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FDA Approves Tecelra as First Gene Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastati

Alopecia Tied to Higher Prevalence of Autoimmune, Psychiatric Comorbidities

Patients with alopecia areata (AA) have a higher prevalence of autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities at time of diagnosis as well as a higher risk for new-on

Study Reveals MASLD, MetALD Responsible for One-Third of ICU Cirrhosis Cases

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)-related and metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease (MetALD)-related cirrhosis is responsib

FDA Approves Voranigo (vorasidenib) for Grade 2 Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma with a Susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 Mutation

Restrictive State Firearm Policies Cut Firearm Mortality

State-level restrictive firearm policies are associated with substantial reductions in firearm mortality, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA

AI-Enabled Device Allows Novices to Accurately Estimate Gestational Age

Novice users with no prior training in ultrasonography can accurately estimate gestational age (GA) with an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled device for firs

Vestibular Neurectomy Effective for Severe Meniere Disease

Vestibular neurectomy is an effective vertigo treatment in patients with severe Meniere disease, according to a study published online June 7 in the Journal of

Too Much Fun? Fireworks Displays Quickly Harm Air Quality

Fireworks displays can cause worse air quality than wildfire smoke, a new study reveals.About 60,000 firework shells exploded over Manhattan s East River as par

Digital Diabetes Prevention Program Cost-Effective for Preventing T2D

For individuals with prediabetes, a digital diabetes prevention program (d-DPP) is cost-effective compared with an in-person lifestyle intervention for preventi

Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Lower Blood Pressure

Diets high in fruits and vegetables are associated with lower blood pressure, reduced cardiovascular risk, and improved kidney health, possibly due to their bas