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Post-Pandemic Firearm Acquisition and Household Exposure: Insights from the 2024 National Firearms Survey
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Post-Pandemic Firearm Acquisition and Household Exposure: Insights from the 2024 National Firearms Survey

By MedXY|Mar 19, 2026

The 2024 National Firearms Survey reveals that 29.8 million US adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024. This trend introduced 11.2 million new owners, significantly increasing household exposure for millions of adults and children, r

The Persistence of Ophthalmic Scarcity: A 23-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Drug Shortages in the United States
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The Persistence of Ophthalmic Scarcity: A 23-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Drug Shortages in the United States

By MedXY|Mar 20, 2026

This review analyzes ophthalmic drug shortages from 2001 to 2024, revealing that eye medications face longer shortage durations than other drug classes, significantly influenced by patent status and manufacturing transparency.

Strengthening the Patient Voice: New Guidance for Qualitative Research in Internal Medicine
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Strengthening the Patient Voice: New Guidance for Qualitative Research in Internal Medicine

By MedXY|Mar 17, 2026

This article outlines new expert consensus on conducting rigorous qualitative research in internal medicine, providing a roadmap for investigators to move beyond numbers and capture the human experience of healthcare through methods like in

Beyond Aging: Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression Emerge as Leading Predictors of Dementia in US Veterans
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Beyond Aging: Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression Emerge as Leading Predictors of Dementia in US Veterans

By MedXY|Mar 12, 2026

A large-scale analysis of the VA Million Veteran Program reveals that TBI, depression, and specific military environmental exposures significantly elevate the 10-year risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, highlighting critical targets

Severe Obesity Triples Heart Failure Risk: New Insights from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration
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Severe Obesity Triples Heart Failure Risk: New Insights from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration

By MedXY|Mar 11, 2026

A massive study of nearly 290,000 participants reveals that severe obesity (BMI ≥40) triples the risk of heart failure and nearly triples the risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant sex-based differences in stroke and mortality risk.

MUTTON-HF: Can Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions?
Cardiologyheart failureThực Phẩm là Thuốc

MUTTON-HF: Can Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions?

By MedXY|Mar 6, 2026

The MUTTON-HF trial evaluates whether culturally and medically tailored meals, incorporating traditional Diné (Navajo) foods, can improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for Indigenous heart failure patients facing nutrition insecurit

High Effectiveness and Rare Safety Risks: Real-World Meta-Analysis Validates RSV Vaccination for Older Adults
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High Effectiveness and Rare Safety Risks: Real-World Meta-Analysis Validates RSV Vaccination for Older Adults

By MedXY|Mar 4, 2026

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 121.8 million individuals confirms that RSV vaccines are approximately 75% effective against hospitalization and severe disease in older adults, despite low global uptake and a rare risk of Guillain-Barré sy

Cardiovascular Risk Scores Overestimate Mortality in Mexican Adults: The Urgent Need for Population-Specific Recalibration
Cardiologypopulation health

Cardiovascular Risk Scores Overestimate Mortality in Mexican Adults: The Urgent Need for Population-Specific Recalibration

By MedXY|Mar 4, 2026

A prospective study of over 112,000 adults in Mexico City reveals that standard CVD risk scores consistently overestimate 10-year fatal risk. Recalibration of the Globorisk-fatal model significantly improves predictive accuracy, highlightin

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Long-term Immunological and Clinical Outcomes of Monkeypox Virus Infection versus MVA-BN Vaccination: A 24-Month Longitudinal Cohort Analysis

By MedXY|Mar 2, 2026

This 24-month Belgian cohort study demonstrates that natural MPXV infection induces more durable and robust immunity than MVA-BN vaccination. While clinical symptoms mostly resolve within a year, persistent scarring remains common, and vacc

Scaling Tobacco Cessation in HIV Care: National Quitlines as an Effective Alternative to Resource-Intensive Interventions
HIV/AIDSglobal healthHIV/AIDS

Scaling Tobacco Cessation in HIV Care: National Quitlines as an Effective Alternative to Resource-Intensive Interventions

By MedXY|Feb 25, 2026

A landmark pragmatic randomized controlled trial in Vietnam reveals that proactive Quitline referrals are as effective as nurse-led counseling and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation among people living with HIV, offering a s

Healing the Heart with Tradition: The Promise of the MUTTON-HF Program in the Navajo Nation
Cardiologyheart failurenutrition

Healing the Heart with Tradition: The Promise of the MUTTON-HF Program in the Navajo Nation

By MedXY|Feb 24, 2026

A groundbreaking clinical trial demonstrates that medically tailored meals featuring traditional Indigenous foods can significantly improve heart failure outcomes and food security in rural Navajo communities.

Beyond Exercise Alone: The Synergistic Power of Combined High-Intensity Circuit Training and Sleep Health Interventions
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Beyond Exercise Alone: The Synergistic Power of Combined High-Intensity Circuit Training and Sleep Health Interventions

By MedXY|Feb 23, 2026

This randomized clinical trial demonstrates that combining high-intensity circuit training with targeted sleep health interventions significantly improves objective sleep quality and cardiometabolic markers in young women, outperforming eit

Beyond Monotherapy: Combined High-Intensity Circuit Training and Sleep Health Intervention Synergistically Enhances Sleep and Cardiometabolic Outcomes
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Beyond Monotherapy: Combined High-Intensity Circuit Training and Sleep Health Intervention Synergistically Enhances Sleep and Cardiometabolic Outcomes

By MedXY|Feb 23, 2026

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that combining high-intensity circuit training (HICT) with sleep health (SH) counseling significantly outperforms mono-interventions in improving sleep efficiency, reducing wakefulness, and enhancing

China’s Workforce Faces Alarming Cancer Risk Profiles: New Baseline Data from the WECAN Project
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China’s Workforce Faces Alarming Cancer Risk Profiles: New Baseline Data from the WECAN Project

By MedXY|Feb 23, 2026

A cross-sectional analysis of 841 workers across China reveals a high prevalence of modifiable cancer risk factors, including poor diet, smoking, and low screening rates. The study highlights significant regional disparities, calling for ta

Strategic Release of Wolbachia-Infected Mosquitoes Reduces Dengue Risk by Over 70% in Urban Singapore
Infectious DiseasesDenguepublic health

Strategic Release of Wolbachia-Infected Mosquitoes Reduces Dengue Risk by Over 70% in Urban Singapore

By MedXY|Feb 22, 2026

A large-scale cluster-randomized trial in Singapore demonstrates that releasing male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with the wAlbB Wolbachia strain significantly suppresses wild-type populations and reduces the incidence of symptomatic d

Spirituality as a Protective Factor Against Substance Use Disorders: Evidence from a 21st-Century Meta-Analysis
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Spirituality as a Protective Factor Against Substance Use Disorders: Evidence from a 21st-Century Meta-Analysis

By MedXY|Feb 19, 2026

A comprehensive meta-analysis of longitudinal studies involving over 540,000 participants reveals that spirituality and religious involvement are associated with a 13-18% reduction in harmful alcohol and drug use, offering significant impli

Is the Planetary Health Diet Nutritious Enough? New Evidence from a Swedish Population Study
Internal MedicineEAT‑Lancetnutrition

Is the Planetary Health Diet Nutritious Enough? New Evidence from a Swedish Population Study

By MedXY|Feb 19, 2026

A large-scale Swedish study evaluates the nutritional adequacy of the EAT-Lancet diet. Findings suggest it provides sufficient micronutrients for most, though women may face an increased risk of anemia, highlighting the need for careful die

Substantial HIV Burden and Critical Gaps in the Care Cascade Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Iran
newsHIV/AIDS

Substantial HIV Burden and Critical Gaps in the Care Cascade Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Iran

By MedXY|Feb 19, 2026

A nationwide biobehavioural survey in Iran reveals a 4.2% HIV prevalence among MSM, highlighting significant disparities in viral suppression despite moderate linkage to care, emphasizing the need for targeted, stigma-free interventions.

Standard Preventive Interventions for Vasovagal Reactions Fail to Show Benefit in Massive 1.4 Million Donor Trial
Hematology-Oncologyblood donationclinical trials

Standard Preventive Interventions for Vasovagal Reactions Fail to Show Benefit in Massive 1.4 Million Donor Trial

By MedXY|Feb 18, 2026

The STRIDES trial, the largest of its kind, demonstrates that isotonic drinks, extended rest, modified muscle tension, and psychosocial support do not significantly reduce vasovagal reactions in blood donors compared to existing UK standard

Indigenous American Ancestry and Type 2 Diabetes: A Genomic Perspective on Mexico’s Public Health Crisis
Diabetes & Endocrinologypublic healthtype 2 diabetes

Indigenous American Ancestry and Type 2 Diabetes: A Genomic Perspective on Mexico’s Public Health Crisis

By MedXY|Feb 18, 2026

A massive study of 134,548 Mexicans reveals that Indigenous American genomic ancestry is a potent, independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, highlighting an urgent need for population-specific preventive healthcare strate

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