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AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

New class of antihypertensive medications may have both kidney- and cardio-protective benefits

Adding the novel medication baxdrostat to standard care may help manage high blood pressure and delay the progression of kidney disease in people with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure , according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Nicotine pouch use may be a step toward reducing more dangerous forms of tobacco

As lawmakers and public health experts debate the safety of nicotine pouches, researchers from Rutgers Health found that for now, most adults that use these products also have a history of tobacco use and may be choosing these products as a possible step toward reducing or quitting more dangerous forms of nicotine delivery.

8 Sep 2025

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego.

8 Sep 2025

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

In the UK there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive.

8 Sep 2025

Study identifies a reductive uric acid degradation pathway in anaerobic bacteria

Uric acid builds up in the blood when the body cannot excrete it efficiently, leading to painful gout attacks, kidney stones, and other complications.

8 Sep 2025

Aspirin therapy does not help people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

A randomized placebo-controlled Finnish study showed that aspirin therapy does not provide significant relief for people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps who are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

8 Sep 2025

How breast milk changes from day to night and why timing matters

Breast milk's hormonal and microbial variations throughout the day may affect infant development, emphasizing the need for synchronized feeding practices.

8 Sep 2025

Osimertinib plus chemotherapy offers overall survival advantage for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC

Final overall survival (OS) results from the Phase III FLAURA2 trial demonstrate that first-line osimertinib plus chemotherapy significantly improves OS compared to osimertinib monotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

8 Sep 2025

New antibody-drug conjugate iza-bren may offer promising treatment option for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients

A novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), iza-bren (BL-B01D1), demonstrated encouraging safety and efficacy results in previously treated patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to findings presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

8 Sep 2025

Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy provides survival benefit for difficult-to-treat NSCLC patients

Adding ivonescimab, a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting both PD-1 and VEGF, to chemotherapy significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) compared to chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations whose disease progressed on third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).

8 Sep 2025

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) validates the use of Sybil, a deep learning artificial intelligence model, for predicting future lung cancer risk in a predominantly Black population.

8 Sep 2025

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Blood pressure matters at all ages. Children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

Researchers compare the different health parameters measured by common wearable sensors used by consumers.

8 Sep 2025

Older patients eligible for surgery can benefit from lung cancer screening programs

Older individuals between the ages of 75 and 80 who are eligible for lung surgery may achieve survival outcomes comparable to younger patients following lung cancer screening, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

8 Sep 2025

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery provides improved overall survival compared to open lobectomy

Patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) compared to open lobectomy had a significantly improved overall survival rate, according to a meta-analysis presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

8 Sep 2025

Can an allergy spray help prevent COVID-19?

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AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults

New class of antihypertensive medications may have both kidney- and cardio-protective benefits

Nicotine pouch use may be a step toward reducing more dangerous forms of tobacco

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Study identifies a reductive uric acid degradation pathway in anaerobic bacteria

Aspirin therapy does not help people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

How breast milk changes from day to night and why timing matters

Osimertinib plus chemotherapy offers overall survival advantage for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC

New antibody-drug conjugate iza-bren may offer promising treatment option for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients

Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy provides survival benefit for difficult-to-treat NSCLC patients

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

Older patients eligible for surgery can benefit from lung cancer screening programs

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery provides improved overall survival compared to open lobectomy

Can an allergy spray help prevent COVID-19?

Frailty and microbial imbalance drive GI complications in bladder cancer surgery

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