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Interleukin (IL)-6 inhibition with vamikibart is safe and well tolerated and helps improve clinical outcomes in patients with uveitic macular edema (UME), as shown in the phase I DOVETAIL nonrandomized clinical trial.

Women residing in homes with high radon levels may be at increased risk of ovarian cancer, as suggested in a study.

A hybrid obesity care that combines physician-directed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment and lifestyle coaching via a mobile health app yields meaningful and sustained improvements in weight and metabolic parameters in a real-world setting, as shown in a local study.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) offers a minimally invasive resolution of symptoms in patients with a suspicion of insulinomas and has a favourable safety profile relative to surgery, according to a study. However, its long-term efficacy warrants further investigation.

Patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) may experience poor sleep quality comparable to those with Cushing syndrome (CS), reports a study. Notably, sleep impairment appears to be more common among younger women with higher clinical MACS severity.

Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD death, as suggested in a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Glomerular disease is associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly among younger patients who are typically excluded from screening programs, according to a retrospective study.