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Myocardial Fibrosis Linked to Ventricular Arrhythmia in Male Endurance Athletes

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- Myocardial fibrosis is independently associated with the onset of ventricular arrhythmia in male veteran endurance athletes...

Shortened BDLC Regimen Not Noninferior for Drug-Resistant TB

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- For preextensively drug resistant tuberculosis (TB), a shortened bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid, and clofazimine (BDLC) regimen is...

Risk for Dementia, Ischemic Stroke, Mortality Lower With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in T2D, Obesity

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a lower risk...

Subclinical Synovitis Risk Higher in Psoriasis Without Musculoskeletal Involvement

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- Subclinical synovitis is significantly more common among patients with psoriasis without musculoskeletal involvement than healthy...

Digital Model Based on Noninvasive Factors Shows Accuracy for Identifying IBD in Children

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- A model based on noninvasive tests shows high accuracy as a digital tool for the rapid identification of children with inflammatory...

35 Percent of Eligible Children Receive RSV Prophylaxis With Nirsevimab

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- Despite near universal availability of nirsevimab, only 35 percent of eligible children receive nirsevimab for respiratory syncytial...

Risk Factors Do Not Explain Increased Peripheral Neuropathy Prevalence in Hispanics

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- Peripheral neuropathy (PN) risk factors seem to explain a higher prevalence of the disease among non-Hispanic Black individuals, but...

Prevalence of Extremely Severe Obesity Increasing in Children

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- From 2008 to 2023, there was an increase in the prevalence of extremely severe obesity in children, especially among older...

Childhood GI Disorders May Be Predictive for Interstitial Cystitis

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- Childhood gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online...

Indicators of Neuropathic Ocular Pain Identified After LASIK

TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 -- In a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, diagnostic indicators are identified for...

Dementia Risk Does Not Differ With GLP-1 RAs, DPP4is for Seniors With T2DM

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- For older adults with diabetes, there is no clear evidence to suggest that the incidence of dementia differs for those using...

Urgent Care Visits Often Linked to Inappropriate Prescribing

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Urgent care visits are often associated with inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, glucocorticoids, and opioids, according to a...

Race Definitions Have Limited Impact on Cancer Rates in Whites, Blacks, Asians

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Race definitions have limited impact on cancer rates for Whites, Blacks, and Asians, but do impact rates in multiracial individuals...

Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, according to a research letter...

Millions of Backyard Pools Recalled After Drowning Deaths of Nine Children

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Close to 5 million above-ground swimming pools have been recalled following the drowning deaths of nine children over two...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Improve Outcomes in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- For patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is...

Updated Guidance Improves Staging of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Version nine of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and Union for International Cancer Control staging system (AJCC9V) human...

Insomnia Plays a Role in Quality of Life for Patients With ADHD

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in adults, and this...

Robotic Cystectomy Approach Feasible for NLUTD and Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- For adults with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS)...

Seniors With Insomnia More Vulnerable to Inflammatory Challenge-Induced Depression

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 -- Older adults with insomnia are more vulnerable to depressive mood and symptoms in response to inflammatory exposure, according to a...

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