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Timing of JAK Initiation, Shingles Vaccine Administration Can Affect Outcomes in RA

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the timing of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor initiation relative to administration of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can affect early response and arthritis control, according...

Greater Physician Knowledge Linked to Lower Use of Low-Value Services

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Better physician knowledge is associated with lower use of low-value services (LVS), according to a study published online July 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Jonathan L. Vandergrift, from the American Board of Internal...

Definition of Functional High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Updated in Era of Combo Therapy

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- In the era of combination quadruplet therapy (QUAD) + autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), functional high-risk (FHR) multiple myeloma (MM) should include patients who have disease progression within 36 months of...

Social Prescribing Aids Teens Waiting for Mental Health Services

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Social prescribing, which connects people with arts and exercise activities and other support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services, according to a study published online July 9 in European...

Cognitive, Manual Impairment Tied to Unacceptable Inhaler Technique

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Cognitive function, manual dexterity, and breathing ability all play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use their inhalers correctly, according to a study published online...

Remote Patient-Reported Outcome Monitoring Empowers Patients With Cancer

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Remote patient-reported outcome (PRO) monitoring may improve cancer care for underserved patients, according to a study recently published in JCO Oncology Practice.Allison M. Deal, from the University of North Carolina at...

Online Forums, Clinical Notes Show Divergence in Reported Menopause Symptoms

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- A systematic gap is seen in how menopause-related symptoms are shared in clinical settings and in online forums, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open.Tanya Mehta, from the University...

Dietary Guideline Adherence in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Exposure to Some Chemicals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Greater adherence to U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is associated with minimized exposure to some toxicants during gestation, according to a study published online July 8 in the American Journal of Clinical...

Sense of Smell Linked to Mental Health

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Subjective olfactory impairment (SOI) is consistently associated with depression, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.Henry Bode, M.D., from the Karolinska Institute...

2018 to 2024 Saw Rise in Insurance Denials for Brand-Name Drugs

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Insurance denials of first attempts to fill brand-name prescription drugs with no generic competitors increased more than two-thirds from 2018 to 2024, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of the...

2017 to 2022 Saw More Than Doubling in Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- From 2017 to 2022, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) more than doubled, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Michael M. Hammond, M.D...

Globally, Youths Not Eating Enough Healthy, Plant-Based Foods

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Globally, youth are not consuming enough healthy, plant-based foods, according to a study published online July 8 in BMJ Global Health.Sydney Yearley, from Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues used the Global Dietary...

Review Shows Most Obesity Drugs Do Not Aid Quality of Life, Heart Health

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Most obesity drugs do not improve quality of life or heart health, according to a review published online July 8 in The BMJ.Kailei Nong, from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, and colleagues conducted a systematic...

Four-Zone Scleral Lens Improves Visual Performance for Irregular Corneas

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- For adults with irregular corneas, a four-zone scleral lens demonstrates high effectiveness for improving visual performance, according to a study published in the September issue of Eye Discovery.Qi Tan, from Rayzon...

Individuals Across Races and Ethnicities Report Psoriasis as a Considerable Burden

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Individuals across races and ethnicities report psoriasis as a considerable burden, with reports of transportation barriers, difficulties accessing medications, and delayed care, according to a study published online July...

2015 to 2023 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections in the U.S.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- The prevalence of health care-associated infections was lower in 2023 than in 2015 in the United States, according to a study published in the July 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Nora Chea, M.D., from the...

More Weight Loss Reported With Dexamphetamine Versus Methylphenidate for ADHD

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- For children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), comparable, significant symptom improvement is seen with dexamphetamine and methylphenidate, but weight loss is greater with dexamphetamine...

AAIC: Blood Test Detecting p-tau217 Levels Can Predict Progression to Cognitive Impairment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Higher p-tau217 levels are associated with an increased risk for progression to cognitive impairment and accelerated cognitive decline among cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published online July 14...

AAIC: Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease Improve Accuracy of Diagnosis

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) for Alzheimer disease (AD) improve accuracy of diagnosis, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 12 to 15 in...

Peptide Vaccine Targeting KRAS Mutations Promising for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A peptide vaccine targeting six common KRAS mutations (mKRAS-VAX) generates durable T-cell responses in individuals with hereditary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) predisposition, according to a study published...

Seniors Undergoing High-Risk Emergency General Surgery Have Fewer Healthy Days at Home

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- In older adults, high-risk emergency general surgery (EGS) is associated with fewer healthy days at home (HDAH), according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Manuel...

Tobacco Treatment Program Effective in Oncology Settings

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A sustained virtual tobacco treatment program nearly doubles the rate of quitting versus usual care within community oncology care settings, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical...

Odds of Stroke Lower Among Black Individuals Who Have Immigrated

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Individuals who identify as Black who are immigrants to the United States have reduced odds of stroke, with the lowest odds seen for those who have immigrated recently, according to a study published online July 15 in...

New Cancer Cases Predicted to Increase to 34.4 Million by 2050

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- An estimated 20.6 million new cancer cases occurred worldwide in 2024, with incidence burden expected to increase to 34.4 million by 2050, according to a study published online July 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for...

About One-Third of Women 35 Years and Older Report Perimenopause Uncertainty

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34 percent of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.Yihan Xu, Ph.D., from Flo Health Inc. in London, and colleagues conducted...

Increase in Smoking Unlikely With Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For people assigned to smoking very low nicotine-content cigarettes (VLNCs), there is minimal evidence for compensation for reduced nicotine levels, according to a review published online July 15 in JAMA Network...

High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C May Benefit Trauma Patients

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- High doses of intravenous vitamin C may improve outcomes in trauma patients, according to a review published online June 30 in BMJ Military Health.Nandesh Chandrakant Patel, M.B.Ch.B., from the Academic Department of...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Does Not Increase Insulin Discontinuation With Type 2 Diabetes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For veterans with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receiving basal insulin therapy, the addition of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) does not increase the rate of insulin discontinuation compared with other...

Global Findings Indicate Breast Cancer and A-Fib Incidence Frequently Overlap

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Eighty countries and territories, accounting for 39.60 percent of the world, exhibit overlapping breast cancer (BC) and atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence, according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Higher Risk for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher risk for ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and dipeptidyl...

Epidural Analgesia in Labor Appears to Be Safe for Newborns

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with clinically significant risks of harm to newborn babies or children, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ.Rachel J. Kearns, M.D., from Glasgow...

Recurrence Score Elevated for Breast Cancer Diagnosed Within First Year Postpartum

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Postpartum breast cancer (PPBC) diagnosed within the first year postpartum has a significantly elevated 21-gene Oncotype DX Recurrence Score (RS), according to a study published online July 1 in npj Breast Cancer.Shiliang...

Irritable Patients Make Emergency Medicine Physicians More Stressed

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Patients with irritable behaviors adversely influence emergency physicians' emotions, according to a study published online July 12 in BMJ: Quality & Safety.Linda M. Isbell, Ph.D., from the University of...

Many Adolescents Not Aware of Dangers of Fentanyl Use

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- A considerable proportion of adolescents are not aware of the dangers of fentanyl use, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.Richard Miech, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor...

65.8 Percent of U.S. Counties Lack Radiation Oncology Practice Site

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- In 2025, 68.5 percent of U.S. counties lacked a radiation oncology (RO) practice site, according to a study published online July 9 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.Catherine Yu, M.D...

Productivity Loss Precedes Diagnosis of Early-Onset Dementia

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant productivity loss is seen up to 15 years before diagnosis of early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a study published online July 8 in Neurology.Ave Kivisild, M.D., from the University of Eastern Finland in...

Obesity Has Increased Significantly in U.S. Adults and Youths Since 1999

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Obesity prevalence has risen substantially since 1999 and now affects more than 40 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of U.S. youths, according to a study published online July 6 in Circulation.Anum S. Minhas, M.D...

Significant Changes in Voice Noted During Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...

3.2 Percent Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Develop New Alcohol-Related Diagnosis

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Bariatric surgery may increase the risk for alcohol problems, according to two studies published online June 17 in the International Journal of Obesity.Magnus Strømmen, R.N., Ph.D., from Trondheim University Hospital in...

Significant Changes in Voice NotedDuring Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 -- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.
Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...

Consensus Statements Developed for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Linked Interstitial Lung Disease

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:02:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Consensus statements have been developed for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD); the statements were published online June 5 in The Lancet Respiratory...

FDA Expands Use of Zoryve to Include Young Children With Plaque Psoriasis

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream 0.3 percent for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 years and older.Zoryve is a once-daily...

Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence Stable From 2013 to 2023

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly associated with diabetes, according to a research letter published online July 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Sophie E. Claudel, M.D., from the Boston Medical Center...

Benzodiazepine Use Has Plateaued in Older Adults

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Benzodiazepine use among older U.S. adults decreased before the COVID-19 pandemic but plateaued thereafter, according to a research letter published online July 7 in Annals of Internal Medicine.Mark Olfson, M.D., from...

Primary Care Initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Effective

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Among adults with insulin-treated diabetes, initiation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by primary care clinicians is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and significant...

40 Percent Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer After Emergency Admission

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- About 40 percent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer after emergency hospital admission, according to a study published online July 7 in BMJ Oncology.Georgia Zachou, M.D., from the London School of Hygiene and...

High Levels of Light Exposure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- High levels of daytime light exposure are associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study based on U.S. data published online June 24 in General Psychiatry.Nana Zheng, Ph.D., from The Affiliated Brain...

Vitamin A, D May Aid Asthma Outcomes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Higher vitamin A is associated with better lung function in children and adults, while vitamin D levels are associated with lower epigenetic aging in asthma in adults, according to a study published online June 30 in...

Hearing Loss Impacts 1 in 4 Patients With Diabetes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Hearing impairment is a significant, yet underrecognized complication of diabetes, according to a review published online June 23 in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews.Mehwish Nisar, M.D., from the University of...

Ketogenic Diet Beneficial in Schizophrenia, Bipolar-1 Disorders

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Administration of a ketogenic diet (KETO) is feasible for patients with schizophrenia and bipolar-1 disorders and is associated with improved metabolic health, cognitive performance, and clinical symptoms, according to a...

Prevalence of Dementia Risk Factors Varies Across Geographic Settings

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Variation is seen in the prevalence and patterns of risk factors for dementia, but broadly similar clusters of risk factors are observed across countries and regions, according to a study published online July 12 in The...

Neurodegenerative Mortality Elevated for NFL Athletes

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- National Football League (NFL) athletes have higher neurodegenerative mortality than the general population, according to a study published online July 8 in eClinicalMedicine.Charlotte B. Luster, from the Spaulding...

Lung Transplant Can Prolong Survival in Stage IV NSCLC

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Lung transplantation can prolong survival for select patients with medically refractory, lung-limited, stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of the American...

Antidepressant Effects Seen With Transcranial Pulse Stimulation

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Prefontal transcranial pulse stimulation is associated with antidepressant effects, according to a study published online July 6 in JAMA Network Open.Penny Ping Qin, Ph.D., from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and...

Higher Coffee Consumption Linked to Favorable Indicators of Liver Health

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Higher coffee consumption is associated with favorable indicators of liver health, according to a study published online July 1 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Hyun-Seok Kim, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in...

Most U.S. Adults Report Health-Related Engagement With Social Media

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Most U.S. adults using social media report some health-related engagement with social media, according to a research letter published online June 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Aline F. Pedroso...

Audiogram Pattern Predicts Recovery in Sudden Hearing Loss

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- The configuration of the initial pure tone audiogram is an independent predictor of complete recovery in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL), according to a study published online June 17 in...

Odds of HPV-Related Cancers Up for People With HIV, Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are increased among people with HIV (PWH) and solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.Eva Meglic...

About 30 Percent of Pediatric Surgery Patients Receive Opioid Rx

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200

FRIDAY July 10, 2026-- About 31 percent of pediatric surgery patients receive an opioid prescription at discharge, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Anoosha Moturu, M.D., M.P.H., from...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Mortality, Amputation Rate in PAD and Type 2 Diabetes

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with lower rates of mortality, hospitalization, revascularization, and amputation...

Dual-Mobility THR Linked to Reduced Risk for Dislocation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Use of dual mobility (DM) total hip replacement (THR) is associated with a reduced risk for dislocation compared with conventional THR among patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture, according to a study published...

Brain Lithium Concentrations Mirror Serum Concentrations in Bipolar Disorder

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For euthymic individuals with bipolar disorder receiving stable lithium carbonate treatment, brain lithium levels closely match blood lithium levels and are more stable with twice-daily dosing, according to a study...

Model IDs Inpatients at Risk for Hypoglycemia Within 24 Hours

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- A deep learning model can identify hospitalized patients at risk for hypoglycemia within 24 hours, according to a study published online June 11 in npj Digital Medicine.Amanda Momenzadeh, Pharm.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical...

Exclusive Breastfeeding May Protect Against ADHD

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200

FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Exclusive breastfeeding may protect against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood, according to a study published online June 19 in Biological Psychiatry.Berit Skretting Solberg, M.D., Ph.D., from the...

Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed at Regional, Distant Cancer Staging

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- For many cancer sites, men are more likely than women to be diagnosed at regional or distant staging than localized staging, according to a study published online July 1 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &...

Maternal Response to Child May Predict Later Psychiatric Disorders

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Timely maternal response to a child predicts later psychiatric disorders in childhood, with associations limited to hyperactivity and conduct disorders, according to a study published online July 1 in PLOS ONE.Bethany...

No Clinician Interaction Needed for Many Online GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors frequently do not require clinician interaction, according to a research letter published online July 6 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Lower Dementia Risk Seen With SGLT2is in Seniors 65+ With Mood, Psychotic Disorders

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.
David...

Bimekizumab Well Tolerated, Efficacious Over Three Years in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of...

Study Reveals No Link Between Prenatal Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD in Offspring

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- There is no evidence for an association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring, according to a sibling-matched...

Melatonin May Help Alleviate Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For people with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, melatonin seems beneficial, while the evidence remains limited for postoperative pain, according to a review published online June 30 in PAIN.
Kangchao Wu, from the...

Individualized, Goal-Oriented Cognitive Rehab Beneficial for Long COVID

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For adults with long COVID-related cognitive impairment, individualized, goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation (CR) leads to significant and sustained improvements in goal attainment, according to a study published online...

Financial Toxicity Is a Significant Issue for Patients With COPD

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- Financial toxicity associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a negative impact on patients, resulting in adjustments to disease management and adjustments to financial planning, according to a study...

About One-Third of Men Continuously Using Tamsulosin See Minimal to No Effect

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY July 9, 2026 -- For men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) attributable to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who are continuous users of tamsulosin, about one-third have minimal or no tamsulosin effect, according to a study published...

Proportion of ED Visits for Suspected Suicide Down From 2021 to 2025

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- From 2021 to 2025, the overall proportion of emergency department (ED) visits for suspected suicide attempts among all ED visits for any reason decreased, with the largest declines seen among adolescents and females...

FDA Expands Use of First Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy for Children as Young as 2 Years

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive...

Young Adults Missing Out on Having a Primary Care Clinician, Annual Checkups

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Three in 10 young adults do not have a primary care doctor, according to the results of a survey released June 29 by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.The national poll was conducted from May 1 to 3, 2026...

Rates of Documented Prostate Cancer Screening Shared Decision-Making Very Low

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Rates of prostate cancer screening shared decision-making (SDM) are very low in family medicine practices, according to a study published in the June issue of the Southern Medical Journal.Nicholas Shungu, M.D., from the...

Field-Based Programs Can Improve Hypertension Control in the Homeless

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Field-based homeless health care programs can improve hypertension control among people experiencing homelessness, according to a study published online June 25 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Sae Takada...

Fluoxetine, CBT, and Combination Beneficial for Youths With Anxiety Disorders

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- For youths with anxiety disorders, similar symptom reduction is seen with fluoxetine, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their combination, according to a study published online June 24 in The American Journal of...

U.S. Study Confirms Link Between Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), according to a study based on U.S. data published online June 16 in the American Journal of Epidemiology.Rebecca M...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Common in People With Eating Disorders

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is common people with eating disorders, according to a research letter published online June 24 in JAMA Psychiatry.Nicholas C. Peiper, Ph.D., from the University of...

Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Early Childhood Linked to Brain Development

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Greater consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) in early childhood is associated with brain development by age 6 years, according to a study published online June 2 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Jonatan...

CDC: Overall U.S. Death Rate Reduced From 2024 to 2025

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- In 2025, the overall U.S. death rate was down 4.6 percent from 2024, according to a July Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Farida B. Ahmad, M.P.H...

Prolonged Sedentary Behavior Linked to Risk for Cancer Death

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) is associated with cancer mortality, according to a study published online July 2 in PLOS Medicine.Ziyi Zhou, Ph.D., from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, and colleagues...

KRAS ctDNA Linked to Worse Overall Survival in Localized Pancreatic Cancer

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- KRAS-mutant circulating tumor (ct)DNA is associated with worse overall survival (OS) in localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online June 30 in Clinical Cancer Research.Krishay...

Topical Ivermectin, Encapsulated Benzoyl Peroxide More Efficacious Than Metronidazole for Rosacea

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Topical ivermectin and encapsulated benzoyl peroxide are more efficacious than metronidazole for adults with rosacea, according to a review published online July 1 in JAMA Dermatology.Anissa Valentina Amstutz, from Brigham...

Genome-Wide Significant Loci Identified for Meniere Disease Risk

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Five independent genome-wide significant loci have been identified for Meniere disease (MD) risk, implicating convergent biological processes, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the American Journal of...

Antibiotic Prescribing >95 Percent for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Antibiotic prescribing has remained above 95 percent for uncomplicated diverticulitis at Veterans Affairs facilities, according to a study published online June 23 in Annals of Internal Medicine.Jesse D. Sutton, Pharm.D...

Study Looks at Drivers of Nurse Turnover

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Nurses who are dissatisfied with their primary position are much more likely to leave their jobs, according to a study published online June 5 in Health Affairs Scholar.Amy Witkoski Stimpfel, Ph.D., R.N., from New York...

Adverse Events Increased With Sedative Prescription After Hospitalization

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Older adults with a new prescription for a sedative have an increased risk for falls and adverse events in the 30 days after discharge, according to a study published online June 29 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian...

For Most People, Risk for Serious Muscle Disorders From Statins Is Low

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For most people, the risk for serious muscle disorders from statins is low, according to a study published online June 25 in The Lancet.Ting Cai, D.Phil., from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and colleagues...

FDA Approves First Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lumvoa (veligrotug-vvze) for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED).Lumvoa received Breakthrough Therapy Designation and was approved by the FDA under Priority Review...

Rituximab Noninferior to Ocrelizumab for Newly Diagnosed Relapsing MS

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For patients with newly diagnosed relapsing multiple sclerosis and recent disease activity, rituximab is noninferior to ocrelizumab for suppressing disease activity, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the...

Longer Persistence Seen With Upadacitinib Versus TNFi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have longer persistence with upadacitinib than tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), according to a study published online June 23 in Rheumatology.Denis Choquette, M.D., from the...

Pembrolizumab-Belzutifan Tied to Improved Disease-Free Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, pembrolizumab-belzutifan yields significantly higher disease-free survival, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Toni K...

Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplement Does Not Improve Cognitive Performance

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- High-dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation does not yield a change in brain volume or cognitive performance over 24 months, according to a study published online June 18 in eBioMedicine.Hussein N. Yassine, M.D...

Bidirectional Association Found Between TBI, Neurological Diagnoses

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- There is a bidirectional association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain neurological conditions, according to a study published online June 17 in Neurology.Carrie Peltz, Ph.D., from the Northern California...

Monthly News Roundup - June 2026

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200

FDA approvals: June 2026
June was a big month for drug news, bringing new approvals, expanded indications, and notable safety updates.

Bofanglutide Linked to Meaningful Reductions in HbA1c in Adults With T2DM

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels compared to semaglutide, according to a...

ATC: Many Referred for Kidney Transplant Do Not Even Initiate Evaluation

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- A considerable proportion of patients referred for kidney transplantation do not even initiate evaluation, according to a study published online June 20 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology to coincide with...

Adverse Event Risk Not Up With Same Day COVID-19, Flu Vaccination

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Same-day administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines is not associated with increased risk for adverse events, according to a study published online June 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Yan Xie, Ph.D., from VA...

Risk-Based Strategies Superior to USPSTF Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Risk-based strategies are superior to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) criteria for optimizing efficiency and minimizing variation of lung cancer screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a...

Movement Breaks Feasible, Effective for Countering Sedentary Behavior

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Movement breaks are a potentially feasible and effective public health strategy to reduce the harms of prolonged sedentary behavior, according to a study published online June 23 in the British Journal of Sports...

Resistance Training Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Resistance training is associated with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk (T2D) among U.S. adults, according to a study published online June 22 in JAMA Network Open.Tianyue Zhang, M.D., from Zhejiang University...

AI-Based Risk Scores From Screening Mammograms Predict Cancer Risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Artificial intelligence-based risk scores from screening mammograms increase over time among women who develop cancer, and remain stable among women who remain cancer-free, according to a study published online June 23 in...

EHA: Adding Pirtobrutinib to Venetoclax-Rituximab Ups PFS in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- For patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), adding pirtobrutinib to venetoclax-rituximab (PVR) yields improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to venetoclax-rituximab (VR)...

ESC: Survey Finds Gaps in Cardio-Oncology Training

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- There are gaps in cardio-oncology education during medical school, residency, and in structured institutional programs, according to a study presented at the annual conference of the European Society of Cardiology's (ESC)...

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage, Fruit Juice Intake Linked to Hypertension Risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and fruit juice intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension, according to a study published online June 22 in Circulation.Michelle Nguyen, Ph.D., from Temerty Faculty of Medicine...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposures Reported to Poison Center Up After FDA Approval for Weight Loss

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exposures reported to U.S. poison centers increased following 2021 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for weight loss, according to a study published in...

FDA Approves Tzield for Children With New Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in children aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with stage 3 type...

Obesity Accounts for Considerable Proportion of Polypharmacy Cases

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Obesity accounts for a considerable amount of cases of polypharmacy among older adults, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Alissa S. Chen, M.D., from Yale School of...

Number of ALS Clinic Visits for Risk Variant Carriers Set to Increase

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Gene-targeted testing is projected to increase the number of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) clinic visits for risk variant carriers, according to a study published online June 24 in Neurology Genetics.Jennifer...

Exposure to Ovarian Hormones Linked to Larger Volumes in Brain Regions

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Endogenous and exogenous lifetime exposure to ovarian hormones is associated with structural brain measures consistent with preserved brain aging, according to a study published July 1 in NeuroImage.Robyn A. Honea, Ph.D...

Females With Anorexia Have Disrupted Gastrointestinal Interoception

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Females with anorexia nervosa (AN) have disrupted gastrointestinal interoception compared with healthy comparators, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Psychiatry.Charles Verdonk, M.D., Ph.D., from the...

Maternal Cardiovascular Health Linked to Offspring Developmental Delay

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Better maternal cardiovascular health (CVH) is associated with lower risk of offspring developmental delay at age 4 years, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Network Open.Hisashi Ohseto, M.D., Ph.D...

Digital Mindfulness Intervention Beneficial for Late-Life Depression

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- A digital mindfulness intervention with electroencephalogram (EEG) feedback -- the FocusZen Mindfulness Stress Reduction System -- reduces depression, anxiety, and sleep symptoms among participants with late-life depression...

Whole Goat Milk Formula Can Reduce Incidence of Atopic Dermatitis in Infants

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with parental history of AD, according to a study published in the August issue of Clinical...

RYGB, Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost-Effective for Teens With Severe Obesity

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are cost-effective compared with no surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, according to a study published online June 15 in JAMA Network Open.John B. Rode...

Occupational Standing, Walking, Forward Bending May Be Linked to Miscarriage

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- The risk of miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending during pregnancy, according to a study published online June 18 in Occupation & Environmental Medicine.Hannah...

C-Section, Maternal History of Allergic Diseases Linked to Allergic Rhinitis in Offspring

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Maternal cesarean section (CS) and maternal history of allergic diseases (MHAD) are independent and synergistic risk factors for allergic rhinitis (AR) in offspring, according to a study published online June 20 in the...

Stepped Alcohol Treatment Via Telehealth Reduces Alcohol Use

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Stepped alcohol treatment (SAT) offered via telehealth helps people with chronic liver disease (CLD) reduce alcohol consumption, according to a study published online June 24 in Hepatology.Derek D. Satre, Ph.D., from the...

Hematologic Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Disease

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Survivors of hematologic cancers are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 22 in BMC Cancer.Siqing Liu, from Hangzhou Normal University in China, and colleagues...

Real-Time Pollen Data Perceived as Valuable Among Some With Seasonal Allergies

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- There are unmet informational needs among individuals with seasonal allergies, according to a study published online June 1 in Frontiers in Allergy.Nora van Gaal, M.D., from the National Institute for Public Health and the...

Early BPH Outcomes Comparable for p-ThuLEP and Open Prostatectomy

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), early functional outcomes are comparable with high-peak-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation (p-ThuLEP) and open simple prostatectomy (OSP), but shorter...

Adenotonsillectomy Linked to Increased Odds of Pediatric-Onset MS

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- History of adenotonsillectomy is associated with increased odds of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), according to a study published online May 29 in Multiple Sclerosis Journal.Gina Chang, from the University of...

New Residency Positions May Exacerbate Urban-Rural Disparities

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- The 1,000 new residency positions created from 2023 to 2025 may have exacerbated urban-rural training disparities, according to a research letter published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Long-Term Outcomes Favor Patellar Resurfacing During Total Knee Replacement

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- There was no significant long-term difference in clinical outcomes with or without patellar resurfacing during total knee replacement (TKR), according to a study published online June 17 in The Lancet.David W. Murray, M.D...

Gaps Exist in Clinician Communications About Wildfire Smoke Risk

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not receiving health information about wildfire smoke risk, according to a study published in the May issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.Jimmy...

Poor Sleep Raises Liver Disease Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Poor nocturnal sleep is independently associated with a substantially higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published...

Genetically Lower Systolic BP Linked to Increased Risk of Allergic Rhinitis

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Genetically predicted lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to increase susceptibility to allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study published online May 29 in Tobacco Induced Diseases.Zhu Mao, from Fujian Children's...

Problematic Media Use Tied to Sleep Disturbances in Children Diagnosed With Enuresis

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.Çiğdem Arslan Alıcı, from the Health...

Not All Reproductive-Aged Women With Kidney Disease Receive Preconception Counseling

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Preconception counseling (PCC) for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underused, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney Medicine.Gwendolyn Lee, M.D., from the University of California...

Home-Based Exercise Feasible for Lymphoma Survivors Entering Cardio-Oncology Rehab

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Telehealth-supported home-based exercise (HBE) achieves comparable short-term improvements to supervised exercise among lymphoma survivors entering cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE), according to a study published...

Equivalent Improvements in Eczema Seen With Team-Based Online Care, In-Person Care

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- The online team-based connected health (TCH) model yields equivalent improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with in-person care, according to a study published online June 24 in JAMA...

Unique Protein Signature IDs Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- A unique protein signature has been identified for pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is associated with proinflammatory and vascular pathways, according to a study published in the June issue of...

Prevalence of Right Ventricular Dysfunction ~40 Percent in HFpEF

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is prevalent in 41.7 percent of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study published online June 10 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.Xin Du...

Individualized Connectivity-Based Targeting With Accelerated TMS Effective for Depression

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Individualized connectivity-based targeting with accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) enhances the antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published online June 24 in...

Age, Hearing Status Linked to Long-Term Outcomes in Meniere Disease

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- For patients with Meniere disease (MD), age and baseline hearing status are associated with long-term hearing outcomes, according to a study published online May 16 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica.Ping-Chia Cheng, M.D., from Far...

Women With Preeclampsia Have Increased Risk of Later Hypertension, CKD

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Women with preeclampsia have increased risk of developing hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) later in life, according to a study published online May 19 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and...

2026 Costs of Dementia Care Expected to Be $818 Billion in the United States

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- The total costs of dementia are anticipated to be $818 billion in 2026, driven by quality-of-life losses for persons with dementia and care partners, according to a study published online June 24 in Alzheimer's &...

Report Highlights Disparate Burden of Cancer Across the United States

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Considerable cancer disparities persist in the United States, according to a report published June 24 by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).Researchers from the AACR describe the disparate burden of...

Specific Characteristics Linked to Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Certain demographic, birth, and parental characteristics are associated with the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), according to a study published online June 22 in Cancer.Sunny Siddique, M.P.H., Ph.D., from...

Multivariable Risk Score Beneficial for Identifying Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Stockholm3, which combines prostate-specific antigen (PSA), plasma protein biomarkers, polygenic risk, and clinical factors offers greater clinical net benefit for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC)...

Smartphone-Based Self-Screening Can ID Ocular Surface Malignancies

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Integration of smartphone-based imaging and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics provides an effective strategy for screening for rare ocular malignancies, according to a study published online June 4 in JAMA...

Negative Link Seen Between Illness Perception, Self-Management Behavior in IBD

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is a significant negative correlation between illness perception and self-management behavior, according to a study published online June 16 in Scientific...

Significant Association ID'd Between Hepatitis C, Overactive Bladder

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- There is a significant association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 29 in BMC Urology.Yiming Ding, from Southeast University in Nanjing, China, and...

Patients With Lupus Have Increased Risk of CKD, Mortality

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) without lupus nephritis (LN) have increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mortality, according to a study published online June 16 in Rheumatology.Iftach Sagy...

Social Determinants of Health Tied to Neurobiological Abnormalities in Schizophrenia

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with neurobiological abnormalities in schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic conditions (SSPCs), according to a review published online June 17 in JAMA Psychiatry.Jessica P.Y...

Concussion Symptom History Linked to Increased Odds of Tinnitus

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Greater concussion symptom history is associated with increased odds of tinnitus, and associations with cognition, depression, and anxiety are larger among those with tinnitus, according to a study published online June...

Women Using Hormone Therapy Have Healthier Lifestyles

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Women who use hormone therapy (HT) tend to adopt healthier lifestyles, according to a study published online June 16 in Menopause.Jillian Shillito, from the University of British Columbia - Okanagan in Kelowna, Canada...

Patient Portals Now Routine Part of Health Care

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Online patient portal messaging more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, according to a research letter published online June 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Jane J. Long, M.D., from New York...

Active Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Linked to Emotional Eating

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Active combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills are associated with an increased risk for emotional eating (EE), according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Network Open.Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D., from Michigan...

Cardiac Remodeling May Portend Cancer Risk

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Changes in heart structure and function may occur years before certain cancers are diagnosed, according to a study published online June 9 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Xinjiang Cai, M.D., Ph.D., from...

Digital Telemonitoring Aids Hypertension Outcomes

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Digital telemonitoring of blood pressure (BP) significantly lowers BP and improves cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published in the June issue of the European Heart Journal-Digital Health.Janet Hanley, from...

Genetic Determinant of Severe Disease Identified in IBD

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis, HLA-DRB1*01:03 is a genetic determinant of severe disease, according to a study published online June 15 in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Qian Zhang...

Resistance Training Linked to Lower CVD Risk in Women

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- For women, resistance training is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Tianyue Zhang...

Most TikTok Sunscreen Content Is Accurate

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- The vast majority of sunscreen-related content on TikTok promotes sunscreen use, according to a study published online June 18 in PLOS Digital Health.Alessandro Marcon, from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada...

Daily Walking May Worsen Cough in COPD When Black Carbon Is High

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), daily walking may worsen cough and expectoration when black carbon (BC) concentrations are high, according to a study published online May 18 in Thorax.Alícia...

Endocrine Society, July 13-16

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO 2026) was held from July 13 to 16 in Chicago, attracting participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in endocrine and...

Retinal Photographs Can ID Regions of Retina Linked to Alzheimer Disease Risk

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Colored fundus photography (CFP) can identify regions of the retina associated with risk factors for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online June 16 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.Seowung Leem...

AI-OCT-Based System Noninferior for Diabetic Macular Edema Detection

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Incorporation of an artificial intelligence based-optical coherence tomography (AI-OCT) system as a secondary screening tool is noninferior to standard practice and can reduce unnecessary diabetic macular edema (DME)...

Vestibular Rehab Important for Acute Vertigo, Regardless of Delivery Mode

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Internet-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is not superior to written instructions for reducing vestibular symptoms six weeks after acute-onset vertigo, according to a study published online June 12 in PLOS ONE.Solmaz...

Psoriasis Linked to Impairment of Some Sleep Domains

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Higher psoriasis (PsO) disease activity is independently associated with impairment in specific sleep domains, but not global sleep quality, according to a study published online May 29 in the Journal of Clinical...

Short Daily Home Dialysis Better for Preserving Physical Activity

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Short daily home dialysis (SDHD) is associated with sustained preservation of physical activity, better postdialysis recovery, and improved sleep compared with conventional in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), according to a...

Prevalence of MS, Motor Neuron Diseases, Parkinson Disease Increasing Over Time

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- The prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS), motor neuron diseases (MNDs), and Parkinson disease (PD) are increasing over time, with different factors accounting for the increases, according to a study published online...

Metabolic Improvement Seen After Resection of Olfactory Groove Meningioma

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Metabolic improvement after resection of olfactory groove meningioma (OGM) occurs early and remains durable over time, according to a research letter published online June 3 in JAMA Network Open.Austin J. Leikvoll, from...

Catheter-Based OCT May Help ID Early Endometrial Cancer

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- A quick optical biopsy using optical coherence tomography (OCT) may improve endometrial cancer screening, according to a study published online June 3 in npj Imaging.Sanskar Thakur, from Washington University in St. Louis...

Widespread Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Found During Pregnancy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Many pregnancies are exposed to environmental chemicals, some of which are associated with differences in gestational age at birth and birth weight-for-gestational age (BW-GA) z scores, according to a study published online...

FDA Approves Oral Utebzi Antibiotic for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil), an oral antibiotic, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs).Utebzi is indicated for cUTIs, including pyelonephritis...

ACP Issues Guidelines for Pharmacologic Treatment of Overweight, Obesity in Adults

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- In a new living clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online June 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are presented for the pharmacologic treatment of overweight...

Lifestyle Intervention in Prediabetes Yields Decline in Multimorbidity

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- For adults with prediabetes, lifestyle intervention is associated with a lower burden of multimorbidity over long-term follow-up, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Novel Treatment Regimen Promising for Diabetic Macular Edema

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- For patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection followed by a dexamethasone (DEX) intravitreal implant demonstrates noninferior efficacy and...

Maternal Prepregnancy Health, Early Life Nutrition Linked to ALT Levels

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Maternal prepregnancy hypertension and a child's nutrition are associated with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, according to a study published online June 9 in The Journal of Pediatrics.Hanna de Ruyter, M.D., from the...

Subtype-Specific CVD Associations Identified With Alzheimer Disease

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Subtype-specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) associations are seen with Alzheimer disease (AD), with the strongest, most consistent association seen for hypotension, according to a study published online June 10 in the...

American Diabetes Association, June 5-8

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 5 to 8 in New Orleans, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in...

FDA Approves Welireg With Pembrolizumab for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Welireg (belzutifan) in combination with pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex) for the adjuvant treatment of renal cell carcinoma...

FDA Approves Another Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved another over-the-counter intranasal naloxone product, Rextovy (naloxone hydrochloride), for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose.The 4-mg nasal spray is available...

CCR: Remote Monitoring Does Not Increase Time at Home After Hospitalization for Infection

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Remote monitoring does not increase time spent at home for adult patients discharged after hospitalization for serious infection, according to a study published online June 11 in JAMA Network Open to coincide with the...

Subfecundity Linked to Neurodevelopmental Problems in Offspring

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Subfecundity is associated with increased scores for symptoms of behavioral problems and higher odds of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in offspring, independent of infertility treatment, according to a study...

Preoperative MRI Predicts CKD Development After Nephrectomy for Solid Renal Mass

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- For patients with solid renal masses (SRMs), preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can predict postnephrectomy development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published recently in the Journal of...

Patient-, Clinician-Directed Nudges Increase Rates of Serious Illness Conversations in Oncology Setting

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- For patients at disease-based oncology clinics about to start a treatment associated with poor prognosis, combined clinician- and patient-directed nudges result in higher rates of serious illness conversations (SICs)...

PFS Improved With Talquetamab in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who had previously received at least one line of therapy, talquetamab plus daratumumab and pomalidomide (Tal-DP) and talquetamab plus daratumumab (Tal-D) yield...

People Using Illicit Fentanyl Consume Daily Doses Equal to 8,887.55 MMEs

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Individuals consuming illicit fentanyl use a quantity of milligrams of morphine equivalents (MMEs) several orders of magnitude higher than clinical guidelines, with a mean estimated daily consumption of 8,887.55 MMEs...

Tourette Syndrome Takes High Toll on Physical, Mental, Financial Well-Being

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- One in four teens and adults living with Tourette syndrome (TS) or another tic disorder have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, according to a survey released June 11 by the Tourette Association of...

Smartphone Apps, Wearables Boost Activity in People With Cardiovascular Disease

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Smartphones and wearable devices are effective at increasing physical activity among patients with cardiovascular disease, according to research published online June 17 in the Journal of the American Heart...

Moderate Screen Use Linked to Faster Recovery Among Youth After Concussion

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- For children within 72 hours of sustaining a concussion, moderate screen use is associated with faster recovery, according to a study published online June 9 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Nikhil Desai, from...

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tied to Liver Cancer Risk

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), according to a study published online June 10 in...

ENDO: More Than Half of Adults With T2DM Who Discontinue GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reinitiate Treatment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- More than half of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who discontinue glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reinitiate within one year, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual...

ENDO: Significant Decrease in Physical Activity Seen After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Adults with obesity initiating glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) medications have a significant decrease in their physical activity, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the...

Nonsurgical Procedure Tied to Improved Osteoarthritis-Related Knee Pain

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- For patients with osteoarthritis (OA)-related knee pain refractory to conservative treatment, genicular artery embolization (GAE) using rapidly resorbable gelatin-based microspheres (RRGMs) is associated with clinically...

Tranexamic Acid Yields Lower Incidence of Red-Cell Transfusion in Noncardiac Surgery

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- A hospital policy of tranexamic acid administration among patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery results in a lower incidence of red-cell transfusion than placebo administration and is noninferior with respect to a...

Maternal RSV Vaccination in Pregnancy Reduces Infant Hospitalizations

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Maternal respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective for preventing RSV-associated hospitalization in infants during the first 90 days of life, according to a study published online June 5...

Risk for Dementia Reduced With Receipt of Herpes Zoster Vaccine

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- The risk for dementia is reduced with receipt of the recombinant herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine (RZV) during admission to a skilled-nursing facility or within 12 months, according to a study published online June 16 in the...

CDC: ~15 Percent of U.S. Pregnant Women Report Drinking in Past 30 Days

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- During 2021 to 2024, 15.2 percent of U.S. pregnant women reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, according to research published in the June 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity...

ADA: Orforglipron Beneficial for Reducing HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Orforglipron is beneficial for blood glucose control in individuals with type 2 diabetes using metformin or taking insulin glargine, according to two studies published online June 8 in The Lancet and the Journal of the...

Blood Lead Levels Declining Among U.S. Children

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Among U.S. children aged 5 years or younger, blood lead levels (BLLs) have decreased, but disparities are seen by geography, race, and ethnicity, according to a study published online June 11 in the American Journal of...

Organ Transplant Survival Rising, but Organ Shortages Persist

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Solid organ transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Carter J. Burns, from the Baylor College of...

Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Inhaler Use for Asthma in U.S. Adults

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Racial and ethnic differences are seen in inhaler use for asthma among U.S. adults, according to a research letter published online May 18 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Jing Ren, M.D., from the David...

Guidance Developed for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the management of patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome in a guideline issued by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on...

Smartphone-Based Heart Rhythm Monitoring Reduces Same-Day Cancellations

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Daily heart rhythm monitoring at home using a smartphone significantly reduces the number of same-day cancellations among patients scheduled for electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, according to a study...

Only 1 in 3 Older Adults Screened for Cannabis, Drug Use

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Approximately 1 in 3 older U.S. adults reported any cannabis or illegal drug screening during health care encounters in the past year, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of...

AI Systems Can Potentially Flag Breast Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Three commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) systems show potential for flagging early signs of breast cancer years before a diagnosis, according to a study published online June 9 in Radiology.Sarah Hickman...

AAP Says Pediatricians Should Support School-Based High-Quality Nutrition

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Pediatricians should participate in and advocate for efforts to support school-based high-quality nutrition education programs, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement published online June 15 in...

IBD-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy Protocol Reduces IBD-Related Disability

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:49:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- An eight-week telehealth-delivered inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-specific cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol reduces IBD-related disability, according to a study published in the June issue of the American...

ENDO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Higher Hypotension Risk in Patients on BP Meds

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Among patients with preexisting hypertension taking antihypertensive medications, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with an increase in hypotensive-related events, according to a study...

ENDO: Few Men Receiving Testosterone Undergo Guideline-Concordant Diagnostic Testing

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Few men who are prescribed testosterone therapy receive guideline-concordant diagnostic testing, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, held from June 13 to 16 in...

Atropine Eye Drops Reduce Myopia Progression in Children

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Low-concentration atropine eye drops significantly reduce progression of myopia in children, according to a study published online June 11 in The BMJ.Augusto Azuara-Blanco, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the Centre for Public Health...

Apitegromab Preserves Lean Mass When Combined With Tirzepatide

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Selective targeting of myostatin by apitegromab preserves lean mass when combined with tirzepatide, according to a study published online June 8 in Nature Medicine.Richard E. Pratley, M.D., from the AdventHealth...

EEG-Guided Emergence Bundle Facilitates Anesthesia Dreaming

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- A standardized propofol-based, electroencephalography (EEG)-guided emergence bundle to facilitate a preemergence state conducive to dreaming is feasible for facilitating anesthesia dreaming, according to a study published...

Nonmetropolitan Areas Have Fewer Health Care Workers

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- For patient-facing health care occupations, disparities are seen by urbanicity, with fewer workers in nonmetropolitan areas, according to a research letter published online June 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Todd...

Rehospitalization Does Not Mediate Link Between Delirium, Cognitive Decline

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Postoperative delirium is associated with long-term cognitive decline, and the association is not mediated by rehospitalization, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Tammy T. Hshieh, M.D...

ADA: Once-Weekly Cagrilintide + Semaglutide Promising in Type 2 Diabetes

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Once-weekly cagrilintide, an amylin receptor agonist, plus semaglutide is efficacious for adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise, receiving metformin with or without a sodium glucose...

Mesothelioma Diagnoses and Deaths Still Increasing

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the United States despite regulation limiting the use of asbestos, according to a study published online June 11 in JCO Global Oncology.Kyle Edwards, from the University...

Aglatimagene Besadenovec + Valacyclovir Ups DFS in Localized Prostate Cancer

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- For patients with localized prostate cancer, aglatimagene besadenovec, an adenoviral-based immunotherapy, plus valacyclovir is associated with longer disease-free survival (DFS) than placebo plus valacyclovir when added to...

Proteomics-, AI-Based Prediction System Developed for Diabetic Retinal Neurodegeneration

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- A proteomics- and machine learning (ML)-based precision prediction system enhances early risk stratification for diabetic retinal neurodegeneration (DRN), according to a study published online June 2 in PLOS...

FDA Approves Rapid-Acting Inhaled Insulin for Children

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder for use in children and adolescents aged 6 years and older who are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.Afrezza delivers insulin...

Limited Health Literacy Common in Middle-Aged Primary Care Patients

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Limited health literacy is common among middle-aged primary care patients and is associated with poorer health self-management skills, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of General Internal...

Odds of Undergoing Surgery Lower Over Consecutive Years With Higher BMI

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Individuals with higher body mass index (BMI) categories have reduced odds of undergoing surgery over consecutive years, according to a study published online June 8 in Obesity.Michael Kachmar, D.O., from the University...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Lower Incidence of Obesity-Associated Cancers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- For adults with obesity but without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a significantly lower short-term incidence of obesity-associated cancers (OACs), according to a...

Acupuncture Alleviates Neurological Impairment After Stroke

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- True acupoint (TA) acupuncture alleviates neurological impairment and can improve motor recovery among patients with stroke, according to a study published online June 3 in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.Xin Yu, from...

ADA: Infections Represent Major Health Hazard in People With Diabetes

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Infections are a major health hazard for people with diabetes, according to a study published online June 6 in Diabetes to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 5 to 8 in...

ADA: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Lowers HbA1c in Adults With T2D Not on Insulin

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) not on insulin therapy (NIT), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with a substantial reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), according to a study presented at the...

Few Patients With Stroke, TBI Receive Inpatient Rehabilitation Care

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Few patients with stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) receive inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) care after hospitalization, according to a study published online June 10 in Neurology Open Access.Abdulaziz T...

Ultraprocessed Grains Linked to Higher Risk for Developing IBD

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Ultraprocessed grain intakeis associated with an increased risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Neeraj...

Earlier Introduction of Eggs to Infants' Diets Tied to Decrease in Egg Allergies

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Updated infant feeding guidelines recommending earlier introduction of eggs led to measurable reductions in the population prevalence of egg allergy in Australia, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA...

Melanoma Incidence and Deaths Disproportionately Impact Men

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Melanoma disproportionately affects seniors and men, according to a research letter published in the June issue of the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.Megha Srivastav, from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and...

Continuation of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Early Pregnancy Seems Safe

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- Continuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) into early pregnancy seems not to be associated with the risk for nonlive birth, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformation (MCM)...

Cat Exposure Not Linked to Asthma Severity, Exacerbations in Children

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- Cat exposure is not associated with asthma severity or exacerbations among children with asthma and allergy, according to a study published online June 10 in Frontiers in Allergy.Resthie R. Putri, Ph.D., from the...

ADA: Retatrutide Improves HbA1c in Inadequately Controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that is inadequately controlled with diet and exercise alone, retatrutide, a triple hormone receptor agonist, is associated with significant improvements in glycemic control and body...

ADA: Once-Weekly Survodutide Linked to Drop in Body Weight in Obesity

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For adults with obesity without diabetes, once-weekly survodutide, an investigational glucagon receptor-glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor dual agonist, is associated with greater reductions in body weight than placebo...

2007 to 2023 Saw Decline in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For women aged 40 years and older, menopausal hormone therapy (HT) use declined between 2007 and 2023 and remains low, according to a study published in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Stephanie S. Faubion...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Reduced Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Knee OA

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a reduced long-term risk for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study published online...

2023 to 2024 Saw Decrease in U.S. Overdose Death Rate

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- The U.S. overdose death rate decreased between 2023 and 2024, according to a study published online June 2 in Addiction.Joseph R. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from the University of California, San Diego, and...

By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026— Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York state Capitol in Albany several times in the past few years, hoping to persuade the legislature to pass a medical aid-in-dying bill, allowing terminally...

Study Offers New Benchmark for Health Risks Tied to Alcohol Consumption

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Two drinks per day is associated with a substantially elevated risk for a premature death caused by alcohol, according to a study published online June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.Sinead George, from...

AI Chatbots Often Used by Teens for Mental Health Advice

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Almost 1 in 5 adolescents report using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, according to a study published online June 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.Ryan K. McBain, Ph.D., M.P.H., from RAND in Arlington...

ERA: Finerenone Leads to Slower Decrease in eGFR in Adults With CKD

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Finerenone leads to a slower decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) than placebo among adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) without diabetes, according to a study published online June 4 in the New...

ERA: Semaglutide Improves Health-Related QoL in Adults With T2D, CKD

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, two years of semaglutide treatment improves health-related quality of life (QoL) versus placebo, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the...

SLEEP: Staying Up Late Tied to Worse Mental Health

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Those who prefer to go to sleep later report poorer mental health, which is partially explained by greater reported loneliness, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2026, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional...

SLEEP: Sleep Problems Linked to Later Psychological Well-Being

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Sleep problems in middle-aged and older adults are associated with psychological well-being (PWB) nine years later, with the association stronger in women, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2026, the annual meeting of...

AI Risk Stratification Can ID High-Risk Women From Screening Mammograms

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Artificial intelligence (AI) risk stratification generated from screening mammograms can identify women with a high risk for breast cancer, allowing expedited care, according to a study published online May 18 in npj...

Primary Infertility Linked to Earlier Menopause

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Women with primary infertility have an increased risk for early menopause, according to a study published online June 2 in Menopause.Lillian J. Dyre, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester...

Bariatric Surgery Tied to Improvement in Performing Household Tasks

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Bariatric surgery is associated with improved home management within the first year of surgery and is sustained for the long term, according to a study published online April 18 in BMC Medicine.Petra Brembeck, Ph.D., from...

Fatherhood Tied to Greater Longevity in Black Men

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Fatherhood in Black men appears to protect against all-cause mortality by middle age compared with nonfathers; however, Black men who became fathers younger than 29 years of age tended to have a higher risk for early death...

Study Looks at Barriers to Initiation of Rotavirus Vaccine

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- Risk factors for not initiating rotavirus vaccine (RVV) -- for which the first dose is recommended by a maximum age of 14 weeks, 6 days -- include extremely preterm birth and having no health insurance, according to a study...

FDA Approves Xocova for COVID-19 Postexposure Prophylaxis

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xocova (ensitrelvir), an oral antiviral, for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) of COVID‑19 in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.Xocova is approved as a five-day...

ADA: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Beneficial in Adults With Obesity, Autoimmune Disease

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with reduced risks for thromboembolic events, emergency department use, and mortality among adults with obesity and autoimmune diseases (AIDs), according...

ERA: Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel-Blockers Tied to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease Progression in T2D

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving guideline-directed renin-angiotensin inhibitors (RASi) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), dihydropyridine calcium-channel-blocker (DCCB) use is associated with...

EULAR: Obexelimab Can Lower Risk for Disease Flare in Active IgG4-Related Disease

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For patients with active immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease, obexelimab, a bifunctional monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activity, yields a significantly lower risk for disease flare, according to a study...

Complications Similar for Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari I and Syringomyelia

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For children with Chiari type I malformation and syringomyelia, surgical complications do not differ for those undergoing neurosurgical posterior fossa decompression (PFD) with duraplasty (PFD-D) versus PFD alone, according...

Oral Drug Combo Effective for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- An oral drug combination is effective for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, according to a study published in the June 4 issue of the New England Journal of...

Prayer at Primary Care Appointments Tied to Reductions in Pain, Anxiety

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP) significantly reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.Katherine...

~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- About 16 percent of COVID-19 cases develop postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection (PASC), according to a study published online May 27 in JAMA Network Open.Jiazi Tian, from...

ASCO: Tile-Based Radiation Beneficial for Newly Resectable Brain Mets

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- For patients with newly diagnosed resectable brain metastases (BM), cesium-131 tile-based radiation therapy (TBRT), which delivers focal radiation immediately upon resection, yields significantly better outcomes than...

ASCO: Apalutamide + ADT Beneficial in High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- Perioperative treatment with apalutamide and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is beneficial for patients with high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in the New...

Wearable Ultrasound Patch Provides Continuous Fetal Monitoring

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A wearable ultrasound patch can provide continuous, real-time information about blood flow in the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a study published online May 26 in Nature Biotechnology.Geonho Park, Ph.D., from the...

Cardiometabolic Genetics Linked to Cognitive-Related Outcomes

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A higher polygenic risk score (PRS) for pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk for dementia as a contributing cause of death (DCCD), according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology.Daeeun Kim, Ph.D...

Dose Reduction of Biologics Effective, Safe for Psoriasis

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- For patients with psoriasis with stable low disease activity, dose reduction (DR) through stepwise interval prolongation of interleukin (IL)-17 and 23 inhibitors (i) is effective and safe, according to a study published...

High Prevalence of Clinical Obesity Seen Even With Normal BMI

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The prevalence of clinical obesity is high among those with normal body mass index (BMI) values, according to a research letter published online June 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Hirsh Elhence, M.D., from the...

FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensated cirrhosis.Hepcludex received...

ASCO: Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exposure is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in JCO Oncology Practice to coincide with the annual meeting...

ASCO: First-Line Sunvozertinib Beats Chemo for Advanced NSCLC

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations, sunvozertinib is superior to chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to a...

Patients From Most Rural Counties Have Worse Epilepsy Outcomes

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Rurality is associated with worse epilepsy outcomes, although the associations are attenuated among privately insured patients, according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology.Edward R. Bader, M.B., Ch.B., from...

2024 Saw Parkinson Disease Death Rate of 72 Per 100,000 Adults Aged 65 and Older

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Ellen A. Kramarow...

Resistance Training Tied to Lower Risk for Death Across Causes

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Ninety to 120 weekly minutes of strength training may lower the risk for death, with amplified effects when combined with aerobic activity, according to a study published online June 2 in the British Journal of Sports...

Gut Microbial, Metabolomic Alterations Persist After Adenoma Resection

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Gut microbial and metabolomic alterations are seen years after adenoma resection, according to a study published online May 27 in Cell Host & Microbe.Ana Nogal, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...

Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Cumulative attrition of surgeons is 9.7 percent, with a higher hazard for surgeons 10 to 14 years in practice, according to a study published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Abdulaziz...

Microbially Derived Metabolites in Urine May Help Identify Autism in Children

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Elevated concentrations of microbially derived metabolites (MDMs) in urine can identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children aged 2 to 11 years, according to a study published online May 26 in Molecular...

Monthly News Roundup - May 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200

FDA approvals: May 2026
This month's update covers new approvals across oncology, respiratory medicine, infectious disease, cardiology, and dermatology.Veppanu (vepdegestrant)
The FDA approved Veppanu for the treatment of adults with estrogen...

Influenza Vaccine Effective for Children Aged 2 to 5 Years

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For children aged 2 to 5 years, those with fall birthdays are more likely to be vaccinated and less likely to be diagnosed with influenza, according to a research letter published online June 1 in JAMA...

Tezepelumab Reduces Need for Oral Corticosteroids in Adults With Asthma

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For adults with severe, oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma, tezepelumab significantly reduces the need for oral corticosteroids, according to a study published online May 18 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.Michael E...

ASCO: Modest Accuracy Seen for Existing Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Models

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For women with a family history of breast cancer, existing breast cancer risk prediction models show similar modest discriminatory accuracy, according to research published online June 1 in The Cochrane Database of...

ASCO: App-Facilitated Palliative Care Improves HRQOL in Advanced Cancer

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For patients with advanced cancer, an app-facilitated palliative care intervention helps to maintain health-related quality of life (HRQOL), according to a study published online May 31 in JAMA Network Open to coincide...

Mailed FIT Kits Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Racial, Ethnic Groups

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) can significantly increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family...

Diagnostic Interviews May Not Be Reliable for Behavioral Health Diagnoses

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Structured interviews may not be as reliable for diagnosing behavioral health conditions as previously thought, according to a review published online May 28 in JAMA Network Open.Weiyi Xie, from McMaster University in...

Cardiometabolic, Cardiovascular Complications Less Likely With Hydroxychloroquine in DLE

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is associated with a lower risk for developing cardiovascular and cardiometabolic complications, according to a study published online April 17 in...

Over One-Third of U.S. Adults Report More Than One Sunburn in Previous 12 Months

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality...

ATS: Early Nonadherence to CPAP Does Not Predict Treatment Abandonment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), early nonadherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) does not predict treatment abandonment, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2026...

Sacituzumab Govitecan Shows Encouraging Results for Aggressive Endometrial Cancer

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A Trop-2-directed antibody-drug conjugate, sacituzumab govitecan (SG), demonstrates encouraging efficacy in a pretreated population with aggressive recurrent endometrial cancer (EC), according to a study published online May...

Population-Based Screening Can ID Children Who Progress to Clinical T1D

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Population-based screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes identifies most children who progress to clinical type 1 diabetes, with additional cases detected with repeat screening, according to a study published online May 21...

New, Open-Access Tool Guides Pediatric Amblyopia Diagnosis, Management

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A new decision support tool can assist optometrists and ophthalmologists in the care of children aged 3 to 17 years with amblyopia, according to a special communication published online May 7 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Allison...

Creatine Use Rose Sharply in U.S. Teens From 2019 to 2024

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- U.S. teens report less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but more recently, there has been a sharp uptick in creatine use, according to a study published online May 7 in the Annals of Epidemiology.
Phil...

Celiac Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Solid Organ Transplants

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Celiac disease (CeD) is associated with a nearly tripled risk for needing a solid organ transplantation, according to a study published online May 28 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
John B. Doyle, M.D., from...

ASCO: Teclistamab Improves Survival in Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, teclistamab monotherapy significantly improves progression-free and overall survival, according to a study published online May 29 in the New England Journal of...

ASCO: Selpercatinib Improves Event-Free Survival in RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with RET fusion-positive advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the rearranged during transfection (RET) inhibitor, selpercatinib, yields significantly longer event-free survival, according...

Adopting Enhanced Recovery Protocols Aids Pediatric GI Surgery Outcomes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Implementing elements of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) improves outcomes for children undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Surgery.
Mehul V. Raval, M.D., from...

ASCO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation Cuts Metastatic Progression Across Cancer Types

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Across multiple solid tumors, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) initiation after cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced metastatic progression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...

ASCO: Fasting Before and After Chemo May Up Efficacy in Serous Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For women with advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer (OC), short-term fasting (STF) may enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical...

ASCO: Intismeran Plus Pembrolizumab Ups RFS, DMFS in High-Risk Melanoma

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with resected high-risk melanoma, intismeran plus pembrolizumab offers clinically meaningful improvements in recurrence-free survival (RFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) compared with pembrolizumab...

ASCO: Daraxonrasib Effective for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Daraxonrasib is effective for patients with RAS-mutant and other metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (mPDACs), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held...

Ocrelizumab Superior for Delaying Disability Progression in Primary Progressive MS

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), ocrelizumab is superior for delaying disability progression, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet.
Gavin Giovannoni, M.D., from the...

Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology Can Indicate Subtle Cognitive Decline

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Alzheimer disease neuropathology is associated with worse cognitive performance, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet.
Xiaqing Jiang, Ph.D., from the University of California San Francisco, and...

Some Sedatives Tied to Better Long-Term Neurocognitive Function in Critically Ill Children

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200

MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Most children who survive a critical illness requiring sedation have IQ scores within the normal range five years later, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Martha A.Q. Curley, R.N., Ph.D...

Laryngeal Mask Safe for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomies

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- A laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a review published online April 27 in the European...

Traffic and Industrial Pollutants Tied to Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 (Health Day News) -- Long-term residential exposure to traffic-related and industry-related pollutants is associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) risk, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA...

Obesity Tied to Longer Operative Time for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Pediatric patients with obesity undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face longer operating times, according to a study published online May 21 in the Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.
Dhivyaa Anandan, from the Vanderbilt...

Health Coaching App Helpful for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Celeste M. Lavallee...

Device-Driven, Nurse-Led Intervention Safe but Neutral for Heart Failure Outcomes

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- For patients with heart failure, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-based high-risk detection combined with centrally managed, nurse-facilitated, individually protocolized diuretic interventions are safe but did not lead to a...

Autoimmune Disease Linked to Poor Outcomes With Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Having a preexisting autoimmune disease is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Immunology.
Ning Wu, from the Peking...

Considerable Health Burden Imposed by Mental Health Disorders in 2023

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- In 2023, there was a significant health burden imposed by mental disorders, and this burden has increased over time, according to a study published in the May 23 issue of The Lancet.
Damian F. Santomauro, Ph.D., from...

ACS Updates CRC Screening Guidelines to Incorporate Newer Screening Methods

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- In an update to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, recommendations reaffirm that average-risk adults should initiate CRC screening at age 45 years and address molecular-based...

Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy, Laser Enucleation Both Safe, Effective for Large-Volume BPH

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Both robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) and laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) are safe and effective surgical options for large-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a review published online...

Recommendations Developed for Assessing Postoperative Crohn Disease Recurrence

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Multidisciplinary recommendations are presented to standardize intestinal ultrasound application for assessing postoperative recurrence of Crohn disease in an article published online May 20 in The Lancet Gastroenterology...

Physiologically Based Ferritin Thresholds for Iron Deficiency ID'd for Children

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Physiologically based ferritin thresholds for iron deficiency (ID) onset are consistently higher than current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thresholds for children, according to a study published online...

Multimorbidity Common in Patients With Severe Asthma

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- For patients with severe asthma, multimorbidity is common and can be classified into phenotypes, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet Regional Health-Europe.
Anna Freeman, Ph.D., from the...

Sex, Hematocrit, Uric Acid Linked to Meniere Disease Hearing Severity

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Sex, hematocrit, and uric acid are independently associated with hearing severity in Meniere disease (MD), according to a study published online May 17 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica.
Yoshihiro Nitta, from Kitasato University...

Problematic Media Use Linked to Sleep Disturbances in Children With Bedwetting

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
Çiğdem Arslan Alıcı, from...

Fatty Liver Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Hepatic steatosis is associated with greater noncalcified plaque burden (NCPB) and an increased risk for a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), according to a study published online May 20 in Clinical Gastroenterology...

Atopic Dermatitis Influences Educational, Career Decisions

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) influences educational and professional trajectories, according to a research letter published online May 28 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Alexander Stratigos, M.D., from...

Quick Video Game May Identify Major Depressive Disorder

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- A video game may help diagnose people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published online May 18 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Aadith Vittala, from the New York University...

EpiWatch App Has High Sensitivity for Detecting Tonic-Clonic Seizures

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- The seizure detection application EpiWatch can detect tonic-clonic seizures (TCSs) with high sensitivity, according to a study published online May 27 in Neurology Open Access.
Gregory L. Krauss, M.D., from the Johns...

Low-Insulinemic, Planetary Health Diets Optimize Weight Management During Menopause

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Adopting low-insulinemic and planetary health diets during menopause is associated with optimized weight management, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Tong Xia, M.D., Ph.D., from Brigham...

Handwriting Speed May Be Indicator of Cognitive Impairment

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Older adults with cognitive impairment show distinct patterns in the timing and organization of their handwriting movements, according to a study published online May 19 in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
João...

Food Preservatives Linked to Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Preservative food additives are associated with a higher incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online May 20 in the European Heart Journal.
Anaïs Hasenböhler...

2010 to 2021 Saw Increase in Incidence of Stage IV Breast Cancer

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- From 2010 to 2021, there was a significant increase in the incidence of stage IV breast cancer, according to a study published online May 12 in JAMA Network Open.
Jorge Avila, M.D., from the Montefiore Medical Center in...

Azithromycin No Benefit for Preschoolers Presenting With Wheeze

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- For preschool-aged children presenting to the emergency department with moderate-to-severe acute wheezing, azithromycin does not lead to a reduction in the severity of wheezing-related symptoms, according to a study...

FDA Approves Inqovi for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) plus venetoclax for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 75 years or older or who are...

FDA Approves Enhertu as Neoadjuvant, Adjuvant Treatment for Breast Cancer

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for both the neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive early...

Repetitive TMS Effective, Safe for Poststroke Neurogenic Overactive Bladder

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Low-frequency contralesional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is effective and safe for poststroke neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online April 29 in Neurorehabilitation...

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- A history of atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with an increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), according to a study published online May 18 in Ophthalmology Retina.Alexander T. Hong, from the Keck School of Medicine...

High Glucose Without GDM Linked to Poorer Birth Outcomes

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Having a failed glucose challenge test (GCT) concentration without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with a higher risk for preterm birth and large for gestational age (LGA), according to a study published in...

Preop Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Tied to Increased Risk for Postop Complications

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Preoperative fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is associated with an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to a study published online April 26 in Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica.John F...

Hassle Factor, Too Stressful Are Prime Motivators for Leaving Medicine

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For physicians who have left clinical practice, hassle factor and too stressful are prime motivations for departure, according to a study published online May 7 in The Permanente Journal.Sea Chen, M.D., Ph.D., from the...

Delayed Diagnosis Seen in More Than One in Four Pediatric Patients With Malaria

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For pediatric patients with malaria presenting to hospitals in the United States, delayed diagnoses are common and are associated with increased risk of severe malaria, according to a study published online May 8 in...

Highest Odds of Poor Overall AHA Life's Essential 8 Score Seen in Perimenopause

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- From pre- to postmenopause, there is a decline in crude overall American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score, but the highest odds of poor overall LE8 score is seen in perimenopause, according to a study...

Long-Term Morbidity Seen for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Despite successful initial treatment, significant long-term morbidity is seen for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), according to a study published online April 21 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...

Leucovorin Prescription Rates in Children With Autism Up After Media Promotion

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), prescriptions for leucovorin increased steadily through August 2025, followed by a sharp increase coinciding with the Sept. 22, 2025, promotion of leucovorin as a...

ESTRO: Two-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Safe for Prostate Cancer

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For patients with intermediate or lower high-risk prostate cancer, side effects are similar with two- or five-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the...

Evidence of Prior MI Linked to Accelerated Decline in Global Cognition

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Evidence of prior myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with accelerated decline in global cognition, according to a study published online May 14 in Stroke.Mohamed Ridha, M.D., from The Ohio State University in...

Calcium, Vitamin D, Combo Supplements Do Little to Prevent Fracture, Falls

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Use of calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation has little to no effect on the prevention of fractures and falls in adults, according to a review published online May 20 in The BMJ.Olivier Massé, Pharm.D., from...

ECE: Diabetes Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Individuals with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the June issue of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism to coincide with the annual European Congress of...

2014 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric PCP Visits With Mental Health Issues

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Pediatric primary care physician (PCP) visits with mental health (MH) issues increased from 2014 to 2023 in Massachusetts, according to a research letter published online May 18 in JAMA Network Open.Kerrin M. Gallagher...

Teriparatide + Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Among adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide plus zoledronic acid does not reduce fracture risk compared with standard care, according to a study published online May 14 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Better Cognition Tied to Higher Relapse Risk for Depression in Remission

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Depression in remission (RD) is associated with a higher risk for future depression, with higher cognitive performance linked to higher risk, according to a study published online May 6 in BMJ Mental Health.Angharad N. de...

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Pain After Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- For women undergoing unilateral breast cancer surgery, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain, according to a study published online May 19 in Regional...

Meeting MVPA Guidelines Linked to Modest Reduction in CVD Risk

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- The current guideline of 150 minutes/week moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) yields a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction of about 8 to 9 percent, while fitness retains a modest independent protective...

ESC: Mortality Increased for Patients With Heart Failure and Low BMI, High Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- For patients with heart failure, the low body mass index (BMI) and high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) phenotype is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study presented at the European...

Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria Poor for Predicting CTE

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) has poor performance for predicting chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC), according to a study published online May 14 in Nature Medicine.John D...

Combination of Tamoxifen, PDE5i Reduces Curvature in Acute Peyronie Disease

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- The combination of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) and the selective estrogen receptor modulator tamoxifen reduces curvature among men with acute Peyronie disease (PD), according to research published online...

3,798 Dengue Cases Reported in United States in 2024

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- In 2024, there were 3,798 dengue cases reported, 97.2 percent of which were associated with travel outside the reporting jurisdiction, according to research published in the May 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease...

Urine Test Accurate for Active Surveillance Monitoring of Prostate Cancer

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Noninvasive monitoring of low-grade prostate cancer with a urinary biomarker test could reduce the need for biopsies and serial imaging, according to a study published online April 28 in The Journal of Urology.Jeffrey J...

Parents' Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Antidepressant use during pregnancy does not cause an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a review published in the June issue of The Lancet Psychiatry.Joe Kwun Nam Chan, Ph.D., from...

Incidence of Dementia With Lewy Bodies Higher in Men, People Aged 65+

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- The rates of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) increase with age, with a pooled incidence of 46.85 per 100,000 person-years among individuals aged 65 years or older, according to a review published online May 11 in JAMA...

Parental Support Package Reduces Burnout in Physicians in Training

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- A parental support package can significantly mitigate postpartum burnout among childbearing physicians in training, according to a study published online May 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Atziri...

Worse Self-Rated Health Seen for Adults With Poor Mental Health Worldwide

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Adults with poor mental health report worse self-rated overall health and more chronic illness, according to a study published online May 5 in PLOS Medicine.Margaret E. Kruk, M.D., M.P.H., from Washington University in St...

Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual, Physical Function After Prostatectomy for Low-Grade Prostate Cancer

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Testosterone replacement therapy safely improves sexual and physical function for men after radical prostatectomy, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Shalender Bhasin, M.B.B.S., from...

Aerobic Training With or Without Resistance Tied to Reduced Blood Pressure

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Aerobic and resistance training combined and high-intensity interval training are associated with significant reductions in blood pressure over 24 hours, according to a review published online May 12 in the British Journal...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Better Outcomes in Certain Patients With Breast Cancer

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with better outcomes among patients with breast cancer and obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network...

Text Messages Aid in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Adults With Psoriasis

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- A text-messaging intervention can improve patient activation and cardiovascular risk behaviors in adults with psoriasis, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Dermatology.Annika Smith, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from...

ATS: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations Across Asthma Phenotypes

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- For patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, tezepelumab is associated with substantial reductions in asthma exacerbations across asthma phenotypes and underrepresented populations, according to a study published online...

Policy Statement Updates Guidelines on Pediatric Drowning Prevention

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Multiple layers of drowning prevention should be emphasized by pediatricians, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report published online May 18 in Pediatrics.Rohit P. Shenoi, M.D., from the Baylor...

ATS: City-Wide Mold Intervention Can Reduce ED Asthma Visits

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- A city-wide mold intervention in public housing can reduce asthma emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2026 International Conference, held from May 15 to 20 in...

Pregnancy Not Linked to Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbations

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbations, according to a study published online May 13 in Neurology.Laura O'Connor, from Uppsala University in Sweden, and colleagues...

New-Onset A-Fib May Accelerate Kidney Function Decline

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) may accelerate kidney function decline, according to a study published online May 14 in JAMA Network Open.Yuichiro Mori, M.D., from Kyoto University in Japan, and colleagues conducted a...

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Culture Positivity for Pseudomonas in Bronchiectasis

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- For individuals with bronchiectasis, a history of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with culture positivity for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), according to a study recently published in Chronic Obstructive...

Femoral BMD, Osteoporosis Linked to All-Cause Mortality Postmenopause

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Femoral bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis are associated with all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 12 in Menopause.Zheng Zhang, M.D., from the College of Clinical...

PCOS Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026-- The condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), reflecting its diverse and multisystem features, according to an article published online May 12 in...

FDA Approves Label Expansion for Vyvgart, Vyvgart Hytrulo

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a label expansion for Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) and Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for the treatment of adult patients with generalized...

Worse Survival Seen With Tumor-Infiltrating Clonal Hematopoiesis in Patients With Solid Tumors

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Tumor-infiltrating clonal hematopoiesis (TI-CH) is associated with worse survival among patients with solid tumors, according to a study published online May 7 in JAMA Oncology.
Dabin Yun, Pharm.D., from Chungbuk National...

U.S. Hospitalizations for Heat-Related Illness Increasing

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Hospitalization rates for heat-related illness (HRI) have increased in the United States, with the highest rates seen among Black adults, according to a research letter published online May 12 in the Annals of Internal...

Tranexamic Acid Can Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women With Placenta Previa After C-Section

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Prophylactic tranexamic acid can prevent postpartum hemorrhage in women with placenta previa undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online May 13 in The BMJ.
Lizi Zhang, M.D., from The Third Affiliated...

Older Adults Turn to Cannabis Primarily for Symptom Management

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Many older adults see cannabis as a more effective or nonpharmaceutical option to manage sleep, pain, or mental health, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.
Rebecca K. Delaney, Ph.D., from the...

Ensitrelvir Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected Individuals

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- For persons who are severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)-negative but are household contacts of a patient with COVID-19, ensitrelvir administered within 72 hours of symptom onset in the index patient...

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Linked to Major Congenital Malformations

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- There is no evidence of an association between first-trimester exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and major congenital malformations (MCMs), according to a study published online May 14 in PLOS...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May Aid Menopause Outcomes

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for menopausal insomnia improves sleep and hot flash interference in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 5 in Menopause.Emily J. Arentson-Lantz, Ph.D., from...

Sigmoidoscopy Screening Can Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Offering sigmoidoscopy screening reduces colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in men and women -- with a greater reduction among men -- and reduces CRC mortality in men, according to a study published online May 12 in the...

One-Year Mortality 8.6 Percent After ED Visit for Opioid Overdose

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- One-year mortality is 8.6 percent among individuals after an emergency department visit for an opioid overdose, according to a research letter published online May 7 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Cannabis Is the Most Microdosed Psychoactive Substance

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- A considerable number of U.S. adults report microdosing psychoactive substances in their lifetime, according to a study published online May 3 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Kevin H. Yang, M.D., from the...

(Z)-Endoxifen Reduces Mammographic Breast Density

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- (Z)-endoxifen, a tamoxifen metabolite, at doses of 1 and 2 mg yields significant reductions in mammographic breast density (MBD), according to a study published online April 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer...

Postoperative Step Count Linked to Fewer Complications, Lower Readmission

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- For adults undergoing inpatient surgery, postoperative step count is associated with reductions in length of stay, complications, and readmissions, according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of the American...

Peanut OIT Safe With Slow Up-Dosing, Low Maintenance Dosing

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) using slow up-dosing and low maintenance dosing seems safe for young children, according to a study published online May 6 in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe.Susanna Klevebro, M.D...

Clinical Decision Support System Does Not Improve CKD Outcomes

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- A clinical decision support system (CDSS) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not improve physician behavior or patient outcomes over a control intervention, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network...

Pregestationally Assessed Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Pregestationally assessed cardiometabolic biomarkers are associated with an increased risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published online April 30 in JAMA Network Open.Angelika Qvick...

Medications Initiated in 30 Percent of Hospitalizations for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Veterans

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:52:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 30 percent of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder (AUD) result in medications for AUD (MAUD) initiation as an inpatient or within seven days of discharge, according...

Nearly Half of U.S. Women Have Financial Concerns That Could Impact Health Care

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Nearly half of U.S. women are more concerned about affording health care than about developing serious diseases, according to a national report released by the Cleveland Clinic.The national survey included 2,000 adult...

Strong Links Found for Nighttime Heat Wave Definitions and Asthma Exacerbations

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Extreme heat is associated with asthma exacerbations, with strong associations between exacerbations and nighttime heat wave definitions, according to a study published online May 6 in GeoHealth.Bianca Corpuz, from Johns...

Lower-Volume Bowel Prep Effective for Inpatient Colonoscopy

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Lower-volume preparation with 1 L polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ascorbate may be an effective and acceptable option for inpatient colonoscopy, according to a study published online May 5 in the Annals of Internal...

Abdominal Obesity Linked to Prevalence, Severity of Menopausal Symptoms

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Abdominal obesity (AO) is associated with a higher prevalence and greater severity of menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online May 5 in Menopause.Diya Wang, from the Shantou University Medical College in...

Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Treatment with semaglutide significantly improves measures of motivation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published April 29 in JAMA Psychiatry.Hartej Gill, Ph.D., from University of...

First-Time Seizures Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- First-time seizures are associated with an elevated risk for cancer, which is most pronounced in the short term, according to a study published online April 27 in JAMA Neurology.Andreas Lund Pedersen, from Aarhus...

Few With Postpartum Diabetes Meet Recommended HbA1c Monitoring

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Few women with postpartum-onset diabetes meet recommended hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) monitoring guidelines, according to a study published online April 30 in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.Natalie A. Boychuk, from...

Audit Study Reveals Fabricated References Used in Number of Medical Papers

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- There has been an increase in fabricated references used in medical papers, according to a research letter published in the May 9 issue of The Lancet.Maxim Topaz, Ph.D., from Columbia University in New York City, and...

Digital Therapy App Improves Mental Health of College Students

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- A smartphone app with cognitive-behavioral therapy-guided self-help (D-CBTgsh) helps college students with common mental health issues, according to a study published online May 7 in Nature Human Behavior.Michelle G...

Atropine Shows Effect on Superficial Retinal Perfusion

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- For healthy adults, a single instillation of 0.01 to 0.1 percent atropine does not change axial length or retinal or choroidal thickness over 24 hours, but may transiently affect superficial retinal perfusion, according to...

Telemedicine Adoption Not Linked to Changes in Visits, Spending

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Telemedicine adoption is not associated with changes in visits or spending, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network Open.John N. Mafi, M.D., M.P.H., from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in...

FDA Clears ArteraAI Breast for Breast Cancer Risk Stratification

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ArteraAI Breast for use in patients with early-stage, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative invasive breast cancer.The...

Increasing Steps Can Help With Weight Loss and Maintenance

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Targeting 8,500 steps a day can help people keep weight off after dieting, according to a review published May 9 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health to coincide with the annual European...

Novel Model Improves Risk Prediction for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- A novel model improves risk prediction for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study published online May 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Christopher M. Kramer, M.D., from the University...

Muscle Function Linked to Risk for Incident Stroke, Mortality

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Sarcopenia, lower grip strength, and slower walking pace are associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online May 8 in Stroke.Li-Li Tang, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang...

U.S. Has Higher Excess Death Rate Than Other High-Income Countries

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- From 1999 to 2022, the United States had substantially higher death rates than other high-income countries (HICs), according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.Jacob Bor, Ph.D., from the Boston...

Amputation Rates on the Rise for Opioid-, Non-Opioid-Related Hospitalizations

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Among opioid-related and non-opioid-related hospitalizations, amputation rates increased from 2016 to 2022, with greater increases seen among opioid-related hospitalizations nationally, according to a research letter...

FDA Approves Bizengri for Rare Bile Duct Cancer

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) for the treatment of neuregulin 1 (NRG1) fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma.This approval occurred under the National Priority Voucher pilot...

Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk for Congenital Anomalies

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk for congenital anomalies, according to a study published online May 11 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.Bailey Milne, M.P.H., from Queen's University...

Somatic Symptoms Tied to Depression With Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Somatic symptoms may disproportionately inflate depression scores among patients with ovarian cancer, according to a study published online May 11 in Cancer.Rachel Telles, from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and...

Risk for Glaucoma Reduced With CGRP Inhibitor Use for Prevention of Migraine

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- For adults with migraine receiving preventive treatment, use of calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors (CGRPi) is associated with a reduced risk for glaucoma, according to a study published online May 6 in...

Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery, GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Both Reduce ASCVD Risk

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- For adults with obesity, both metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy are associated with reductions in 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)...

Alzheimer Disease Biomarker Changes Start in Late 50s

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Changes in Alzheimer disease biomarkers begin in the late 50s and continue through the early 70s, according to a study published online April 7 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Mingzhao Hu, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...

Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200

Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the annual meeting sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Society for Surgery of the...

ASMBS: More Than Nine in 10 Adults With Severe Obesity Receive No Treatment

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Despite a sharp uptick in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, most U.S. adults with severe obesity do not receive treatment, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American...

Therapeutic App for Tinnitus Improves Tinnitus-Related Distress

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Use of a therapeutic app for tinnitus that provides educational counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) results in substantial improvement in tinnitus-related distress, according to a study published online May 7 in...

ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Bests GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for 12-Month Weight Loss

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) shows significantly greater weight loss and comorbidity remission compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) at 12 months, according to research presented at the...

Higher-Dose Ivermectin No Better Than Standard Dose for Severe Scabies

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- For adults with severe scabies, higher-dose ivermectin plus permethrin is not superior to standard-dose ivermectin plus permethrin, according to a study published in the May 7 issue of the New England Journal of...

High Legume, Soy Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hypertension

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- High legume and soy consumption is associated with a lower risk for hypertension, according to a review and meta-analysis published online May 7 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.Michael Metoudi, R.D., from Plant-Based...

Incidence of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma High in Caribbean-Born

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- The incidence of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), which is caused by human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection, typically acquired through mother-to-child transmission, is highest among Caribbean-born...

Removing Universal Hep B Shot Likely to Increase Neonatal Infections

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Replacing universal vaccination with a targeted birth-dose vaccine recommendation for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the United States will likely increase neonatal infections, according to a study published online April 27 in...

2017 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Primary Care Visit Rates, Access in Older Adults

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Across Medicare beneficiaries, primary care visit rates and access decreased from 2017 to 2023, and telemedicine accounted for a small proportion of visits, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Health...

Number of Water Bead Ingestions Jumped in Young Children in Recent Years

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Water bead ingestions among young children increased substantially from 2019 to 2024, according to a study published online April 30 in Academic Pediatrics.Meg Meagher, from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio...

ASMBS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Metabolic, Bariatric Surgeries

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- The number of metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures in the United States dropped below 200,000 in 2024 for the first time since 2020, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for...

ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Boosts Weight Loss

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Preoperative weight loss with medications does not meaningfully diminish the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric...

Exercise, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Beneficial for Surgical Patients

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Exercise and nutrition-based prehabilitation programs reduce length of stay (LOS) and complications in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of...

Integrated Polygenic Risk Scores ID Risk for Eight Cardiovascular Conditions

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Integrated polygenic risk scores (PRS) can estimate the risk for eight cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Anika Misra, from the...

mRNA-1010 Superior to Standard-Dose Vaccine for Preventing Flu

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- For adults aged 50 years or older, an investigational messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccine (mRNA-1010) is superior to standard-dose licensed vaccines for preventing influenza-like illness, according to a study published in...

No Causal Link Found for Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines, Serious Health Outcomes

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- No causal association appears to exist between aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines and serious or long-term health outcomes, according to research published online May 6 in The BMJ.Pamela Doyon-Plourde, from the Public Health...

Switching Organ Types Across Consecutive Transplant Surgeries Tied to Elevated Mortality

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- One-year mortality rates are increased when transplant surgeons switch between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, according to a study published online April 30 in Nature Human Behaviour.Jiayi Liu, from the...

Most First-Time Psych Hospitalizations Followed by Readmission or Long-Term Treatment

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200

THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- About 95 percent of adults with first-time psychiatric hospitalization have further contact with hospital-based psychiatry, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in European Psychiatry.Julie Nordgaard, M.D., Ph.D...

FDA Approves Auvelity for Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitation

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and bupropion hydrochloride) extended-release tablets to treat adults with agitation associated with dementia...

Fathers' Deaths in Child's Early Years Largely Preventable

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Fathers' deaths in the first five years of their child's life are mostly preventable and due to nonnatural causes, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.Craig F. Garfield, M.D., from the...

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Elevated in Children With Epilepsy

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is higher in children with epilepsy, and co-occurring ASD in epilepsy is associated with an elevated rate of intellectual disability, according to a study published online...

Most Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Targeted Therapies Effective for Migraine Prophylaxis

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- For chronic migraine, most calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeted therapies are probably effective for prophylaxis, according to a review published online May 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Malahat Khalili...

Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear Shows No Benefit at 10 Years

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- For adults with degenerative median meniscal tear without radiographic evidence of established osteoarthritis, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy does not improve patients' symptoms or function at 10 years, according to a...

Immunotherapy May Protect Against Bladder Removal With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Pembrolizumab combined with gemcitabine-based chemoradiation is feasible and effective in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), according to a brief report published online April 6 in European Urology. Minas...

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Be Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may be a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in the May 2 issue of The Lancet.Mette Kruse Klausen, M.D., from Copenhagen...

AAD: Many Continue to Believe Tanning Myths, Seek Skincare Advice on Social Media

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Many Americans still engage in risky sun behaviors driven by misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).The annual...

Nearly Half of Women Misunderstand Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Many women are unsure about when to start mammogram screening for breast cancer, according to a survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and...

ASBrS: Intensive Resistance Training Boosts Function After Breast Cancer Surgery

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- A three-month supervised resistance training regimen yields meaningful functional gains in patients with breast cancer, regardless of surgical management of the breast and axilla, according to a study presented at the annual...

Uterine Fibroid Prevalence May Be Lower Than Thought in Latina Women

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than previously estimated, according to a study published online April 7 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.Erica E. Marsh, M.D., from the University of...

Three Trajectories Identified in Preclinical Progression in Alzheimer Disease

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Three trajectories of preclinical progression have been identified in Alzheimer disease, according to a study published online April 21 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.Runpeng Li, Ph.D., from the University of Southern...

Medications Affecting Cognition More Often Prescribed for Seniors in Nonoffice Settings

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Prescriptions for medications affecting cognition in older adults, such as antipsychotics, are disproportionately more likely to be initiated from settings other than doctors' offices, according to a study published online...

Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The...

DDW: Combination Therapy Shows Efficacy for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), a fixed-dose co-antibody therapy targeting interleukin-23p19 subunit and tumor necrosis factor-α, JNJ-78934804 (JNJ-4804), is efficacious, according to two studies...

Problem-Solving Strategy Boosts Mental Health in Young Adults With Cancer

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- A problem-solving skills training intervention is effective at reducing depression and anxiety in young adults newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open.Katie A. Devine...

8 Million U.S. Individuals Estimated to Use Magic Mushrooms in Past Year

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- An estimated 8 million Americans have used magic mushrooms (psilocybin) in the past year, according to a research letter published online April 21 in The American Journal of Psychiatry.Kevin H. Yang, M.D., from the...

Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The...

50 Large TB Outbreaks Identified in 23 States During 2017 to 2023

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Fifty large tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks were identified in 23 states during 2017 to 2023, mainly involving U.S.-born persons, according to research published in the April 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Young Children

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of children (aged 2 to 11 years) with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).This approval expands the previous approval for adults and...

ASBrS: Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe, Effective in Early Breast Cancer

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- For patients with early-stage breast cancer, robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) is as safe and effective as open NSM, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, held...

HRS: Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence Lower in Persistent A-Fib With Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmics

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- For patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, receipt of pulsed field ablation (PFA) is associated with a significantly lower risk for recurrence of atrial arrhythmia compared with antiarrhythmic-drug therapy receipt...

Patients Wait About 50 Days on Average for First Visit to Neurologist

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Wait times for new neurologist appointments are about 50 days on average and vary by sex, neurologic conditions, and insurance type and geographic-level variables, according to a study published online April 29 in...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves blood glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes managed with basal insulin, according to a study published online April 23 in The Lancet Diabetes &...

Maternal RSV Vaccination, Infant Nirsevimab Immunization Safe, Effective

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and infant nirsevimab immunization, administered alone or sequentially, are safe and effective, according to a study published online May 4 in Pediatrics.Christina A...

U.S. Adults Interested in, but Lack Knowledge About, Brain Health

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- U.S. adults show strong interest in brain health, but very few report knowing a lot about ways to maintain a healthly brain, according to a special report, Brain Health in America, published as part of the 2026 Alzheimer's...

Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Negative Affect Treatment in Depression, Anxiety

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Positive affect treatment (PAT) engaging reward systems yields a greater improvement on clinical status than negative affect treatment (NAT) for adults with severely low positive affect and moderate-to-severe depression or...

Adding Dilanubicel to Single-Unit Cord-Blood Transplantation Has Favorable Safety Profile

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Adding dilanubicel, a cryopreserved, cord blood (CB)-derived, non-human leukocyte antigen-matched expanded progenitor cell product generated from pooled donors, to single-unit cord-blood transplantation (CBT) has a favorable...

AI Model IDs Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma at Prediagnostic Stage

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- An artificial intelligence (AI) model surpasses radiologists for detecting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) at its visually occult prediagnostic stage, according to a study published online April 28 in Gut.Sovanlal...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy + Meds Recommended Over Meds Alone for Insomnia

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Combination treatment of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) plus insomnia medication is recommended over insomnia medication alone for adults with chronic insomnia disorder, according to a clinical practice...

LFSPRO Model Shows Superior Discrimination for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- LFSPRO, a Mendelian, family history-based model that estimates an individual's probability of harboring a deleterious TP53 variant, shows superior discrimination to Chompret criteria for Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), according...

No Causal Link Found Between Celiac Disease and Antibiotic Exposure

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Individuals with celiac disease (CD) are more often exposed to antibiotics before their diagnosis, but data suggest heightened surveillance rather than causality may contribute to the observed patterns, according to a study...

AGA Clinical Practice Update Provided for Diagnosis, Treatment of Hemorrhoids

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Dietary and lifestyle modifications are reasonable first-line therapies for symptomatic hemorrhoids, according to a clinical practice update issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published online...

FDA Approves Once-Daily Idvynso Tablet for Treating HIV

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Idvynso (doravirine/islatravir), a new, once-daily, two-drug single tablet for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen...

Cystatin C Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes Across Ejection Fraction Spectrum

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Cystatin C (CysC) is an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) across the ejection fraction (EF) spectrum, according to a study published online April 20 in Clinical...

Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Higher With FIT-DNA Than FIT

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening participation is higher among primary care patients from community health centers receiving fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-DNA compared with those receiving FIT, according to a study...

Prevalence of Selected Complementary Health Approaches High in Seniors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Use of selected complementary health approaches (CHA) is high among older adults, according to a study published online April 24 in the American Journal of Medicine.Dennis Muñoz-Vergara, D.V.M., M.P.H., from the Osher...

Introduction of HAART Partially Responsible for Resurgence in Syphilis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Introduction of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) drug regimen was partially responsible for the recent resurgence in syphilis in the United States, according to a study published online April 22 in Health...

Lower Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Lower Dialysis Risk in CKD

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- For adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or 4, lower dietary protein intake (DPI) is associated with lower dialysis risk, with no indication of nutritional harm, according to a study published online April 28...

Multiple Myeloma Linked to Higher Risk for Hematologic Second Cancers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) have a distinct pattern of second primary malignancy (SPM), with a markedly increased risk of hematologic SPMs, according to a review published online April 6 in Frontiers in...

Eating Legumes, Soy Products May Improve COPD Symptoms

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Higher intake of legumes and soy products is associated with fewer chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms among former smokers, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in Chronic Obstructive...

Adenotonsillectomy Improves Sleep Efficiency in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- For many children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), adenotonsillectomy (T&A) improves sleep efficiency (SE) and resolves OSA, according to a study published online April 12 in Laryngoscope: Investigative...

Monthly News Roundup - April 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0200

FDA Approves Foundayo: First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Without Food or Water Restrictions
In April, the FDA approved Eli Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral GLP-1 agonist medicine for weight loss and maintenance in adults. It...

Very Few Patients With HIV Report Using Long-Acting Injectable ART

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Despite patients reporting preference for long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI-ART), few patients with HIV (PWH) report using LAI-ART, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Acquired...

Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis Increases Substantially With Age

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Prostate cancer overdiagnosis increases considerably with age due to competing mortality and is relatively low for younger men, according to a study published online April 22 in the International Journal of Cancer.Adam...

American Academy of Neurology, April 18-22

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 18 to 22 in Chicago. Participants included clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in neurology. The conference highlighted...

Prevalence of Methamphetamine Acute Coronary Syndrome Is 14.8 Percent

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- The prevalence of methamphetamine-associated acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is 14.8 percent, and patients are generally younger men, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American Heart...

PAS: Balanced Crystalloid Fluid, 0.9 Percent Saline Comparable in Pediatric Septic Shock

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- For children treated for suspected septic shock, the incidence of death, new renal-replacement therapy, or persistent kidney dysfunction is similar with fluid resuscitation administered with balanced crystalloid fluid...

Metabolic Risk Factors Associated With MASLD Identified

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism are independent metabolic risk factors (MRF) for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to a study...

Allergic Rhinitis Could Lead to Hearing Impairment in Children, Teens

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Allergic rhinitis (AR) could lead to hearing impairment in children/adolescents, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pediatrics.Shang Gao, from the Ningde Clinical Medical College of Fujian...

Longer Dialysis Times Associated With Better Survival

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- For adults undergoing maintenance in-center hemodialysis, longer dialysis times are associated with better survival, according to a study published in the June issue of KI Reports.Rachel Lasky, M.P.H., from the Renal...

American Association for Cancer Research, April 17-22

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held this year from April 17 to 22 in San Diego, drawing participants from around the world, including scientists, cancer survivors, clinicians, allied health professionals, and...

DDW: Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Prevents Weight Regain After Tirzepatide Withdrawal

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR), an investigational endoscopic procedure, may offer a safe, effective, and lasting way to maintain drug-free weight loss following glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist...

Children With Congenital Heart Disease May Face More Behavioral Problems

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) may have a greater risk for developing behavioral problems during preschool, according to a study published online April 22 in Frontiers in Pediatrics.Andrew T.M. Chew...

DDW: 1999 to 2023 Saw Rise in Rectal Cancer Deaths in Younger Adults

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Rectal cancer is occurring earlier and killing younger adults faster, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026, held from May 2 to 5 in Chicago.Mythili Menon Pathiyil, M.D., from SUNY Upstate Medical...

DDW: Late-Night Eating + Stress Negatively Impact Gut

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- The combination of stress and nighttime eating increases the likelihood of abnormal bowel habits, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026, held from May 2 to 5 in Chicago.Harika Dadigiri, M.D., from...

AI Model of Retinal Age Can Predict Clinical Aging

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Retinal age, derived from a single fundus photograph, is a biomarker of clinical aging, according to a study published online April 8 in Communications Medicine.Takahiro Ninomiya, M.D., from the Tohoku University Graduate...

Diabetes Risk After Vitamin D Supplement Varies by Apal Polymorphism in Prediabetes

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- For adults with prediabetes, a reduction in the risk for diabetes is seen after supplementation with 4,000 IU/day of vitamin D3 among those carrying the AC and CC alleles of the Apal polymorphism, according to a study...

Study Looks at Outcomes of Endoscopic Surgery in Men With BPH, Overactive Bladder

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) have higher postoperative storage symptoms despite comparable overall symptom improvement, according to a review published online...

Predictive Model Shows Moderate Performance for Psoriasis Relapse Risk

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- A predictive model for psoriasis relapse risk demonstrates moderate performance, according to a study published online April 11 in Scientific Reports.Xiaoxue Zhang, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University...

Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography May Predict Diabetic Nephropathy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Nonperfusion area detected by swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may predict diabetic nephropathy (DN) severity, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of...

Deterioration in Cognitive Function Precedes CVD Events in Seniors

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.Swarna Vishwanath, Ph.D., from Monash...

Launch of 988 Lifeline Tied to Drop in Suicides in Teens, Young Adults

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:22:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was associated with significant reductions in expected suicide mortality among individuals aged 15 to 34 years, according to a research letter published online April 24 in the...

Combining Cannabinoid With Opioid Does Not Relieve Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For patients with knee osteoarthritis, combining a cannabinoid medication with an opioid does not provide additional pain relief, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.Katrina R. Hamilton...

Advanced Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Risk Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome stage, especially stages 3 and 4, is associated with increased cancer risk, according to a study published online April 27 in Circulation: Population Health and...

Physical Therapy May Be Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For adults with chronic low back pain (cLBP), physical therapy (PT) may be beneficial as first-line therapy, according to a study published online April 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Julie M. Fritz, Ph.D., P.T...

Some Improvement Seen in Cognitive Function With Exercise, Ibuprofen in Cancer

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For adults with cancer receiving chemotherapy, an exercise intervention and low-dose ibuprofen improved some domains of cognitive function, according to a study published online April 20 in Cancer.Michelle C. Janelsins...

APOL1 Proteomic Risk Score Predicts Kidney Disease Progression

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- A nine-protein apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) Proteomic Risk Score (APRS) enables accurate prediction of kidney disease progression in APOL1 high-risk individuals, according to a study published online April 15 in Nature...

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Sleep, Memory Disturbances

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Adults with more severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are at risk for sleep and memory disturbances, according to a study published online April 21 in Dermatitis.Jo Anne Lim, M.D., from Universiti Sains Malaysia in Kelantan, and...

Downstream Utilization Similar for In-Person, Virtual Neurology Visits

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Virtual neurology new outpatient visits are associated with similar downstream utilization as in-person visits, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology.Chloé E. Hill, M.D., from the University of...

Triple Antihypertensive Pill May Lower Incidence of Recurrent Stroke

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, treatment with a once-daily pill containing three low-dose antihypertensive agents is associated with a lower incidence of recurrent stroke, according to a study published in the...

About One-Third of Children and Adolescents Use Dietary Supplements in the U.S.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- About one-third of children and adolescents use dietary supplements in the United States, according to a study published online April 24 in Pediatrics Open Science.Brandy Recio, from the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy...

Less Than Half of Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Meds

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Less than half of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive medications for OUD (MOUD) during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 22 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.Silvia S. Martins, M.D...

Proximal Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (pHGNS) yields a clinically significant response versus control at month 7, according to a study published online...

Cognitive Impairment Linked to Worse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), cognitive impairment (CI) is associated with worse outcomes, according to a study published in the May issue of Kidney International Reports.Hélène Levassort, M.D., from the A...

Optimal Sleep May Reduce Dementia Risk in Patients With Focal Epilepsy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Optimal sleep duration is associated with better executive function, with a significantly higher impact of optimal sleep among those with focal epilepsy, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology.Xin You...

Machine Learning Predicts Asthma Risk in Children With Early-Life Atopic Dermatitis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Machine learning models can predict the risk for developing moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis in children diagnosed with early-life atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online April 17...

Behavioral Therapy + Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Best for Overactive Bladder

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For older women, behavioral therapy (BT) reduces overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, with greater improvements seen in combination with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), according to a study published online...

Hypertension Is Common in Post-9/11 Veterans

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:54:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Hypertension is common among post-9/11 veterans, with clinical hypertension seen in 44.9 percent, according to a study published online April 22 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Tiffany E. Chang, Ph.D...

More Than Four in 10 Adults Not Up to Date on Measles Vaccine

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Substantial gaps in adult measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination exist, according to a study published online April 10 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.Sahithi Malireddy, from the University of...

More Live Births Tied to Lower Later Stroke Risk in Women

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- A greater number of live births is associated with a decreased risk for stroke years later, according to a study published online March 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Senan Maher, from the University...

AACR: Study Looks at Predictors of UV Radiation Exposure in High School Students

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For high school students, perceived higher costs of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protection and greater tanning reward are independent predictors of lower sun-safe behavior, according to a study published online April 21...

AACR: Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked to Lung, Colorectal, Breast, Bladder, Hematopoietic Cancers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Wildfire smoke (WFS) exposure is associated with an increased risk for certain cancers, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 17 to 22 in...

Study Identifies Low Sensitivity of Standard, Modified Two-Tiered Testing for Lyme Disease

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For patients with early infection with Lyme disease (LD), standard and modified two-tiered testing (STTT and MTTT) diagnostic algorithms have low sensitivity, according to a study published online April 21 in the Journal...

AACR: Intralesional Nivolumab Reduces Size of Precancerous Oral Lesions

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Intralesional nivolumab seems effective for reducing the size of precancerous oral lesions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 17 to 22...

AACR: Myocarditis in First Month of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Predictive of Fatality

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Patients who develop myocarditis (MC) within the first month of receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy are more likely to have MC fatality, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

Video Game Training May Improve Guideline-Concordant Trauma Triage

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- A purpose-driven video game for emergency physicians may improve guideline-concordant trauma triage of seriously injured older adults, according to a study published online April 20 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Ketogenic Diet Cuts Proportion of Proinsulin Secreted in Type 2 Diabetes

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a ketogenic diet (KD) reduces the proportion of proinsulin secreted to a greater extent than a low-fat diet (LFD), according to a study published online April 21 in the Journal of...

Cholesteatoma, Tympanic Membrane Perforation Linked to Dementia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Cholesteatoma and tympanic membrane perforation are associated with dementia, and the associations are attenuated with surgical treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...

Amyloid-Beta-Targeted MAbs Have Little Impact in MCI, Mild Alzheimer Disease Dementia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer disease, amyloid-beta-targeted monoclonal antibodies have negligible or little effect, according to a study published online April 15 in...

Magnetic Seizure Therapy Noninferior to RUL-UB ECT for Major Depression

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with major depressive disorder, magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is noninferior to right unilateral ultra-brief pulse-width (RUL-UB) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for achieving remission of depression and has...

American College of Physicians, April 16-18

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (Internal Medicine Meeting) was held from April 16 to 18 in San Francisco and was attended by internal medicine physicians, adult medicine specialists, subspecialists, medical students, and...

AACR: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Unique Lung Cancer Trial Sites

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- There was a decrease in the number of unique sites where phase 1 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were conducted between 2020 and 2024, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

ESCMID: Treatment Failure Does Not Differ Between Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for Acute Sinusitis

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For adults with acute sinusitis treated in the outpatient setting, there is no difference in treatment failure with standard-dose amoxicillin-clavulanate or standard-dose amoxicillin, according to a study published...

AAN: Multimodal Lifestyle Intervention Consistently Improves Cognition in Early Dementia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For patients with early Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment, cognition is consistently improved with multimodal lifestyle interventions (MMLIs), while monoclonal antibodies (MABs) clear amyloid plaques but...

AACR: Model Analyzing CpG Methylation Predicts Origin of Cancer

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- A CpG-based methylation signature combined with ridge regression allows highly accurate multicancer classification in patients with cancers of unknown primary, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

Tobramycin + Vancomycin No Better Than Vancomycin Alone for Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- The combination of intrawound tobramycin and vancomycin powder is no better than vancomycin powder alone for reducing deep surgical site infection in patients with periarticular tibial fractures, according to a study...

Aural Symptoms Common Among Patients With Vestibular Migraine, Meniere Disease

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- Patients with vestibular migraine (VM) often have aural symptoms and these are predictive of a lower probability for symptom improvement for headache and dizziness, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in the...

Datopotamab Deruxtecan Improves Survival in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For patients with previously untreated, locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic, advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), first-line datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) is associated with improvements in...

Study Identifies Longitudinal Association for Anemia and Dementia Risk

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- There is a cross-sectional association between anemia and higher levels of Alzheimer disease (AD) biomarkers and a longitudinal association with dementia risk, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA...

Longer, More Frequent Daytime Napping Linked to All-Cause Mortality in Seniors

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- For older adults, longer and more frequent daytime napping is associated with higher all-cause mortality, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.Chenlu Gao, Ph.D., from Mass General Brigham...

Extreme Climate Events Tied to Increased Heart Disease Risk

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Extreme weather may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online April 21 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Linjiang Wei, Ph.D., from Xiamen University in China, and...

Higher Sodium Intake May Negatively Affect Episodic Memory in Men

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Higher sodium intake may be linked to worsening cognitive function in men, according to a study published in the June issue of Neurobiology of Aging.Francisca Chuwa, from Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia...

Syphilis Linked to Increased Risk for Several Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Death

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Infection with syphilis is associated with an increased risk for several major adverse cardiovascular outcomes and death, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open.Eli Tsakiris, from Tulane...

Visceral Adipose Tissue Increases Stress Urinary Incontinence Symptoms in Women

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women, according to a study published in the March issue of the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive...

AACR: Fruit, Vegetable, Whole Grain Intake Up in Young Patients With Lung Cancer

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Young patients with lung cancer have significantly higher fruit, vegetable, and whole grain consumption than the U.S. reference, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer...

Gabapentinoids Tied to Higher Risk for Drug Poisoning

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Gabapentinoids are associated with an increased risk for drug poisoning, particularly in the short-term after initiation, according to a study published online April 16 in PLOS Medicine.Andrew S.C. Yuen, from University...

Tween, Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development, according to a study published online April 20 in Neuropsychopharmacology.Natasha E...

Longer Reproductive Span Linked to Better Cognitive Trajectories

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Having a longer reproductive span is associated with better cognitive trajectories, while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use within 10 years of menopause is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study...

Severe Male Fertility Impairment Tied to Increased Risk for Nonreproductive Cancers

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Men with severely impaired fertility may have an increased risk for colorectal and thyroid cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in the European Journal of Epidemiology.Peter Zarén, from Lund University in...

ECO: Distinct Sex-Linked Cardiometabolic, Inflammatory Patterns Seen in Obesity

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Distinct sex-associated cardiometabolic and inflammatory patterns are seen in adults with obesity, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Congress on Obesity, hosted by the...

Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Hypertension Better Than Body Mass Index

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- New waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) cutoffs predict the risk for hypertension better than body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Nutrition.Mahidere W. Ali, from University...

SIR: Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment Shows Faster Recovery Than Robotic Prostatectomy

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) shows better initial perioperative outcomes than robotic prostatectomy (RP) for intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a study...

Age at ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Educational Outcomes

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- For children and young adults, age at first attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis is associated with educational outcomes, according to a study published online April 8 in JAMA Psychiatry.Lotta...

SIR: Endovascular Therapy Beneficial for Post-Thrombotic Syndrome

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Endovascular therapy leads to less severe post-thrombotic syndrome and iliac vein obstruction among patients with moderate or severe post-thrombotic syndrome, according to a study published online April 13 in the New...

Asundexian Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increasing Bleeding

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Asundexian, an activated factor XI inhibitor, at a daily dose of 50 mg yields lower risks for ischemic stroke for patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) treated with...

Smoking More Common in People With Chronic Pain

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- People who experience chronic pain tend to use cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) at higher rates than those without chronic pain, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of...

Study Looks at CRC Risk, Non-CRC Mortality in Seniors With Prior Adenoma

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Older adults with adenoma at prior colonoscopy are more likely to experience subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC), but the cumulative risks are exceeded by competing risks for non-CRC death, according to a study published...

Naloxone Has Limitations for Reversing ODs From Fentanyl, Sufentanil

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Naloxone has limitations for reversing overdoses from fentanyl and sufentanil, gradually reversing respiratory depression, but with variable reversal times, according to a study published in the May issue of...

Polysubstance, Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose From 2004 to 2022

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Overdose deaths from polysubstance use escalated from 2004 to 2022 for all racial and ethnic groups but with disproportionate increases for non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals, according to a study published online...

ACP Updates Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Asymptomatic, average-risk women aged 50 to 74 years should receive biennial screening for breast cancer, according to a guidance statement published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine to coincide with the...

ACP: Lower Quality Scores Seen for AI- Versus Human-Generated Visit Notes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Notes generated by artificial intelligence (AI) have lower-quality scores than those generated by humans across five standardized care cases, according to a study published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal...

ACP: Muscle-Related Loss Often Exceeds Benchmarks With Incretin-Based Therapies

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- In many incretin-based interventions, reductions in muscle-related indices exceed prespecified benchmarks, according to a review published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine to coincide with the Internal...

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Migraine Activity

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Short-term and cumulative exposure to ambient air pollution as well as climatic factors are associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published online April 15 in Neurology.Ido Peles, M.D., from...

2015 to 2023 Saw Drop in U.S. Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioids

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- From 2015 to 2023, there was a decrease in the number of U.S. patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy, according to a study published online April 8 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Thuy D. Nguyen...

Chatbots Do Not Perform Well for Misinformation-Prone Health Topics

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Chatbots perform poorly when answering questions about misinformation-prone health topics, according to a study published online April 14 in BMJ Open.Nicholas B. Tiller, Ph.D., from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance...

Loneliness Linked to Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Loneliness is associated with an increased risk for degenerative valvular heart disease (VHD), according to a study published online April 15 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Chenghui Cao, M.D., from The...

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome May Not Impact Academic Performance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Academic achievement is similar for children with and without a history of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Regional Health Americas.Tammy E. Corr, D.O...

Parents of Children, Teens Unaware of Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- Most parents of children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years are unaware that the U.S. federal minimum legal age (MLA) for tobacco sales is 21 years, according to research published online April 14 in Pediatrics.Devin M...

Increase Seen in Pregnancy-Related Death Ratios During COVID-19

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 17, 2026-- In the United States, pregnancy-related death ratios increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online April 2 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Colleen L. MacCallum-Bridges, Ph.D., from the...

Electric Scooter Injuries Up Annually in U.S. Children From 2020 to 2024

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- The incidence of electric scooter (e-scooter) injuries is increasing among U.S. children, according to a study published online March 26 in Injury.Mary Beth Howard, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in...

EHRA: Risk for Heart Failure Common for Individuals With Screening-Detected A-Fib

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Individuals with screening-detected atrial fibrillation (AF) have a comparable risk for developing heart failure to those with clinically known AF, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European...

Ovarian Cancer Incidence, Mortality Elevated in High Radon Zone

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Postmenopausal women living in a high radon zone have significantly higher risks for ovarian cancer incidence and mortality, according to a study published online April 10 in JAMA Network Open.Mark R. Williamson, Ph.D...

Prenatal Exposure to Buprenorphine Does Not Impair Neurodevelopment

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to buprenorphine versus methadone is not associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental outcomes among children, according to a study published online April 15 in The BMJ.Sabine Friedrich...

Clinician Notes for Sickle Cell Patients Often Include High Number of Negative Descriptors

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) have more negative descriptors than Black patients without SCD and those with chronic pain, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open.Austin Wesevich...

Stress, Androgens Shape Pubescent Development Timing in Girls

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- High levels of stress, body mass index (BMI), and certain hormones are linked to earlier puberty in girls, according to a study published online April 7 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.Lauren C...

Large Language Models Perform Poorly for Differential Diagnosis

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Large language models (LLMs) achieve high accuracy on final diagnosis but have poorer performance for generating differential diagnoses, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open.Arya S. Rao...

Double Shifts Disrupt Normal Cortisol Patterns

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Working double shifts is associated with alterations in normal cortisol patterns, according to a study published online April 8 in Nursing Open.Fadime Ulupınar, R.N., from Erzurum Technical University in Turkey, and...

Long-Term Excess Weight Increases Cardiovascular Risk More Than at a Single Time Point

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Long-term excess weight exposure influences cardiovascular risk more than excess weight at a single point in time, according to a study published online April 8 in PLOS ONE.Alexander Turchin, M.D., from Brigham and...

Social Media Captures GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Side Effects Not Seen in Clinical Trials

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Social media posts about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may identify patient concerns not captured in clinical trials, according to a study published online April 10 in Nature Health.Neil K.R. Sehgal, from the...

Sex- and Race-Based Disparities Seen in Provider Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026-- Significant sex and racial disparities exist in health care-seeking behavior and health care provider-based diagnosis among people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published online March 25 in...

One-Third With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Moderate-to-Severe Disability

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- Moderate-to-severe disability affects nearly one-third of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published online March 5 in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.Olga Maria Nardone, Ph.D., from...

One in Four Use AI for Health Information

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:42:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- One in four U.S. adults report using artificial intelligence tools or chatbots for physical or mental health information, according to new research released today from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in...

Micromobility-Linked Injuries Comprise 6.9 Percent of Trauma Admissions

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- From 2018 to 2023, micromobility-related injuries accounted for 6.9 percent of all trauma admissions, according to a study published online April 15 in Neurosurgery.Hannah Weiss, M.D., from NYU Langone Health in New...

Aligning Exercise Timing to Personal Chronotype Boosts Outcomes

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- Aligning exercise timing with individual chronotype significantly benefits cardiometabolic and sleep-related outcomes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published online April 14 in Open...

Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Thigh Muscle Fat in Those at Risk for Knee OA

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- For individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis, high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with higher muscle fat content, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology.Zehra Akkaya, M.D...

Elraglusib/GnP Improves Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- For patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), elraglusib, an inhibitor of GSK-3β, with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (GnP) improves overall survival compared with GnP alone, according to a...

New Guidelines Issued for Anticoagulant Prophylaxis for Pediatric VTE

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- Recommendations for anticoagulant prophylaxis for pediatric patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) are presented in clinical practice guidelines issued by the American Society of Hematology and the...

Most Older Adults With Memory Complaints Willing to Take Alzheimer Biomarker Tests

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- After brief education, most adults support Alzheimer disease (AD) biomarker tests if recommended by a clinician for those with memory complaints, according to a study published online April 15 in Alzheimer’s & D...

Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of severe acquired aplastic anemia are presented in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Hematology and published online March 24 in Blood...

Most Adults Report Source of Usual Health Care in U.S. in 2024

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Nine of 10 adults in the United States report having had a source of usual health care in 2024, according to an April data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Laryssa Mykyta, Ph.D., and Julie D...

Odds of Mental, Physical Health Outcomes Elevated for Children With TBI

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Children and adolescents with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) have increased odds of mental and physical health outcomes, with variation seen by family resilience, according to a study published online...

Recommendations Developed for Prevention of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the prevention and management of pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) in two guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and published online April 7 in the Journal of the...

CDC: Proportion of Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigella Isolates Increasing

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- The proportion of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella isolates in the United States increased from 2011-2015 to 2023, according to research published in the April 9 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

Children Most in Need of Dental Care Less Likely to Participate in School-Based Prevention Programs

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Children who do not go to the dentist are less likely to participate in school-based cavity prevention programs (SCPPs), according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Network Open.Shulamite S. Huang, Ph.D., from...

Few Patients With Firearm Injuries Receive Violence Intervention Program Services

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Nearly two-thirds of patients with firearm injuries are treated at trauma centers with violence intervention programs (VIPs), but only about one in five receive these services, according to a study published online April...

Hearing Loss Tied to Poorer Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Outcomes in MCI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- For individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), hearing loss affects cognitive-motor dual-task performance, and multidomain training including aerobic-resistance exercise plus cognitive training improves...

Food Supplementation Feasible, Well Accepted for Patients Recently Hospitalized With Heart Failure

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Ninety-day food supplementation is feasible and well accepted for individuals recently hospitalized with heart failure but did not lead to improvements in clinical outcomes, according to a study published online April 8...

Cancer Risk Elevated in Patients With Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) have an increased cancer risk, especially in the first year after diagnosis, according to a study published online March 23 in Cancers.Barbara Giordani, Ph.D...

Few Adults With CAP Meet Eligibility Criteria for Short-Course Antibiotics

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Few adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) meet eligibility criteria for short-course antibiotic therapy, but outcomes are similar for those with short- and long-course antibiotic therapy, according to a study...

Prenatal Maternal Smoking Linked to Behavioral Health Challenges in Offspring

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- Children exposed to prenatal maternal smoking are more likely to experience behavioral and mental health challenges, according to a study published online April 6 in Development and Psychopathology.Kristine Marceau...

Cell-Free DNA Methylome Assay Demonstrates Strong Performance

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 14, 2026-- A novel low-cost assay that sequences cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylome in blood demonstrates strong performance across a range of clinical applications, according to a study published online April 6 in the Proceedings of...

Multifaceted Intervention Beneficial for Low-Income Patients With Hypertension

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- A multifaceted, team-based implementation strategy results in a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure than enhanced usual care for low-income patients with uncontrolled hypertension, according to a study published...

Circulating Tumor HPV DNA May Aid Risk Assessment With Oropharyngeal Cancer

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- A blood test for circulating tumor human papillomavirus DNA (ctHPVDNA) may improve risk assessment in patients undergoing surgery for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA...

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Increased in Adults With Long COVID

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- Individuals with long COVID have an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online April 1 in eClinicalMedicine.Pia Lindberg, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and...

Early-Onset Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Increasingly Presenting as Tongue Tumors

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- Early-onset oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (EO-OCSCC) is increasingly presenting as tongue tumors, and cases in women are increasing, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...

Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk for Subsequent Primary Neoplasm

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- Survivors of nearly all types of adolescent and young adult cancer have an increased risk for developing a subsequent primary neoplasm, according to a study published online April 13 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian...

Tooth Loss Associated With Weight Gain in Older Adults

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- There is an association for tooth loss with weight gain in older adults, according to a study published online March 6 in the Journal of Periodontology.Mariana S. Muñoz, from Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil, and...

Duloxetine No Better Than Placebo for Preventing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- For patients with stage II to III colorectal cancer, duloxetine is no better than placebo for preventing sensory oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN), according to a study published online March 25 in JCO...

Apolipoprotein B Cost-Effective for Guiding Primary Prevention Lipid-Lowering Therapy

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 13, 2026-- Apolipoprotein B (apoB) can be used as a cost-effective marker to guide primary prevention lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) compared with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol...

American Academy of Dermatology, March 27 to 31

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March 27 to 31 in Denver and attracted clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in dermatology. The conference highlighted recent advances in...

Flu Vaccine Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Even With Breakthrough Infection

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- Influenza vaccination may offer cardiovascular protection even when it does not prevent infection, according to a study published online April 2 in Eurosurveillance.Roberto Croci, from the European Centre for Disease...

Surgery for Early-Stage NSCLC Yields Similar Outcomes in Octogenarians, Younger Patients

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- Surgical treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is associated with similarly favorable safety and long-term outcomes for octogenarians and for younger patients, according to a study published in the...

Transdermal Estradiol Patches Noninferior to LHRH Agonists for Prostate Cancer

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- For men with locally advanced prostate cancer, transdermal estradiol (tE2) patches are noninferior to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists as androgen deprivation therapy, according to a study published...

Maternal Prepregnancy BMI, Birth Length Linked to Offspring Atopic Dermatitis

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- Increasing maternal prepregnancy body mass index (ppBMI) and increasing birth length are associated with offspring atopic dermatitis by age 3 years, according to a study published online March 23 in the Journal of Allergy...

High Night-to-Night Variability in OSA Linked to Increased Odds of MACCE

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- High night-to-night variability in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity is associated with increased odds of nonfatal major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), according to a study published online...

Menopause Curriculum Addresses Knowledge Gap for Health Professionals

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- A basic menopause curriculum that has been developed for telementoring health care professionals in rural and under-resourced areas improved confidence in treating patients with menopause and addressed a knowledge gap...

Very High Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- Very high prenatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure is associated with an increased incidence of childhood asthma, according to a study published online April 9 in PLOS Medicine.Annelise J. Blomberg...

Judge Allows Abortion Pill to Continue Being Mailed for Now

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026-- U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials’ request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.The decision is not final, and the case has been p...

Adopting Healthful Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease, Dementia

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Adopting a healthful plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), according to a study published online April 8 in Neurology.Song-Yi Park, Ph.D., from the...

Cardiovascular Health Tied to Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Cardiovascular health may impact fracture risk in women after menopause, according to a study published online March 27 in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas.Rafeka Hossain, from Tulane University in New Orleans, and...

AI Scribe Use Modestly Reduces Clinical Documentation Time

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes is linked to modest reductions in electronic health record (EHR) use and clinical documentation time, according to a study published online April 1 in the Journal of the...

Significant Incidental Findings on Low-Dose CT Linked to Increased Risk for Extrapulmonary Cancer Diagnosis

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Cancer significant incidental findings (SIF) not related to lung cancer reported in patients undergoing lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) are associated with an increased risk for an...

Dirty Water Tied to Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Exposure to untreated or natural water appears to be associated with increased otorrhea episodes in pediatric patients with ear tubes, according to a study published in the February issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...

Burnout Tied to Family Physician Departure From the Workforce

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Family physicians self-reporting burnout are almost 1.5 times more likely to leave or change practices than physicians not reporting burnout, according to a research letter published online March 30 in JAMA Internal...

Childhood Cancer Is Eighth Leading Cause of Childhood Death Globally

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Childhood cancer is the eighth leading cause of childhood death globally, with improvements in deaths due to childhood cancer seen in some countries since 1990, according to a study published online April 4 in The...

Irregular Bedtime Tied to Increased 10-Year Cardiovascular Health Risk

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- Irregular sleep timing may increase the 10-year risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among middle-aged adults, according to a study published online March 24 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.Laura Nauha, from the...

Few Outpatient Psychotherapists Have Training to Treat Boys and Men With Eating Disorders

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- A significant gap exists in clinician knowledge, confidence, and formal training for treating eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men, according to a study published online March 30 in the International...

CDC: 2024 to 2025 Saw Decline in Number of Births, Fertility Rate in U.S.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026-- The number of births and general fertility rate decreased 1 percent from 2024 to 2025 in the United States, according to an April Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease...

Household Cleaning Products Still a Leading Cause of Injury in Children 5 and Younger

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:39:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- From 2007 through 2022, there were 240,862 household cleaning product-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments among children aged 5 years and younger, according to a study published online April 2 in...

Never-Married Adults Have Increased Cancer Incidence

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Adults who have never been married have an increased risk for developing cancer, according to a study published online April 8 in Cancer Research Communications.Paulo S. Pinheiro, M.D., Ph.D., from the Sylvester...

Use of Evaluation, Management Add-On Code G2211 Remains Below Projected Adoption Levels

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Use of the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services evaluation and management (E/M) add-on code, G2211, which was established to better account for previously uncompensated costs of longitudinal, nonprocedural...

AAD: Subcutaneous Amlitelimab Aids Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes Through Week 24

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Amlitelimab, a fully human non-T cell depleting monoclonal antibody that selectively targets OX40-ligand (OX40L), is safe and effective, with potentially progressive efficacy over time, for patients with...

SaFETy Score in ED Predicts 12-Month Risk for Firearm Violence

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- For young adults presenting to the emergency department (ED), the Serious fighting, Friend weapon carrying, community Environment, and firearm Threats (SaFETy) score predicts firearm violence (FV) risk, according to a...

Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Safe for Identifying Lung Cancer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB) demonstrates a high diagnostic performance for pulmonary lesions, with high sensitivity for malignancy, according to a study published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic...

Unmet Dental Care Due to Cost Linked to Subsequent CVD, Dementia

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Having unmet dental care needs due to cost is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dementia, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journals of Gerontology, Series...

Higher Mortality Risk Associated With Antidepressants in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- For patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antidepressants and certain antidiarrheal medications are associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online April 8 in Communications...

Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Prevents Hospitalizations Across Seasons

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- In pediatric patients, influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) varied across 2021 to 2024 seasons, but did help prevent influenza-associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits, according to a study published online...

HHS Updates Vaccine Panel Requirements After Judge's Decision

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026— Health officials are changing the rules for who can serve on a key vaccine advisory panel after a judge ruled that many current members are unqualified.The panel, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, h...

Nicotine E-Cigarettes Most Effective in Helping Smokers Quit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Smokers using nicotine electronic cigarettes (ECs) are more likely to quit than those using most other methods, according to a review published online March 26 in Addiction.Angela Difeng Wu, D.Phil., from the University of...

Walking Is the Most Common Leisure-Time Physical Activity for U.S. Adults

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Walking is the most common leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among U.S. adults, but many who engage in walking still don't meet physical activity guidelines, according to a study published online April 1 in PLOS...

Women With DM Receive Less Recommended Preventive Care Than Those Without DM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Reproductive-aged women with diabetes mellitus (DM) receive recommended preventive health services at a lower rate than those without DM, according to a study published online April 3 in the Journal of General Internal...

Low-Cost Platform Capable of Automated Anterior Segment Imaging for Eye Disease Screening

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- An ultra-low-cost platform is capable of automated, quantitative, and anatomically calibrated anterior segment imaging for eye disease screening, according to a study published online March 17 in Scientific Reports.Neelam...

Low Food Access Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Mastectomy

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Low food access (LFA) is associated with increased comorbidities and postoperative complications for women undergoing mastectomy, according to a study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive...

Switching From HIV Protease Inhibitors to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Tied to Diabetes Risk

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Switching to integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTI) from protease inhibitors is associated with new diabetes risk in people with HIV, according to a study published online March 27 in The Lancet HIV.Y. Joseph Hwang...

Variable Correlations Seen Between Geographic Atrophy Enlargement Rates in Fellow Eyes

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- The geographic atrophy (GA) enlargement rate in one eye does not consistently predict the enlargement rate in the fellow eye, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Leon von der Emde, M.D...

Travel Times to Hospital-Based Obstetric Care Increased From 2010 to 2021

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- The proportion of reproductive-aged females who could access obstetric care within 30 minutes declined between 2010 and 2021, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the American Journal of Preventive...

2014 to 2023 Saw Increase in Imaging Turnaround Time

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- The time it took to interpret imaging studies increased 113 percent from 2014 to 2023, according to a study published online March 30 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.Eric W. Christensen, Ph.D., from the...

CDC: Kava Exposure, Combined Kava-Kratom Use Increased in Recent Years

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Kava exposure has increased in recent years, as have reports including combined use of kava and kratom, according to research published in the April 2 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity...

Harder Exercise, Not Just Longer May Reduce Risk for Chronic Disease

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- A higher proportion of vigorous physical activity (VPA) may reduce the risk for eight diseases, according to a study published online March 29 in the European Heart Journal.Jiehua Wei, from Central South University in...

ECO: BMI System May Inflate Weight Status Classification

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200

TUESDAY, April 7, 2026-- Current body mass index (BMI) classification may overestimate the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among the general population, according to a study published in Nutrients and scheduled to be presented...

Annual Incidence of Treatment-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia Is Increasing

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- The annual incidence of treatment-related acute myeloid leukemia (tAML) has increased, in addition to an increase in the distribution of primary cancers, defined as the first preceding malignancy that was treated with...

AAD: Ixekizumab + Tirzepatide Boosts Psoriatic Arthritis Outcomes More Than Ixekizumab Monotherapy

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Ixekizumab plus tirzepatide (IXE+TZP) shows significant benefits for outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) versus IXE alone in adults with overweight or obesity, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

AAD: Upadacitinib Safe, Effective for Nonsegmental Vitiligo

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Treatment with upadacitinib is safe and effective for adults and adolescents with nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held from March 27...

TENS + Physical Therapy Aids Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) plus outpatient physical therapy (PT) reduces movement-based pain in patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Network Open.Dana L...

Evidence Inconclusive for Benefits of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Kinesio taping (KT) for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) may reduce pain intensity in the immediate and short term, but the evidence is uncertain, according to a study published online March 31 in BMJ Evidence-Based...

Risk for Dementia Lower for Seniors 65+ With High-Dose Inactivated Flu Vaccine

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- For adults aged 65 years and older, the risk for incident Alzheimer dementia (AD) is lower for those who receive a high versus standard dose of inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV), according to a study published online...

Higher Vitamin D in Early Midlife May Protect Against Later Tau Deposits

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Higher vitamin D levels in midlife are associated with lower levels of the Alzheimer disease biomarker tau protein years later, according to a study published online April 1 in Neurology Open Access.Martin David Mulligan...

Mononucleosis History Tied to Increased Risk for Later Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200

MONDAY, April 6, 2026-- Having mononucleosis is associated with an increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online April 1 in Neurology Open Access.Jennifer L. St. Sauver, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...

ACC: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Can Be Delayed Until After TAVR in Some Patients

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026-- Older patients with coronary artery disease scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have comparable outcomes regardless of whether they undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) before TAVR...

AAD: Zasocitinib Safe, Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Adults

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026-- Once-daily oral zasocitinib (TAK-279), an oral tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, provides a durable response in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO), according to a study presented at the annual meeting...

ACC: DASH Diet Grocery Delivery Program Aids Blood Pressure, Cholesterol

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026-- Black adults with high blood pressure (BP) who receive dietitian counseling and home deliveries of groceries aligned with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet experience improvements in BP at three...

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cuts Survival With Breast Cancer

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 -- While uncommon, use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) instead of traditional therapies is associated with lower survival time in females with breast cancer, according to a study published online March 2 in JAMA...

Therapists' Well-Being Tied to Client Dropout Rates

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 -- Mental health clients are less likely to drop out of therapy early when their therapists self-report they are flourishing (doing well across life and work), according to a study published online March 21 in Clinical...

Odds of Advanced Liver Fibrosis Up With Episodic Heavy Drinking

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 -- Episodic heavy drinking is prevalent in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and is associated with significantly higher odds of advanced liver fibrosis, according to a study published online...

Fluvoxamine Improves Fatigue, QoL in Long COVID

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 -- For patients with postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), fluvoxamine seems effective for reducing fatigue and improving quality of life (QoL), according to a study published...

Addition of Atezolizumab to mFOLFOX6 Ups DFS in Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200

FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 -- For patients with stage III mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer, the addition of the anti-programmed death ligand 1 agent atezolizumab to a modified regimen of fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and leucovorin (mFOLFOX6)...

After-Hours Use of Electronic Health Records Tied to Worse Resident Outcomes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- Nearly one-third of U.S. family medicine residents report spending three hours or more per day working after hours on ambulatory electronic health records (EHRs), according to a study published in the March issue of...

ACC: Discontinuing β-Blockers Noninferior for Stabilized Acute MI

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200

THUSDAY, April 2, 2026-- For stabilized acute myocardial infarction (AMI) without left ventricular systolic dysfunction or heart failure, discontinuing β-blockers after one year or longer is noninferior to continuing β-blockers, according to a s...

ACC: Intensive LDL Cholesterol Targeting Beneficial for Patients With Atherosclerotic CVD

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- For patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), targeting a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level of <55 mg/dL results in a lower risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study...

ACC: Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis Added to Anticoagulation Improves Pulmonary Embolism Outcomes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- Outcomes for acute, intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) are better with ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed fibrinolysis plus anticoagulation versus anticoagulation alone, according to a study published March...

Machine Learning Model Can Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- A machine learning model can predict hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk using routinely available data, according to a study published online March 30 in Cancer Discovery.Jan Clusmann, M.D., from the University Hospital...

Weight Loss With Time-Restricted Eating Comparable to Daily Calorie Restriction in PCOS

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- Time-restricted eating (TRE) induces greater weight loss than a no-intervention control among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study published online March 27 in Nature Medicine.Sarah Corapi...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Delayed Surgical Wound Healing

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (RA) use is associated with delayed wound healing in patients undergoing abdominal panniculectomy, according to a study published in the April issue of Plastic and...

Endotracheal Poractant Alfa Not Effective in Critical Bronchiolitis

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- For infants with early critical bronchiolitis, endotracheal poractant alfa does not reduce the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation compared with a sham intervention, according to a study published online March 21...

Small Improvements in Daily Sleep, Diet, Exercise Cut Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- Small improvements across the combination of sleep, physical activity, and nutrition (SPAN) may significantly reduce the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published online March 23...

Digital Cognitive Therapy Can Reduce Cardiac Anxiety After Myocardial Infarction

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- A digital, exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention is beneficial for cardiac anxiety in patients after myocardial infarction, according to randomized trial results published online March 25 in the...

International Severity Criteria Developed for Vitiligo

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200

THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- In a consensus statement published online March 25 in JAMA Dermatology, internationally agreed-upon severity criteria are presented for vitiligo.Viktoria Eleftheriadou, M.D., Ph.D., from the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust...

AAD: Significant Benefits Seen for Brepocitinib 30 mg in Dermatomyositis

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- For adults with dermatomyositis, brepocitinib, an oral tyrosine kinase 2/Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, demonstrates significant benefits at a 30-mg dose compared with placebo, according to a study published online March 28...

ACC: Expanding Eligibility for Low-Income Subsidies Can Improve CVD Medication Adherence

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- Expanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135 and 150 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-related medication...

ACC: Mavacamten Efficacious for Adolescents With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- Mavacamten, the first-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor approved for treatment of symptomatic adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is efficacious for adolescents with obstructive HCM, according to a...

Guidelines Released for Management of Sepsis in Adults, Children

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- International guidelines are presented for the treatment of adults and children with sepsis and septic shock in two special articles from the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, published online March 23 in Critical Care Medicine...

Continuous Postoperative Monitoring Reduces Duration of Oxygen Desaturation

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- Continuous monitoring after noncardiac surgery is associated with a significant reduction in the duration of oxygen saturation less than 90 percent, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA Network...

ACC: Cold Weather Has Greater Impact on Cardiac Mortality Than Excessive Heat

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- Colder temperatures are linked to significantly more cardiovascular (CV) deaths than excessive heat, according to a short report published online March 24 in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology to coincide with...

T2D Patient-Reported Outcomes Improved After Switching From Dulaglutide to Tirzepatide

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who were not achieving glycemic control while receiving a stable dose of dulaglutide, switching to tirzepatide is associated with improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROs)...

Higher Daily Sodium Intake Linked to Heart Failure Risk

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026-- Greater dietary sodium intake is associated with a higher risk for new heart failure (HF) among at-risk individuals, according to a study published online March 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology...

SEEG-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Beneficial for Pediatric Epilepsy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:24:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- For pediatric patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, stereoelectroencephalography-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SEEG-RFTC) is safe, with favorable outcomes for most patients, according to a study...

Adenoidectomy, Tonsillectomy in Childhood Tied to Risk for Adult Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- Prior tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in the setting of specific childhood conditions may be associated with increased rates of adult chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), according to a study published online Feb. 18 in The...

EBCC: Axillary Radiotherapy Without Lymphadenectomy Feasible for Breast Cancer

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- For patients with breast cancer with limited nodal disease after neoadjuvant therapy, axillary radiotherapy (ART) is as effective as axillary lymphadenectomy (ALND), with fewer cases of lymphedema, according to two...

Online Tool Enables Communication of Genetic Testing Results With Family Members

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- A new online tool may help cancer patients communicate genetic testing results with family, according to a study published online March 24 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.Steven J. Katz, M.D., from the University of...

More Than 250,000 Global Deaths From Meningitis Reported in 2023

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- In 2023, there were 259,000 global deaths and 2.54 million incident cases of meningitis, according to a study published online March 27 in The Lancet Neurology.Sarah Brooke Sirota, from the University of Washington in...

Major Cardiovascular Event Risk Increased With Discontinuation of GLP-1 RAs in T2D

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes, discontinuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a study published online...

Lower Mortality Tied to Consistent Adherence to Exercise in Midlife

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- Women who consistently meet physical activity guidelines throughout midlife have a reduced risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online March 26 in PLOS Medicine.Binh Nguyen, Ph.D., from The...

Global Maternal Mortality Ratio Reported at 190.5 Deaths/100,000 Livebirths in 2023

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- In 2023, the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) was 190.5 maternal deaths per 100,000 livebirths, according to a study published online March 26 in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health.Jennifer...

CDC: Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers Increasing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- Kratom-related reports to poison centers are increasing, especially among certain demographic groups, according to research published in the March 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity...

Outcomes Superior for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery + Vidian Neurectomy in Allergic Rhinitis With Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- For patients with allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, the addition of vidian neurectomy to endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is associated with superior improvements in symptoms and nasal function, according to a...

Patients With Psoriasis Have Elevated Risk for Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), those with cutaneous psoriasis (PsC) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have an increased risk for complications, according to a study published online March 22 in the...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk Up With Higher Percentage Total Food Weight From Ultraprocessed Food

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0200

TUESDAY, March 31, 2026-- Among middle-aged and older men, a higher percentage of total food weight from ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with a higher risk for incident benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published...

Monthly News Roundup - March 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0200

High-Dose Wegovy HD Approved for Chronic Weight Management
In March the FDA approved Wegovy HD (semaglutide) 7.2 mg, a high dose, injectable pen formulation of semaglutide. Prior to this approval, the highest dose approved for Wegovy injection was...

Tinnitus Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Dose-Response Manner

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Chronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online March 18 in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.Enes Sırma, from University of Health Sciences...

Asthma in Older Age Linked to Other Comorbidities

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:32:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Asthma in older age is associated with other comorbidities, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in the Journal of Asthma and Allergy.Martyna Miodońska, from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland...

Factors Identified That Impact ED Visit Frequency After Adenotonsillectomy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:28:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Several preoperative factors and hospital stay duration are associated with emergency department (ED) visit frequency in pediatric patients after adenotonsillectomy, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in...

ACC: Alcohol's Health Impacts Depend on Type, Quantity of Drink Consumed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:59:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- The potential health impacts of low-to-moderate alcohol intake appear to vary by beverage type, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from March 28 to 30 in New...

Childhood Obesity Tied to Cardiometabolic Disease at Age 30 Years

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Children with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) have an increased associated risk for cardiometabolic diseases in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 23 in JAMA Pediatrics.Resthie R. Putri...

Fatigue Highly Prevalent in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Fatigue is highly prevalent in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the January issue of Crohn's and Colitis 360.Rafael Martin-Masot, Ph.D., from the Regional University Hospital of...

EBCC: De-escalation Appears Safe After Primary Systemic Treatment for Breast Cancer

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- De-escalation of locoregional radiotherapy (RT) based on ypN-status seems safe for patients after primary systemic treatment (PST) for breast cancer, according to a study presented at the annual European Breast Cancer...

EBCC: Active Surveillance Seems Safe for Grade 1 to 2 DCIS

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0200

MONDAY, March 30, 2026-- Active surveillance seems safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, grade 1 to 2 ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study presented at the annual...

New COVID 'Cicada' Variant Is Spreading

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026— Another new COVID variant is starting to spread.Health officials say the variant — known as BA.3.2 or "Cicada" — has been quietly circulating for years but is now being detected more often in the United States and around the...

Direct-Acting Antiviral Prescribing for Hep C Peaked in 2015, Then Declined

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) prescribing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection peaked in 2015, then declined, according to a research letter published online March 25 in the Journal of the American Medical...

Dietary Behaviors ID'd on Night Shifts for Health Care Workers With T2D

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- For health care shift workers with type 2 diabetes (T2D), night shifts are associated with increased activity and with higher energy intake and percentage of energy from sweet snacks, according to a study published online...

Noise Reduction Measures Beneficial for Patients With Meniere Disease

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- For patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enhanced hearing function, according to a...

Vitreous Floaters Confer Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- New-onset vitreous floaters, with or without flashes, confer an increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), according to a study published in the March issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.Bart van Zon, M.D., from...

Interventions to Improve Heart Health Do Not Provide Cognitive Benefits

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- Neither exercise nor aggressive cardiovascular risk reduction significantly improves cognitive benefits in older adults at risk for dementia, according to a study published online March 23 in JAMA Neurology.Rong Zhang...

Researchers Develop New Evidence-Based Tool to Inform Deep Brain Stimulation Decision-Making

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) find a new evidence-based decision tool acceptable to improve understanding of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and boost their confidence in making a decision to pursue the surgery or not...

Parental Death From Drug Overdose, Homicide, Suicide Increases Childhood Mortality Risk

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- Childhood mortality is significantly higher among children bereaved by parental death from drug overdose, homicide, or suicide compared with the general child population, according to a study published online March 23 in...

Caloric Stability, Dietary Repetition Linked to Higher Weight Loss

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026-- Following routine eating patterns and keeping calorie intake steady over time is associated with more weight loss among participants enrolled in a 12-week behavioral weight loss program, according to a study published...

Increase in Labor Induction Rates Seen From 2016 to 2024

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- From 2016 to 2024, there was an increase in labor induction rates across all maternal age groups and across all six race and Hispanic origin groups, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for...

Overactive Bladder Independently Linked to Risk for Recent Fall

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:18:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- For adults aged 20 to 69 years, overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with an increased risk for a recent fall, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.Brian J. Linder, M.D., from...

EBC: Polyurethane-Coated Implants for Breast Reconstruction Tied to Lower Complication Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- For women with breast cancer treated with mastectomy, use of non-polyurethane-coated (PUc) implants is associated with an increased rate of surgical revision due to capsular contracture (CC) in the setting of...

Older Adults Have Prolonged Recovery From Major Noncardiac Surgery

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- For older adults, postsurgical recovery takes longer than anticipated, according to a study published online March 13 in JAMA Network Open.Nelly Toledano, from the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University...

Dementia Risk May Vary With Mentally Active Versus Passive Sitting

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- Mentally passive sedentary behavior may increase the risk for dementia, while mentally active sedentary behavior may reduce the risk, according to a study published online March 26 in the American Journal of Preventive...

Risk for Dementia May Be Increased by Severe Infections

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- The increased risk for dementia seen in association with infectious diseases is not attributable to comorbid dementia-related diseases diagnosed before infections, according to a study published online March 24 in PLOS...

Over-, Undertriage in ED Common for Children With Behavioral Health Symptoms

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- Overtriage is common among children presenting to the emergency department (ED) with behavioral health symptoms, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Jennifer A. Hoffmann, M.D., from the...

Methylphenidate Not Linked to Risk for Nonaffective Psychosis in ADHD

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- For individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sustained treatment with methylphenidate is not associated with the risk for nonaffective psychosis, according to a study published online March 25 in...

No Link Found Between Childhood Atopic Dermatitis and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- Atopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye, M.P.H., from the University of...

Cooking Weekly at Home Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week is tied to a lower risk for dementia in older adults, according to a study published online March 24 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.Yukako Tani...

Model for Delivering Chemo at Home Feasible, Safe

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- A model for delivering chemotherapy in the home is clinically feasible and safe, according to research published online March 18 in NEJM Catalyst.Roxana S. Dronca, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center...

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool Beneficial in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 26, 2026-- The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) estimation exhibits acceptable performance among patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), according to a study published online March 19 in JAMA Network Open.Vivek R...

Hormonal Contraception Not Linked to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Prevalence

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:48:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Hormonal contraception (HC) is not associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) prevalence, according to a review published online March 25 in Neurology.Andrew Mihalache, from the University of Toronto...

CVD Events, Mortality Increased for Offspring of Mothers With Placental Abruption

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Offspring of mothers with placental abruption during their pregnancy have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD mortality, according to a study published online March 25 in the Journal of the...

EHR-Based Definition of Pediatric Sepsis Demonstrates Strong Validity

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- The Pediatric Sepsis Event (PSE) electronic health record-based definition for pediatric sepsis has higher sensitivity and comparable specificity to administrative codes, according to a study published online March 22...

Cognitive, Linguistic Deficits in Kindergarten Linked to Dyslexia Risk

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten are associated with an increased risk for early- and late-emerging dyslexia, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Rotem Yinon, Ph.D., from the...

Incident Stroke Risk Down in More Intensely Developed Neighborhoods

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Living in more intensely developed neighborhoods is associated with reduced incident stroke risk, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Cities & Health.Cathy L. Antonakos, Ph.D., from the University of...

Anesthesiologists Can Help Protect O-Negative Blood Supply

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Anesthesiologists can help protect the supply of type O red blood cells, especially O-negative units, which are in chronically short supply, according to an Innovation in Practice article published in the January issue...

Study Reveals Link Between Spending Time in Nature and Healthier Eating

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Individuals who spend more time in nature also report better dietary behaviors, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Social Science & Medicine.Dahlia Stott, Ph.D., from Drexel University in Philadelphia...

Worsening of Financial Well-Being Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Aging

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Declines in financial well-being during midlife and beyond may contribute to accelerated cognitive aging, according to a study published online March 16 in the American Journal of Epidemiology.Katrina L. Kezios, Ph.D...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Lower Risk for Worsening Mental Illness

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, especially semaglutide, are associated with a reduced risk for worsening of anxiety and depression that co-occur with diabetes and obesity, according to a study...

FDA Approves Icotyde for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:38:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Icotyde (icotrokinra), an interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor antagonist, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12...

AHA: High Blood Pressure in Young Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Midlife

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- Higher cumulative blood pressure (BP) in young adulthood is associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and kidney events in midlife, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association...

AHA: Cutting a Few Minutes of Sedentary Time Reduces Teens’ Risk for Insulin Resistance

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- Shifting even a few minutes from being sedentary to either sleep or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) reduces insulin resistance in teens, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association...

Higher Maternal UPF Intake Linked to Smaller Early Embryonic Growth

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- Higher maternal ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with smaller early embryonic growth and yolk sac volume, while higher paternal UPF intake is associated with reduced fecundability, according to a study...

Risk of Heat-Linked Emergency Department Use May Start at Lower Temperatures

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- Health care systems can leverage electronic health record data to optimize health-based heat warning interventions, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Network Open.Evan Siau, M.D., from the New York...

High Cancer Mortality Burden Shifted From Urban to Rural Areas

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- From 1969 to 2023, there was a shift in the highest all-cancer mortality rates from large metropolitan areas to nonmetropolitan areas with the smallest urban population, according to a study published online March 19 in...

Testosterone Affects Adipose Distribution in Older Women After Hip Fracture

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- For older women recovering from hip fracture, testosterone does not decrease overall adipose stores but does have a favorable effect on relative visceral adiposity, according to a study published in the March issue of...

Bone Pain Reduced With Pegfilgrastim Administration 72 Hours After Chemo

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- For patients with breast cancer, administration of pegfilgrastim 72 hours postchemotherapy reduces pegfilgrastim-induced bone pain (PIBP) compared with administration at 24 and 48 hours, according to a study published...

Review Identifies Different Approaches to Prevent Nephrolithiasis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- Several approaches, including increased fluid intake and dietary changes, may prevent kidney stone recurrence, according to a review published online March 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Gary N. Asher, M.D...

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Provides Lasting Benefits for Tinnitus

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- For patients with tinnitus, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is associated with significant improvements during a six-year follow-up period, according to a study published online March 19 in JAMA...

Prevalence of Blinding Retinal Conditions High in the United States

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 24, 2026-- The U.S. burden of blinding retinal conditions is high, according to a meta-analysis published online March 19 in JAMA Ophthalmology.T.Y. Alvin Liu, M.D., from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine...

Worse Diabetes Outcomes Seen for Adults With Unreliable Insurance

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:57:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Low-income adults with diabetes who lose insurance coverage have worse diabetes outcomes, including higher prevalence of uncontrolled hemoglobin A1c and acute complications, according to a research letter published online...

Preterm Birth Up With Periconceptional GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure for Diabetes

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Periconceptional exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists is associated with increased odds of preterm birth among women with diabetes, according to a study published online March 18 in Human...

Psychosocial Factors Not Linked to Increased Risk for Most Types of Cancer

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026 -- Psychosocial factors are not associated with an increased risk for most types of cancer, according to a study published online March 23 in Cancer.
Lonneke A. van Tuijl, Ph.D., from the University Medical Center Groningen...

AAP Guidelines Address Parental Requests for Nonbeneficial Treatments

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026 -- Ways to navigate and resolve disputes related to parental requests for potentially nonbeneficial treatment are addressed in a clinical report and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics...

CNS Stimulant Prescribing Less Frequent in ADHD With Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Central nervous system (CNS) stimulant prescriptions are less frequent for young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study recently...

Guidance Issued for Conservative Management of Patients With Kidney Failure

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Conservative management of people with kidney failure throughout the chronic kidney disease (CKD) trajectory is discussed in an article and executive summary published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of the American Society...

ACOG Recommendations Developed for Managing Cancer in Pregnancy

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the management of pregnant patients with cancer in a Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and published in...

Higher Intake of Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Potatoes May Cut Crohn Disease Risk

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Higher combined consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and potatoes may reduce the risk for Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Antoine...

30 Million U.S. Adults Acquired Firearms -- 11 Million for First Time -- From 2021 to 2024

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 23, 2026-- Nearly 30 million U.S. adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024, including more than 11 million people who became gun owners for the first time, according to a study published online March 17 in the Annals of...

FDA Provides Breakthrough Device Designation to MeMed BV Flex

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Device designation to MeMed BV Flex, a blood test that differentiates between bacterial and viral infections."This is the kind of diagnostic innovation health...

High Ambient Temperatures Linked to CKD Prevalence, ESKD Incidence

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- High ambient temperatures are associated with increased chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) incidence, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Clinical Journal of the...

ACC: Hypertensive Heart Disease Mortality Increasing in Young Women

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Since 1999, there has been an increase in hypertensive heart disease (HHD) mortality among young women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from March 28 to 30...

AHA: Sedentary Behavior, Light-Intensity Exercise Predictive of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Sedentary behavior (SED) and light-intensity physical activity (LPA) are the strongest modifiable predictors of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association...

Injectable, Extended-Release Buprenorphine Feasible for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Injectable, extended-release buprenorphine is safe and effective in pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a study published online March 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.T. John Winhusen, Ph.D., from the...

Promoting Fluid Intake Does Not Reduce Recurrent Urinary Stone Events

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- For patients with a history of urinary stone disease, a behavioral intervention to promote fluid intake does not reduce recurrent stone events, according to a study published in the March 21 issue of The Lancet.Alana C...

People With Insomnia More Likely to Report Negative Effects With Use of Sleep Apps

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Although some users find sleep apps helpful, people with insomnia may experience more negative effects when using the apps, according to a study published online March 19 in Frontiers in Psychology.Håkon Lundekvam Berge...

Higher Meat Intake Tied to Better Cognitive Trajectories in Genetic Risk Group

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- For individuals with APOE genotypes ε3/ε4 and ε4/ε4 (APOE34/44), higher meat consumption is associated with better cognitive trajectories and lower dementia risk, according to a study published online March 19 in JAMA Net...

Preconception, Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Low Apgar Scores

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Preconception and prenatal exposures to pesticides are associated with increased odds of low Apgar scores, according to a study published online March 13 in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental...

Early-Life Exposure to PFAS Linked to Bone Development in Adolescence

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in early life may influence bone development during adolescence, according a study published online March 17 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.Jessie P. Buckley...

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy No More Effective Than Antidepressants

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:06:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026-- Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is no more effective than traditional antidepressants (TADs) for treatment of major depression, according to a review published online March 19 in JAMA Psychiatry. Zachary J. Williams...

Having a Primary Care Physician Reduces ED Use for Patients on Dialysis

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026-- Having a primary care physician reduces emergency department (ED) use among patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving dialysis, according to a study published online March 5 in JAMA Network Open.Kunal Bailoor...

NPM1 Measurable Residual Disease Prognostic in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026-- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), pretransplant NPM1 measurable residual disease (MRD) is prognostic for relapse, according to a study recently published in Bone Marrow Transplantation.Rasha W. Al-Ali, from...

Younger Stroke Survivors Have More Difficulty Concentrating

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:57:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026-- Younger stroke survivors have more difficulty concentrating and doing errands alone than older stroke survivors, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in Geriatrics.Molly M. Jacobs, Ph.D., and Charles Ellis Jr...

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Offspring Neurodevelopmental Risks

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Prenatal valproate exposure is associated with increased neurodevelopmental risks among offspring, according to a study published online March 11 in The BMJ.
In a study using health care use data from 2000 to 2021...

Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Lifetime Risk for Coronary Heart Disease

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Premature menopause is associated with increased lifetime risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in Black and White women, according to a study published online March 18 in JAMA Cardiology.
Priya M. Freaney, M.D., from...

AHA: Five-Year Risk for Prediabetes Progression Varies in Young Adults

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Among young adults, five-year progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes is highest among those who meet glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) eligibility criteria and have fasting glucose of 110 to 125...

ACC: Shingles Vaccine May Lower Risk for MACE in Patients With Atherosclerotic CVD

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- For adults aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and...

ACC: Higher Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Tied to Increased Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Higher consumption of ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, according to a study published online March 17 in JACC Advances to coincide...

ACC: Early Morning Best Time to Exercise for Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Exercise in the early morning, compared with later in the day, appears to be associated with a greater reduction in cardiometabolic risks, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of...

Problematic Smartphone Use Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Teens

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Excessive smartphone use is associated with eating disorder symptoms and disordered eating behaviors, including uncontrolled eating and emotional overeating, as well as greater symptoms of food addiction, according to a...

Muscle Loss Worse in Individuals With COPD, Coexisting Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with coexisting obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) have greater impairments in muscle quality and physical performance than those with COPD alone, according to a...

Inadequate Access to Menstrual Hygiene Products Common in High-Income Countries

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products, also known as period poverty, may be more widespread in high-income countries than previously thought, according to a review published online March 13 in the Journal of...

Diabetes Mellitus Linked to Dementia Risk, With Highest Risk in T1DM

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 -- Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with an elevated risk for dementia, with the highest risk for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), according to a study published online March 18 in Neurology.
Anna M. Pederson, M.P.H...

AHA: Belly Fat Tied to Heart Failure Risk More Strongly Than Body Mass Index

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Excess fat stored around the waist is more strongly associated with heart failure risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle...

Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Density

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, according to a study published online March 6 in the British Journal of Nutrition.Huaying Hu, from...

Adherence to MIND Diet Linked to Slower Brain Structural Atrophy

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Greater adherence to the Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet is associated with slower brain structural atrophy, according to a study published...

Specific Forms of Substance Misuse Increase Stroke Risk

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Specific forms of substance misuse, including cocaine, amphetamines, and cannabis, increase stroke risk, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the International Journal of Stroke.Megan Ritson, Ph.D., from the...

Improved Survival But More Adverse Events Seen for Women With Cancer

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Female cancer patients have increased survival but also have a higher risk for serious and adverse side effects from cancer treatment compared with men, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in the Journal of...

PFOS, PFHA, Mono-Iso-Nonyl-Phthalate Can Predict Lung Cancer Mortality

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:43:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- A model composed of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHA), and the plasticizer mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in...

Wastewater Surveillance Can Track Potential Colorectal Cancer Burden

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Wastewater-based epidemiology is feasible as a community-level and population-level surveillance tool for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online March 17 in the Journal of Epidemiology &...

Dupilumab Restores Skin Barrier Function in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- For children with atopic dermatitis (AD), dupilumab treatment restores skin barrier function, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Michael J. Cork, Ph.D., from...

Inulin, Physical Therapy-Supported Exercise Reduce Pain in Knee OA

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), the prebiotic fiber inulin and physical therapy-supported exercise (PSE) produce meaningful reductions in pain, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in...

Overall Cancer Incidence Not Higher With Medically Assisted Reproduction

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100

WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026-- Among women using medically assisted reproduction (MAR), the overall incidence of cancer was comparable to that of the general population, according to a study published online March 10 in JAMA Network Open.Claire...

2013 to 2023 Saw Rise in Obesity in U.S. Teens

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:59:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Adolescent obesity rates rose from 2013 to 2023, while weight loss attempts declined over time, according to a study published online March 11 in the Ochsner Journal.Jack Yang, from the Charles E. Schmidt College of...

EAU: 90-Day Mortality Rate 9.2 Percent for Emergency Hematuria

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:58:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Ninety-day mortality is 9.2 percent for people presenting with emergency hematuria, with malignancy the underlying cause for 25 percent, according to a study presented at the European Association of Urology Congress, held...

Reduction in Acetaminophen Orders in ED After White House Briefing

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- A Sept. 22, 2025, White House briefing making claims regarding acetaminophen and leucovorin and their relationship with autism spectrum disorder resulted in a reduction in acetaminophen orders for pregnant women in...

Metformin Use Linked to Lower Odds of New-Onset Neovascular AMD

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Metformin use is associated with reduced odds of new-onset International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online Jan. 30 in...

Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to Subjective Cognitive Decline in Perimenopause

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- For perimenopausal women, loneliness and social isolation are independently and jointly associated with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according a study published online March 10 in Menopause.Xiaohe Lin, from...

Adults Increasingly View E-Cigarettes As More Harmful Than Cigarettes

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Public perceptions of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have changed over the last decade, with adults increasingly viewing e-cigarettes as more harmful than combustible cigarettes, according to a study published...

Romiplostim Helps Prevent Serious Complication of Chemotherapy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Romiplostim can prevent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT)-induced modifications of chemotherapy dose among patients receiving oxaliplatin-based multiagent cytotoxic chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers...

Multimodal AI Model Can Predict Intimate Partner Violence

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- A multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify patients at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) years before they seek help, according to a study published online March 13 in npj Women's Health.Jiayi Gu...

Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Varies Considerably Among Rural Women

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Among rural-residing women, there are sharp differences in stage of breast cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online March 11 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Omolade O. Sogade, M.D., and...

Low Testosterone Tied to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression for Men in Active Surveillance

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Low testosterone levels may increase the risk of higher-grade “extreme” progression of prostate cancer among men enrolled in active surveillance (AS), according to a study published online Feb. 24 in The Journal of Uro...

Risk-Guided Treatment Criteria Alters Eligibility for Stage I HTN Treatment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:11:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- Using the 2025 risk-guided criteria, 11.4 percent of untreated older adults with stage 1 hypertension would not be eligible for treatment, according to a research letter published online March 17 in the Annals of Internal...

Recommendations Presented for Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100

TUESDAY, March 17, 2026-- In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of...

Recommendations Developed for Faltering Weight in Children

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:54:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, recommendations are presented for the...

ACC/AHA Guidelines Updated for Dyslipidemia Management

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and nine other leading medical associations, updated recommendations are presented for managing dyslipidemia...

Power Outages May Increase Risk for Hospitalization Among Older U.S. Adults

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- Power outages may increase the risk for hospitalization among older U.S. adults, according to a study published online March 12 in PLOS Medicine.Heather McBrien, from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health...

Health Care Costs Impacting Families' Financial Decisions

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- One-third of Americans are making financial trade-offs to pay for health care, according to a survey released March 12 by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.The nationally representative survey of...

Severe Maternal Morbidity Reported in ~3 Percent of Pregnancies

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) affects almost 3 percent of pregnancies in Ontario between conception and six weeks postpartum, according a study published online March 16 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical...

EAU: Patient Satisfaction Improved With Virtual Reality to Explain Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- Use of virtual reality (VR) to explain shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) can help improve calmness and satisfaction among patients, according to a study presented at the European Association of Urology Congress, held from March...

Risk for New Cardiovascular Indications for Anticoagulants ID'd in MCI, Dementia

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- A considerable proportion of adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia develop new cardiovascular indications for anticoagulant and thrombolytic drugs, according to a study recently published in...

CDC: Influenza Vaccine During 2025 to 2026 Season Less Effective Than Previous Seasons

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- Interim influenza vaccine effectiveness for the 2025 to 2026 season appears to be lower than in recent influenza seasons, but still provides protection for children and adolescents and for adults, according to research...

Drop in Perceived Sound Localization Ability Seen in Blind With Hearing Loss

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100

MONDAY, March 16, 2026-- Hearing loss is associated with worse perceived sound localization ability among blind individuals, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in PLOS ONE.Prachi Agrawal, M.D., M.P.H., from the Wilmer Eye Institute at...

Digital Media Tied to Risks for Child, Adolescent Mental Health and Development

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:31:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- Digital media use is consistently associated with risks to child and adolescent mental health and development globally, according to a review published online March 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.Samantha Teague, Ph.D., from James...

Prior Authorization Leads to Decreases, Delays in Filling Heart Failure Medications

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- For patients with heart failure, prior authorization is associated with reduced and delayed filling of prescriptions for angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) and sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors...

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Increase Likelihood of Liver Fibrosis More in Women Than Men

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- Women with certain cardiometabolic risk factors face a greater increase in risk for liver fibrosis than men with the same risk factors, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Network Open.Somaya Albhaisi...

Levels of Burnout Elevated for Sickle Cell Disease-Focused Physicians

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- Hematology-oncology physicians who treat sickle cell disease (SCD) have higher rates of burnout than non-SCD-focused physicians, according to a study published online March 11 in Blood Advances.Valentina Restrepo, M.D...

Roflumilast Cream Has Long-Term Safety, Efficacy in Young Children

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- For children aged 2 to 5 years with atopic dermatitis (AD), roflumilast cream 0.05 percent has a favorable long-term safety profile and efficacy for up to 56 weeks, according to a study published online March 8 in...

Death, Major Morbidity Reported in 87 Percent With Single-Ventricle Disease

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- For children with single-ventricle disease, death or major morbidity occurs in 87 percent, and while overall outcomes do not differ by shunt type, there is an interaction between shunt type and severity of tricuspid...

Medical Debt Linked to Deferred Care, Especially Dental Care

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- Medical debt is associated with deferred care, most commonly deferred dental care, according to a study published online March 10 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Kyle J. Moon, from the John Hopkins Bloomberg...

p-tau217 Linked to Incident MCI, Dementia 25 Years Later in Older Women

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- Plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) is associated with incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia up to 25 years later in cognitively unimpaired older women, according to a study published online March 10...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Mortality for Patients With Brain Metastases, T2DM

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0100

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026-- For patients with cancer and brain metastases (BM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality, according to a research...

Persistence With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Remains Low Among Those With Overweight, Obesity

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:07:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 12, 2026-- Less than 25 percent of adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes remain on any glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment after 12 months, according to a research letter published online...

Concussion History Predicts Adverse Health in Former College Athletes

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:49:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 12, 2026-- Lifetime concussion history predicts adverse self-reported health outcomes among former collegiate athletes, according to a study published online March 11 in Neurology.Adrian J. Boltz, from the University of Michigan in...

Vitamin D Supplementation May Be Beneficial for Long COVID

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:40:00 +0100

THURSDAY, March 12, 2026-- Vitamin D3 supplementation does not change the four-week incidence of health care utilization or COVID-19-related outcomes among adults with newly diagnosed COVID-19 but may reduce the risk for long COVID, according to a...

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 27-March 2

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Philadelphia, drawing clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in allergic and immunologic...

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 2-6

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) was held from March 2 to 6 in New Orleans. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, with presentations...

Study Looks at Associations Between Semaglutide and Ischemic Optic Neuropathy