already using AI-based programs to improve discharge rates and increase patient satisfaction. Medscape Medical News
- Which Immunoglobulin Route Best Prevents Infections? 30 junio, 2025Among immunocompromised patients receiving immunoglobulin replacement therapy, the subcutaneous route of immunoglobulin administration shows lower infection rates than other routes. Medscape Medical News
- Respiratory Training Shows Modest Benefits in ALS 30 junio, 2025A meta-analysis shows moderate evidence that respiratory muscle training improves lung function, particularly respiratory muscle strength, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Medscape Medical News
- US Weighs Halting Funds for Hospitals Offering Gender Treatment to Minors, WSJ Reports 30 junio, 2025U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is weighing cutting off funds to hospitals that it says provide gender-related treatments for children and teenagers, the Wall... Reuters Health Information