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Journal of Neuro Trauma

New brain injury framework replaces outdated classification system, transforms diagnosis and treatment

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A revolutionary multidimensional framework for characterising acute traumatic brain injury is set to replace the outdated Glasgow Coma Scale-based classification system. The new Clinical, Biomarker, Imaging-Modifiers (CBI-M) approach integrates blood biomarkers, advanced neuroimaging, and patient-specific factors to provide clinicians with unprecedented diagnostic precision for the first 24 hours post-injury.

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Breakthrough in vivo gene therapy targets newborn blood stem cells

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Scientists at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy have unlocked a remarkable biological window – a fleeting period immediately after birth when circulating blood stem cells become uniquely accessible for genetic modification directly within the body. This discovery could transform treatment approaches for devastating genetic blood disorders, offering hope without the invasive procedures […]

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increased social media use during early adolescence directly contributes to elevated depressive symptomsCallan Emery / Midjourney

Major study exposes social media’s toxic impact on child mental health

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A comprehensive longitudinal study tracking nearly 12,000 American children has revealed compelling evidence that increased social media use during early adolescence directly contributes to elevated depressive symptoms, rather than simply reflecting pre-existing mental health challenges. The research provides the first robust scientific foundation for clinical recommendations regarding youth digital media consumption.

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ransomware healthcare data breaches

Ransomware emerges as primary driver of healthcare data breaches

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A comprehensive 15-year analysis reveals ransomware attacks have become the dominant force behind healthcare data breaches in the United States, compromising 285 million patient records and fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity threat landscape for medical institutions in the US.

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Hypertension breakthrough

Hypertension breakthrough: Controlling just 4 of 8 risk factors can eliminate early mortality danger

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A comprehensive study involving nearly 300,000 participants reveals that controlling multiple cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously can eliminate the excess mortality risk associated with hypertension, offering new hope for preventive medicine strategies.

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The conclusion of discussions on the Pandemic Agreement in Committee at the World Health Assembly 2025.WHO / Chris Black

WHO adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to strengthen global health security

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The World Health Assembly has formally adopted the first-ever Pandemic Agreement after three years of negotiations, establishing a framework for equitable pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

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Contactless atrial fibrillation detection system achieves clinical-grade accuracy

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A groundbreaking contactless detection system for atrial fibrillation using radio technology and artificial intelligence has demonstrated clinical-grade diagnostic accuracy. Published in Nature Communications, the innovative system records heart mechanical motion via radar sensing and analyses it using neural networks, enabling detection without physical contact and potentially facilitating early diagnosis before symptoms appear.

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Inderbir Gill, MD (L) and Nima Nassiri, MD (C) perform the world’s first-in-human bladder transplant.

Medical milestone: World’s first human bladder transplant successfully performed

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A surgical team from USC and UCLA has made medical history by performing the world’s first human bladder transplant, opening a new frontier in transplantation medicine. The groundbreaking procedure, completed on May 4, 2025, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, represents a culmination of years of research and surgical innovation.

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Drs. Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas with patient KJ.Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

World’s first personalised CRISPR therapy treats child with rare metabolic disorder

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Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine have successfully treated an infant with a rare genetic disease using a bespoke CRISPR gene editing therapy, marking a watershed moment in personalised genomic medicine.

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Julie Graham, PhD, APRN, assistant professor at San Diego State University School of Nursing.

Embedded therapist significantly reduces ICU nurse burnout

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New research demonstrates that having a dedicated mental health professional on critical care teams improves nurse retention and wellbeing compared to traditional support approaches.

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