High adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk for SLE, with the relationship partially mediated by certain liver and kidney function biomarkers.

Patients with SSc vs controls showed a greater prevalence of WMH on brain MRIs, particularly in deep white matter regions.

The incidence of new-onset IA was higher after Lyme disease diagnosis vs influenza, especially during the first year postinfection.

Experts from prominent medical organizations are being removed from ACIP workgroups due to being "special interest groups." ...

The botulinum toxin product CKDB-501A is non-inferior to onabotulinumtoxin A for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines.

Patients with severe psoriasis who were treated with TNFi long-term had a lower risk of developing PsA than those treated with phototherapy.

Vaccination with JN.1-containing vaccines did not increase risk for 29 serious adverse events relevant to COVID-19 vaccination.

The CDC issued a warning for travelers to China and other countries dealing with outbreaks, including Bolivia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Somalia and Sri Lanka. HealthDay News — ...

Patients with elderly-onset vs young-onset IIM were more often rehospitalized and had a higher incidence of infection.

Mortality due to car accidents, assault, and hypertension were higher for surgeons than nonsurgeon physicians. HealthDay News — Surgeons have higher mortality rates than nonsurgeon physicians and ...

Black patients with acral lentiginous melanoma are at a higher risk of mortality than White patients, independent of known risk factors.

Medical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD increased between 2005 and 2023, but nonmedical use decreased over that time.