Key Takeaways: Case Summary:In January 2024, an Oregon man contracted the plague from his sick cat, an unusual occurrence outside the usual plague season. Health officials documented the case in …
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Cardiology < class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Oregon man got plague from his cat>
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Ophthalmologists Urged to Adopt Sustainable Practices At the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium held in Amelia Island, Florida, Dr. Emily Schehlein and Dr. Mahsaw Mansoor delivered a compelling presentation on …
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🧠 + 🦠 = 🔥 Mental health matters in IBD.
Psychiatric disorders are *common* among patients with inflammatory bowel disease—up to **57%** affected.
The gut and brain are deeply connected.
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Key Highlights: Canagliflozin significantly reduced HbA1c levels compared to placebo in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. The drug showed a good safety profile, with no serious …
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CardiologyOphthalmologyTRIALS < class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FDA Approves Lenz Therapeutics’ Vizz™ for Presbyopia Treatment>
FDA approves Vizz™—the first once-daily eye drop for presbyopia. Fast onset (30 mins), long-lasting (10 hrs), no myopic shift. Backed by CLARITY trials with 96% near-vision improvement. Designed for active lifestyles.
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Childhood and adult lead exposure can cause lasting brain damage, raising dementia and memory loss risk decades later.
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A new EASO framework could reclassify 18.8% of U.S. adults, previously labeled overweight, as having obesity by considering BMI, waist-to-height ratio, and health issues.
This may raise care needs but enable earlier treatment and better outcomes.#ObesityRedefined
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🧠 A major study shows the MIND diet may cut Alzheimer’s risk by up to 25%, with greatest benefit seen in those improving diet over time. Results vary by ethnicity, highlighting need for culturally adapted plans. #BrainHealth #MINDdiet
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Researchers developed an automated VEST score algorithm that matches manual calculations 100%. It helps diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension faster across specialties, streamlining care and enabling earlier referrals to expert centers.
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Gastroenterology < class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Mediterranean, plant-based diets linked to lower risk for chronic constipation>
Long-term adherence to Mediterranean and plant-based diets cuts chronic constipation risk by up to 20%, while Western and inflammatory diets raise it over 20%. Benefits go beyond fiber, likely involving gut microbiome effects, highlighting diet’s preventive role.