February 21, 2025

Study Links Stress to Immune Changes in Breast Cancer

New research shows chronic stressors like perceived stress, inadequate social support, racial discrimination, and neighborhood deprivation are associated with deleterious changes to systemic and tumor immunity in breast cancer patients, with more pronounced effects in Black women.

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February 21, 2025

AAN: Limited Benefits Found for Epidural Steroid Injections

New systematic review from the American Academy of Neurology finds epidural steroid injections offer modest short-term benefits but limited long-term efficacy for treating spinal pain conditions, with varying results across different applications.

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February 21, 2025

Salt, Sour Taste Loss Raises Mortality Risk

Research shows that adults experiencing perceived taste loss face a higher risk of mortality, particularly when the ability to detect salt and sourness declines.

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February 20, 2025

Depressive Symptoms Surge Among U.S. High School Students

Researchers noted a "broadening of the adolescent depression risk profile."

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February 20, 2025

Smoking Cessation Intervention Effective in Opioid Users

Providing nicotine replacement and behavioral support at opioid agonist therapy clinics helped patients halve their cigarette consumption, study finds.

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February 19, 2025

Lithium Blood Levels Predict Thyroid, Kidney Risks

Lithium therapy in bipolar disorder patients is linked to increased risks of hypothyroidism and chronic kidney disease, with specific serum level thresholds informing optimal treatment strategies, according to a large cohort study.

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February 18, 2025

Independent Associations Between Trauma, PTSD, and Endometriosis Risk

Researchers examine the independent associations between traumatic experiences, genetic predisposition, and endometriosis risk using observational and genomic analyses.

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February 18, 2025

Cancer, Aging, and Meaning: Navigating Psychosocial Challenges

Learn about the importance of addressing psychosocial and spiritual health needs in patient care, as shared by Dr. Sedhom.

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February 18, 2025

Nystagmus Patterns and Mobile Video in Menière’s Disease: Study Insights

Researchers examine nystagmus patterns in Menière’s disease and evaluate mobile phone video recordings for vertigo diagnosis, while also reporting on labyrinthectomy outcomes in select patients.

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