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Patients with CKD Benefit From Non-Drug Blood Pressure Strategies During Dialysis

A study has shown that controlling blood pressure through active ultrafiltration rather than antihypertensive drugs significantly improves survival rates among CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration.

Newborn Screening, the Key to Fighting MLD?

This video features insights from leading experts on metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and progressive neurodegenerative…

Ketogenic Diet May Exacerbate Osteoarthritis and Pain

A ketogenic diet (KD) may worsen osteoarthritis (OA) severity and increase pain sensitivity according to the results of a new study.

Functional Biomarkers: A New Tool in Melanoma Immunotherapy

Understanding why some patients with melanoma respond to immunotherapy while others do not has remained a critical challenge for precision medicine.

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US authorises waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, has authorised an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver” that ensures continued access to HIV treatment funded by the US across 55 countries.

Photon-Counting CT Improves Accuracy and Optimises CAD Treatment Pathways

Photon-counting CT outperforms conventional imaging for coronary artery disease, reducing invasive procedures and improving accuracy.

Fluorescence Imaging Enhances Precision in Bladder Cancer Surgery

Recent advancements in near-infrared fluorescence imaging have revolutionised lymph node tracing in cancers such as breast and penile cancers.

Allergic Rhinitis Medication May Improve Asthma Control

A systematic review of 33 randomised controlled trials has found that conventional treatments for allergic rhinitis may also improve asthma outcomes in patients with both conditions.

Study Highlights New Hope for Active Vitiligo Patients

A recent multicentre, randomised clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining baricitinib, with narrowband UV-B phototherapy in adults with severe, active, nonsegmental vitiligo.

30 Jan 2025

Vitiligo, Beyond White Patches

A review highlighting the need to improve vitiligo care through understanding the role of the JAK-STAT pathway, early diagnosis and…