Global Intelligence Database
A meta-analysis of 742 children confirms that Eslicarbazepine acetate significantly reduces focal seizures compared to a placebo. However, the drug is linked to higher rates of specific adverse effects, such as drowsiness and double vision, necessitating careful clinical monitoring.
By Das, Haq, Anwar, Das, Asif, Naeem, Khan, Arshad, Javed, Akilimali
A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 2,000 children suggests thyroidectomy offers higher cure rates than radioiodine ablation. While both methods result in similar hypothyroidism rates, surgical intervention—specifically total thyroidectomy—shows superior efficacy in preventing relapse.
By He, Ling Chia, Hao, Pinto, De Jong, Ho, Samuel, Parameswaran
A new review evaluates how generative models are moving dental imaging beyond simple pattern recognition. By creating synthetic data and enhancing low-resolution scans, these tools could radically alter how dentists plan and execute complex procedures.
By Mohammad‐Rahimi, Jain, Naveed, Hosseinpour, Kirkevang, Nosrat, Pauwels
Scientists have pinpointed multiple genetic regions that help Nile tilapia resist the deadly Tilapia Lake Virus. By sequencing the genomes of fish from a natural outbreak, researchers confirmed one major resistance hub and discovered several others, suggesting a complex, multi-gene defence mechanism.
By Barría, Nunticha, Trịnh, Mahmuddin, Peñaloza, Papadopoulou, Gervais, Chadag, Houston, Benzie, Robledo
A massive 13-year study in Georgia reveals that the genetic makeup of tuberculosis bacteria plays a crucial role in treatment success. Researchers found specific bacterial mutations, beyond just drug resistance, that are linked to how severe the disease becomes, offering new paths for optimising treatments.
By Goig, Loiseau, Maghradze, Mchedlishvili, Avaliani, Tsutsunava, Brites, Kalkan, Borrell, Aspindzelashvili, Avaliani, Kipiani, Tukvadze, Jugheli, Gagneux