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Study identifies three distinct BMI trajectories among people with type 2 diabetes

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland identified three distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectories among people with type 2 diabetes.

1 Sep 2026

AI platform uncovers new molecular targets for Alzheimer's disease

Groundbreaking study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia reveals the crucial links between the NAD⁺-mitophagy axis and neurodegeneration.

1 Sep 2026

Coronary angiography can be safely delayed after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without ST elevation

Immediate coronary angiography did not improve 30-day survival compared with a deferred strategy in patients without an ECG ST-elevation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

1 Sep 2026

Antiviral COVID-19 drug shows no benefit for Long COVID

Results from a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published today in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases show that the antiviral drug, PAXLOVID, commonly prescribed to treat acute COVID-19, does not have an impact on Long COVID symptoms when compared to placebo.

1 Sep 2026

Multiple sclerosis treatment approach developed at Mainz University moves toward clinical application

A therapeutic approach pioneered in Mainz for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) is taking an important step toward clinical application.

1 Sep 2026

Targeted MS treatment protects the overall immune system

UZH researchers have developed a novel therapy for multiple sclerosis that is designed to stop the misguided immune response without suppressing the immune system as a whole.

1 Sep 2026

BeOne Medicines announces voluntary agreement with U.S. Government to expand access to innovative cancer medicines

BeOne Medicines, Ltd., a global oncology company, today announced a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Government to expand access to innovative cancer medicines for American patients while strengthening our U.S manufacturing footprint and further expanding the capabilities needed to deliver medicines at scale.

1 Sep 2026

Early-onset bowel cancer shows distinct biological and clinical features

One of Australia's largest real world studies of younger adults with advanced bowel cancer has identified important differences between cancers diagnosed before and after the age of 50, which could help doctors tailor treatments for younger adults more effectively.

1 Sep 2026

GLP-1 drugs have benefits beyond weight loss. Could microdoses preserve them?

A narrative review suggests GLP-1-based therapies deliver metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, and other systemic benefits, raising interest in whether lower fractional doses could improve tolerability and treatment continuity. However, direct evidence for GLP-1 microdosing remains extremely limited, and researchers say prospective studies are needed to determine whether lower doses preserve long-term benefits.

1 Sep 2026

Semaglutide did more than cut weight in this analysis of 6,239 adults

A systematic review and meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials involving 6,239 adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes found that subcutaneous semaglutide produced substantially greater reductions in body weight, waist circumference, and C-reactive protein than placebo. The higher dose of 7.2 mg semaglutide showed potential for greater weight loss, although the evidence is largely based on a single trial and requires confirmation.

31 Aug 2026

New guideline updates medications for preventing migraine in adults

To help clinicians determine which medications may be most effective at preventing migraine in adults, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS) have issued a joint practice guideline update with evidence-based recommendations, published on August 31, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, and in Headache, the official journal of the American Headache Society.

31 Aug 2026

AI tools map tumor architecture to predict treatment response

Spatial transcriptomics is a powerful tool to create a detailed map of not just how genes are expressed in a piece of tissue, but also where genetic activity takes place in different cells and locations within the tissue.

31 Aug 2026

Multimorbidity linked to shorter lifespans in aging dogs

As dogs age, many develop more than one chronic health condition. New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) shows those conditions can dramatically shorten a dog's lifespan, highlighting the importance of managing multiple diseases together rather than individually.

31 Aug 2026

CAC-based statin initiation shows no difference in major cardiovascular events

There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

Community responders fail to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival

Community first responders did not improve 30-day survival in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

Precision psychiatry aims to match schizophrenia patients with tailored medicines

Imagine watching a son or daughter begin college during a formative time in life, only to have schizophrenia suddenly alter their reality.

31 Aug 2026

New ASICA app helps melanoma survivors check their skin

Researchers behind an app designed to support people after skin cancer treatment are inviting former early-stage melanoma patients to take part in its final evaluation tests.

31 Aug 2026

Catheter-directed thrombolysis improves short-term outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients

In patients with intermediate−high risk pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis improved short-term clinical outcomes compared with standard anticoagulation therapy alone, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

OCT imaging proves noninferior to intravascular ultrasound for complex heart stenting

Optical coherence tomography was noninferior to intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

Left atrial appendage closure benefits only high-risk cardiac surgery patients

Results do not support routine closure of the left atrial appendage in all patients undergoing open-heart surgery but those at high stroke risk may benefit.

31 Aug 2026

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Study identifies three distinct BMI trajectories among people with type 2 diabetes

AI platform uncovers new molecular targets for Alzheimer's disease

Coronary angiography can be safely delayed after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without ST elevation

Antiviral COVID-19 drug shows no benefit for Long COVID

Multiple sclerosis treatment approach developed at Mainz University moves toward clinical application

Targeted MS treatment protects the overall immune system

BeOne Medicines announces voluntary agreement with U.S. Government to expand access to innovative cancer medicines

Early-onset bowel cancer shows distinct biological and clinical features

GLP-1 drugs have benefits beyond weight loss. Could microdoses preserve them?

Semaglutide did more than cut weight in this analysis of 6,239 adults

New guideline updates medications for preventing migraine in adults

AI tools map tumor architecture to predict treatment response

Multimorbidity linked to shorter lifespans in aging dogs

CAC-based statin initiation shows no difference in major cardiovascular events

Community responders fail to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival

Precision psychiatry aims to match schizophrenia patients with tailored medicines

New ASICA app helps melanoma survivors check their skin

Catheter-directed thrombolysis improves short-term outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients

OCT imaging proves noninferior to intravascular ultrasound for complex heart stenting

Left atrial appendage closure benefits only high-risk cardiac surgery patients

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