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Pediatric Cardiology (Springer)

March 14, 2026

Neo-Aortic Valve Insufficiency and Root Dilatation During and After the Staged Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Variants

Muneaki Matsubara
Iulia Telescu
Thibault Schaeffer
Teresa Lemmen
Christoph Röhlig
Jonas Palm
Paul Philipp Heinisch
Nicole Piber
Alfred Hager
Peter Ewert
Jürgen Hörer
Masamichi Ono
March 14, 2026

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, progression, and risk factors for neo-aortic valve deterioration in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome followi

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Journal Of Neuro-Oncology (Springer)

March 14, 2026

Patterns of failure following stereotactic radiosurgery salvage for recurrent high-grade glioma

Shivani Bindal
Brandon Gonzalez
Antonio Dono
Roy Riascos
Jay-Jiguang Zhu
Sigmund Hsu
Nitin Tandon
Angel Blanco
Yoshua Esquenazi
Mark Amsbaugh
March 14, 2026

Objective: To analyze patterns of failure and outcomes of salvage stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for recurrent high-grade gliomas (HGG), focusing on progressio

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March 13, 2026

FDA Approves Secukinumab for Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Kathryn Wighton
March 13, 2026
2 min

The FDA has approved secukinumab (Cosentyx) for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This biologic therap

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Secukinumab is approved for patients aged 12+.
Targets moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
First IL-17A inhibitor for pediatric HS.
Disease often develops during adolescence.
Diagnosis may take up to 10 years.
Data includes adult studies and pediatric pharmacokinetics.

March 13, 2026

Links Between Depression and Alzheimer’s

Henry Thomas
March 13, 2026
2 min

Depression and Alzheimer's disease share multiple biological mechanisms, as evidenced in a narrative review. Key processes include oxidative stress, mitochondri

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Depression and Alzheimer's share biological mechanisms.
Up to 90% of Alzheimer's patients may show depressive symptoms.
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction are significant factors.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms complicate disease management.
Some antidepressants may affect Alzheimer's pathology.
Biomarkers could facilitate early detection.
Understanding depression's role in Alzheimer's is vital for treatment strategies.

March 13, 2026

Dry Eye Across Autoimmune Diseases

Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP
March 13, 2026
3 min

A population-based study conducted in Taiwan reveals that dry eye disease (DED) often precedes autoimmune disease diagnoses by several years, affecting 67,264 p

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Dry eye disease (DED) can precede autoimmune diagnosis by approximately 3 years.
Sjögren’s syndrome exhibits the highest prevalence of DED (81%).
Ocular surface complications include keratitis and corneal ulcers.
DED affects females more than males across autoimmune diseases.
Study analyzed data from 67,264 patients using national health records from Taiwan.
Researchers emphasize the importance of early recognition and management of DED.

March 13, 2026

RSV Vaccine Eligibility Expands

Kathryn Wighton
March 13, 2026
3 min

The FDA has expanded the approval for the RSV vaccine Arexvy, now including adults aged 18 to 49 years at increased risk for lower respiratory tract disease cau

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FDA expands Arexvy approval to adults 18-49 at increased risk for RSV.
Prior approval was only for those 60+ years and 50-59 with risk factors.
21 million under 50 have RSV risk factors in the US.
Phase 3b trial showed noninferior immune response in younger adults.
Common adverse events include injection site pain and fatigue.
RSV may exacerbate chronic conditions like COPD and asthma.
Vaccine has global approvals and shows safety consistency from trials.

Baptist Health South Florida

March 13, 2026

Family History and Early Screening: Detecting Brain Aneurysms Before They Rupture

March 13, 2026
6 min

Keith Allston's family history of brain aneurysms prompted him to finally undergo screening, leading to the discovery of a complex aneurysm at the Marcus Neuros

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Keith Allston had a family history of brain aneurysms.
Aneurysms can be asymptomatic until rupture, requiring screening.
Catheter angiograms help evaluate aneurysm morphology.
Allston had a minimally invasive endovascular procedure.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce aneurysm risk.
Monitoring options exist for small unruptured aneurysms.
Personal experiences lead to greater awareness about screening.
The importance of working with specialized clinics for treatment.

Baptist Health South Florida

March 13, 2026

A New Era in Alzheimer’s Care: The Shift Toward Early Detection and Prevention

March 13, 2026
8 min

A transformative shift in the approach to Alzheimer's disease is underway, moving from reactive care after symptoms manifest to proactive early detection and pr

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Shift from reactive to proactive approach in Alzheimer's care.
Early detection can prevent or delay cognitive decline.
Advanced tools include blood biomarkers and imaging.
Emphasis on lifestyle choices: diet, exercise, social engagement.
Need for clear guidelines in early intervention strategies.
Collaboration among healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers is crucial.
Ongoing clinical trials focus on medications for asymptomatic patients.
Future discussions will address ethical implications and treatment delivery.

The Medicine Maker

March 13, 2026

Building Quality into Advanced Therapies from Day One

March 13, 2026
7 min

Julie Erwin, Head of Quality Assurance at ProBio US, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape in advanced therapies, emphasizing the need for a nuanced under

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Regulatory agencies are adopting nuanced approaches for rare diseases.
Maintaining high GMP standards is essential for safety.
Quality is defined by understanding the product and process.
Communication between CDMO and sponsors is crucial.
Quality-by-Design should start early in development.
A risk-based strategy is necessary for effective quality management.
QA ensures compliance and patient safety throughout the process.
Sponsors should prioritize CDMO capabilities that support early collaboration.

The Ophthalmologist

March 13, 2026

Hydrus®: Designed with Purpose

March 13, 2026
4 min

The Hydrus® Microstent is a cutting-edge device designed for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, specifically for adults with mild to moderate primary open-ang

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- The Hydrus® Microstent is designed for mild to moderate glaucoma patients. - It bypasses the trabecular meshwork, restoring aqueous humour flow. - Created from flexible, biocompatible nitinol material. - Covering over 90 degrees of Schlemm’s canal increases its effectiveness. - Enhances intraocular pressure management without damaging surrounding structures. - Presented by Professor Norbert Pfeiffer at a prominent glaucoma congress.

March 13, 2026

Sleep Duration Signals Metabolic Change

Kathryn Wighton
March 13, 2026
4 min

A study analyzing data from 23,475 U.S. adults reveals an inverted U-shaped correlation between weekday sleep duration and insulin sensitivity, with roughly 7.3

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Inverted U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and insulin sensitivity.
Optimal sleep duration for metabolic health is approximately 7.3 hours.
Study included 23,475 adults from NHANES data.
Moderate weekend catch-up sleep improves metabolic markers for those with shorter weekday sleep.
Excessive WCS can weaken insulin sensitivity.
Higher insulin sensitivity associated with shorter sleep in various demographics.
Limitations include cross-sectional design and potential recall bias.

March 13, 2026

Empagliflozin Tested in Real-World Data

Kathryn Wighton
March 13, 2026
3 min

Empagliflozin, a sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, has been linked to reduced all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes patients compared to dipeptidyl pep

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Empagliflozin reduces all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes.
Compared to DPP-4 inhibitors, empagliflozin shows significant mortality benefits.
Study used data from 62,503 adults, spanning from 2014 to
Majority (83%) of empagliflozin patients did not meet EMPA-REG trial criteria.
Adjusted hazard ratio for decreased mortality with empagliflozin is 0.
Findings confirm real-world efficacy of empagliflozin.
Study emphasizes observational research methods to corroborate randomized trial results.

The Medicine Maker

March 13, 2026

Engineering Safer Editors for Cystic Fibrosis Mutations

March 13, 2026
2 min

Engineers from the University of Pennsylvania and Rice University have developed new DNA base-editing tools aimed at enhancing gene-editing safety for diseases

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New DNA base-editing tools developed for cystic fibrosis.
Focus on cytosine base editors (CBEs) to improve precision.
Unintended edits reduced to less than 1%.
Editors successful in correcting mutations in human cells.
Potential for gene therapies and cellular models in research.

March 13, 2026

HS Linked to Higher Self-Harm, Suicide Risk

Olivia Anderson
March 13, 2026
2 min

A recent study in JAMA Dermatology examines the connection between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and elevated rates of sel

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The study included 9,566 HS patients and 47,827 controls.
3.3% of HS patients experienced self-harm versus 1.1% in controls.
HS patients had higher suicide rates (0.2%) compared to controls (0.1%).
Many HS patients who died by suicide had prior self-harm history (41.7%).
Clinician awareness is crucial in managing HS patients' mental health.
Use of nationwide registry data strengthens the research findings.
Limitations include no clinical measures of HS severity.

The Pathologist

March 13, 2026

What Patients Really Want to Know About Precision Medicine

Helen Bristow
March 13, 2026
1 min

In a detailed video discussion, Sharjeel Chaudhry, a pathologist at Dow University Hospital, Karachi, and Michele Mitchell, a patient advocate, examine the comp

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Precision medicine adds complexity to diagnostics.
Importance of understanding molecular pathology.
Role of pathologists in patient education.
Discussion between Sharjeel Chaudhry and Michele Mitchell.
Need for patient empowerment in navigating healthcare.

The Pathologist

March 13, 2026

The Genetic Switch in Pancreatic Cancer

March 13, 2026
3 min

Research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals how the KRAS signaling pathway influences the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer by suppres

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KRAS pathway activity impacts GATA6 gene levels.
GATA6 is associated with pancreatic tumor differentiation.
Tumors with high GATA6 levels are generally less aggressive.
Blocking KRAS can restore GATA6 levels and sensitivity to chemotherapy.
Oxaliplatin is more effective in the presence of higher GATA
This research indicates new potential treatment strategies.
Understanding molecular switches can aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.

The Analytical Scientist

March 13, 2026

Alzheimer’s in Full Flow

March 13, 2026
3 min

Researchers at USC's Keck School of Medicine have identified new cerebrovascular indicators that may signal Alzheimer's disease risk by examining blood flow and

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New cerebrovascular indicators may signal Alzheimer's risk.
Techniques used include ultrasound and spectroscopy.
Higher vascular stability correlates with lower amyloid levels.
Participants with cognitive impairment show poorer cerebrovascular indicators.
Noninvasive methods are cost-effective for monitoring brain health.

The Analytical Scientist

March 13, 2026

Deep-UV Raman Reveals mRNA Encapsulation in Lipid Nanoparticles

March 13, 2026
2 min

Researchers at the University at Albany unveiled a method utilizing deep-ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy to evaluate the encapsulation of messenger RNA (mRNA) wi

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mRNA encapsulation is crucial for therapeutic efficacy.
Deep-ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy distinguishes between encapsulated and free mRNA.
Lipid nanoparticles protect fragile mRNA during delivery.
Distinct vibrational markers indicate lipid-mRNA interactions.
Techniques used include principal component analysis and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy.
Results can improve the formulation processes for mRNA vaccines.
This method offers a nondestructive evaluation approach.

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