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Neurofilament Light Chain Predicts Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (266+ words) A SIMPLE blood biomarker linked to nerve damage has been shown to predict major cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), offering a potential new tool for risk stratification. In a large prospective cohort of 2,311 patients with AF, researchers…...
Novel MRI Boosts Detection of Stroke-Causing
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (465+ words) Discover how a 15-minute vessel wall MRI improves detection of supracardiac atherosclerosis and refines stroke diagnosis. This site is intended for healthcare professionals Novel MRI Boosts Detection of Stroke-Causing SUPRACARDIAC atherosclerosis, which affects arteries in the head, neck, and aortic…...
ADHD Services Often Lack School Coordination
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (408+ words) ADHD Services Often Lack School Coordination'EMJ This site is intended for healthcare professionals ADHD Services Often Lack School Coordination MANY ADHD care providers for children report school coordination gaps, with training and barriers shaping support. ADHD Care and School Coordination…...
Telemedicine Reduces MASLD Risk in Adults with Diabetes
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (331+ words) A NUTRITION-FOCUSED telemedicine model may significantly reduce the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to new real-world data. MASLD and its progressive forms are increasingly recognised as major complications of…...
Measles Outbreak Drives Push for Vaccination in London
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (476+ words) A RECENT measles outbreak in London, UK has prompted urgent calls for stronger, community-led vaccination efforts, as health leaders warn that low uptake rates are fuelling the spread of the disease. In a letter to the Mayor of London and…...
Mobile Nutrition App Improves Diet in Patients with Cancer
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (290+ words) A MOBILE nutrition app improved dietary moderation and appetite loss outcomes in patients with cancer over 4 weeks. Patients with cancer often face ongoing nutrition related challenges after treatment, yet access to sustained dietary support outside the clinic can be limited....
CART Cell Therapy Signals Bleeding Risk
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (278+ words) NEW prospective data suggest that hemostatic biomarkers may help identify which patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T (CART) cell therapy are most likely to develop severe complications. In a cohort of 62 adults treated with CD19 or B cell maturation antigen (BCMA)…...
Urinary Metabolites Identify Bladder Cancer and Predict Recurrence
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (399+ words) Urinary Metabolites Identify Bladder Cancer and Predict Recurrence'EMJ Urinary Metabolites Identify Bladder Cancer and Predict Recurrence NEW RESEARCH highlights distinct metabolic changes in patients with bladder cancer, offering potential pathways for improved diagnosis and monitoring of disease recurrence. Bladder cancer,…...
Lilly’s weight loss pill wins FDA approval
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (415+ words) Eli Lilly's weight loss pill won FDA approval on Wednesday 1 April. The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, orforglipron, was approved for use in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, facilitating long-term weight loss in adults with obesity…...
Hospital Crisis Decision-Making Carries Hidden Risks
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (395+ words) Hospital Crisis Decision-Making Carries Hidden Risks'EMJ This site is intended for healthcare professionals Hospital Crisis Decision-Making Carries Hidden Risks A QUALITATIVE study suggests hospital crisis decision-making can sideline routine care, while strengthening preparedness for later emergencies. Hospital Crisis Decision-Making Narrowed…...