May 19, 2025

Growth Disrupted in One-Third of JIA Patients, Study

In a study of 107 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, researchers found that one-third had growth or pubertal disturbances—often linked to disrupted hormone levels and longer disease duration.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Home Wash Leaves Scrubs Full of Superbugs

Home washing machines often fail to disinfect health care workers' uniforms, leaving antibiotic-resistant bacteria behind.

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May 14, 2025

Mind the Gap: Could GLP-1 RAs Bridge Body and Brain Treatment?

A systematic review reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists not only address psychotropic-induced metabolic disorders but also may positively impact mental wellbeing.

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May 13, 2025

GLP-1s May Protect Against Obesity-Related Cancer

First-generation GLP-1 receptor agonists provide comparable protection against obesity-related cancers as bariatric surgery.

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May 07, 2025

Foot Device Beats PT for Back Pain

A personalized foot-worn device reduced pain by 56% in individuals with chronic low back pain compared to traditional physical therapy.

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May 05, 2025

True Heart Age Beyond Birthdays

New research uses cardiac MRI to calculate "functional heart age," showing obesity and other risk factors can age the heart by decades.

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May 01, 2025

Semaglutide Shows Potential in Liver Disease Trial

Phase 3 trial finds weekly semaglutide 2.4mg significantly improved liver histology in patients with MASH and moderate to advanced fibrosis.

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May 01, 2025

Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Incidence

A UK Biobank analysis identified 56 modifiable risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest; lifestyle improvements alone could prevent up to 18% of cases, with a total prevention potential of 63%.

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