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Pharmacology

Trends of potentially inappropriate prescribing among older outpatients in China between 2015–21

PMCID: PMC12178595 PMID: 40537054 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.15.04190 Journal: Journal of global health Publication Date: 2025-6-20 Authors: Tian F, Chen Z, Zhang Y, Feng Q Key Points * Overall PIP prevalence remained stable at approximately 29%, but multiple PIM-related prescriptions increased (AAPC = 4.45) * Sedative-hypnotic medications showed significant upward

By Ethan Littlefield

Pharmacology

Targeting circulating tumor cell‒neutrophil interactions: nanoengineered strategies for inhibiting cancer metastasis

PMCID: PMC12175327 PMID: 40528159 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-025-03522-8 Journal: Journal of nanobiotechnology Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Su Y, Leng M, Yang Q, Jiang W, Xiang G, et al. Key Points * Neutrophil-CTC interactions are a critical mechanism driving cancer metastasis through multiple biological processes * Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems show promise in

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

The impact of anemia on early postoperative complications in aseptic revision total shoulder arthroplasty

PMCID: PMC12177007 PMID: 40531329 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-025-04372-8 Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Liu SH, Leonardo CJ, Loyst RA, Konnayil BJ, Bramian A, et al. Key Points * Preoperative anemia is independently associated with increased 30-day postoperative complications in revision total shoulder

By Ethan Littlefield

Anesthesiology

Transformative Dental Care in Pediatric Moebius Syndrome: Bridging Oral Health and Systemic Management During Prolonged Hospitalization

PMCID: PMC12172574 PMID: 40525838 DOI: 10.1111/scd.70031 Journal: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Delgado RZ, Bueno M, Mugayar L, Franco JB Key

By Ethan Littlefield

Endocrinology

Density of ectopic fat depots predict distinct biomarkers of glycemic and insulinemic status in persons with HIV

PMCID: PMC12177074 PMID: 40533477 DOI: 10.1038/s41387-025-00381-y Journal: Nutrition & diabetes Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Park S, Widmer A, Swartz AZ, Koethe JR, Silver HJ Key Points * PWH with diabetes showed significantly altered tissue densities, with 2.5-fold higher hepatic steatosis prevalence compared to those without diabetes * Myosteatosis was

By Ethan Littlefield

Emergency_Medicine

Clinical characteristics and resource utilization of emergency department patients with obstructive sleep apnea

PMCID: PMC12173181 PMID: 40526732 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0326194 Journal: PloS one Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Sun M, Zhang X, Liu YC, Pei J, Fan H, et al. Key Points * OSA patients represent a distinct, high-acuity subgroup in emergency departments, with unique demographic and clinical characteristics * Adjusted odds ratios

By Ethan Littlefield

Immunology

Narrowing Down Key Players in Autoimmunity via Single‐Cell Multiomics

PMCID: PMC12177686 PMID: 40534591 DOI: 10.1002/eji.202451233 Journal: European journal of immunology Publication Date: 2025-6-19 Authors: Gjurgjaj A, Conde CD Key Points * Single-cell multiomics provides unprecedented insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying autoimmune diseases * Emerging computational integration and deep-learning tools show promise for disease stratification and drug prioritization

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Surgery

Ilizarov-assisted periosteal distraction for refractory arteriovenous malformation ulcers: first clinical report in Asia

PMCID: PMC12175424 PMID: 40533860 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-025-00479-4 Journal: Hereditas Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Wu X, Cai R, Ye M, Yang X, Sun D, et al. Key Points * Ilizarov periosteal distraction provides a novel mechanotherapeutic approach for AVM-related ischemic ulcers * 75% wound epithelialization achieved within 4 weeks of intervention * Offers

By Ethan Littlefield

Emergency_Medicine

Serious Illness Conversations in the Emergency Department for Older Adults With Advanced Illnesses: A Randomized Clinical Trial

PMCID: PMC12177648 PMID: 40531532 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.16582 Journal: JAMA network open Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Ouchi K, Block SD, Rentz DM, Berry DL, Oelschlager H, et al. Key Points * Nurse-led ED intervention increased clinician-documented serious illness conversations without significant patient-reported engagement * Clinician documentation of SICs increased from

By Ethan Littlefield

Immunology

Gut Microbiota Reshapes the Tumor Microenvironment and Affects the Efficacy of Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy

PMCID: PMC12175482 PMID: 40530896 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70994 Journal: Cancer medicine Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Wang F, Chen W, Jia Y, He T, Wu S, et al. Key Points * Intestinal microbiota significantly modulates immunotherapy response in colorectal cancer * Specific bacterial strains can enhance CD8+ T cell infiltration and cytotoxicity

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Pharmacology

Long‐Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Use and Discontinuation Rates in Children and Adolescents With Schizophrenia Using Medicaid Claims Data

PMCID: PMC12172391 PMID: 40525645 DOI: 10.1111/eip.70063 Journal: Early intervention in psychiatry Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Ward TM, Xu J, Hall DB, Chen X, Benavides S, et al. Key Points * LAI antipsychotics represent an emerging treatment strategy for pediatric psychiatric populations, potentially improving medication adherence * Paliperidone palmitate showed

By Ethan Littlefield

Pharmacology

Garsorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, with or without cetuximab, an EGFR antibody, in colorectal cancer cohorts of a phase II trial in advanced solid tumors with KRAS G12C mutation

PMCID: PMC12170901 PMID: 40523897 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-025-02274-z Journal: Signal transduction and targeted therapy Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Ruan DY, Wu HX, Xu Y, Munster PN, Deng Y, et al. Key Points * First study with the highest proportion of Asian mCRC patients receiving a KRAS G12C inhibitor, demonstrating promising anti-tumor

By Ethan Littlefield