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Adherence to Biologics and Psycho-cognitive Factors in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Multicentric Cross-sectional Study

Background/Objective: Adherence to treatment in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) remains poorly documented, with estimates ranging from 28.2% to 70.6%. Psychological factors may influence adherence. This study aimed to assess adherence to biological disease-modifying antirheumatic...

Imaging in France: 2026 Update

France has seen significant advancements in radiology in recent years, driven by innovations in research and clinical practice. French groups have developed innovative imaging techniques and artificial intelligence applications in the field of diagnostic imaging and interventiona...

Technical note: reconstructing dose distributions from manually planned electron boosts in breast radiotherapy

Purpose In breast radiotherapy, delivery of manually-calculated electron boosts limits retrospective dose–response analyses as dose distribution is unavailable. This work evaluates the feasibility of reconstructing dose distributions from manually planned electron boosts in breas...

Rab4b controls hepatic glucose production during fasting through glycophagy

Abstract Hepatic glucose production, essential for maintaining glycemia, is often altered in metabolic-associated fatty liver and glycogen storage diseases. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms that regulate the glucose production by hepatocyte is pivotal. Recent studies have...

The top 10 priorities in palliative care research in France: final results of the AXEPRO study

Prioritizing research is essential to reduce waste, particularly in palliative care, a field with historically limited investment. To identify and rank the top 10 unanswered palliative care research questions in France according to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals a...

The sweet spot in protein design—Where deep learning meets first principles

This Perspective explores recent methods and prospective ideas for developing hybrid AI-physics-based pipelines for protein and antibody de novo design. We argue that the highest-confidence candidates emerge where deep learning and first-principles models agree, a "sweet spot" th...

Management of high-risk (B3) breast lesions in symptomatic practice: evidence review and practical recommendations for multidisciplinary care

Borderline breast lesions (B3 lesions, also termed lesions of uncertain malignant potential or high-risk lesions) represent a heterogeneous group of entities associated with variable risks of malignancy. While the management of screen-detected B3 lesions has become increasingly s...

Cuprous Ions Binding to Cytosine and Guanine Oligonucleotides

Using a set of spectroscopic experiments, we investigated the binding of Cu 2+ and Cu + to a comprehensive series of nucleic acid‐related molecules, ranging from individual nucleobases to oligonucleotides up to six nucleotides in length. We demonstrate the selective binding of Cu...

Simultaneous versus Sequential Cessation of Tobacco and Cannabis: Preferences of Young Adults Who Co‐Use in France

ABSTRACT Introduction Co‐use of tobacco and cannabis is common among young adults and is associated with higher dependence and quitting difficulties. Little is known about the preference for simultaneous or sequential dual cessation in this population. We aimed to explore prefere...

Bioelectrical Impedance in Cardiovascular Health

Bioelectrical impedance (BI) is gaining significant attention for its potential in cardiovascular health monitoring and early disease detection. On the basis of the principles of tissue conductivity and body composition, BI operates by applying a low-amplitude alternating current...

Chance of live birth in women with recurrent pregnancy loss referred to a French assisted reproductive technology center

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a multifactorial condition, with over 50% of cases remaining unexplained. The absence of therapeutic consensus raises questions regarding referral for assisted reproductive technology (ART). To evaluate live birth rates and predictors of success...

Frailty before disease onset: risk of mortality and chronic conditions in disease-free middle-aged adults

Abstract Frailty, defined by multisystem physiological decline and heightened vulnerability to stressors, is typically associated with aging and chronic disease. However, its relevance in apparently healthy individuals remains poorly understood. Identifying frailty in this popula...

Characterising recent antimalarial resistance in West Africa: Insights from amplicon sequencing of 17,384 Plasmodium falciparum infection samples

<ns5:p> Background <ns5:italic>Plasmodium falciparum</ns5:italic> ( <ns5:italic>P. falciparum</ns5:italic> ) infection remains a significant public health threat in West Africa, where chemoprevention and first-line therapies are key interventions against malaria. However, the dev...

Win ratio analysis of surgical approaches for lung cancer: a nationwide observational study using the French national hospital discharge database

Minimally invasive surgical approaches have gained widespread adoption, yet comparative evidence integrating multiple hierarchical endpoints remains limited. Our objective was to compare the surgical approaches for lung cancer resection (thoracotomy, VATS, robot-assisted surgery)...

Diagnostic Accuracy of APTw and NOEw MRI Metrics for IDH Mutation and 1p/19q Codeletion Prediction in Gliomas

ABSTRACT Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutation and 1p/19q codeletion are key molecular markers for glioma classification. Amide proton transfer weighted (APTw) and nuclear Overhauser effect–weighted (NOEw) markers showed promise for glioma characterization, by probing protein‐r...

Surgical Morbidity and Short-Term Oncologic Status after Prophylactic-Intent Thyroidectomy in a Cohort of Children with MEN2 from the Multicenter GTE ENDOCAN-RENATEN Study

BACKGROUND: Children carrying germline RET mutations associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) are at high risk of developing medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Prophylactic-intent thyroidectomy is recommended during childhood to prevent progression to advanced d...

Effects of home-based videoconference adapted physical activity on healthy aging

Abstract Aging induces muscle weakness and power decline in older adults, increasing the risk of falls. Adapted physical activity (APA) programs are effective in mitigating these declines. Recent innovations, including videoconferencing, offer alternative delivery modes, but thei...

Adherence and Healthcare Costs Associated with Single-vs Free-Pill Combination of Perindopril-Based Antihypertensive Medications: An 11-Year Follow-Up, Real-World Evidence

BACKGROUND: Short-term studies have demonstrated that single-pill combinations (SPCs) improve adherence, reduce hypertension-related complications, and lower costs; however, long-term benefits remain unclear. This study compared adherence, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU),...

CRISPR screens reveal MCT1-driven metabolic escape from SMAD3 inhibition as a therapeutic vulnerability

Resistance to therapy remains a critical challenge in cancer. This is exemplified by TGF-β pathway inhibitors which, despite broad clinical testing, have failed to deliver survival benefit. More precise SMAD3 targeting has shown preclinical promise, yet resistance mechanisms to S...

An N-terminal CDC42 T43I variant reveals the mechanism of pyrin inflammasome activation

Heterozygous carboxyl-terminal variants in the RHO guanosine triphosphatase (GTPase) CDC42 are known to cause severe autoinflammatory syndromes. Here, we identified a heterozygous amino-terminal p.T43I (Thr 43 →Ile) CDC42 variant in patients with autoinflammation and uncovered a...