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• Structured Support May Attenuate Weight Gain After GLP-1 RA Cessation

  15-10-2026 21:37 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- Structured support may attenuate weight gain after cessation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Obesity Science and Practice.Kelseanna Hollis‐Hansen...
  
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• 1990 to 2023 Saw Increase in Global Burden of Acne

  15-10-2026 21:41 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- The global burden of acne increased from 1990 to 2023 and is set to continue increasing through 2050, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.Pierina Parraga, from Brigham and Women's Hospital in...
  
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• Universal Germline Testing IDs Hereditary Risk in Late-Onset Tumors

  15-10-2026 18:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Universal germline testing identifies pathogenic variants in patients with early-, average-, and late-onset cancer across 32 solid tumor types, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Cancer Discovery.
  Zsofia K...
  
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• Obesity Linked to Lower Risk for Mortality in Dementia

  15-10-2026 17:31 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- Individuals with overweight or obesity when diagnosed with dementia have lower mortality compared with those who are normal weight, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of Alzheimer's...
  
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• Undeclared Pharmacologically Active Ingredients ID'd in OTC Skin Products

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Undeclared pharmacologically active ingredients (UPAIs) are detected in one-third of over-the-counter (OTC) skin products marketed online, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in JAMA Network Open.
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• Trends in Catheter-Associated UTI Prevention Practices Examined Over Time

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Use of certain catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention practices has improved over time, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
  Sanjay Saint, M.D., M.P.H., from the...
  
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• Recommendations Developed for Preventive Care in Cirrhosis

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Recommendations have been developed for preventive care of patients with cirrhosis, according to clinical guidelines published online Oct. 5 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
  Elliot B. Tapper, M.D., from the...
  
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• Longer Sleep Duration Linked to Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes, longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the...
  
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• Late-Night Eating Linked to Increased Risk for MASLD, Cirrhosis

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Late-night eating, defined as eating after dinner or after bedtime, is associated with an increased risk for incident metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and incident cirrhosis, according to a...
  
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• County-Level Variation Seen in Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

  15-10-2026 17:10 via drugs.com
  THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- From 2000 to 2019, there was a decrease in overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, with wide variation among U.S. counties, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of the American College of...
  
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• Prepregnancy HPV Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

  14-10-2026 23:05 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in The...
  
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• Surrogates Less Likely to Recommend Life-Sustaining Treatment for Patients With Dementia

  14-10-2026 23:02 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Surrogates are less likely to choose life-sustaining treatment (LST) for patients with versus those without dementia, even in the presence of an advance directive requesting LST, according to a study published online...
  
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• AHA: Increased Potassium Intake With DASH Diet Does Not Lead to Hyperkalemia

  14-10-2026 17:54 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- For adults taking potassium-raising medications, greater consumption of dietary potassium as part of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is not associated with hyperkalemia, according to a study...
  
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• AAO: Raytracing-Guided LASIK Enhancement Improves Visual Function After Cataract Surgery

  14-10-2026 17:47 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Raytracing-guided laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement improves visual function and residual refractive errors in pseudophakic eyes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
  
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• Active Acupressure Offers Clinical Benefits for Rosacea

  14-10-2026 17:40 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- A device-free, on-demand active acupressure intervention offers clinical benefits for patients with rosacea when combined with pharmacotherapy, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.Bingyang...
  
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• EASD: Petrelintide Achieves Weight Loss for Adults With Obesity

  14-10-2026 17:37 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- The amylin-based analog petrelintide achieves meaningful weight reduction for adults with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology to coincide with the annual...
  
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• EASD: Daily Orforglipron Pill Shows Comparable Cardiovascular Safety to Insulin Glargine

  14-10-2026 17:23 via drugs.com
  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- The daily orforglipron pill has comparable cardiovascular safety to insulin glargine daily injections while providing additional benefits for adults with type 2 diabetes at increased cardiovascular risk, according to a...
  
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• Guideline Developed for Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

  14-10-2026 00:24 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the treatment of women with menopausal vasomotor symptoms in a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online Oct. 6 in the Annals of Internal...
  
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• AAP Updates Recommendations on Management of UTI in Children Younger Than 5

  14-10-2026 00:20 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants and children younger than 5 years in a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics...
  
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• American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2-6

  13-10-2026 18:17 via drugs.com
  The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Oct. 2 to 6 in San Diego. Participants included primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, and other health care...
  
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• American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 26-30

  13-10-2026 18:13 via drugs.com
  The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 26 to 30 in Boston, and gathered physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other cancer researchers. The conference featured...
  
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• American College of Surgeons, Sept. 26-29

  13-10-2026 18:08 via drugs.com
  The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held this year from Sept. 26 to 29 in Washington, D.C., and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, medical experts, allied health professionals, and...
  
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• Misdiagnosis More Common for Women With Autoimmune Disease

  13-10-2026 17:28 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Compared with men, women with autoimmune disease are more likely to have longer delays to diagnosis and to have misdiagnoses, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in eClinicalMedicine.Melanie Sloan, Ph.D., from...
  
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• Lifetime Risk for Heart Failure High and Increasing

  13-10-2026 17:26 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- The lifetime risk for heart failure is increasing, and prevalence is projected to continue accelerating, according to the HF Stats 2026 report published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.Eiran Z. Gorodeski...
  
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• Minibeam Radiotherapy Promising for Cutaneous, Soft Tissue Malignancies

  13-10-2026 17:19 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- For patients with superficial cutaneous and soft tissue malignancies, minibeam radiotherapy (MBRT), delivering alternating submillimeter high-dose peak and low-dose valley regions using orthovoltage X-rays, is well...
  
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• Optogenetic Therapy Offers Hope for Patients With Inherited Blindness

  13-10-2026 17:11 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Intravitreal administration of a ChrimsonR-expressing adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector targeting retinal ganglion cells combined with use of light-stimulating goggles seems safe for patients with blindness due to...
  
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• DMARD Tapering Noninferior to Treatment Continuation for RA With Low Disease Activity

  13-10-2026 17:07 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with sustained low disease activity (LDA), structured tapering of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) is noninferior to treatment...
  
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• Congenital TORCH Infections Linked to Intellectual Disability, Autism

  13-10-2026 17:04 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Congenital toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex (TORCH) infections appear to be associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability (ID) and autism, according to a study published...
  
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• Mifepristone Prevents More Pregnancies Than Other Emergency Options

  13-10-2026 16:48 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Emergency contraception with mifepristone prevents more pregnancies and has fewer side effects than other options, including levonorgestrel, according to a review published online Sept. 21 in the Cochrane Database of...
  
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• Early axSpA Diagnosis Linked to Lower Long-Term Spinal Damage

  13-10-2026 16:43 via drugs.com
  TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with duration of no more than two years of axial symptoms, is associated with lower long-term spinal structural damage, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in Arthritis...
  
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