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“New Lineage” of COVID-19 Reported in 23 Countries

An emerging and “highly divergent” SARS-CoV-2 variant has now been reported in 23 countries since first detection in November 2024, CDC reported this month.

qHBsAg Testing in Chronic Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant healthcare burden worldwide, and there are approximately 11 million people living with…

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EAU 2026 Interview: Veeru Kasivisvanathan

Veeru Kasivisvanathan. Consultant Urological Surgeon, University College London Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust; Associate Professor…

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Reframing Brain Health in Women: Interview with Roberta Diaz Brinton

Diaz Brinton. Director, Center for Innovation in Brain Science; Regents Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of…

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AAD 2026: Strong Week 24 Outcomes in Severe Alopecia Areata

Patients with severe alopecia areata treated with upadacitinib achieved greater hair regrowth at Week 24 versus placebo.

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CML Blast Phase Prognostic Score Predicts Survival

A six factor prognostic score predicts survival in CML blast phase, enabling improved risk stratification and comparison across clinical studies.

Breakthrough Nanoparticle Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis

In a mouse model of allergic rhinitis, even a very low dose (0.5 ng) of bryo-1 delivered via anionic LNPs increased antigen-specific IgA levels in salivary secretions.

Indoor Air Pollution Peaks Linked to Daily Activities

Study finds indoor air pollution peaks in respiratory patients are driven by daily activities like cooking, often exceeding WHO guidelines.

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Lifestyle Factors Shape Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Outcomes

Greater fitness and healthier body composition are linked to improved chemotherapy tolerance in breast cancer, with limited impact on treatment response.

WHO Recommends New Tuberculosis Testing Approaches

WHO recommends new tuberculosis testing tools, including near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling to improve diagnosis and access.