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A groundbreaking European clinical trial has shown that using a common, harmless virus as a biomarker to guide immunosuppressive treatment after kidney transplantation is both safe and effective, paving the way for more personalized transplant care.

In a groundbreaking advancement for precision medicine, doctors in Israel have successfully administered the world's first gene replacement therapy directly into the brain of an infant suffering from a rare and devastating genetic epilepsy disorder. The experimental treatment aims to restore the function of the defective WWOX gene, offering new hope to children affected by this life-threatening condition.

Researchers have identified four promising blood-based metabolites that may help distinguish individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) from those without infection, according to a new study published in BIO Integration. The findings provide fresh insights into the metabolic changes associated with latent tuberculosis and could support the development of improved diagnostic approaches in the future.

New research presented at the annual Congress of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) suggests that continuing urate-lowering therapy (ULT) remains the most effective strategy for maintaining remission in patients with gout, although some patients may successfully remain symptom-free after discontinuing treatment.

Prescribing antibiotics for common sore throats may have only a minimal impact on preventing serious streptococcal infections, according to new research from the University of Gothenburg. The findings challenge a widely debated rationale for antibiotic use and highlight the importance of recognizing early signs of severe illness instead.

A new review suggests that routinely prescribing antibiotics after hospital discharge may provide little benefit for children recovering from complicated acute appendicitis (CAA). The findings add to growing concerns about unnecessary antibiotic exposure and its potential role in adverse effects and antimicrobial resistance.