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For individuals who sustained herpes zoster infection, prior receipt of recombinant zoster vaccine appears to reduce the long-term risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, dementia, and death, according to a retrospective study.

Prior herpes zoster vaccination mitigates long-term complications after infection

Radiotherapy vs imiquimod: Which is a better nonsurgical option for lentigo maligna?

Radiotherapy and imiquimod are both efficacious and well-tolerated in patients with complex lentigo maligna who are not suitable for surgery, with no negative effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 24 months, reports a study.

Radiotherapy vs imiquimod: Which is a better nonsurgical option for lentigo maligna?

Novel technology delivers remote detection of skin diseases

A recent study has shown the potential of the three-dimensional total body photography (3D TBP) in diagnosing general skin diseases, with high acceptance from both physicians and patients.

Novel technology delivers remote detection of skin diseases

How effective is vaginal laser against stress urinary incontinence?

Vaginal lasers confer little to no benefit on women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), as measured by clinical assessment in the short term relative to sham, control, or topical treatments, reports a study.

How effective is vaginal laser against stress urinary incontinence?

20 Nov 2025

Pivotal phase III trial shows Tx potential of oral carbapenem for cUTI or acute pyelonephritis

Results from the phase III PIVOT-PO study demonstrate the potential of tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide (TBP-PI) as an effective oral carbapenem antibiotic for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI).

Pivotal phase III trial shows Tx potential of oral carbapenem for cUTI or acute pyelonephritis

20 Nov 2025

Ultraprocessed food consumption may promote early-onset colorectal adenoma

Consumption of ultraprocessed foods in high amounts appears to put women at risk of early-onset colorectal conventional adenomas, according to a study.

Ultraprocessed food consumption may promote early-onset colorectal adenoma

Chronic HCV infection increases susceptibility to pancreatic cancer

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection contributes to an increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), as reported in a retrospective study.

Chronic HCV infection increases susceptibility to pancreatic cancer

For Asians with PCOS, ovarian reserve remains high even at advanced maternal age

19 Nov 2025 by

Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have longer reproductive potential, with a high ovarian reserve that is maintained through older age and translates to increased success with assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments, according to a retrospective study.

For Asians with PCOS, ovarian reserve remains high even at advanced maternal age

JAK inhibitor exposure affects response to ritlecitinib for alopecia areata

In patients with alopecia areata who received treatment with ritlecitinib, prior exposure to Janus kinase inhibitors is associated with reduced early response, reveals a study.

JAK inhibitor exposure affects response to ritlecitinib for alopecia areata

Does antibiotic use prevent wound complications in episiotomy, second-degree tear?

19 Nov 2025 by

The use of prophylactic antibiotics shows no significant impact on overall wound complication but leads to a significant risk reduction in clinically relevant wound complications among women with episiotomies and second-degree tears, reports a study.

Does antibiotic use prevent wound complications in episiotomy, second-degree tear?