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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 5h

New research links childhood BMI trajectories to COPD risk in adulthood.

Children with persistently above-average or overweight BMI had higher COPD incidence later in life, highlighting the importance of early weight management for long-term lung health.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that about 1 in 20 stroke patients experience a gout flare within the first week, often in the paralyzed limb?

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Gout Flares After Stroke Rise in First Week

Gout flares occurred in about 4% of hospitalized stroke patients, typically within 6 days, often in the paretic limb, with many first diagnoses uncovered. Findings support early evaluation and colchic...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 1d

New analysis shows triple-drug therapy may be the most effective for treating brucellosis.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 3d

Immunotherapy helps fight melanoma, but can have hidden tolls on daily life.

Patients report fatigue, skin problems, and sexual dysfunction, both during and after treatment.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 3d

New findings: Children with nephrotic syndrome or juvenile arthritis can safely stop steroids when the dose is reduced slowly under specialist care.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 4d

Smoking may accelerate Huntington’s disease progression -especially for women.

New research links smoking to earlier symptom onset and faster motor and cognitive decline.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 9d

Could a gut hormone be linked to brain inflammation?

New research suggests that GLP-1 might also play a role in nerve overactivity seen in a rare autoimmune condition.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 15d

Could growing up with a dog help prevent asthma in children?

Early exposure to dog allergens may improve lung function by age five.

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Growing Up with Dogs May Shield Children from Asthma

Early-life exposure to dog allergen Can f1 was linked to lower childhood asthma risk and improved lung function by age five, with genetic factors influencing the effect.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 17d

Can omega-3 help recovery after serious head injury?

A new trial found they reduced inflammation and stress in the body - but didn’t improve long-term recovery outcomes.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 22d

Could tiny molecules in the blood and spinal fluid help predict cerebral palsy?

New genetic research highlights metabolites that may protect, or increase risk - opening doors for prevention.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · 25d

Why do women with Huntington’s disease show slower brain atrophy but faster clinical decline than men?

A new global study sheds light - and calls for sex-specific strategies in care and research.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 23

New research shows asthma care works better when it treats both body and mind.

In a study, patients who received psychological support plus breathing training had less anxiety, better lung function, and higher satisfaction than those on standard care alone.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 18

New real-world data from Japan reveals both progress and gaps in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma.

The study highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing efficacy with patient quality of life.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 17

Did you know nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide may be living with complex PTSD?

Discover how clinicians and policymakers could better address this hidden, community-level mental health challenge: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 16

What are the biggest barriers to achieving equitable vaccine access?

Tina Tan, President, @idsainfo.bsky.social shares priorities, challenges, and innovations shaping the field of microbiology and infectious diseases.

Read her full interview here: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 15

Antibody-drug conjugates are a breakthrough for ovarian and cervical cancers, but eye side effects like keratopathy & blurred vision can impact treatment.

Early detection and supportive care are key to keeping patients on therapy.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Did you know that midlife health profiles can strongly influence risk and severity of ischemic stroke?

People with clusters of cardiovascular or metabolic conditions face higher likelihood, often before age 70.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 10

A 46-year-old woman’s recurrent breast abscess was finally traced to the rare bacterium Lawsonella clevelandensis.

Traditional tests came up negative, but advanced molecular sequencing pinpointed the culprit, allowing targeted treatment and a full recovery: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 9

Did you know that children with asthma face a higher risk of bone fractures - and the risk is even greater with corticosteroid use?

This new nationwide study highlights the need to consider bone health as part of pediatric asthma care: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/re...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 8

Scalp micropigmentation is proving to be a safe, minimally invasive way to restore the look of fuller hair in localized alopecia.

Patients in a new case series reported lasting improvement and high satisfaction: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/de...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 8

A new study has found that greater surgical team familiarity leads to faster procedures, shorter hospital stays, and fewer readmissions in urologic oncology.

Consistency in teams drives better outcomes and efficiency.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 4

Alzheimer’s disease trials have changed dramatically over the past 30 years - growing larger, longer, and more precise.

These shifts are reshaping the search for treatments, and may have contributed to the recent progress in the field.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 2

MRSA infections are climbing. New modeling shows community-acquired and hospital-acquired cases are closely linked, with prevalence now above 45%.

Researchers warn that community–hospital transmission dynamics need coordinated infection control to curb the spread: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚶‍♂️Emerging research shows GLP-1 drugs may also improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

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American Medical Journal @amjreviews.bsky.social · Aug 28

📱 Children are spending more time on screens than ever before - and the consequences go beyond tired eyes. From sleep loss to anxiety, depression, and delayed learning, the risks are real.

Discover how screen time is reshaping childhood - and what to do to restore balance: shorturl.at/QW2WK

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