Algorithms
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have published a new report on tuberculosis diagnostics, highlighting the importance of characterizing the disease spectrum and its impact on diagnostic algorithm performance. The study emphasizes the need to consider not only the numerical accuracy of diagnostic assays but also the characteristics of the disease
Epidemiology
In a prospective study conducted in the Borba Gato district of Maringa-Parana, researchers aimed to verify the epidemiological profile of tegumentary leishmaniasis (TL) and develop health education activities to prevent new cases. The study involved 61 patients who underwent indirect immunofluorescence examination, with 8 having a history of the disease
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Researchers from Hazara University in Pakistan have conducted a retrospective study on cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the north-west region of the country. The study, published in BMC Public Health in 2025, reveals a high prevalence of CL in the region, particularly among patients under 20 years of age and in
Cancer genetics
Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have developed a novel method, Categorical and Phenotypic Image Synthetic Learning (CATphishing), to address the challenges of traditional federated learning in medical imaging. This innovative approach uses Latent Diffusion Models to generate synthetic multi-contrast three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging data, eliminating the
Communicable diseases
In a significant study published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases, researchers from the University of Health Sciences in Turkey have reported on the prevalence and risk factors associated with ventilator-associated events (VAE) in intubated patients. The study, which was conducted at 15 centers with active prospective surveillance of VAE,
Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Epidemiology
According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, approximately 60% of people experiencing infertility seek healthcare, but the proportion varies widely across studies, ranging from 25% to 98%. The findings, published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, highlight the importance of addressing barriers to equitable
Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Communicable diseases
In a significant study published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases, researchers from the University of Health Sciences in Turkey have reported on the prevalence and risk factors associated with ventilator-associated events (VAE) in intubated patients. The study, which was conducted at 15 centers with active prospective surveillance of VAE,
Epidemiology
A recent study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine has shed new light on the epidemiological characteristics of influenza A virus (IAV) infection across age groups, with crucial findings on age-stratified prevalence and meteorological factors. The study, conducted by researchers at the Women and Children's Hospital in
Cardiovascular diseases
Scientists have discovered that different types of depression are associated with different cardiometabolic diseases, according to a study presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam. Over seven years, researchers tracked 5,794 adults who were free of diabetes and cardiovascular disease at the study's start, and found that
