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For patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), prophylactic administration of rectal diclofenac does not appear to significantly reduce the incidence of pancreatitis after the procedure when compared with rectal indomethacin, according to a study from China.

Diclofenac no better than indomethacin for preventing post-ECRP pancreatitis

Sitting less, being more active can add years of life to postmenopausal cancer survivors

New research suggests that increasing daily step count and engaging in physical activity while reducing sitting time may reduce the risk of death from all cause and from cardiovascular disease (CVD) among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer.

Sitting less, being more active can add years of life to postmenopausal cancer survivors

Air pollutants up risk of MASLD

Metabolic signatures of PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and NOx appear to contribute to a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), suggests a study.

Air pollutants up risk of MASLD

Use of tobacco, alcohol impacts sleep duration in sexual minority young adults

The use of tobacco is associated with sleeping 7–9 h among young adult sexual minority men, while excessive alcohol consumption may worsen sleep patterns, according to a recent study presented at EPI Lifestyle 2025.

Use of tobacco, alcohol impacts sleep duration in sexual minority young adults

Paediatric kidney transplantations in HK: Long-term outcomes favourable

Long-term outcomes of paediatric kidney transplantations in Hong Kong are favourable and comparable to international benchmarks, a territory-wide retrospective cohort study has shown.

Paediatric kidney transplantations in HK: Long-term outcomes favourable

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

In the treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may prolong overall and disease-free survival compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, according to a study from China.

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

Baricitinib tied to hair regrowth in adolescents with severe AA

Once-daily treatment with baricitinib resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in hair regrowth on the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes among adolescent patients with severe alopecia areata (AA), according to the BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial presented at AAD 2025.

Baricitinib tied to hair regrowth in adolescents with severe AA

Being born very preterm or with very low birth weight does not affect fertility in adulthood

Adults born very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) do not appear to have reduced overall fertility, according to a study.

Being born very preterm or with very low birth weight does not affect fertility in adulthood

Study: Replace butter with plant-based oils for longevity

25 Mar 2025 by

Using plant-based oils such as olive, soybean, or canola instead of butter may help prevent premature deaths, as reported in a large study.

Study: Replace butter with plant-based oils for longevity

Sjögren disease patients at increased risk of death

Patients with Sjögren disease (SD) are at heightened risk of mortality from infections, malignancies, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), reveals a study.

Sjögren disease patients at increased risk of death