August 29, 2025

Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies: When to Use Computed Tomography Versus Radiograph

A physician-focused review of gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion is looking to guide triage and intervention.

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August 28, 2025

CD68/CD163 Mark Worse Outcomes in Skeletal Hodgkin Lymphoma, Study

Skeletal classic Hodgkin lymphoma shows a macrophage-rich, B-cell–poor microenvironment, with high CD68/CD163 linked to worse survival.

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August 27, 2025

Fast Walking Tied to Longer Life

As little as 15 minutes per day of fast walking was linked to 19% lower all-cause mortality.

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August 27, 2025

Educational, Digital, Campaign Tools Cut Antibiotic Use

Antibiotic prescribing for common respiratory tract infections was more frequent in urgent care than in primary care, with patterns shaped by patient age and diagnosis.

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August 26, 2025

Rituximab Linked to Weakened COVID-19 Immunity

Rituximab-treated patients with rheumatic disease had diminished antibody levels and impaired CD8+ T-cell responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination, though CD4+ responses remained intact.

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August 26, 2025

Gingival Flossing Method Induces Broad Immune Response, Study

Vaccines delivered to the gingival sulcus via coated dental floss in mice stimulate both systemic and mucosal immunity and protect against lethal influenza challenge.

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August 22, 2025

New CT Score Tracks Pneumonia Stage Progression

Researchers validate a visual CT scoring system designed to improve classification of pneumonia-related lung changes in clinical and research settings.

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August 22, 2025

Seven-Factor Tool Improves Sepsis Death Prediction

An admission-based model predicted 28-day mortality more accurately than SOFA and APACHE II, offering a potential tool for early risk stratification in ICU patients with sepsis secondary to pneumonia.

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August 22, 2025

Linear Hyperpigmentation After Chemotherapy: What's Your Diagnosis?

A 15-year-old girl developed distinctive, painless, whip-like streaks across her trunk and back after receiving combination chemotherapy for ovarian yolk sac tumor. What’s your diagnosis?

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