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Matcha Beats Green Tea in Radiation Gut Protection

New research suggests matcha may offer greater protection than green tea against intestinal injury caused by gamma radiation, via the TAK1–TAB pathway.

Hand Sanitizers: Where They Work, and Where They Don't

Foam hand sanitizers are widely used in healthcare settings, but a recent study indicates their effectiveness may vary depending on the type of virus they’re targeting.

Newer Biologics Reduce Infection Risk in Patients with Psoriasis

The study assessed the risk of hospitalisation for serious infections based on different categories of systemic medications.

Skin Thickening Rate Signals Cardiopulmonary Risk

A new prospective cohort study has found that the rate of skin thickening progression in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), measured using the modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS), is closely correlated with the early onset of serious cardiopulmonary complications, including interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

S1P: Receptor Modulators in Ulcerative Colitis

S1P Receptor Modulators in Ulcerative Colitis: A Growing Track Record in the Moderate UC Patient’, a BMS promotional symposium that took place at the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2024. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗯𝗯. 𝗕𝗠𝗦 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗜𝗠𝗠-𝗚𝗕-𝟮𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟯𝟬𝟯 | 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

New Stroke Risk Trend Emerges in Younger Adults: AAN 2025

At the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, researchers presented compelling new data showing a sharp increase in hospitalizations for cervical artery dissection, a potentially life-threatening cause of stroke, particularly in adults under 50.

The Role of LDL in Peripheral Artery Disease Depends on Remnant Cholesterol Levels

Genetic study with 796,722 participants reveals that remnant cholesterol drives PAD risk independently.

Benefits of Transperineal Biopsy vs Transrectal Biopsy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Transperineal prostate biopsies offer higher accuracy in repeat biopsy cases and reduced infection risks.

Early CPAP Use May Lower Parkinson’s Risk in Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s, but early treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy mitigates this risk.

Timing and Tumour Site Key in PSMA PET Assessment Post-Radiotherapy

New research highlights the significance of timing and tumour location when evaluating PSMA PET scans following radiotherapy in prostate cancer patients.