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Botulinum toxin injections appear to be a safe and efficacious adjunct in the treatment of refractory digital ischaemia in patients with systemic sclerosis, according to a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.

Botulinum toxin shots a promising treatment for refractory digital ischaemia

Haptic wearable may dial down nocturnal scratching in mild eczema

A hand-mounted wearable sensor that delivers closed-loop haptic feedback has the potential helps reduce nocturnal scratching in patients with mild atopic dermatitis (AD), as shown in a small study.

Haptic wearable may dial down nocturnal scratching in mild eczema

Corticosteroids, IVIG help reduce risk of aneurysm in children with MIS-C

The use of corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and their combination appear to protect children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) against aneurysm compared with no immunomodulatory treatment, suggests a study.

Corticosteroids, IVIG help reduce risk of aneurysm in children with MIS-C

Which factors predicting ARI-related readmission to ED?

In the postpandemic period, readmissions to the emergency department (ED) for paediatric acute respiratory infections (ARI) appear to be driven by several factors, suggests a study.

Which factors predicting ARI-related readmission to ED?

Once-daily osilodrostat restore cortisol rhythm in patients with Cushing syndrome

Treatment with osilodrostat once daily is safe and effective in patients with biochemically controlled Cushing syndrome (CS), improving circadian cortisol rhythm, a study has shown.

Once-daily osilodrostat restore cortisol rhythm in patients with Cushing syndrome

VAYHIT2 shows disease-modifying potential of ianalumab for ITP

The primary analysis of the phase III VAYHIT2 trial shows the treatment potential of ianalumab when combined with standard-of-care eltrombopag in individuals with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) requiring second-line (2L) treatment after failure of first-line (1L) corticosteroids.

VAYHIT2 shows disease-modifying potential of ianalumab for ITP

Yoga no better than physical conditioning for improving sleep in women with incontinence

A 3-month yoga intervention is not superior to general physical conditioning in terms of improving sleep outcomes in women with urinary incontinence, as shown in a study.

Yoga no better than physical conditioning for improving sleep in women with incontinence

Benralizumab reduces flare events in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome

Treatment with benralizumab is associated with a significantly reduced risk of flares in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) compared with placebo, according to the NATRON study presented at ASH 2025.

Benralizumab reduces flare events in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome

Oncological outcomes in pancreatic cancer similar with less-invasive vs open surgery

In patients with upfront resectable pancreatic cancer, minimally invasive left pancreatectomy (MILP) and open left pancreatectomy (OLP) appear to result in similar oncological outcomes, as shown in the DIPLOMA trial.

Oncological outcomes in pancreatic cancer similar with less-invasive vs open surgery

Does RAIT contribute to thyroid cancer development?

Treatment with radioiodine therapy (RAIT) for Graves’ disease (GD) does not seem to increase the incidence of new thyroid cancer cases, reports a study.

Does RAIT contribute to thyroid cancer development?