December 20, 2024

New Arthritis Findings Span Two Decades

New research reveals increased risk factors for psoriatic arthritis in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis over an 18-year study period in the Nordic region.

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December 19, 2024

Ancient DNA Still Affects Tooth Size Today

New research reveals that Neanderthal DNA variants in the HS3ST3A1 gene, which regulates tooth development and influences incisor width, persist in modern Europeans, providing the first molecular evidence linking archaic human genes to contemporary dental variation.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

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December 17, 2024

Food Recall Trends: Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli Risks

Explore key insights from a 2-decade analysis of US food recalls, revealing alarming trends in foodborne illness outbreaks caused by Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, and the need for improved food safety measures.

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December 16, 2024

Childhood Smoking Exposure Affects MS Risk

New research reveals children with genetic risk for multiple sclerosis show elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and reduced brain volumes when exposed to household smoking, suggesting environmental factors interact with genetic susceptibility years before typical MS onset.

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December 16, 2024

AAP Unveils Screening Protocol Changes

New guidelines for congenital heart disease screening recommend a single retest and require ≥95% oxygen saturation in both pre- and post-ductal measurements, aiming to simplify detection while maintaining accuracy.

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December 12, 2024

U.S. Infants' Sleep Habits: What Changes?

A study in JAMA Network Open delves into infant sleep positions, uncovering demographic disparities and emphasizing the importance of addressing infant sleep-related deaths.

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December 12, 2024

Key Genetic Variants in Palmoplantar Keratoderma

In a Danish cohort of 142 patients with palmoplantar keratoderma, researchers identified DSP variants linked to cardiomyopathy risk in seemingly typical cases, highlighting why genetic testing matters beyond just diagnosis.

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