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Post-stroke Spasticity: What Matters to Patients Tune into this episode discussing the management of post-stroke spasticity to improve patient outcomes by recognising, diagnosing, and...

In this episode, experts explore the importance of spasticity management after stroke and the value of early identification in addressing the burden of this disorder.

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Mobile Instant Messaging for Smoking Cessation Falls Short Cluster RCT finds mobile instant messaging exercise reminders did not significantly boost lab-verified smoking cessation at 6 months.

Can a mobile exercise program really help patients quit smoking?

New data suggests no, finding no significant difference in lab-verified quitting rates compared to standard medical advice alone.

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Dancing Linked to 76% Lower Dementia Risk Frequent dancing was linked to lower dementia risk in older adults followed over many years.

New data suggests that frequent dancing is associated with a remarkable 76% lower risk of dementia in older adults.

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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Viral Infection Risk Children with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea had higher influenza and COVID-19 diagnoses over five years in a large matched cohort.

New data from over 1 million children suggests that sleep apnea is a significant risk factor for viral infections with study participants nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with influenza and even more likely to contract COVID-19.

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Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Highlight Complex Care Uncomplicated urinary tract infections carry major quality of life burden as recurrence and resistance complicate therapy selection.

Is it time to rethink UTI management?

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EMJ’s latest Innovations journal is out now – including all the latest from GIANT Health 2025 and beyond.

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High-Risk vs Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer Prognosis In non-surgically managed nonmetastatic prostate cancer, very high-risk classification predicted shorter overall and disease-free survival than high-risk disease, despite similar early PSA responses a...

A retrospective study shows that men with very high-risk nonmetastatic prostate cancer had significantly shorter overall and disease-free survival than those with high-risk disease, despite similar early PSA responses and non-surgical management.

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Pediatric HBV-Related Cirrhosis Shows Silent Course Pediatric HBV-related cirrhosis was often asymptomatic at diagnosis, yet early antiviral therapy was linked to higher functional cure and remission rates than adult cirrhosis.

HBV-related cirrhosis in children often goes unnoticed, but why?

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Simplifying HPV Self-Collection Materials Builds Confidence Focus groups with high risk women identified clearer language, better visuals, and inclusive design as key upgrades to HPV self-collection education materials that may raise cervical cancer screening ...

New research shows that clear language, inclusive visuals, and step-by-step guidance in HPV self-collection materials can improve confidence - particularly for women in underserved communities.

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Accelerated Brain Aging Tied to Neurocognition Adult survivors showed accelerated brain aging versus controls, and higher BrainAGE tracked with poorer neurocognition plus biomarkers tied to cranial radiation and atherogenicity in long term survivo...

🧠 Adult survivors of childhood cancer show signs of accelerated brain ageing.

New research links older brain age in survivors to prior cranial radiation exposure and poorer neurocognitive performance, decades after treatment.

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Hear from ACR Education Chair Marcy Bolster on the future of rheumatology, committee priorities, and the power of lifelong learning.

Part of the AMJ Rheumatology coverage of #ACR25. Read the full interview: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rh...

Poor Metabolic Control Raises Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Retrospective cohort data suggest that controlling HDL, triglycerides, and HbA1c levels may lower psoriatic arthritis risk in psoriasis, highlighting cardiometabolic targets for prevention in routine ...

Did you know that poor metabolic control raises psoriatic arthritis risk?

This new data reinforces the need to address cardiometabolic risk during routine psoriasis reviews.

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Barriers in Transition to Adult Mental Health Services A scoping review maps barriers and enablers in the transition to adult mental health services for autistic and ADHD youth, highlighting institutional gaps and youth centered supports.

What are the biggest barriers that young people with ADHD and autism face when trying to access adult mental health services?

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Personalized ctDNA testing for MRD is transforming adjuvant therapy decisions in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Petros Grivas covers ctDNA's perioperative role, key trial data, and much more in this 30-min webinar.

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Our latest AMJ Rheumatology Journal is live with exclusive ACR Convergence 2025 coverage. Dive into breakthrough research on GLP-1 agonists, CAR-T therapy in lupus, and practical case studies that impact everyday care.

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In this interview, Natasha Ruth discusses how leaders in the field are addressing health disparities, and creating a purpose-driven future for young people living with lupus.

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In older adults with moderate to severe xerosis, twice-daily application of a 10% urea lotion for four weeks led to improvements in skin hydration, barrier function, and overall texture.

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AMJ Microbiology and Infectious Diseases journal is out now!

Inside, discover key insights from IDWeek 2025 from evolving strategies in HIV prevention to stewardship innovations and much more

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Our 3 Must-Reads This month

🔬 ERS 2025: Robotic bronchoscopy redefining early diagnosis.

🎙️ Onc Now podcast with expert insights on treatment innovation.

🧪 New blood test powered by tRNA signatures for early detection.

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Free Morning-After Pill Now Available at NHS Pharmacies NHS England rolls out free morning-after pill at nearly 10,000 pharmacies, widening access to emergency contraception and community care.

A major NHS England initiative makes the morning-after pill free of charge at nearly 10,000 high street pharmacies across the country.

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The 2025 edition of EMJ Respiratory is here - packed with the latest research shaping the future of the field.

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Patients who understand and use basic skincare - cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen - tend to have milder acne, according to new research.

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New research shows that pairing brain stimulation with mindfulness in VR may boost focus.

Could this be a powerful new path for mental health and cognitive training?

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New research links childhood BMI trajectories to COPD risk in adulthood.

Children with persistently above-average or overweight BMI had higher COPD incidence later in life, highlighting the importance of early weight management for long-term lung health.

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Gout Flares After Stroke Rise in First Week Gout flares occurred in about 4% of hospitalized stroke patients, typically within 6 days, often in the paretic limb, with many first diagnoses uncovered. Findings support early evaluation and colchic...

Did you know that about 1 in 20 stroke patients experience a gout flare within the first week, often in the paralyzed limb?

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New analysis shows triple-drug therapy may be the most effective for treating brucellosis.

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Immunotherapy helps fight melanoma, but can have hidden tolls on daily life.

Patients report fatigue, skin problems, and sexual dysfunction, both during and after treatment.

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New findings: Children with nephrotic syndrome or juvenile arthritis can safely stop steroids when the dose is reduced slowly under specialist care.

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