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But pathologists largely think the name should stay, results of a recent survey show.

Screening of high-risk individuals could identify asymptomatic cases and enable early intervention to prevent complications, experts write.

In patients with dermatomyositis positive for anti-TIF1-γ autoantibodies, the presence of anti-CCAR1 autoantibodies indicate normal rather than elevated cancer risk.

A tool to identify patients with psoriasis at high risk of psoriatic arthritis appears near to clinical application.

Asymptomatic adults, teens, and pregnant women with no known history or symptoms of herpes infection need not undergo routine screening.

Serial NT-proBNP assays could potentially identify which of those without clinical disease might most benefit from heart-failure preventive therapies, researchers propose.

Dilating eyedrops used daily by children can delay the onset of nearsightedness, researchers found.

In almost all Latin American countries, mortality decreased among individuals aged 50 years and older, but age-specific trends were not consistent.

Clinicians should be "aware that the infants of pregnant people with HCV may have a high rate of need for higher-level pediatric care."

Real-world study suggests that a combination of physical activity of 12,000 steps and less than 4 hours per day of screen time may help prevent overweight and obesity in 10- to 14-year-olds.