January 16, 2025

New XLH Guidelines Shift Primary Therapy to Burosumab

"Burosumab treatment normalized ALP serum levels in about 80% of both pediatric and adolescent cohorts, suggesting a substantial improvement of rickets in these patients," report authors of comprehensive new evidence-based recommendations for X-linked hypophosphatemia management.

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January 16, 2025

Bone Density Risks in Cancer Survivors

Discover how cancer treatments, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities contribute to long-term bone mineral density deficits in childhood cancer survivors.

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January 15, 2025

Higher Surgeon HRV Linked to Better Outcomes

"These results are illustrative of the complex relationship between physiological stress and performance."

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 15, 2025

Waist Circumference Predicts Pediatric Steatotic Liver

This study explores the role of waist circumference, body mass index, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in pediatric steatotic liver disease, identifying waist circumference as a significant non-invasive screening tool.

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January 14, 2025

Does Childhood Obesity Protect Mental Health?

A recent study reveals, 'Higher body size in adulthood increased the risk of later-life anxiety and depression, independent of childhood body size,' highlighting the critical role of managing adult obesity to mitigate mental health risks​.

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January 13, 2025

Genetic Links Between MDD and Diseases

"Our findings confirmed the extensive and significant causal role of genetic predisposition to MDD in contributing to human disease phenotypes."

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January 13, 2025

7-Day Antibiotic Course Matches 14 Days for Bloodstream Infections

7-day antibiotics noninferior to 14 days for bloodstream infections, reducing exposure and antibiotic-related risks.

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January 13, 2025

Boosting Primary Care: Medical School Strategies

"It’s not the medical schools that are the problem; it’s the job. The job is too toxic.”

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