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For individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who are initiating oral glucose-lowering monotherapy, a history of clinically diagnosed depression is associated with earlier treatment intensification, such as adding medication or switching to a new drug class, and insulin initiation, as shown in a retrospective study.

Vaping has emerged as a significant public health concern, with the WHO estimating over 100 million users globally in 2025, including approximately 15 million adolescents. Misleading marketing and social media advertisements have perpetuated misperceptions about the health risks of vaping, driving uptake particularly among adolescents and young adults. This paper reviews the current evidence, regulatory landscape, and clinical guidance, highlighting that regulatory interventions alone are insufficient, as the heterogeneity of regulatory environments across countries limits the applicability of blanket recommendations. A multipronged approach encompassing expanded pharmacotherapy options is needed. While no standardized vaping cessation guidelines exist, several countries are extrapolating from smoking cessation frameworks and expediting pharmacotherapy approvals, recognizing the urgency of addressing this growing epidemic.

For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who sustained an ischaemic stroke while receiving direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy, switching to another anticoagulation agent does not yield significant improvements in most clinical outcomes compared with staying on the same agent, according to the results of an emulated target trial.

Psychiatric comorbidities for various substance use disorders (SUDs) tend to differ by sex, according to a cross-sectional study.

A personalized functional (f)MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that focuses on threat neurocircuitry lowers amygdala threat reactivity and alleviates long-term symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports a study.

Greater adherence to a healthy plant-based diet appears to lead to a lower incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a study.

Women with a history of caesarean delivery appear to have lower live birth rates after the first subsequent embryo transfer, according to a retrospective study.