March 25, 2025

Microplastics: Chewing Gum May Release Particles Into Saliva

"Surprisingly, both synthetic and natural gums had similar amounts of microplastics released when we chewed them."

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March 13, 2025

SSBs Linked to Oral Cancer Risk

Longitudinal study finds women consuming sugar-sweetened beverages daily face nearly five times higher risk of oral cavity cancer, with increased risk observed even among nonsmokers and non-drinkers.

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March 12, 2025

A Firm Pigmented Plaque on the Forearm of a Child: What's Your Diagnosis?

Rare pediatric Bednar tumor case highlights importance of histopathology and molecular testing in distinguishing uncommon dermatologic malignancies from benign pigmented lesions

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March 07, 2025

What's Your Diagnosis? Persistent Sore Throat and Lymphadenopathy in a 67-Year-Old Man

A 67-year-old man's secondary syphilis was diagnosed nearly a year after presenting with persistent sore throat and swollen lymph nodes.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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February 27, 2025

Ultrasound Markers for Placenta Accreta Spectrum Risk

"Our findings emphasize the critical importance of early, timely, and consistent monitoring of the placenta using medical imaging."

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February 05, 2025

Enlarging Painless Nodule Destroying Nail: What's Your Diagnosis?

A painless finger nodule leads to nail destruction, revealing an uncommon but locally aggressive tumor of the tendon sheath.

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January 15, 2025

Achalasia: Candida's Role in Cancer Risk

New study links esophageal Candida infection to significant cancer risk increase in achalasia patients.

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January 22, 2025

Thyroidectomy IONM: Usage Up, Benefits Modest

"Although IONM during thyroidectomy is common in the US, these results suggest that further research is needed to identify patients who would benefit the most from this technology."

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