Anaya Malik
amjeditor.bsky.social
Anaya Malik
@amjeditor.bsky.social
Editor & VP of Content of the American Medical Journal. Publisher of open access eJournals in Dermatology, Neurology, Respiratory, Oncology, Microbiology & ID, and Rheumatology content. Free subscription: https://www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mailing-list/
Pediatric influenza hospitalizations have shifted after the COVID-19 era: altered seasonal peaks, a mix of influenza types, and modestly shorter stays.

None of the affected children were vaccinated = a clear call for stronger routine immunization strategies.

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COVID-19 Shifted Pediatric Flu Hospitalization Patterns in Children
Study of 553 hospitalized children shows COVID-19 altered pediatric influenza seasonality, influenza A share, and length of stay.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
In this expert interview, Dr David Fisher explores key melanocyte mysteries: the surprising link between UV and endorphins, molecular drivers of pigment-related melanoma risk, and where melanoma prevention and treatment are headed.

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Melanocyte Mysteries Uncovered: Interview with David Fisher
Interview with David Fisher, Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:58 PM
📢 In hematology/oncology, invasive fungal infections are increasingly frequent and hard to spot early. This interview highlights new risk factors and gaps in rapid diagnosis and future solutions.

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The publication of this article was funded by Astellas.
How Can Hematologist-Oncologists Tackle Invasive Fungal Infections? Expert Insights from Clinical Practice
Expert insights from Dr Hana F. Safah on treating invasive fungal infections in hematology/oncology patients...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
⏰🫁🔬 NSCLC Phase 3: first 4 immunochemo cycles before 3pm linked to longer survival, with similar safety and a CD8 activation signal.

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#AMJRespiratory #NSCLC #LungCancer
Time-of-Day Immunochemotherapy Improves NSCLC Survival
Earlier infusions improved PFS and OS in advanced NSCLC in a Phase 3 trial.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
🧴🔎 20 weeks after stopping: ~73% near-clear; ~45% fully clear. Treatment interruptions and higher BMI were linked to losing response.

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#AMJDermatology #Psoriasis
Vunakizumab Discontinuation Predicts Plaque Psoriasis Remission
After vunakizumab discontinuation, PASI maintenance varied; BMI, interruptions, and psoriasis duration predicted relapse.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
😮‍💨🩺 GLP-1s linked to chronic cough.

EHR data (T2D): ~12% higher risk vs other meds. Signal remained after excluding reflux (not causal).

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#AMJRespiratory #Pulmonology
Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Raise Chronic Cough Risk?
GLP 1 receptor agonists were associated with higher incident chronic cough in adults with type 2 diabetes, with risk persisting even after excluding patients with reflux diagnoses.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
📊 Dermatology residents showed better self-assessment accuracy and stronger exam performance after structured mini-CEX training with feedback.

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#AMJDermatology #MedicalEducation #ClinEd
Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise Improves Resident Self-Assessment
Mini-CEX self-assessment training with feedback improved dermatology residents’ clinical performance and strengthened alignment between resident and faculty ratings across multiple evaluation domains.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🎥🧠 Home video-guided exercise after lumbar surgery was linked to lower disability and less fear of movement over 24 months. QoL improved too.

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#AMJRheumatology #Rehab
Home-Based Video Exercise Program After Lumbar Surgery
A home-based video-guided exercise programme improved long-term disability, function, and fear of movement after lumbar spine surgery, with early reductions in depressive symptoms versus standard care...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
📖 Long-term data on ozanimod informs relapse reduction, MRI lesion control, and safety considerations clinicians should know.

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#MultipleSclerosis #Neurology #AMJNeurology

This article was sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb and is intended for US neurologists only.
Rethinking Early Intervention in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: A Closer Look at Long-Term Safety and Efficacy Data for Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Modulators
Expert insights on the open-label DAYBREAK study of ozanimod for early relapsing MS: efficacy, long-term safety, and real-world use from...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
🧬 Updated HIV PEP guidance trims follow-up testing & reflects undetectable viral loads in occupational exposures.

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#AMJNeurology #HIV #PEP #InfectiousDiseases
HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Guidance Updated
Updated HIV post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines introduce new PEP regimens, shorten follow-up HIV testing, and refine management after occupational exposure when source patients have undetectable vir...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🔍 Which risks drive chronic disease most strongly?
Population data show stress, obesity, and physical inactivity are consistently linked with multiple chronic conditions, outweighing several traditional risk factors.

What this may signal for prevention 👇

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Health Risks Signal Where Prevention May Matter Most
A Danish population study linked Health Risks to 30 chronic conditions, showing stress, obesity, and sleep troubles were most consistently associated, while classic behavioural risks showed weaker pat...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
🫁📊 Never-smoker NSCLC: chronic lung disease linked to ~3× higher odds. Living outside the capital city also showed higher odds.

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#AMJRespiratory #LungCancer
Social Factors Shape Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers
Chronic lung disease and socioeconomic factors were independently linked to higher lung cancer risk in never-smokers, highlighting the need for multifactorial risk assessment beyond smoking history.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
🧪 New cohort data examine acne incidence after testosterone therapy in transgender individuals

The study reports a rise in acne following testosterone initiation, and differences compared with cisgender cohorts over time.

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#Acne #TransgenderHealth
Acne Incidence in Transgender Individuals After Testosterone
Acne incidence rose sharply in transmasculine transgender individuals after testosterone, with moderate to severe cases also increasing. Clinicians should monitor closely, especially in the first year...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🦴🦵 Knee OA linked to lower tibial cortical vBMD, even as DXA BMD looked slightly higher.

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#AMJRheumatology #Osteoarthritis
Volumetric Bone Loss Seen in Knee Osteoarthritis
Radiographic knee osteoarthritis was associated with slightly higher DXA aBMD but lower tibial cortical volumetric bone mineral density, highlighting a potential mismatch between density measures and ...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:18 PM
🎗️🧠 Shoulder ROM tightens: 81% limited 1 month post–breast cancer surgery. Higher risk with age, node removal, total mastectomy.

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#AMJOncology #BreastCancer #Rehab
Shoulder Joint Range of Motion Falls After Breast Cancer Surgery
Shoulder joint range of motion was limited in over 80% of patients 1 month after breast cancer surgery, with older age, more nodes removed, and total mastectomy increasing risk.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🧠💉Pediatric CED appears safe overall according to 12 studies (162 patients) which found mostly Grade 1–2 AEs, and no Grade 4/5 toxicity.

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#AMJNeurology #PediatricNeurology
Direct Brain Drug Delivery Appears Safe in Pediatric Studies
Systematic review finds convection-enhanced delivery in pediatric patients is linked mainly to low-grade adverse events, with no Grade 4 or 5 toxicity, supporting safer investigational CNS therapy del...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
👁️ Vision issues can occur with cancer treatments. Dr Neel Pasricha discusses eye-related adverse events in oncology and how to manage them. www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/on...

This content was funded by @astra-zeneca.bsky.social
Managing Eye-Related Adverse Events Caused by Cancer Treatments
Some cancer medicines may cause problems with the eyes or with vision. In this short video, ophthalmologist Dr Neel Pasricha shares his...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
🕷️ Tickborne infections are on the rise across the U.S.

Karen C. Bloch of @vanderbilt.edu breaks down current epidemiology and key clinical considerations for ID specialists.

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#InfectiousDiseases #AMJMicrobiology
Tick, Tick, Boom! An Update on Tickborne Infections in the United States
The burden of tickborne diseases in the US more than doubled between 2004–2016, with >491,000 cases reported during this period...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM
🧬🦵 Some knee OA pain runs hotter.

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Inflammation biomarker subtype tied to KOOS/WOMAC pain and PainDETECT; MRI damage showed weaker links.

#AMJRheumatology #KneeOA
Why Some Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Runs Hotter
In an IMI APPROACH cohort, an inflammation biomarker subtype aligned with worse knee osteoarthritis pain outcomes across questionnaires, while MRI damage patterns mainly tracked nociceptive like pain ...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
💰🫁 Durvalumab in LS-SCLC improved survival but ICER hit $383k/QALY, above US $150k threshold. Extrathoracic progression subgroup came close.

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#AMJRespiratory #LungCancer
Durvalumab Cost-Effectiveness in LS-SCLC Under Review
Durvalumab cost-effectiveness in limited-stage small cell lung cancer failed to meet US value thresholds despite longer overall and progression-free survival. Subgroup modeling suggested better value ...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Reposted by Anaya Malik
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The 2024 Revised McDonald Criteria: AAN 2025 Highlights
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Investigating FDA Reports of Tirzepatide-Thyroid Cancer Connection
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The Surprising Link Between Almond Consumption and Gut Health
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December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🧠🩺 This meta-analysis on male circumcision and cervical cancer risk has sparked debate.

What would make this more balanced or more clinically clear (framing, context, limitations)?

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#Oncology #CervicalCancer #HPV
Male Circumcision Linked to Reduced Cervical Cancer Risk
A systematic review links male circumcision to significantly lower risk of Cervical Cancer and lesions in female partners. Learn the public health impacts.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
✨🔬 Review links lasers and energy-based devices to reduced cellular senescence and early signs of rejuvenation in aging skin.

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#AMJDermatology #Dermatology #SkinAging
Can Lasers And Energy-Based Devices Reverse Skin Aging?
This systematic review suggests lasers and energy-based devices may reduce cellular senescence, supporting skin rejuvenation, anti-fragility, and longevity through hormetic effects on aging skin cells...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🧬 IDWeek 2025 recap: prevention-first HIV PrEP, RSV and maternal–infant updates, inpatient ID shifts, and leadership messages on equity and public trust, written by Dr Majd Alsoubani @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social

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IDWeek 2025: Key Discussions and Breakthroughs
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA, homebase for the CDC and a fitting stage for public health discourse, welcomed thousands of clinicians, scientists...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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AMJ Microbiology and Infectious Diseases journal is out now!

Inside, discover key insights from IDWeek 2025 from evolving strategies in HIV prevention to stewardship innovations and much more

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December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM