August 27, 2025

Medical Oddities: Is Smoking Good for the Gut?

From ulcerative colitis’ smoky paradox to protein power, boba belly, hair-friendly diets, and sibling rivalries.

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August 22, 2025

Higher Rates of Oral Pathologies Found in Diabetes

Review of hospital records revealed increased risks of malignant tumors, periodontal disease, apical periodontitis, and periapical cysts among patients with diabetes compared with those without.

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August 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Puberty’s Hidden Fine Print

Puberty timing, feline brains, tea habits, sweat patches, and stings unite in this week’s medical grab bag.

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August 18, 2025

FDA Approves New Indication for Wegovy

Accelerated approval granted to Wegovy for treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis in adults with stage F2 to F3 fibrosis.

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August 18, 2025

Early Risdiplam Use in Presymptomatic SMA Infants

Presymptomatic treatment with risdiplam was associated with improved motor development and survival without permanent ventilation in infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to 24-month results from the phase 2 RAINBOWFISH trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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August 07, 2025

Allogeneic Islet Transplant Shows Promise Without Immunosuppression

First-in-human trial shows genetically engineered islet cells restore insulin secretion in type 1 diabetes without triggering immune rejection.

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August 07, 2025

AI Matches Resident Accuracy in Thyroid Imaging, Study Shows

ChatGPT-4 Vision analyzes thyroid ultrasound images with accuracy comparable to resident physicians, suggesting its potential use in real-time diagnostic support.

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August 05, 2025

Periodontal Disease: Systemic Associations Across Multiple Organ Systems

Evidence links periodontal inflammation to systemic dysfunction across cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and neurologic systems.

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August 04, 2025

Near-Infrared Tool Improves Gland Detection in Thyroid Surgery

Fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence improved parathyroid gland identification during thyroidectomy and bilateral parathyroid exploration.

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