July 10, 2025

1 in 4 US Infants Missing Bifidobacterium: Study

Babies who lacked this key gut bacteria were at an increased risk of eczema, allergies, and asthma by age 2.

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July 02, 2025

Medical Oddities: Leprosy’s Old New World Secret

This week’s clinical grab bag: tea for gloom, ancient leprosy, smoggy fibrosis & power peeing.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

Could Age Predict DVT in Cellulitis?

A 10-year study found that individuals aged 70 and above with lower limb cellulitis had significantly higher odds of developing deep vein thrombosis.

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June 27, 2025

CGM Boosts Wound Healing, Lowers A1c: Study

Short-term CGM use improved A1c, wound healing, and reduced ED visits in diabetic foot patients, per data from ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 24, 2025

HSV-1 Restructures Human Genome via Hijacking

Researchers uncovered how herpes simplex virus type 1 reprograms human chromatin structure by hijacking transcriptional machinery, potentially revealing a new antiviral target.

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June 23, 2025

Methotrexate Adds No Psoriasis Benefit to Adalimumab

The addition of methotrexate to adalimumab for the treatment of plaque psoriasis may not improve drug survival, efficacy, or safety compared with adalimumab alone, according to a large real-world cohort study.

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June 19, 2025

Mass Spec Research Roundup: What Proteins, Paper Tests, and Pinot Noir All Have in Common

From high-precision malaria screening in rural Ghana to decoding what makes a cider feel smooth on the tongue, this week’s roundup explores the surprising versatility of mass spectrometry.

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June 18, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Silver Lining in Loneliness

Loneliness flips the script—plus surprises from tea, tech, toxins, and a spicy twist.

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