
General Medicine
Continuing blood thinners greatly reduces risk of recurrent clots, major US study finds
A new U.S. study published in the BMJ reports that continuing anticoagulant therapy beyond the initial 90 days after a first venous thromboembolism (VTE) substantially reduces the risk of recurrent…
Dermatology
Case Discussion
A 42-year-old female with all limb weakness and positive EMG
Radiology
Advancing hearing loss diagnosis: OCT imaging now targets the inner ear
Researchers have successfully adapted optical coherence tomography (OCT), a technology commonly used to visualize eye structures, for imaging the inner ear. This innovative adaptation enables clinicians to measure fluid levels…
New MRI technology offers superior diagnosis for aortic stenosis
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a cutting-edge MRI-based technique that significantly improves the diagnosis and management of aortic stenosis, a life-threatening heart condition affecting hundreds…
Quiz
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
From the telltale heliotrope rash and Gottron’s papules to the challenge of managing chronic muscle inflammation, this quiz explores the diagnostic and therapeutic nuances of JDM a rare pediatric autoimmune…
News & Perspectives
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Preconception hypoglycemia linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes in a large-scale Chinese study
A large-scale study analyzing data from over 4.7 million Chinese women has revealed that low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) before conception may be linked to an increased risk of adverse…