<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Pharmaceutical news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-lower-incidence-of-breast-cancer-seen-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-lower-incidence-of-breast-cancer-seen-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: First-Line Sunvozertinib Beats Chemo for Advanced NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-first-line-sunvozertinib-beats-chemo-for-advanced-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-first-line-sunvozertinib-beats-chemo-for-advanced-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients From Most Rural Counties Have Worse Epilepsy Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-from-most-rural-counties-have-worse-epilepsy-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-from-most-rural-counties-have-worse-epilepsy-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Saw Parkinson Disease Death Rate of 72 Per 100,000 Adults Aged 65 and Older]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2024-saw-parkinson-disease-death-rate-of-72-per-100000-adults-aged-65-and-older/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2024-saw-parkinson-disease-death-rate-of-72-per-100000-adults-aged-65-and-older/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resistance Training Tied to Lower Risk for Death Across Causes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-risk-for-death-across-causes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-risk-for-death-across-causes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Microbial, Metabolomic Alterations Persist After Adenoma Resection]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Microbe.Ana Nogal, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbial-metabolomic-alterations-persist-after-adenoma-resection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbial-metabolomic-alterations-persist-after-adenoma-resection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cumulative-attrition-for-surgeons-97-percent-over-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cumulative-attrition-for-surgeons-97-percent-over-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).In a press call ahead of the issue's release, food...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-finds-broad-support-for-stricter-regulations-on-ultra-processed-foods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-finds-broad-support-for-stricter-regulations-on-ultra-processed-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microbially Derived Metabolites in Urine May Help Identify Autism in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/microbially-derived-metabolites-in-urine-may-help-identify-autism-in-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/microbially-derived-metabolites-in-urine-may-help-identify-autism-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice &mdash; and most aren't telling anyone.A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-young-people-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-young-people-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-medical-meals-reduce-er-visits-save-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-medical-meals-reduce-er-visits-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an upcoming...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-are-more-prone-to-anxiety-loneliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-are-more-prone-to-anxiety-loneliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older LGBTQ+ Adults Fear Less Support As They Age, Poll Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; LGBTQ+ people are woven into the lives of middle-aged and older Americans, a new national poll reports.About 7 out of 10 non-LGBTQ+ people older than 50 (69%) have at least one personal connection to a person who is LGBTQ+...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-lgbtq-adults-fear-less-support-as-they-age-poll-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-lgbtq-adults-fear-less-support-as-they-age-poll-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause Hormone Therapy Use Drops Sharply Across United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Fewer women affected by menopause are turning to hormone therapy to ease their symptoms, a new study says.Hormone therapy use declined from 4.4% in 2007 to 1.7% in 2023 among women 40 and older, researchers report in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-hormone-therapy-use-drops-sharply-across-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-hormone-therapy-use-drops-sharply-across-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Found A Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers — Until It Backfired]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Michigan state health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in the state. The outbreaks of the highly contagious virus &mdash; which can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-found-a-way-to-reduce-school-vaccine-waivers-until-it-backfired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-found-a-way-to-reduce-school-vaccine-waivers-until-it-backfired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDA approvals: May 2026<br />
This month's update covers new approvals across oncology, respiratory medicine, infectious disease, cardiology, and dermatology.Veppanu (vepdegestrant)<br />
The FDA approved Veppanu for the treatment of adults with estrogen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influenza Vaccine Effective for Children Aged 2 to 5 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influenza-vaccine-effective-for-children-aged-2-to-5-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influenza-vaccine-effective-for-children-aged-2-to-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tezepelumab Reduces Need for Oral Corticosteroids in Adults With Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tezepelumab-reduces-need-for-oral-corticosteroids-in-adults-with-asthma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tezepelumab-reduces-need-for-oral-corticosteroids-in-adults-with-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions on Medicaid May Soon Have To Prove They’re Working To Keep Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.The requirements state that Medicaid recipients who are not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-on-medicaid-may-soon-have-to-prove-theyre-working-to-keep-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-on-medicaid-may-soon-have-to-prove-theyre-working-to-keep-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Modest Accuracy Seen for Existing Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-modest-accuracy-seen-for-existing-breast-cancer-risk-prediction-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-modest-accuracy-seen-for-existing-breast-cancer-risk-prediction-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: App-Facilitated Palliative Care Improves HRQOL in Advanced Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-app-facilitated-palliative-care-improves-hrqol-in-advanced-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-app-facilitated-palliative-care-improves-hrqol-in-advanced-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailed FIT Kits Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Racial, Ethnic Groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mailed-fit-kits-boost-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-racial-ethnic-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mailed-fit-kits-boost-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-racial-ethnic-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diagnostic Interviews May Not Be Reliable for Behavioral Health Diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diagnostic-interviews-may-not-be-reliable-for-behavioral-health-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diagnostic-interviews-may-not-be-reliable-for-behavioral-health-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiometabolic, Cardiovascular Complications Less Likely With Hydroxychloroquine in DLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-cardiovascular-complications-less-likely-with-hydroxychloroquine-in-dle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-cardiovascular-complications-less-likely-with-hydroxychloroquine-in-dle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just 90 Minutes Of Strength Training A Week Linked To Longer Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A few sessions in the weight room each week could do more than build muscle &mdash; they may help you live longer.While the evidence linking aerobic exercise to longevity is extensive, little is known about the effects of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-90-minutes-of-strength-training-a-week-linked-to-longer-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-90-minutes-of-strength-training-a-week-linked-to-longer-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urine Test Can Detect Autism, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A simple urine test might help identify children who are likely to have autism earlier than the best assessment tools now available, a new study says.Autistic children appear to have specific gut microbe profiles that can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-can-detect-autism-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-can-detect-autism-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Puff Vapes Become More Toxic Over Time, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; E-cigarettes that offer a lot of extra puffs might become more toxic the longer they are used, a new study says.High-puff vapes can typically deliver into the thousands of inhalations before they run out, because they hold...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-puff-vapes-become-more-toxic-over-time-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-puff-vapes-become-more-toxic-over-time-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Drug, Tecvayli, Shows Major Survival, Remission Gains In Relapsed Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 &mdash; A recently approved cancer immunotherapy can put nearly two-thirds of people with relapsed multiple myeloma into complete remission, a new clinical trial has found.<br />
About 70% of patients treated with teclistamab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-tecvayli-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-tecvayli-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Drug Shows Major Survival, Remission Gains In Relapsed Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A recently approved cancer immunotherapy can put nearly two-thirds of people with relapsed multiple myeloma into complete remission, a new clinical trial has found.About 70% of patients treated with teclistamab (Tecvayli)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Breast Cancer Risk By About 30%]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; Taking Ozempic or Zepbound might lower a woman&rsquo;s risk of breast cancer, a new study says.Women with excess weight taking GLP-1 drugs were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those not taking such...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-like-ozempic-may-lower-breast-cancer-risk-by-about-30/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-like-ozempic-may-lower-breast-cancer-risk-by-about-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telehealth Booms As Demand For GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026&mdash; Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said.The 31-year-old compliance consultant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telehealth-booms-as-demand-for-glp-1s-surges-and-questions-mount-about-safety-oversight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telehealth-booms-as-demand-for-glp-1s-surges-and-questions-mount-about-safety-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over One-Third of U.S. Adults Report More Than One Sunburn in Previous 12 Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-one-third-of-us-adults-report-more-than-one-sunburn-in-previous-12-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-one-third-of-us-adults-report-more-than-one-sunburn-in-previous-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: Early Nonadherence to CPAP Does Not Predict Treatment Abandonment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-early-nonadherence-to-cpap-does-not-predict-treatment-abandonment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-early-nonadherence-to-cpap-does-not-predict-treatment-abandonment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Signs Order Calling For Fewer Childhood Vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; President Donald Trump has ordered federal health agencies to review and potentially narrow the list of vaccines recommended for kids.The executive order signed Friday aligns on a scientific assessment released...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacituzumab Govitecan Shows Encouraging Results for Aggressive Endometrial Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sacituzumab-govitecan-shows-encouraging-results-for-aggressive-endometrial-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sacituzumab-govitecan-shows-encouraging-results-for-aggressive-endometrial-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Population-Based Screening Can ID Children Who Progress to Clinical T1D]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/population-based-screening-can-id-children-who-progress-to-clinical-t1d/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/population-based-screening-can-id-children-who-progress-to-clinical-t1d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New, Open-Access Tool Guides Pediatric Amblyopia Diagnosis, Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Allison...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-open-access-tool-guides-pediatric-amblyopia-diagnosis-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-open-access-tool-guides-pediatric-amblyopia-diagnosis-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creatine Use Rose Sharply in U.S. Teens From 2019 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Phil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/creatine-use-rose-sharply-in-us-teens-from-2019-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/creatine-use-rose-sharply-in-us-teens-from-2019-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Solid Organ Transplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
John B. Doyle, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/celiac-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-solid-organ-transplants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/celiac-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-solid-organ-transplants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Teclistamab Improves Survival in Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-teclistamab-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-teclistamab-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Selpercatinib Improves Event-Free Survival in RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-selpercatinib-improves-event-free-survival-in-ret-fusion-positive-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-selpercatinib-improves-event-free-survival-in-ret-fusion-positive-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adopting Enhanced Recovery Protocols Aids Pediatric GI Surgery Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Mehul V. Raval, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-enhanced-recovery-protocols-aids-pediatric-gi-surgery-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-enhanced-recovery-protocols-aids-pediatric-gi-surgery-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Blood Test May Help Detect And Stage Alzheimer's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test.<br />
The test could offer a cheaper, less invasive alternative to brain scans and spinal taps now used to diagnose and determine the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/simple-blood-test-may-help-detect-and-stage-alzheimers-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/simple-blood-test-may-help-detect-and-stage-alzheimers-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone App Helps Those With Advanced Cancer Maintain Quality Of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; A smartphone app can help individuals with advanced cancer deal with symptoms and maintain their quality of life, according to new research.<br />
The SUPPORT+ app asks them each week to complete a short questionnaire about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-helps-those-with-advanced-cancer-maintain-quality-of-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-helps-those-with-advanced-cancer-maintain-quality-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Flu Shots Prevent Millions of Cases, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce cases of influenza among children, a new study finds.<br />
For every 100 children vaccinated, as many as 14 fewer children come down with the flu, researchers reported June 1 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-flu-shots-prevent-millions-of-cases-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-flu-shots-prevent-millions-of-cases-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma Drug, Tezspire, Cuts Need For Steroid Pills While Keeping Attacks In Check]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; A recently approved asthma drug can help those with asthma take fewer steroid drugs while keeping attacks under control, according to clinical trial results.<br />
People taking tezepelumab (Tezspire) were nearly three times...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-drug-tezspire-cuts-need-for-steroid-pills-while-keeping-attacks-in-check/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-drug-tezspire-cuts-need-for-steroid-pills-while-keeping-attacks-in-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Videos Fuel Illicit Vaping Culture Among Underage Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; #illegalvape. #discreetvapeshipping. #discreetpackaging. #noIDvape. #hiddennic.<br />
With these sorts of hashtags, TikTok videos are fostering a culture that promotes illicit vaping among underage youngsters, a new study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-videos-fuel-illicit-vaping-culture-among-underage-youth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-videos-fuel-illicit-vaping-culture-among-underage-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump's Health Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration&rsquo;s deep cuts to federal health agencies have become a political liability after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship and the spread of an even more fearsome disease, Ebola...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amid-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-democrats-decry-trumps-health-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amid-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-democrats-decry-trumps-health-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation Cuts Metastatic Progression Across Cancer Types]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation-cuts-metastatic-progression-across-cancer-types/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation-cuts-metastatic-progression-across-cancer-types/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Fasting Before and After Chemo May Up Efficacy in Serous Ovarian Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-fasting-before-and-after-chemo-may-up-efficacy-in-serous-ovarian-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-fasting-before-and-after-chemo-may-up-efficacy-in-serous-ovarian-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Intismeran Plus Pembrolizumab Ups RFS, DMFS in High-Risk Melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-intismeran-plus-pembrolizumab-ups-rfs-dmfs-in-high-risk-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-intismeran-plus-pembrolizumab-ups-rfs-dmfs-in-high-risk-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Surprise Medical Bill May Be Gone — But Your Premiums Could Still Spike]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.<br />
The final rule issued Thursday tweaks the No Surprises Act...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-surprise-medical-bill-may-be-gone-but-your-premiums-could-still-spike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-surprise-medical-bill-may-be-gone-but-your-premiums-could-still-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Daraxonrasib Effective for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-daraxonrasib-effective-for-metastatic-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-daraxonrasib-effective-for-metastatic-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-Term Fasting Could Boost Chemo Response in Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.<br />
"Despite advancements in surgery and chemotherapy, patients with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-fasting-could-boost-chemo-response-in-ovarian-cancer-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-fasting-could-boost-chemo-response-in-ovarian-cancer-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workout Habits May Protect Against Inherited Heart Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; Folks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says.<br />
People with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity had lower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workout-habits-may-protect-against-inherited-heart-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workout-habits-may-protect-against-inherited-heart-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfectionism Among College Students Reaches Record High, Fueling Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; College students are under more pressure than ever to be perfect, and such perfectionism is driving rising rates of mental disorders, a new evidence review says.<br />
Students became increasingly perfectionistic between 1989...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perfectionism-among-college-students-reaches-record-high-fueling-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perfectionism-among-college-students-reaches-record-high-fueling-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Lying Is Normal and Rarely Signals Behavioral Concerns, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; The dog didn&rsquo;t eat your homework. You started it, not your sister. Your phone did not die when I was trying to reach you.Kids&rsquo; lies can infuriate adults, no doubt.<br />
But most lying children will not grow up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-lying-is-normal-and-rarely-signals-behavioral-concerns-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-lying-is-normal-and-rarely-signals-behavioral-concerns-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed Linked To Higher Testosterone Levels In Young Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; Weed might boost young men&rsquo;s testosterone levels, a new study says.<br />
However, researchers say it&rsquo;s not clear what this means for weed&rsquo;s effect on male fertility.<br />
Researchers found elevated testosterone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-linked-to-higher-testosterone-levels-in-young-men/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-linked-to-higher-testosterone-levels-in-young-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocrelizumab Superior for Delaying Disability Progression in Primary Progressive MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Gavin Giovannoni, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-superior-for-delaying-disability-progression-in-primary-progressive-ms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-superior-for-delaying-disability-progression-in-primary-progressive-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology Can Indicate Subtle Cognitive Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Xiaqing Jiang, Ph.D., from the University of California San Francisco, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-neuropathology-can-indicate-subtle-cognitive-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-neuropathology-can-indicate-subtle-cognitive-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Her Bout of Amnesia, A $59,000 Billing Dispute Wouldn't Go Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; On April 10, 2025, several hours after finishing a hike in Sedona, Arizona, Jan Anderson started repeating herself.<br />
&ldquo;Did we hike this morning?&rdquo; she asked.<br />
&ldquo;Yes, we hiked,&rdquo; said her husband...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-her-bout-of-amnesia-a-59000-billing-dispute-wouldnt-go-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-her-bout-of-amnesia-a-59000-billing-dispute-wouldnt-go-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Sedatives Tied to Better Long-Term Neurocognitive Function in Critically Ill Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Martha A.Q. Curley, R.N., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-sedatives-tied-to-better-long-term-neurocognitive-function-in-critically-ill-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-sedatives-tied-to-better-long-term-neurocognitive-function-in-critically-ill-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contraception For Teens: Let's Talk About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, May 30, 2026 &mdash; Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it&rsquo;s also an important part of adolescent health care, helping regulate menstrual cycles, manage painful symptoms, and treat some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/contraception-for-teens-lets-talk-about-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/contraception-for-teens-lets-talk-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Optimal Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Risk for Severe COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- During the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, more optimal cardiovascular health (CVH) was associated with a lower risk for severe COVID-19 events, according to a study published online May 27 in the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-optimal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-lower-risk-for-severe-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-optimal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-lower-risk-for-severe-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laryngeal Mask Safe for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomies]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laryngeal-mask-safe-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laryngeal-mask-safe-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan Court Blocks Trump's Plan To Quarantine Ebola Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya.<br />
A response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the plan was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kenyan-court-blocks-trumps-plan-to-quarantine-ebola-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kenyan-court-blocks-trumps-plan-to-quarantine-ebola-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic and Industrial Pollutants Tied to Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traffic-and-industrial-pollutants-tied-to-chronic-rhinosinusitis-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traffic-and-industrial-pollutants-tied-to-chronic-rhinosinusitis-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Tied to Longer Operative Time for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Dhivyaa Anandan, from the Vanderbilt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-tied-to-longer-operative-time-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-tied-to-longer-operative-time-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Coaching App Helpful for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Colitis 360.<br />
Celeste M. Lavallee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-coaching-app-helpful-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-coaching-app-helpful-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Device-Driven, Nurse-Led Intervention Safe but Neutral for Heart Failure Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/device-driven-nurse-led-intervention-safe-but-neutral-for-heart-failure-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/device-driven-nurse-led-intervention-safe-but-neutral-for-heart-failure-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Disease Linked to Poor Outcomes With Myelodysplastic Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Ning Wu, from the Peking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-disease-linked-to-poor-outcomes-with-myelodysplastic-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-disease-linked-to-poor-outcomes-with-myelodysplastic-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Disorders Now No. 1 Cause of Disability Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a major new study.<br />
Researchers found nearly 1.2 billion people were living with a mental health disorder in 2023 &mdash; almost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-health-disorders-now-no-1-cause-of-disability-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-health-disorders-now-no-1-cause-of-disability-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: LA Canine Outbreak Caused By Low Vaccination Rates, Crowded Boarding]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Critical gaps in vaccination and infection control led to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 Los Angeles County dogs in 2021, according to a new study.<br />
The outbreak occurred at doggie daycares, where...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-la-canine-outbreak-caused-by-low-vaccination-rates-crowded-boarding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-la-canine-outbreak-caused-by-low-vaccination-rates-crowded-boarding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocrelizumab Effective In Slowing Progressive MS, Trial Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; An already-approved MS drug can significantly slow progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), according to a new study.<br />
Patients treated with an IV infusion of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) were...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-effective-in-slowing-progressive-ms-trial-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-effective-in-slowing-progressive-ms-trial-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long COVID Might Be Twice As Common As Previously Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; The number of people suffering with long COVID could be double current estimates, a new study suggests.<br />
An AI tool found that about 16% of nearly 460,000 patients with COVID-19 had developed long COVID, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-might-be-twice-as-common-as-previously-thought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-might-be-twice-as-common-as-previously-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Vaccine-Skeptical California County, A Potential Playbook To Contain Measles]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Dr. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January.<br />
A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case.<br />
While California...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/in-vaccine-skeptical-california-county-a-potential-playbook-to-contain-measles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/in-vaccine-skeptical-california-county-a-potential-playbook-to-contain-measles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Drinking Harms College Students' Brain Power, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; A night of heavy pours can ruin a college student&rsquo;s brain power during next day&rsquo;s classes, a new study has found.<br />
Any drinking at all is linked to a 14% greater likelihood of memory or thinking lapses the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-drinking-harms-college-students-brain-power-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-drinking-harms-college-students-brain-power-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Considerable Health Burden Imposed by Mental Health Disorders in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Damian F. Santomauro, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-health-burden-imposed-by-mental-health-disorders-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-health-burden-imposed-by-mental-health-disorders-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS Updates CRC Screening Guidelines to Incorporate Newer Screening Methods]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-updates-crc-screening-guidelines-to-incorporate-newer-screening-methods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-updates-crc-screening-guidelines-to-incorporate-newer-screening-methods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy, Laser Enucleation Both Safe, Effective for Large-Volume BPH]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-simple-prostatectomy-laser-enucleation-both-safe-effective-for-large-volume-bph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-simple-prostatectomy-laser-enucleation-both-safe-effective-for-large-volume-bph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Developed for Assessing Postoperative Crohn Disease Recurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-assessing-postoperative-crohn-disease-recurrence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-assessing-postoperative-crohn-disease-recurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physiologically Based Ferritin Thresholds for Iron Deficiency ID'd for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physiologically-based-ferritin-thresholds-for-iron-deficiency-idd-for-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physiologically-based-ferritin-thresholds-for-iron-deficiency-idd-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multimorbidity Common in Patients With Severe Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Anna Freeman, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multimorbidity-common-in-patients-with-severe-asthma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multimorbidity-common-in-patients-with-severe-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Measles Surge Kills 500+ Children; Vaccine Delays Blamed]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; More than 500 children suspected or confirmed to have measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country's health ministry.<br />
While the exact number is unconfirmed, suspected cases are estimated to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-surge-kills-500-children-vaccine-delays-blamed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-surge-kills-500-children-vaccine-delays-blamed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex, Hematocrit, Uric Acid Linked to Meniere Disease Hearing Severity]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Yoshihiro Nitta, from Kitasato University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-hematocrit-uric-acid-linked-to-meniere-disease-hearing-severity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-hematocrit-uric-acid-linked-to-meniere-disease-hearing-severity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problematic Media Use Linked to Sleep Disturbances in Children With Bedwetting]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
&Ccedil;i&#287;dem Arslan Al&#305;c&#305;, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-linked-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-with-bedwetting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-linked-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-with-bedwetting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Influences Educational, Career Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Alexander Stratigos, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-influences-educational-career-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-influences-educational-career-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-Based Diet May Cut Obesity Risk For Women In Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; For many women, menopause feels like their body suddenly stopped playing by the rules. Their meals stay the same, but their weight keeps creeping up.<br />
Now, a new study suggests certain eating patterns may actually help...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-diet-may-cut-obesity-risk-for-women-in-menopause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-diet-may-cut-obesity-risk-for-women-in-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartwatch App Accurately Detects Major Epileptic Seizures]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; A new smartwatch app can accurately detect major epileptic seizures, sending an alert and potentially reducing risk of death, according to a new study.<br />
The EpiWatch smartwatch app accurately detected 46 out of 47...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatch-app-accurately-detects-major-epileptic-seizures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatch-app-accurately-detects-major-epileptic-seizures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; People of color are less likely to have access to asthma inhalers, a new study says.<br />
Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans with asthma all use daily controller inhalers less than white folks, despite guidelines...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gap-exists-for-asthma-inhaler-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gap-exists-for-asthma-inhaler-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood And At-Home Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; Blood tests taken in a doctor&rsquo;s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines.<br />
The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an at-home test that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-colon-cancer-screening-guidelines-add-blood-and-at-home-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-colon-cancer-screening-guidelines-add-blood-and-at-home-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors High-Risk Pregnancies In Real Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; A new ultrasound patch can help save high-risk pregnancies, by continuously monitoring blood flow through the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a new study.<br />
The flexible patch adheres to the abdomen and feeds...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-monitors-high-risk-pregnancies-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-monitors-high-risk-pregnancies-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse Convicted In Patient's Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into Cautionary Tale]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; When RaDonda Vaught got her first speaking request, it had been a year since that day in a Nashville courtroom, when she listened as a jury read her guilty verdict for negligent homicide and neglect of an impaired...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurse-convicted-in-patients-death-turns-fatal-drug-error-into-cautionary-tale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurse-convicted-in-patients-death-turns-fatal-drug-error-into-cautionary-tale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Video Game May Identify Major Depressive Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Aadith Vittala, from the New York University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quick-video-game-may-identify-major-depressive-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quick-video-game-may-identify-major-depressive-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EpiWatch App Has High Sensitivity for Detecting Tonic-Clonic Seizures]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Gregory L. Krauss, M.D., from the Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epiwatch-app-has-high-sensitivity-for-detecting-tonic-clonic-seizures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epiwatch-app-has-high-sensitivity-for-detecting-tonic-clonic-seizures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. To Keep Ebola-Exposed Citizens In Kenya Under New Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to send Ebola-exposed U.S. citizens to Kenya rather than bring them back to the United States for observation and treatment.<br />
A plan is in motion to set up a facility...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-to-keep-ebola-exposed-citizens-in-kenya-under-new-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-to-keep-ebola-exposed-citizens-in-kenya-under-new-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Insulinemic, Planetary Health Diets Optimize Weight Management During Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Tong Xia, M.D., Ph.D., from Brigham...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-insulinemic-planetary-health-diets-optimize-weight-management-during-menopause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-insulinemic-planetary-health-diets-optimize-weight-management-during-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handwriting Speed May Be Indicator of Cognitive Impairment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Jo&atilde;o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/handwriting-speed-may-be-indicator-of-cognitive-impairment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/handwriting-speed-may-be-indicator-of-cognitive-impairment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Preservatives Linked to Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Ana&iuml;s Hasenb&ouml;hler...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-preservatives-linked-to-hypertension-cardiovascular-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-preservatives-linked-to-hypertension-cardiovascular-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 to 2021 Saw Increase in Incidence of Stage IV Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Jorge Avila, M.D., from the Montefiore Medical Center in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2010-to-2021-saw-increase-in-incidence-of-stage-iv-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2010-to-2021-saw-increase-in-incidence-of-stage-iv-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Meds May Help Slow the Spread of Certain Obesity-Related Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers.<br />
"GLP-1 receptor agonists have never been just glucose-lowering drugs," said Dr. Marcin Chwistek, chief of the supportive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-meds-may-help-slow-the-spread-of-certain-obesity-related-cancers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-meds-may-help-slow-the-spread-of-certain-obesity-related-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Younger U.S. Women of Color Face Rising Breast Cancer Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Younger women of color have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer in the United States, a new study has found.<br />
Breast cancer deaths, once concentrated mostly among older women, are now claiming younger women more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-women-of-color-face-rising-breast-cancer-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-women-of-color-face-rising-breast-cancer-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Program Helps Women Battling Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study.<br />
The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-program-helps-women-battling-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-program-helps-women-battling-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Fitness Doesn’t Raise A-fib Risk In Young Men, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Being incredibly fit shouldn&rsquo;t increase a young adult&rsquo;s risk of dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study says.<br />
Young male athletes and fitness buffs aren&rsquo;t more likely to develop atrial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fitness-doesnt-raise-a-fib-risk-in-young-men-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fitness-doesnt-raise-a-fib-risk-in-young-men-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultrafine Wildfire Smoke Particles May Pose Serious Health Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Wildfire smoke carries a wide array of potentially toxic particles, in sizes so small they could prove a threat to human health, a new study says.<br />
Smoke samples taken during the Los Angeles wildfires of 2025...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrafine-wildfire-smoke-particles-may-pose-serious-health-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrafine-wildfire-smoke-particles-may-pose-serious-health-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having A Moment, But Critics Urge Caution]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to nearly triple to $914 a month this year, she stopped shopping on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.<br />
The 59-year-old retired...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheaper-alternative-health-plans-are-having-a-moment-but-critics-urge-caution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheaper-alternative-health-plans-are-having-a-moment-but-critics-urge-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Admin Bars Key U.S. Researchers From Global Virus Response Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration has issued a directive shutting key U.S. health research officials out of global discussions on virus outbreaks, according to CNN.<br />
Specifically, officials from the National Institute of Allergy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-admin-bars-key-us-researchers-from-global-virus-response-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-admin-bars-key-us-researchers-from-global-virus-response-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many U.S. College Students With Psychosis Are Not Receiving Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; The college years are prime time for the emergence of mental illnesses involving psychosis, according to a new study.<br />
However, almost 60% of college students who seek mental health care after a psychotic episode do not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-college-students-with-psychosis-are-not-receiving-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-college-students-with-psychosis-are-not-receiving-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone Has A Family Doc, But Can You Get An Appointment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first installment in HealthDay&rsquo;s exclusive investigative series, "Is There A Doctor In The House? The U.S. Family Medicine Crisis.&rdquo; Through original reporting, expert interviews and patient stories, we examine the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/everyone-has-a-family-doc-but-can-you-get-an-appointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/everyone-has-a-family-doc-but-can-you-get-an-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antibiotics Won't Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER.However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won't help.In fact, the trial was stopped early after...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-wont-help-ease-asthma-linked-wheezing-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-wont-help-ease-asthma-linked-wheezing-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azithromycin No Benefit for Preschoolers Presenting With Wheeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azithromycin-no-benefit-for-preschoolers-presenting-with-wheeze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azithromycin-no-benefit-for-preschoolers-presenting-with-wheeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Inqovi for Acute Myeloid Leukemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-inqovi-for-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-inqovi-for-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting NIAID Chief Steps Down Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, who has been serving as acting head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for just over a year, has stepped down for unknown reasons. While Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acting-niaid-chief-steps-down-amid-ebola-hantavirus-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acting-niaid-chief-steps-down-amid-ebola-hantavirus-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Enhertu as Neoadjuvant, Adjuvant Treatment for Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-enhertu-as-neoadjuvant-adjuvant-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-enhertu-as-neoadjuvant-adjuvant-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repetitive TMS Effective, Safe for Poststroke Neurogenic Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/repetitive-tms-effective-safe-for-poststroke-neurogenic-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/repetitive-tms-effective-safe-for-poststroke-neurogenic-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Glucose Without GDM Linked to Poorer Birth Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-glucose-without-gdm-linked-to-poorer-birth-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-glucose-without-gdm-linked-to-poorer-birth-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preop Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Tied to Increased Risk for Postop Complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preop-fine-particulate-matter-exposure-tied-to-increased-risk-for-postop-complications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preop-fine-particulate-matter-exposure-tied-to-increased-risk-for-postop-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans At Risk For Melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Melanoma &mdash; the most serious form of skin cancer &mdash; doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.It happens on the drive to work, while walking the dog or sitting by a window.And most Americans don't realize it.A new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-confusion-puts-more-americans-at-risk-for-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-confusion-puts-more-americans-at-risk-for-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; People with severe asthma typically are battling other health problems as well, a new study says.Nearly all individuals with asthma suffer from at least one other major health issue, with most suffering three or more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-asthma-often-comes-with-other-serious-health-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-asthma-often-comes-with-other-serious-health-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 In 10 U.S. Surgeons Quit Practice, Study Warns Of Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; American health care is experiencing a surgeon shortage, a new study says.Nearly 10% of surgeons left clinical practice between 2013 and 2020, researchers reported May 20 in the Journal of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-10-us-surgeons-quit-practice-study-warns-of-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-10-us-surgeons-quit-practice-study-warns-of-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Can Detect Depression In Minutes, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Playing a quick apple-picking video game can help doctors quickly identify patients with depression, a new study says.The game can reliably detect depression in as little as three minutes, researchers reported May 18 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-can-detect-depression-in-minutes-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-can-detect-depression-in-minutes-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quitting Smoking Might Lower Your Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Quitting smoking might protect your future brain health, a new study says.People who quit smoking had a lower risk of developing dementia, especially if they didn&rsquo;t gain excess weight afterward, researchers reported May 20 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efforts To Understand The Nation's Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved off the road and struck them.The workers, Nathan Jones and Trent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-understand-the-nations-drugged-driving-problem-stall-under-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-understand-the-nations-drugged-driving-problem-stall-under-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassle Factor, Too Stressful Are Prime Motivators for Leaving Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hassle-factor-too-stressful-are-prime-motivators-for-leaving-medicine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hassle-factor-too-stressful-are-prime-motivators-for-leaving-medicine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delayed Diagnosis Seen in More Than One in Four Pediatric Patients With Malaria]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delayed-diagnosis-seen-in-more-than-one-in-four-pediatric-patients-with-malaria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delayed-diagnosis-seen-in-more-than-one-in-four-pediatric-patients-with-malaria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest Odds of Poor Overall AHA Life's Essential 8 Score Seen in Perimenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highest-odds-of-poor-overall-aha-lifes-essential-8-score-seen-in-perimenopause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highest-odds-of-poor-overall-aha-lifes-essential-8-score-seen-in-perimenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Fires Two Leaders Of Major U.S. Health Task Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two key leaders of the task force that sets insurance coverage rules.Dr. John Wong, a professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-fires-two-leaders-of-major-us-health-task-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-fires-two-leaders-of-major-us-health-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Morbidity Seen for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-morbidity-seen-for-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-morbidity-seen-for-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leucovorin Prescription Rates in Children With Autism Up After Media Promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/leucovorin-prescription-rates-in-children-with-autism-up-after-media-promotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/leucovorin-prescription-rates-in-children-with-autism-up-after-media-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESTRO: Two-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Safe for Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estro-two-fraction-stereotactic-body-radiotherapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estro-two-fraction-stereotactic-body-radiotherapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence of Prior MI Linked to Accelerated Decline in Global Cognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-of-prior-mi-linked-to-accelerated-decline-in-global-cognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-of-prior-mi-linked-to-accelerated-decline-in-global-cognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calcium, Vitamin D, Combo Supplements Do Little to Prevent Fracture, Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Mass&eacute;, Pharm.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calcium-vitamin-d-combo-supplements-do-little-to-prevent-fracture-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calcium-vitamin-d-combo-supplements-do-little-to-prevent-fracture-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECE: Diabetes Tied to Higher Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ece-diabetes-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ece-diabetes-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric PCP Visits With Mental Health Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-rise-in-pediatric-pcp-visits-with-mental-health-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-rise-in-pediatric-pcp-visits-with-mental-health-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Food Preservatives Linked to Major Heart Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; That grab-and-go snack or frozen meal may be doing more than lasting longer on the shelf &mdash; it could also be raising your risk of heart disease.Preservatives are used in hundreds of thousands of industrially processed foods...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-food-preservatives-linked-to-major-heart-problems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-food-preservatives-linked-to-major-heart-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migraine With Aura Linked To Middle-Age Stroke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Middle-aged folks who suffer migraine with an aura could be more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study says.Overall, people who have migraine with an accompanying aura have a 73% increased risk of stroke, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/migraine-with-aura-linked-to-middle-age-stroke-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/migraine-with-aura-linked-to-middle-age-stroke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine Vapes Triple Smokers' Odds Of Quitting Tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Nicotine vapes can triple smokers&rsquo; odds of successfully giving up traditional cigarettes, while also exposing them to fewer harmful chemicals, a new study argues.Smokers who started using a nicotine e-cigarette were over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-vapes-triple-smokers-odds-of-quitting-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-vapes-triple-smokers-odds-of-quitting-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Disease Increases Heart Attack Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Fatty liver disease is dangerous for the heart as well as the liver, a new study says.People with fatty liver disease have nearly doubled rates of heart attack and other heart health emergencies, researchers reported May 20...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-increases-heart-attack-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-increases-heart-attack-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPAP Insurance Rules Too Stringent, Deny Device Coverage To Sleep Apnea Patients Who Would Benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s notoriously difficult for some sleep apnea patients to adapt to using a CPAP machine &ndash; but most will and should be given the chance before insurance companies cut off coverage for the devices, a new study says.Despite...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cpap-insurance-rules-too-stringent-deny-device-coverage-to-sleep-apnea-patients-who-would-benefit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cpap-insurance-rules-too-stringent-deny-device-coverage-to-sleep-apnea-patients-who-would-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Religious Anti-Abortion Center Finds Opportunity In Town Without OB-GYNs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of Sandpoint, in Idaho&rsquo;s Panhandle, town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: &ldquo;Come to me &amp; I will give you rest.&rdquo;7B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/religious-anti-abortion-center-finds-opportunity-in-town-without-ob-gyns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/religious-anti-abortion-center-finds-opportunity-in-town-without-ob-gyns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teriparatide + Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Osteogenesis Imperfecta]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teriparatide-zoledronic-acid-does-not-reduce-fracture-risk-in-osteogenesis-imperfecta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teriparatide-zoledronic-acid-does-not-reduce-fracture-risk-in-osteogenesis-imperfecta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Cognition Tied to Higher Relapse Risk for Depression in Remission]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cognition-tied-to-higher-relapse-risk-for-depression-in-remission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cognition-tied-to-higher-relapse-risk-for-depression-in-remission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Standards Raises Safety Fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water put into place in 2024.The agency proposed eliminating drinking water limits for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rollback-of-pfas-drinking-water-standards-raises-safety-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rollback-of-pfas-drinking-water-standards-raises-safety-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Pain After Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-pain-after-unilateral-breast-cancer-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-pain-after-unilateral-breast-cancer-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting MVPA Guidelines Linked to Modest Reduction in CVD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meeting-mvpa-guidelines-linked-to-modest-reduction-in-cvd-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meeting-mvpa-guidelines-linked-to-modest-reduction-in-cvd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Mortality Increased for Patients With Heart Failure and Low BMI, High Waist-to-Hip Ratio]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-mortality-increased-for-patients-with-heart-failure-and-low-bmi-high-waist-to-hip-ratio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-mortality-increased-for-patients-with-heart-failure-and-low-bmi-high-waist-to-hip-ratio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria Poor for Predicting CTE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traumatic-encephalopathy-syndrome-criteria-poor-for-predicting-cte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traumatic-encephalopathy-syndrome-criteria-poor-for-predicting-cte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combination of Tamoxifen, PDE5i Reduces Curvature in Acute Peyronie Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combination-of-tamoxifen-pde5i-reduces-curvature-in-acute-peyronie-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combination-of-tamoxifen-pde5i-reduces-curvature-in-acute-peyronie-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Handwriting Could Be a Window Into Your Aging Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Your handwriting could reveal more than what you&rsquo;re trying to say &mdash; it may offer clues about how your brain is aging.Researchers in Portugal studied 58 adults, ages 62 to 92, living in care homes. Thirty-eight had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-handwriting-could-be-a-window-into-your-aging-brain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-handwriting-could-be-a-window-into-your-aging-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens Turning To Creatine, Not Steroids, For 'Looksmaxxing']]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; U.S. teens trying to build up their muscles are turning from steroids to creatine supplements, a new study says.Creatine use rose by 90% among boys and a whopping 168% among girls between 2019-2020 and 2023-2024...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-turning-to-creatine-not-steroids-for-looksmaxxing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-turning-to-creatine-not-steroids-for-looksmaxxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-A-Day Pill Effective In Treating Sleep Apnea Without CPAP, Clinical Trial Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Some people with sleep apnea might be able to shed their CPAP masks in favor of a once-nightly pill, a new study says.The experimental pill, called AD109, helps treat sleep apnea by making a person&rsquo;s airways resistant to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-a-day-pill-effective-in-treating-sleep-apnea-without-cpap-clinical-trial-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-a-day-pill-effective-in-treating-sleep-apnea-without-cpap-clinical-trial-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do Caffeine, Alcohol, Weed, Nicotine Affect MS Symptoms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; There are lots of legal substances people use regularly to alter their mood &ndash; alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and in some locales, weed.But how do these substances affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS)?Most have drawbacks...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-do-caffeine-alcohol-weed-nicotine-affect-ms-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-do-caffeine-alcohol-weed-nicotine-affect-ms-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Obesity Risk, But One Caring Adult Can Make A Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Childhood trauma can increase a kid&rsquo;s risk of obesity, a study says.Children&rsquo;s body mass index (BMI) rose steadily as their personal list of traumas mounted, including abuse, divorce, poverty, neglect or bullying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-trauma-tied-to-higher-obesity-risk-but-one-caring-adult-can-make-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-trauma-tied-to-higher-obesity-risk-but-one-caring-adult-can-make-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are likely to raise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eroding-aca-enrollment-portends-higher-insurance-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eroding-aca-enrollment-portends-higher-insurance-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3,798 Dengue Cases Reported in United States in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3798-dengue-cases-reported-in-united-states-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3798-dengue-cases-reported-in-united-states-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urine Test Accurate for Active Surveillance Monitoring of Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-accurate-for-active-surveillance-monitoring-of-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-accurate-for-active-surveillance-monitoring-of-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola After DRC Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; An American doctor who was exposed to Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Dr. Peter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-aid-worker-tests-positive-for-ebola-after-drc-exposure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-aid-worker-tests-positive-for-ebola-after-drc-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents' Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-antidepressant-use-not-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-disorders-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-antidepressant-use-not-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-disorders-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Dementia With Lewy Bodies Higher in Men, People Aged 65+]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-dementia-with-lewy-bodies-higher-in-men-people-aged-65/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-dementia-with-lewy-bodies-higher-in-men-people-aged-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parental Support Package Reduces Burnout in Physicians in Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-support-package-reduces-burnout-in-physicians-in-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-support-package-reduces-burnout-in-physicians-in-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worse Self-Rated Health Seen for Adults With Poor Mental Health Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-self-rated-health-seen-for-adults-with-poor-mental-health-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-self-rated-health-seen-for-adults-with-poor-mental-health-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual, Physical Function After Prostatectomy for Low-Grade Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-improves-sexual-physical-function-after-prostatectomy-for-low-grade-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-improves-sexual-physical-function-after-prostatectomy-for-low-grade-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobic Training With or Without Resistance Tied to Reduced Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-with-or-without-resistance-tied-to-reduced-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-with-or-without-resistance-tied-to-reduced-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Better Outcomes in Certain Patients With Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-better-outcomes-in-certain-patients-with-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-better-outcomes-in-certain-patients-with-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Text Messages Aid in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Adults With Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/text-messages-aid-in-reducing-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/text-messages-aid-in-reducing-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Kids Seeking Anxiety Help at Routine Doctor Visits, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Children are showing up at routine doctor visits with mental health concerns at much higher rates than they were a decade ago &mdash; especially for anxiety.A new study of nearly 1.8 million children in Massachusetts, published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-seeking-anxiety-help-at-routine-doctor-visits-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-seeking-anxiety-help-at-routine-doctor-visits-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed/Opioid Combo Doesn't Help Knee Arthritis Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Adding a synthetic weed-derived drug to opioid painkillers brings no relief to people with excruciating knee pain, a new study says.Neither the cannabis drug dronabinol nor the opioid hydromorphone alone provided significant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weedopioid-combo-doesnt-help-knee-arthritis-pain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weedopioid-combo-doesnt-help-knee-arthritis-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing A Parent Can Dent An Adult's Earning Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Losing a parent in adulthood not only breaks your heart, but can put a sizable dent in your bank account, a new study says.Adults&rsquo; earning power persistently declines following the death of a parent, researchers report in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-can-dent-an-adults-earning-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-can-dent-an-adults-earning-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticks Can Creepy-Crawl Your House For Weeks Before Dying, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Here&rsquo;s a creepy-crawling fact as summer fun approaches &ndash; ticks can survive indoors for up to three weeks on hard-surface or carpeted floors, according to a study.This means folks can have a tick latch onto them despite...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ticks-can-creepy-crawl-your-house-for-weeks-before-dying-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ticks-can-creepy-crawl-your-house-for-weeks-before-dying-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short, Intense Radiation Therapy Safe For Prostate Cancer Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; A shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy can safely treat prostate cancer, a new study says.Men given two larger doses of radiation had about the same side effects as others treated with the standard five-dose...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-intense-radiation-therapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-intense-radiation-therapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared For Discharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe.He had rolled his wheelchair to the oven to keep himself warm as he tried to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-keep-getting-stuck-in-hospitals-even-after-being-cleared-for-discharge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-keep-getting-stuck-in-hospitals-even-after-being-cleared-for-discharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations Across Asthma Phenotypes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-tezepelumab-reduces-asthma-exacerbations-across-asthma-phenotypes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-tezepelumab-reduces-asthma-exacerbations-across-asthma-phenotypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Statement Updates Guidelines on Pediatric Drowning Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/policy-statement-updates-guidelines-on-pediatric-drowning-prevention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/policy-statement-updates-guidelines-on-pediatric-drowning-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, U.S. Travel Warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international public health emergency.The declaration means there is a high risk of cross-border spread and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-outbreaks-in-africa-trigger-global-health-emergency-us-travel-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-outbreaks-in-africa-trigger-global-health-emergency-us-travel-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: City-Wide Mold Intervention Can Reduce ED Asthma Visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-city-wide-mold-intervention-can-reduce-ed-asthma-visits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-city-wide-mold-intervention-can-reduce-ed-asthma-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Not Linked to Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-not-linked-to-myasthenia-gravis-exacerbations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-not-linked-to-myasthenia-gravis-exacerbations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-Onset A-Fib May Accelerate Kidney Function Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-onset-a-fib-may-accelerate-kidney-function-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-onset-a-fib-may-accelerate-kidney-function-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Culture Positivity for Pseudomonas in Bronchiectasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-rhinosinusitis-linked-to-culture-positivity-for-pseudomonas-in-bronchiectasis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-rhinosinusitis-linked-to-culture-positivity-for-pseudomonas-in-bronchiectasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Femoral BMD, Osteoporosis Linked to All-Cause Mortality Postmenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/femoral-bmd-osteoporosis-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-postmenopause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/femoral-bmd-osteoporosis-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-postmenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Weight Loss Beats Slow and Steady in New Clinical Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; When it comes to weight loss, is slow and steady really the winning strategy? Or could a rapid drop actually lead to better long-term results?New research presented in Istanbul last week at the European Congress on Obesity is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rapid-weight-loss-beats-slow-and-steady-in-new-clinical-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rapid-weight-loss-beats-slow-and-steady-in-new-clinical-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Safe For Women With Myasthenia Gravis, Study Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Women suffering from the muscle weakness disease myasthenia gravis can become pregnant without any ill effects, a new study says.Pregnancy is not linked with an increased risk of serious flare-ups or worse symptoms for women...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-safe-for-women-with-myasthenia-gravis-study-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-safe-for-women-with-myasthenia-gravis-study-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smog Linked To Lewy Body Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Long-term exposure to smog might increase the risk of Lewy body dementia, the brain disease that CNN founder Ted Turner battled for several years before his recent death, a new study says.Even small increases in particle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smog-linked-to-lewy-body-dementia-risk-major-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smog-linked-to-lewy-body-dementia-risk-major-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mold Removal Program Cut Asthma ER Cases By A Quarter, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; A New York City mold removal program cut asthma-related ER visits by a quarter among residents of public housing, a new study says.The city created &ldquo;Mold Busters&rdquo; in 2019 in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nyc-mold-removal-program-cut-asthma-er-cases-by-a-quarter-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nyc-mold-removal-program-cut-asthma-er-cases-by-a-quarter-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single Psilocybin Dose Provides Rapid Relief From Depression, Small Clinical Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Just a single dose of psilocybin can provide rapid relief from depression, a new small-scale clinical trial has shown.Within a week, people treated with one psilocybin dose had four times the decrease in their depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/single-psilocybin-dose-provides-rapid-relief-from-depression-small-clinical-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/single-psilocybin-dose-provides-rapid-relief-from-depression-small-clinical-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Demands Medicaid Data For Deportation. Some States Go A Step Further]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Several states have joined President Donald Trump&rsquo;s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further &mdash; by using their public health agencies as arms of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-demands-medicaid-data-for-deportation-some-states-go-a-step-further/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-demands-medicaid-data-for-deportation-some-states-go-a-step-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Blocked Melanoma Drug As Confusion Reigned Under Makary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, May 16, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration&rsquo;s recent decision to withhold approval of a new skin cancer treatment fell like a hammer on doctors who treat melanoma and patients who saw that the drug had prolonged the lives of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-blocked-melanoma-drug-as-confusion-reigned-under-makary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-blocked-melanoma-drug-as-confusion-reigned-under-makary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCOS Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-renamed-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-renamed-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Label Expansion for Vyvgart, Vyvgart Hytrulo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-label-expansion-for-vyvgart-vyvgart-hytrulo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-label-expansion-for-vyvgart-vyvgart-hytrulo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves AI Sepsis Tool That Detects Infection Hours Earlier Than Doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an AI-powered early warning system to detect sepsis, one of the deadliest infections for hospital patients.<br />
The tool, developed at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-ai-sepsis-tool-that-detects-infection-hours-earlier-than-doctors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-ai-sepsis-tool-that-detects-infection-hours-earlier-than-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worse Survival Seen With Tumor-Infiltrating Clonal Hematopoiesis in Patients With Solid Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Dabin Yun, Pharm.D., from Chungbuk National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-survival-seen-with-tumor-infiltrating-clonal-hematopoiesis-in-patients-with-solid-tumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-survival-seen-with-tumor-infiltrating-clonal-hematopoiesis-in-patients-with-solid-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Hospitalizations for Heat-Related Illness Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-hospitalizations-for-heat-related-illness-increasing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-hospitalizations-for-heat-related-illness-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tranexamic Acid Can Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women With Placenta Previa After C-Section]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Lizi Zhang, M.D., from The Third Affiliated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-can-prevent-postpartum-hemorrhage-in-women-with-placenta-previa-after-c-section/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-can-prevent-postpartum-hemorrhage-in-women-with-placenta-previa-after-c-section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Turn to Cannabis Primarily for Symptom Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Rebecca K. Delaney, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-turn-to-cannabis-primarily-for-symptom-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-turn-to-cannabis-primarily-for-symptom-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensitrelvir Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected Individuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ensitrelvir-prevents-covid-19-after-exposure-to-infected-individuals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ensitrelvir-prevents-covid-19-after-exposure-to-infected-individuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCOS Gets a New Name in Landmark Women's Health Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; A major women&rsquo;s health condition is getting a new name&mdash;and experts say it could change how millions are diagnosed and treated worldwide.Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-gets-a-new-name-in-landmark-womens-health-shift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-gets-a-new-name-in-landmark-womens-health-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wearable Polygraph Tracks Hidden Stress In Babies, Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; A new wearable polygraph might be able to help infants and adults not by detecting lies, but instead by monitoring their stress levels, researchers say.Instead of falsehoods, this polygraph is designed to sense underlying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-wearable-polygraph-tracks-hidden-stress-in-babies-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-wearable-polygraph-tracks-hidden-stress-in-babies-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Review: Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy, No Added Risk of Autism or ADHD in Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s no clear link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, according to a new evidence review spanning more than half a million pregnancies.Pooled data from three dozen studies found no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-review-antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-or-adhd-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-review-antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-or-adhd-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gun Violence News Coverage Is Harming America's Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; The steady stream of news regarding U.S. gun violence is having a serious effect on Americans' mental health, a new study says.Greater exposure to media coverage of gun violence is associated with an increased risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-gun-violence-news-coverage-is-harming-americas-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-gun-violence-news-coverage-is-harming-americas-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbots Lure U.S. Teens With Fun, Romance and Hidden Dangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; Three out of five U.S. teens have tried AI chatbots, turning to the programs for entertainment, advice, friendship &ndash; and even romance, a new study says.Further, about 1 in 10 teens say they talk to AI almost daily...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-lure-us-teens-with-fun-romance-and-hidden-dangers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-lure-us-teens-with-fun-romance-and-hidden-dangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[License To Deliver: Some Midwives Break The Law To Assist With Home Births]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash;In a midwife&rsquo;s suburban Atlanta home with a playground and chicken coop outside, Madie Collins lay on an examination table while the midwife measured her pregnant belly. Unlike at many a doctor&rsquo;s office, no crinkly paper...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/license-to-deliver-some-midwives-break-the-law-to-assist-with-home-births/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/license-to-deliver-some-midwives-break-the-law-to-assist-with-home-births/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Linked to Major Congenital Malformations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-not-linked-to-major-congenital-malformations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-not-linked-to-major-congenital-malformations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May Aid Menopause Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-may-aid-menopause-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-may-aid-menopause-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Overdose Deaths Fell to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; The number of Americans dying from drug overdoses has dropped for the third year in a row.Nearly 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, according to a report released May 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-overdose-deaths-fell-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-overdose-deaths-fell-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sigmoidoscopy Screening Can Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sigmoidoscopy-screening-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-incidence-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sigmoidoscopy-screening-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-incidence-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Year Mortality 8.6 Percent After ED Visit for Opioid Overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-year-mortality-86-percent-after-ed-visit-for-opioid-overdose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-year-mortality-86-percent-after-ed-visit-for-opioid-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis Is the Most Microdosed Psychoactive Substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-is-the-most-microdosed-psychoactive-substance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-is-the-most-microdosed-psychoactive-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[(Z)-Endoxifen Reduces Mammographic Breast Density]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/z-endoxifen-reduces-mammographic-breast-density/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/z-endoxifen-reduces-mammographic-breast-density/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postoperative Step Count Linked to Fewer Complications, Lower Readmission]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/postoperative-step-count-linked-to-fewer-complications-lower-readmission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/postoperative-step-count-linked-to-fewer-complications-lower-readmission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peanut OIT Safe With Slow Up-Dosing, Low Maintenance Dosing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-oit-safe-with-slow-up-dosing-low-maintenance-dosing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-oit-safe-with-slow-up-dosing-low-maintenance-dosing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Decision Support System Does Not Improve CKD Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-decision-support-system-does-not-improve-ckd-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-decision-support-system-does-not-improve-ckd-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregestationally Assessed Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregestationally-assessed-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-tied-to-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregestationally-assessed-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-tied-to-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Little or Too Much Sleep Ages Every Organ in Your Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Your sleep habits may be affecting more than just your energy level. A new study says they could also impact how quickly every organ in your body ages.Researchers analyzed data from nearly a half-million people in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-little-or-too-much-sleep-ages-every-organ-in-your-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-little-or-too-much-sleep-ages-every-organ-in-your-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Recess Key To Learning, Says The American Academy of Pediatrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy statement released May 11 from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).Not all students have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/school-recess-key-to-learning-says-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/school-recess-key-to-learning-says-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naming Emotions Can Help Autistic People Cope With Anxiety, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Naming feelings of anxiety can help autistic people better manage emotions prompted by uncertainty and dread, a new study says.People with autistic traits sometimes cope with uncertainty by labeling their feelings...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naming-emotions-can-help-autistic-people-cope-with-anxiety-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naming-emotions-can-help-autistic-people-cope-with-anxiety-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Attack Survivors Have Higher Risk Of Brain Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; People who have survived a heart attack appear to have a higher risk of brain decline into dementia, a new study says.On average, heart attack survivors have a yearly 5% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-attack-survivors-have-higher-risk-of-brain-decline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-attack-survivors-have-higher-risk-of-brain-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Brain Stimulation Technique Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Without Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; People with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease might find relief through a new deep brain stimulation technique that doesn&rsquo;t require surgery, a new study says.One of the most effective treatments for advanced Parkinson&rsquo;s involves surgery...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-brain-stimulation-technique-improves-parkinsons-symptoms-without-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-brain-stimulation-technique-improves-parkinsons-symptoms-without-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump And Kennedy Seek To Relax Safeguards For AI Healthcare Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He&rsquo;s a little underwhelmed.The health giant has rolled out a new suite of note-taking software, made...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-kennedy-seek-to-relax-safeguards-for-ai-healthcare-tools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-kennedy-seek-to-relax-safeguards-for-ai-healthcare-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medications Initiated in 30 Percent of Hospitalizations for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-initiated-in-30-percent-of-hospitalizations-for-alcohol-use-disorder-among-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-initiated-in-30-percent-of-hospitalizations-for-alcohol-use-disorder-among-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly Half of U.S. Women Have Financial Concerns That Could Impact Health Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-us-women-have-financial-concerns-that-could-impact-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-us-women-have-financial-concerns-that-could-impact-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Trump Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; After months of pressure from the Trump administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has quit. President Donald Trump posted the news on Truth Social, including the resignation text...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-resigns-after-trump-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-resigns-after-trump-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Links Found for Nighttime Heat Wave Definitions and Asthma Exacerbations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strong-links-found-for-nighttime-heat-wave-definitions-and-asthma-exacerbations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strong-links-found-for-nighttime-heat-wave-definitions-and-asthma-exacerbations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-Volume Bowel Prep Effective for Inpatient Colonoscopy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-volume-bowel-prep-effective-for-inpatient-colonoscopy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-volume-bowel-prep-effective-for-inpatient-colonoscopy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abdominal Obesity Linked to Prevalence, Severity of Menopausal Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abdominal-obesity-linked-to-prevalence-severity-of-menopausal-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abdominal-obesity-linked-to-prevalence-severity-of-menopausal-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-may-improve-motivation-with-major-depressive-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-may-improve-motivation-with-major-depressive-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-Time Seizures Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-time-seizures-linked-to-increased-risk-for-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-time-seizures-linked-to-increased-risk-for-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Popular GLP-1 medications may be linked to better long-term outcomes for some breast cancer patients.Previous research has shown breast cancer survivors with obesity or type 2 diabetes often experience poorer survival.In a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-may-improve-breast-cancer-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-may-improve-breast-cancer-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Turner's Brain Disease More Common Than Previously Thought, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; The degenerative brain disease that claimed CNN founder Ted Turner&rsquo;s life is likely more common than other rare but well-known neurological diseases, a new evidence review says.Lewy body dementia (LBD), has an overall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ted-turners-brain-disease-more-common-than-previously-thought-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ted-turners-brain-disease-more-common-than-previously-thought-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivermectin Prescriptions Doubled After Mel Gibson Cancer Cure Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Prescriptions for the anti-parasite medication ivermectin doubled after actor Mel Gibson endorsed the dewormer as an off-label cancer cure on a high-profile podcast, a new study says.Gibson appeared on "The Joe Rogan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Out Linked To Obesity Risk Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Eating out at restaurants and fast food joints is fueling the global obesity epidemic, a new study says.Eating out versus preparing food at home is consistently linked to excess weight, both in wealthy and poorer nations...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-out-linked-to-obesity-risk-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-out-linked-to-obesity-risk-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perimenopausal Women Face Greater Heart Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Women entering menopause are twice as likely to have lower heart health scores than those still having regular periods, a new study says.Perimenopausal women are more likely to have high cholesterol and blood sugar levels...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perimenopausal-women-face-greater-heart-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perimenopausal-women-face-greater-heart-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; As a teenager, Rei Scott spent several weeks living out of a car with four family members and their dog. Each day, Scott worried about where they would spend the following night.One day at school, Scott snuck away to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-wages-empty-plates-heavy-toll-rethinking-suicide-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-wages-empty-plates-heavy-toll-rethinking-suicide-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Monitors For Hantavirus As WHO Expects More Cases But 'Not Another COVID']]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12&mdash; Sixteen passengers from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are being monitored at the national quarantine center in Nebraska.Two others were sent to a biocontainment facility in Atlanta because one was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-monitors-for-hantavirus-as-who-expects-more-cases-but-not-another-covid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-monitors-for-hantavirus-as-who-expects-more-cases-but-not-another-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few With Postpartum Diabetes Meet Recommended HbA1c Monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Care.Natalie A. Boychuk, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-with-postpartum-diabetes-meet-recommended-hba1c-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-with-postpartum-diabetes-meet-recommended-hba1c-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit Study Reveals Fabricated References Used in Number of Medical Papers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audit-study-reveals-fabricated-references-used-in-number-of-medical-papers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audit-study-reveals-fabricated-references-used-in-number-of-medical-papers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Therapy App Improves Mental Health of College Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-therapy-app-improves-mental-health-of-college-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-therapy-app-improves-mental-health-of-college-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atropine Shows Effect on Superficial Retinal Perfusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-shows-effect-on-superficial-retinal-perfusion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-shows-effect-on-superficial-retinal-perfusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemedicine Adoption Not Linked to Changes in Visits, Spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-adoption-not-linked-to-changes-in-visits-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-adoption-not-linked-to-changes-in-visits-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears ArteraAI Breast for Breast Cancer Risk Stratification]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-arteraai-breast-for-breast-cancer-risk-stratification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-arteraai-breast-for-breast-cancer-risk-stratification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increasing Steps Can Help With Weight Loss and Maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increasing-steps-can-help-with-weight-loss-and-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increasing-steps-can-help-with-weight-loss-and-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novel Model Improves Risk Prediction for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-model-improves-risk-prediction-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-model-improves-risk-prediction-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle Function Linked to Risk for Incident Stroke, Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-function-linked-to-risk-for-incident-stroke-mortality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-function-linked-to-risk-for-incident-stroke-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Has Higher Excess Death Rate Than Other High-Income Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-has-higher-excess-death-rate-than-other-high-income-countries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-has-higher-excess-death-rate-than-other-high-income-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of Women Suffer in Silence From Treatable Pelvic Organ Prolapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; For years, Rashan Williams, a 41-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, planned family trips around one thing &mdash; the nearest restroom."I would take frequent stops to the restroom, and I would have to pregame myself in certain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-of-women-suffer-in-silence-from-treatable-pelvic-organ-prolapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-of-women-suffer-in-silence-from-treatable-pelvic-organ-prolapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemedicine Not Breaking The Bank, Also Not Expanding Patient Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Telemedicine appears to be breaking in the United States in both access and cost, a new study says.It&rsquo;s not costing the United States more in medical spending, but it also hasn&rsquo;t led to dramatic expansion of access to health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-not-breaking-the-bank-also-not-expanding-patient-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-not-breaking-the-bank-also-not-expanding-patient-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says.Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-school-sports-an-overall-boon-to-children-and-teens-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-school-sports-an-overall-boon-to-children-and-teens-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Fueling The High U.S. Death Rate? It Might Not Be What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; The United States has a higher death rate than other wealthy nations &mdash; but not for the reason experts have suspected, a new study says.Some have thought that an increase in substance-related deaths and suicide &ndash; so-called...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-fueling-the-high-us-death-rate-it-might-not-be-what-you-think/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-fueling-the-high-us-death-rate-it-might-not-be-what-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are Older Adults Taking Edibles? Survey Reveals Some Surprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Older adults are turning to cannabis edibles to help themselves feel better rather than to get stoned, a new study says.They&rsquo;re hoping to sleep better or ease their pain, and they&rsquo;ve heard from friends that edibles might...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-older-adults-taking-edibles-survey-reveals-some-surprises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-older-adults-taking-edibles-survey-reveals-some-surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Promised Cheaper Drugs. Some Prices Dropped. Many Others Shot Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Since his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.No surprise. About 60% of American adults are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-promised-cheaper-drugs-some-prices-dropped-many-others-shot-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-promised-cheaper-drugs-some-prices-dropped-many-others-shot-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amputation Rates on the Rise for Opioid-, Non-Opioid-Related Hospitalizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amputation-rates-on-the-rise-for-opioid-non-opioid-related-hospitalizations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amputation-rates-on-the-rise-for-opioid-non-opioid-related-hospitalizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Bizengri for Rare Bile Duct Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-bizengri-for-rare-bile-duct-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-bizengri-for-rare-bile-duct-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk for Congenital Anomalies]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-congenital-anomalies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-congenital-anomalies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somatic Symptoms Tied to Depression With Ovarian Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/somatic-symptoms-tied-to-depression-with-ovarian-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/somatic-symptoms-tied-to-depression-with-ovarian-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Glaucoma Reduced With CGRP Inhibitor Use for Prevention of Migraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-glaucoma-reduced-with-cgrp-inhibitor-use-for-prevention-of-migraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-glaucoma-reduced-with-cgrp-inhibitor-use-for-prevention-of-migraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery, GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Both Reduce ASCVD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-bariatric-surgery-glp-1-receptor-agonist-therapy-both-reduce-ascvd-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-bariatric-surgery-glp-1-receptor-agonist-therapy-both-reduce-ascvd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease Biomarker Changes Start in Late 50s]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia.Mingzhao Hu, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-biomarker-changes-start-in-late-50s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-biomarker-changes-start-in-late-50s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Green Lights Bizengri Drug To Treat Rare, Aggressive Bile Duct Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bizengri to treat an ultra-rare, aggressive cancer that forms in the bile ducts. Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) is the first drug approved for adults with advanced...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-bizengri-drug-to-treat-rare-aggressive-bile-duct-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-bizengri-drug-to-treat-rare-aggressive-bile-duct-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digestive-disease-week-may-2-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digestive-disease-week-may-2-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8,500 Steps A Day Could Be Sweet Spot For Preventing Weight Regain]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; About 8,500 steps a day may be the sweet spot for keeping weight off after dieting, new research shows.The findings &mdash; recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health &mdash; are also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8500-steps-a-day-could-be-sweet-spot-for-preventing-weight-regain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8500-steps-a-day-could-be-sweet-spot-for-preventing-weight-regain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Have Fewer Regrets, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Feeling regretful over something in your past?Odds are those feelings will fade over time, a new study says.Older adults experience less frustration when they think about past mistakes and missed chances, even though they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-fewer-regrets-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-fewer-regrets-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Doctors Are Quitting At An Earlier Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The reasons driving doctors to quit medicine have shifted in recent years, a new study says.Doctors now cite burnout, chronic workplace stress, the burden of red tape and unrealistic patient expectations as the top reasons...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-doctors-are-quitting-at-an-earlier-age/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-doctors-are-quitting-at-an-earlier-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharper Brains May Face Higher Depression Relapse Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The relationship between depression and age-related brain decline might depend on a person&rsquo;s history with the mood disorder, a new study says.Researchers had thought that people experiencing &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; from aging might be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sharper-brains-may-face-higher-depression-relapse-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sharper-brains-may-face-higher-depression-relapse-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Extreme heat waves appear to be a trigger for asthma attacks, with nighttime heat proving particularly risky, a new study suggests.Hospitals in Baltimore see an increase in asthma-related ER cases in the weeks following heat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-heat-waves-increase-asthma-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-heat-waves-increase-asthma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That Discount At The Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal &mdash; with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars &mdash; the decision to accept it is complicated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: More Than Nine in 10 Adults With Severe Obesity Receive No Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-more-than-nine-in-10-adults-with-severe-obesity-receive-no-treatment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-more-than-nine-in-10-adults-with-severe-obesity-receive-no-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapeutic App for Tinnitus Improves Tinnitus-Related Distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-app-for-tinnitus-improves-tinnitus-related-distress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-app-for-tinnitus-improves-tinnitus-related-distress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant 'Overprescription']]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; A new federal initiative aims to curb "overprescribing" of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care.&ldquo;Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation&rsquo;s mental health crisis by addressing the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-launches-plan-to-curb-antidepressant-overprescription/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-launches-plan-to-curb-antidepressant-overprescription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Bests GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for 12-Month Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-bests-glp-1-receptor-agonists-for-12-month-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-bests-glp-1-receptor-agonists-for-12-month-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher-Dose Ivermectin No Better Than Standard Dose for Severe Scabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-dose-ivermectin-no-better-than-standard-dose-for-severe-scabies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-dose-ivermectin-no-better-than-standard-dose-for-severe-scabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Legume, Soy Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hypertension]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Health.Michael Metoudi, R.D., from Plant-Based...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-legume-soy-intake-linked-to-lower-risk-for-hypertension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-legume-soy-intake-linked-to-lower-risk-for-hypertension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma High in Caribbean-Born]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-adult-t-cell-leukemialymphoma-high-in-caribbean-born/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-adult-t-cell-leukemialymphoma-high-in-caribbean-born/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removing Universal Hep B Shot Likely to Increase Neonatal Infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/removing-universal-hep-b-shot-likely-to-increase-neonatal-infections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/removing-universal-hep-b-shot-likely-to-increase-neonatal-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.In a new study &mdash; published May 7 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &amp; Health &mdash; people with higher legume intake were 16% less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-foods-may-help-lower-risk-of-high-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-foods-may-help-lower-risk-of-high-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study argues.Characters like Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and Raymond Babbitt in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-movies-offer-flawed-depictions-of-autism-add-to-delayed-diagnosis-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-movies-offer-flawed-depictions-of-autism-add-to-delayed-diagnosis-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.Previously, it was estimated that about 6% of people who survived an opioid overdose wound up with a repeat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-od-survivors-have-triple-rate-of-repeat-overdoses-than-previously-estimated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-od-survivors-have-triple-rate-of-repeat-overdoses-than-previously-estimated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; So-called &ldquo;super shoes&rdquo; have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events.But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/super-shoes-might-increase-risk-of-running-injuries-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/super-shoes-might-increase-risk-of-running-injuries-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, researchers reported May 6 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-therapy-can-successfully-ease-peanut-allergies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-therapy-can-successfully-ease-peanut-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Medicare Option For Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 (Health Day News) &mdash; Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.It&rsquo;s a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-medicare-option-for-weight-loss-drugs-what-older-americans-should-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-medicare-option-for-weight-loss-drugs-what-older-americans-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2017 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Primary Care Visit Rates, Access in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-primary-care-visit-rates-access-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-primary-care-visit-rates-access-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of Water Bead Ingestions Jumped in Young Children in Recent Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-water-bead-ingestions-jumped-in-young-children-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-water-bead-ingestions-jumped-in-young-children-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the odds ofbroader spread are low."At this time, the risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak-kills-3-as-who-says-risk-is-low/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak-kills-3-as-who-says-risk-is-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Metabolic, Bariatric Surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-metabolic-bariatric-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-metabolic-bariatric-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Boosts Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-boosts-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-boosts-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Beneficial for Surgical Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-nutrition-based-prehabilitation-programs-beneficial-for-surgical-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-nutrition-based-prehabilitation-programs-beneficial-for-surgical-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrated Polygenic Risk Scores ID Risk for Eight Cardiovascular Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/integrated-polygenic-risk-scores-id-risk-for-eight-cardiovascular-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/integrated-polygenic-risk-scores-id-risk-for-eight-cardiovascular-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mRNA-1010 Superior to Standard-Dose Vaccine for Preventing Flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mrna-1010-superior-to-standard-dose-vaccine-for-preventing-flu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mrna-1010-superior-to-standard-dose-vaccine-for-preventing-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Causal Link Found for Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines, Serious Health Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-for-aluminum-adjuvanted-vaccines-serious-health-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-for-aluminum-adjuvanted-vaccines-serious-health-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching Organ Types Across Consecutive Transplant Surgeries Tied to Elevated Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-organ-types-across-consecutive-transplant-surgeries-tied-to-elevated-mortality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-organ-types-across-consecutive-transplant-surgeries-tied-to-elevated-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most First-Time Psych Hospitalizations Followed by Readmission or Long-Term Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-first-time-psych-hospitalizations-followed-by-readmission-or-long-term-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-first-time-psych-hospitalizations-followed-by-readmission-or-long-term-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain.Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue processing language &mdash; even under general anesthesia."Our findings show that the brain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-the-brain-can-continue-learning-while-in-an-unconscious-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-the-brain-can-continue-learning-while-in-an-unconscious-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation &mdash; take a stroll.Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/every-1000-steps-after-surgery-cuts-complication-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/every-1000-steps-after-surgery-cuts-complication-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class of Migraine Drug Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma, compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head Impacts May Disrupt Gut Health Even Without Concussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; Hard hits taken by football players jar more than just their brains, a new study says.Head impacts appear to disrupt players&rsquo; gut microbiome, the colony of bacteria and organisms in the GI tract that help regulate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/head-impacts-may-disrupt-gut-health-even-without-concussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/head-impacts-may-disrupt-gut-health-even-without-concussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class of Migraine Drug, CGRP Inhibitors, Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 &mdash; A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.<br />
People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-cgrp-inhibitors-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-cgrp-inhibitors-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; More than a third of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, driven by bullying from both peers and politicians, a new survey has found.About 36% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults seriously...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-and-politics-fuel-suicide-risk-for-lgbtq-teens-and-young-adults-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-and-politics-fuel-suicide-risk-for-lgbtq-teens-and-young-adults-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Eye Aid to Prop Up Distressed Hospitals Amid Federal Medicaid Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash;At Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, just outside Los Angeles, patients on gurneys line the hallways of the emergency department waiting for care, and overflow mental health patients are consigned to outdoor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Auvelity for Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-auvelity-for-alzheimer-disease-related-agitation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-auvelity-for-alzheimer-disease-related-agitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fathers' Deaths in Child's Early Years Largely Preventable]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fathers-deaths-in-childs-early-years-largely-preventable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fathers-deaths-in-childs-early-years-largely-preventable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes for Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes ("vapes") for adults 21 and over.The move comes amid news of President Donald Trump reportedly pressing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-fruit-flavored-vapes-for-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-fruit-flavored-vapes-for-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Elevated in Children With Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-elevated-in-children-with-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-elevated-in-children-with-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Targeted Therapies Effective for Migraine Prophylaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-targeted-therapies-effective-for-migraine-prophylaxis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-targeted-therapies-effective-for-migraine-prophylaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear Shows No Benefit at 10 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/partial-meniscectomy-for-degenerative-tear-shows-no-benefit-at-10-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/partial-meniscectomy-for-degenerative-tear-shows-no-benefit-at-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immunotherapy May Protect Against Bladder Removal With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/immunotherapy-may-protect-against-bladder-removal-with-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/immunotherapy-may-protect-against-bladder-removal-with-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Be Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-may-be-treatment-for-alcohol-use-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-may-be-treatment-for-alcohol-use-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edibles + Alcohol Combo Poses Driving Risks Missed by Sobriety Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; A new study is raising questions about what roadside sobriety tests actually detect &mdash; and what they might miss.Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, studied how...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/edibles-alcohol-combo-poses-driving-risks-missed-by-sobriety-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/edibles-alcohol-combo-poses-driving-risks-missed-by-sobriety-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VR Training Helps Autistic People Navigate Police Encounters]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; People with autism find interactions with police officers to be difficult, if not harrowing.They struggle to read social cues and can behave restlessly, increasing the risk that a police encounter might escalate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vr-training-helps-autistic-people-navigate-police-encounters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vr-training-helps-autistic-people-navigate-police-encounters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% As Patients Turn To GLP-1 Meds, Experts Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; The number of weight-loss surgery procedures in the United States is dropping rapidly in the face of cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.These procedures dropped by more than 20% between 2022 and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgeries-fall-more-than-20-as-patients-turn-to-glp-1-meds-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgeries-fall-more-than-20-as-patients-turn-to-glp-1-meds-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children Living Near Gas Stations Have Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; Children who live near a gas station are more likely to develop leukemia or other childhood cancers, a new study says.Living within 250 meters (820 feet) of a gas station raises childhood cancer risk, and the risk increases...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-living-near-gas-stations-have-higher-cancer-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-living-near-gas-stations-have-higher-cancer-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Psych Ward Stay Signals Long-Term Mental Health Struggles For Nearly All Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; A first-time psychiatric admission usually marks the beginning of a long-term struggle with mental illness, a new study says.About 95% of patients return to mental health services in one way or another within two decades of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-psych-ward-stay-signals-long-term-mental-health-struggles-for-nearly-all-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-psych-ward-stay-signals-long-term-mental-health-struggles-for-nearly-all-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Melatonin Shouldn't Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone&rsquo;s sleep in the home. Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin often feels like...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-melatonin-shouldnt-be-a-bedtime-go-to-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-melatonin-shouldnt-be-a-bedtime-go-to-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHS' Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals On Notice About Patients' Meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante.It is urging the public to report hospitals and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-healthy-food-agenda-puts-hospitals-on-notice-about-patients-meals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-healthy-food-agenda-puts-hospitals-on-notice-about-patients-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Many Continue to Believe Tanning Myths, Seek Skincare Advice on Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-many-continue-to-believe-tanning-myths-seek-skincare-advice-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-many-continue-to-believe-tanning-myths-seek-skincare-advice-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly Half of Women Misunderstand Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-women-misunderstand-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-women-misunderstand-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Issues Stay, Keeping Abortion Pill Mifepristone Available by Mail For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. issued an order Monday that allows patients to continue accessing abortion pill, mifepristone, by mail, for now.The one-sentence order pauses a Friday ruling from the U.S. Court of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-issues-stay-keeping-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-by-mail-for-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-issues-stay-keeping-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-by-mail-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASBrS: Intensive Resistance Training Boosts Function After Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-intensive-resistance-training-boosts-function-after-breast-cancer-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-intensive-resistance-training-boosts-function-after-breast-cancer-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uterine Fibroid Prevalence May Be Lower Than Thought in Latina Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Gynecology.Erica E. Marsh, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uterine-fibroid-prevalence-may-be-lower-than-thought-in-latina-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uterine-fibroid-prevalence-may-be-lower-than-thought-in-latina-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Trajectories Identified in Preclinical Progression in Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Dementia.Runpeng Li, Ph.D., from the University of Southern...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-trajectories-identified-in-preclinical-progression-in-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-trajectories-identified-in-preclinical-progression-in-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medications Affecting Cognition More Often Prescribed for Seniors in Nonoffice Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-affecting-cognition-more-often-prescribed-for-seniors-in-nonoffice-settings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-affecting-cognition-more-often-prescribed-for-seniors-in-nonoffice-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric
Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Combination Therapy Shows Efficacy for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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-&alpha;, JNJ-78934804 (JNJ-4804), is efficacious, according to two studies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-combination-therapy-shows-efficacy-for-crohn-disease-ulcerative-colitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-combination-therapy-shows-efficacy-for-crohn-disease-ulcerative-colitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problem-Solving Strategy Boosts Mental Health in Young Adults With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problem-solving-strategy-boosts-mental-health-in-young-adults-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problem-solving-strategy-boosts-mental-health-in-young-adults-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Million U.S. Individuals Estimated to Use Magic Mushrooms in Past Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8-million-us-individuals-estimated-to-use-magic-mushrooms-in-past-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8-million-us-individuals-estimated-to-use-magic-mushrooms-in-past-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newer Migraine Drugs Reduce Headache Days With Fewer Side Effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Chronic migraine can be difficult to treat &mdash; but new research is helping identify the most effective options.In a large new review, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed 43 clinical trials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newer-migraine-drugs-reduce-headache-days-with-fewer-side-effects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newer-migraine-drugs-reduce-headache-days-with-fewer-side-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Warning Labels Might Help People Cut Back On Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Alcoholic beverages in the United States carry a warning label, but you&rsquo;d be forgiven if they leave little impression.In place since 1988, the label states the risks of drinking during pregnancy or while driving, along with a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-warning-labels-might-help-people-cut-back-on-drinking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-warning-labels-might-help-people-cut-back-on-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Drug Combo Effective Against Treatment-Resistant IBD, Trials Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; A new combination drug therapy could help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for whom other medicines have stopped working, according to a pair of new studies.The treatment combines two drugs already approved to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-effective-against-treatment-resistant-ibd-trials-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-effective-against-treatment-resistant-ibd-trials-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic Can Curb Cravings in Alcohol Use Disorder, Landmark Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Ozempic can help people who are battling alcoholism, a major new clinical trial has concluded.People with alcohol use disorder taking semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had significantly fewer heavy drinking days compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-can-curb-cravings-in-alcohol-use-disorder-landmark-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-can-curb-cravings-in-alcohol-use-disorder-landmark-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US on the Brink of Losing Measles-free Status, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; The United States is moving quickly toward losing its status as a measles-free nation, a new study says.The nation has missed four of seven markers set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-on-the-brink-of-losing-measles-free-status-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-on-the-brink-of-losing-measles-free-status-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays in Visa Program Threaten Doctor Placements in Underserved Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn&rsquo;t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delays-in-visa-program-threaten-doctor-placements-in-underserved-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delays-in-visa-program-threaten-doctor-placements-in-underserved-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Puts Brakes on Abortion Pill Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026 &mdash; The Supreme Court has temporarily stepped in to preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, halting a lower court ruling that would have made the medication significantly harder to obtain.<br />
Justice...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-puts-brakes-on-abortion-pill-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-puts-brakes-on-abortion-pill-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Large TB Outbreaks Identified in 23 States During 2017 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50-large-tb-outbreaks-identified-in-23-states-during-2017-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50-large-tb-outbreaks-identified-in-23-states-during-2017-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Young Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-dupixent-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria-in-young-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-dupixent-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria-in-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Green Lights Expanded Access to Pancreatic Cancer Drug, Daraxonrasib]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted expanded access for the use of an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib.This means the drug will be available for early access to those who previously received...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-expanded-access-to-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-expanded-access-to-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASBrS: Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe, Effective in Early Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-safe-effective-in-early-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-safe-effective-in-early-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HRS: Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence Lower in Persistent A-Fib With Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmics]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hrs-atrial-arrhythmia-recurrence-lower-in-persistent-a-fib-with-pulsed-field-ablation-versus-antiarrhythmics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hrs-atrial-arrhythmia-recurrence-lower-in-persistent-a-fib-with-pulsed-field-ablation-versus-antiarrhythmics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients Wait About 50 Days on Average for First Visit to Neurologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wait-about-50-days-on-average-for-first-visit-to-neurologist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wait-about-50-days-on-average-for-first-visit-to-neurologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-monitoring-improves-blood-glucose-control-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-monitoring-improves-blood-glucose-control-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal RSV Vaccination, Infant Nirsevimab Immunization Safe, Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-infant-nirsevimab-immunization-safe-effective/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-infant-nirsevimab-immunization-safe-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Misinformation Adding To Americans' Skin Cancer Risk, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Misinformation is putting more than 16 million Americans at increased risk for skin cancer, a new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey has concluded.Nearly 3 in 5 Americans (57%) regularly use sunscreen, the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-misinformation-adding-to-americans-skin-cancer-risk-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-misinformation-adding-to-americans-skin-cancer-risk-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Videos, Easy Access Raise Risk of Teen Inhalant Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; New research is raising alarms about inhalants, which are often portrayed online as harmless while puttingteens at real risk.Two new studies point to a troubling pattern: Younger teens, especially girls, may be more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-videos-easy-access-raise-risk-of-teen-inhalant-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-videos-easy-access-raise-risk-of-teen-inhalant-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fitspirational' Posts Can Be More Harmful Than Motivational, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Social media is filled with posts about exercising and clean eating that are meant to inspire folks and encourage healthier habits.But these "fitspirational&rdquo; posts can do more harm than good with their depictions of idealized...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitspirational-posts-can-be-more-harmful-than-motivational-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitspirational-posts-can-be-more-harmful-than-motivational-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgeon Multitasking Increases Death Risk Of Organ Transplantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; People undergoing transplants do better if their surgeon isn&rsquo;t forced to multitask during their daily operations, a new study shows.Death rates among transplant patients increase by 15% when surgeons switch between different...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgeon-multitasking-increases-death-risk-of-organ-transplantees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgeon-multitasking-increases-death-risk-of-organ-transplantees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents’ Stress Tied to Children’s Mental Health, New Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Allison Tomlin, a mom of two boys in Hilliard, Ohio, knows what it&rsquo;s like to worry about kids&rsquo; mental health &mdash; and how hard it is for parents to find the right approach.&ldquo;A lot of times, parents are so focused on the fix that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-stress-tied-to-childrens-mental-health-new-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-stress-tied-to-childrens-mental-health-new-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Natural Disasters Strike, Another Crisis Hits Those Recovering From Opioid Addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet communications...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-natural-disasters-strike-another-crisis-hits-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-natural-disasters-strike-another-crisis-hits-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Adults Interested in, but Lack Knowledge About, Brain Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-interested-in-but-lack-knowledge-about-brain-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-interested-in-but-lack-knowledge-about-brain-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Negative Affect Treatment in Depression, Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/positive-affect-treatment-outperforms-negative-affect-treatment-in-depression-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/positive-affect-treatment-outperforms-negative-affect-treatment-in-depression-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Recalls Several Ghirardelli Powdered Beverages Over Potential Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 &mdash; Several powdered beverage mixes by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company are being recalled due to possible concerns of Salmonella contamination.Ghirardelli issued the recall out of caution following a previous recall of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-several-ghirardelli-powdered-beverages-over-potential-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-several-ghirardelli-powdered-beverages-over-potential-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Dilanubicel to Single-Unit Cord-Blood Transplantation Has Favorable Safety Profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-dilanubicel-to-single-unit-cord-blood-transplantation-has-favorable-safety-profile/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-dilanubicel-to-single-unit-cord-blood-transplantation-has-favorable-safety-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Model IDs Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma at Prediagnostic Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-ids-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma-at-prediagnostic-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-ids-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma-at-prediagnostic-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy + Meds Recommended Over Meds Alone for Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-meds-recommended-over-meds-alone-for-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-meds-recommended-over-meds-alone-for-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LFSPRO Model Shows Superior Discrimination for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lfspro-model-shows-superior-discrimination-for-li-fraumeni-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lfspro-model-shows-superior-discrimination-for-li-fraumeni-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Intensity Exercise After Breast Cancer Surgery Helps Speed Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much &mdash; and how soon &mdash; they exercise."Traditional guidelines question how soon women treated for breast cancer can exercise and how much weight they can safely lift...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intensity-exercise-after-breast-cancer-surgery-helps-speed-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intensity-exercise-after-breast-cancer-surgery-helps-speed-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Causal Link Found Between Celiac Disease and Antibiotic Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-between-celiac-disease-and-antibiotic-exposure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-between-celiac-disease-and-antibiotic-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Offers Third Candidate For Surgeon General After Pulling Dr. Casey Means' Nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; The White House has hit the reset button on its search for the next U.S. surgeon general.President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the nomination of Dr. Casey Means and tapping Dr. Nicole Saphier to s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-offers-third-candidate-for-surgeon-general-after-pulling-dr-casey-means-nomination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-offers-third-candidate-for-surgeon-general-after-pulling-dr-casey-means-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antibiotics Not Linked To Celiac Disease Risk, Study Argues]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; Antibiotics don&rsquo;t appear to increase a person&rsquo;s risk of developing celiac disease, a new study says.Patients with celiac disease had a 24% higher odds of antibiotic use compared to healthy siblings or members of the general pub...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-not-linked-to-celiac-disease-risk-study-argues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-not-linked-to-celiac-disease-risk-study-argues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senses, Not Muscles, Key to Speech Recovery After Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; A stroke victim&rsquo;s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a new study says.Previously, experts thought that remembering the facial movements involved in speech was primarily the role of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/senses-not-muscles-key-to-speech-recovery-after-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/senses-not-muscles-key-to-speech-recovery-after-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confusion Continues Over Age To Start Breast Cancer Screening, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; Many women might start breast cancer screening later than recommended because they aren&rsquo;t up to date on the latest guidelines, a new survey says.Updated guidelines issued in 2024 lowered the age to start getting mammograms to 4...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/confusion-continues-over-age-to-start-breast-cancer-screening-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/confusion-continues-over-age-to-start-breast-cancer-screening-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Knee Surgery Doesn't Help, Might Actually Make Things Worse, Clinical Trial Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; One of the world&rsquo;s most common knee surgeries doesn&rsquo;t help patients, and might even make matters worse, a new study says.A torn meniscus &mdash; the cartilage inside a knee &mdash; can cause pain, swelling and difficulty moving the joint.A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-knee-surgery-doesnt-help-might-actually-make-things-worse-clinical-trial-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-knee-surgery-doesnt-help-might-actually-make-things-worse-clinical-trial-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump's Medicaid Work Requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; State officials remain unsure how to enforce a requirement for many adult Medicaid enrollees to show they&rsquo;re working &mdash; even as one state launches its program this week.They&rsquo;re taking a variety of approaches to the job, includi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-rush-to-figure-out-how-to-enforce-trumps-medicaid-work-requirements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-rush-to-figure-out-how-to-enforce-trumps-medicaid-work-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Permits Expanded Access for Investigational Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 01, 2026 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that it issued a &ldquo;safe to proceed&rdquo; letter to Revolution Medicines, allowing the sponsor to initiate an expanded access treatment protocol (EAP) for its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-permits-expanded-access-for-investigational-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-permits-expanded-access-for-investigational-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGA Clinical Practice Update Provided for Diagnosis, Treatment of Hemorrhoids]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aga-clinical-practice-update-provided-for-diagnosis-treatment-of-hemorrhoids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aga-clinical-practice-update-provided-for-diagnosis-treatment-of-hemorrhoids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Once-Daily Idvynso Tablet for Treating HIV]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-once-daily-idvynso-tablet-for-treating-hiv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-once-daily-idvynso-tablet-for-treating-hiv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cystatin C Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes Across Ejection Fraction Spectrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cystatin-c-tied-to-worse-heart-failure-outcomes-across-ejection-fraction-spectrum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cystatin-c-tied-to-worse-heart-failure-outcomes-across-ejection-fraction-spectrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Higher With FIT-DNA Than FIT]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colorectal-cancer-screening-uptake-higher-with-fit-dna-than-fit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colorectal-cancer-screening-uptake-higher-with-fit-dna-than-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Selected Complementary Health Approaches High in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Mu&ntilde;oz-Vergara, D.V.M., M.P.H., from the Osher...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-selected-complementary-health-approaches-high-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-selected-complementary-health-approaches-high-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction of HAART Partially Responsible for Resurgence in Syphilis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/introduction-of-haart-partially-responsible-for-resurgence-in-syphilis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/introduction-of-haart-partially-responsible-for-resurgence-in-syphilis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Lower Dialysis Risk in CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-protein-intake-linked-to-lower-dialysis-risk-in-ckd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-protein-intake-linked-to-lower-dialysis-risk-in-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Myeloma Linked to Higher Risk for Hematologic Second Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multiple-myeloma-linked-to-higher-risk-for-hematologic-second-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multiple-myeloma-linked-to-higher-risk-for-hematologic-second-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Legumes, Soy Products May Improve COPD Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-legumes-soy-products-may-improve-copd-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-legumes-soy-products-may-improve-copd-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenotonsillectomy Improves Sleep Efficiency in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- For many children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), adenotonsillectomy (T&amp;A) improves sleep efficiency (SE) and resolves OSA, according to a study published online April 12 in Laryngoscope: Investigative...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-improves-sleep-efficiency-in-pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-improves-sleep-efficiency-in-pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Medical Guidelines Urge More Fiber, Less Bathroom Scrolling on Your Phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; On Wednesday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released updated guidelines aimed at modern bathroom habits and dietary trends that could be making hemorrhoids and constipation worse.The message from d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-medical-guidelines-urge-more-fiber-less-bathroom-scrolling-on-your-phone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-medical-guidelines-urge-more-fiber-less-bathroom-scrolling-on-your-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep and Anxiety Medications in Pregnancy Appear to Pose Little Harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Insomnia and anxiety are very common during pregnancy &mdash; and for some moms, sedatives are prescribed to help manage the symptoms.Now, a large new study, published in The BMJ, offers some reassurance regarding the safety of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-and-anxiety-medications-in-pregnancy-appear-to-pose-little-harm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-and-anxiety-medications-in-pregnancy-appear-to-pose-little-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha works as a patient navigator for the American Civil Liberties Union and an administrative assistant at Nebraskans for Peace, plus picks up shifts at a Dunkin&rsquo; shop.Still, even with three jobs, she...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-debuting-in-nebraska-to-much-dismay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-debuting-in-nebraska-to-much-dismay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prehabilitation Slashes Post-Op Complications By Half, Review Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash;Eating right and exercising prior to surgery dramatically reduces a person&rsquo;s odds of complications, a new study says.Such prehabilitation care cut patients&rsquo; post-op complications by almost half, researchers reported April...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehabilitation-slashes-post-op-complications-by-half-review-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehabilitation-slashes-post-op-complications-by-half-review-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasal Spray Flu Vaccines Create 'Battlefield' In Adults' Noses]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Nasal spray flu vaccines appear to work differently from traditional jabs, creating a battlefield in the nose for invading viruses, a new study says.The FluMist vaccine triggers an immune response directly in nasal tissue...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-flu-vaccines-create-battlefield-in-adults-noses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-flu-vaccines-create-battlefield-in-adults-noses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Emotions Could Be Key To Quelling Chronic Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; People who struggle to understand their own emotions are more likely to have chronic pain disrupt their daily life, a new study says.People with alexithymia &mdash; difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions &mdash; tend to have g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-emotions-could-be-key-to-quelling-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-emotions-could-be-key-to-quelling-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meth Caused 1 In 6 Heart Attacks Over A Decade, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Methamphetamine played a role in 1 out of 6 heart attacks treated at a Northern California hospital, a new study says.These heart attacks occurred among younger adults with relatively good heart health, highlighting the r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meth-caused-1-in-6-heart-attacks-over-a-decade-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meth-caused-1-in-6-heart-attacks-over-a-decade-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDA Approves Foundayo: First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Without Food or Water Restrictions<br />
In April, the FDA approved Eli Lilly&rsquo;s Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral GLP-1 agonist medicine for weight loss and maintenance in adults. It...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Few Patients With HIV Report Using Long-Acting Injectable ART]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-patients-with-hiv-report-using-long-acting-injectable-art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-patients-with-hiv-report-using-long-acting-injectable-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis Increases Substantially With Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prostate-cancer-overdiagnosis-increases-substantially-with-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prostate-cancer-overdiagnosis-increases-substantially-with-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Academy of Neurology, April 18-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-neurology-april-18-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-neurology-april-18-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tool May Help Identify ADHD in Kids Long Before Typical Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key TakeawaysMany children go years without a diagnosis of ADHD, missing opportunities for early interventionAn AI model can estimate a child's risk of developing ADHDEarly intervention is key to better academic, social and health outcomesWEDNESDAY...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-may-help-identify-adhd-in-kids-long-before-typical-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-may-help-identify-adhd-in-kids-long-before-typical-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Methamphetamine Acute Coronary Syndrome Is 14.8 Percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-methamphetamine-acute-coronary-syndrome-is-148-percent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-methamphetamine-acute-coronary-syndrome-is-148-percent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAS: Balanced Crystalloid Fluid, 0.9 Percent Saline Comparable in Pediatric Septic Shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pas-balanced-crystalloid-fluid-09-percent-saline-comparable-in-pediatric-septic-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pas-balanced-crystalloid-fluid-09-percent-saline-comparable-in-pediatric-septic-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Moves to Real-Time Clinical Trial Patient Monitoring, Faster Drug Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to speed drug development and review by launching real-time clinical trials. The move could soon mean more options for patients who need life-saving medications.The a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-moves-to-real-time-clinical-trial-patient-monitoring-faster-drug-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-moves-to-real-time-clinical-trial-patient-monitoring-faster-drug-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Risk Factors Associated With MASLD Identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-risk-factors-associated-with-masld-identified/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-risk-factors-associated-with-masld-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergic Rhinitis Could Lead to Hearing Impairment in Children, Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/allergic-rhinitis-could-lead-to-hearing-impairment-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/allergic-rhinitis-could-lead-to-hearing-impairment-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Dialysis Times Associated With Better Survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-dialysis-times-associated-with-better-survival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-dialysis-times-associated-with-better-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association for Cancer Research, April 17-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-association-for-cancer-research-april-17-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-association-for-cancer-research-april-17-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Program Soothes Post-Trauma Stress In Injured Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.Nearly half of children who&rsquo;ve experienced physical trauma suffer from lasting p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-program-soothes-post-trauma-stress-in-injured-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-program-soothes-post-trauma-stress-in-injured-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooled Umbilical Cord Blood Boosts Stem Cell Transplant Success, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; A new way of using umbilical cord blood &mdash; by pooling blood from multiple donors &mdash; could make it easier to receive a stem cell transplant for leukemia, a new study says.Nearly everyone in a small group of patients who rece...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pooled-umbilical-cord-blood-boosts-stem-cell-transplant-success-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pooled-umbilical-cord-blood-boosts-stem-cell-transplant-success-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Screening Safe For Families, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; Screening for dementia and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.But there&rsquo;s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-screening-safe-for-families-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-screening-safe-for-families-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Defeat Can Worsen Chronic Pain, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; U.K. resident Fiona McNiven can tell you how chronic pain can wear a person down, as she spent more than three decades battling muscle and neuropathic pain.&ldquo;It completely overtook my life,&rdquo; McNiven, 61, of Leeds, said in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-defeat-can-worsen-chronic-pain-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-defeat-can-worsen-chronic-pain-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Prevents Weight Regain After Tirzepatide Withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-duodenal-mucosal-resurfacing-prevents-weight-regain-after-tirzepatide-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-duodenal-mucosal-resurfacing-prevents-weight-regain-after-tirzepatide-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children With Congenital Heart Disease May Face More Behavioral Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-with-congenital-heart-disease-may-face-more-behavioral-problems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-with-congenital-heart-disease-may-face-more-behavioral-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: 1999 to 2023 Saw Rise in Rectal Cancer Deaths in Younger Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-1999-to-2023-saw-rise-in-rectal-cancer-deaths-in-younger-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-1999-to-2023-saw-rise-in-rectal-cancer-deaths-in-younger-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Late-Night Eating + Stress Negatively Impact Gut]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-late-night-eating-stress-negatively-impact-gut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-late-night-eating-stress-negatively-impact-gut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Model of Retinal Age Can Predict Clinical Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-of-retinal-age-can-predict-clinical-aging/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-of-retinal-age-can-predict-clinical-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diabetes Risk After Vitamin D Supplement Varies by Apal Polymorphism in Prediabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-risk-after-vitamin-d-supplement-varies-by-apal-polymorphism-in-prediabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-risk-after-vitamin-d-supplement-varies-by-apal-polymorphism-in-prediabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at Outcomes of Endoscopic Surgery in Men With BPH, Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-outcomes-of-endoscopic-surgery-in-men-with-bph-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-outcomes-of-endoscopic-surgery-in-men-with-bph-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictive Model Shows Moderate Performance for Psoriasis Relapse Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/predictive-model-shows-moderate-performance-for-psoriasis-relapse-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/predictive-model-shows-moderate-performance-for-psoriasis-relapse-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography May Predict Diabetic Nephropathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swept-source-optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-may-predict-diabetic-nephropathy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swept-source-optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-may-predict-diabetic-nephropathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deterioration in Cognitive Function Precedes CVD Events in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deterioration-in-cognitive-function-precedes-cvd-events-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deterioration-in-cognitive-function-precedes-cvd-events-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret to Surviving 'Perfect Mom' Posts on Social Media Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key TakeawaysMoms' mental health can be affected by idealized motherhood posts on social mediaAdding a dose of more realistic depictions can boost emotional healthMoms should aim for a healthy balance of content when scrollingTUESDAY, April 28, 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-to-surviving-perfect-mom-posts-on-social-media-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-to-surviving-perfect-mom-posts-on-social-media-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; A surge of Salmonella infections reported in 13 states has been linked to backyard poultry. Federal health officials warn that some of these cases involve superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotics.At least 34 p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-antibiotic-resistant-salmonella-in-backyard-flocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-antibiotic-resistant-salmonella-in-backyard-flocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Delays Children's Health Insurance Expansion as Uninsured Rate Rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Like many parents, Tatiana Lafortune wants her children to get a good education, eat nutritious food and see a doctor when they&rsquo;re not feeling well.Public schools and her church&rsquo;s pantry help Lafortune accomplish the first...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/florida-delays-childrens-health-insurance-expansion-as-uninsured-rate-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/florida-delays-childrens-health-insurance-expansion-as-uninsured-rate-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Syndrome Tied To Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; People with metabolic health problems might also have an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.People with advanced CKM (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic) syndrome have up to a 30% increased risk of developing cancer, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-syndrome-tied-to-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-syndrome-tied-to-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Dentists Still Overprescribing Opioids Compared To Other Nations, Puerto Rico]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Folks getting a tooth pulled or a cavity drilled in the United States are still more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers, despite America&rsquo;s ongoing opioid crisis, a new study says.There was a 27% drop in den...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-dentists-still-overprescribing-opioids-compared-to-other-nations-puerto-rico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-dentists-still-overprescribing-opioids-compared-to-other-nations-puerto-rico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daylight Saving Time Fails to Boost Daily Steps, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.But a new study says that&rsquo;s just not so.There&rsquo;s no appreciable difference in people&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daylight-saving-time-fails-to-boost-daily-steps-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daylight-saving-time-fails-to-boost-daily-steps-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mail-In Colon Cancer Test Kits Offer Affordable Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Mail-in DNA tests for colon cancer can extend easy, affordable cancer screening to people who are struggling to get by, a new study says.Patients at community health centers were more likely to participate in colon cancer s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mail-in-colon-cancer-test-kits-offer-affordable-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mail-in-colon-cancer-test-kits-offer-affordable-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch of 988 Lifeline Tied to Drop in Suicides in Teens, Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/launch-of-988-lifeline-tied-to-drop-in-suicides-in-teens-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/launch-of-988-lifeline-tied-to-drop-in-suicides-in-teens-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combining Cannabinoid With Opioid Does Not Relieve Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combining-cannabinoid-with-opioid-does-not-relieve-pain-in-knee-osteoarthritis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combining-cannabinoid-with-opioid-does-not-relieve-pain-in-knee-osteoarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estrogen Patch Shortages Likely Driven By Empowered Women Seeking Relief, Expert Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; A new generation of empowered women could be driving the estrogen patch shortages now bedeviling the United States, the medical director of The Menopause Society told HealthDay TV.&ldquo;I think it's that women and clinicians and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-patch-shortages-likely-driven-by-empowered-women-seeking-relief-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-patch-shortages-likely-driven-by-empowered-women-seeking-relief-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Risk Linked to Increased Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/advanced-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-risk-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/advanced-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-risk-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Therapy May Be Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapy-may-be-beneficial-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapy-may-be-beneficial-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Improvement Seen in Cognitive Function With Exercise, Ibuprofen in Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-improvement-seen-in-cognitive-function-with-exercise-ibuprofen-in-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-improvement-seen-in-cognitive-function-with-exercise-ibuprofen-in-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APOL1 Proteomic Risk Score Predicts Kidney Disease Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apol1-proteomic-risk-score-predicts-kidney-disease-progression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apol1-proteomic-risk-score-predicts-kidney-disease-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Sleep, Memory Disturbances]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-sleep-memory-disturbances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-sleep-memory-disturbances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Gains FDA Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.The treatment &mdash; called Otarmeni &mdash; offers a permanent sol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-gains-fda-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-gains-fda-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss, Otarmeni, Gains FDA Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026 &mdash; In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.<br />
The treatment &mdash; called Otarmeni &amp;mdash...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-otarmeni-gains-fda-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-otarmeni-gains-fda-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMS Extends Medicare's Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that its temporary program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity in Medicare, called the BALANCE model, will not launch as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2027. Instead, CMS is extending the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Glucose Monitors Improve Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Type 2 diabetes patients who wear a continuous glucose monitor have better blood sugar control than those who rely on traditional finger-prick testing, a new study says.People equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-glucose-monitors-improve-control-among-type-2-diabetes-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-glucose-monitors-improve-control-among-type-2-diabetes-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regaining Weight After Quitting Your GLP-1 Drug? A Simple Procedure Might Help, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Regaining the weight you&rsquo;ve just lost is a major risk for anyone who decides to stop taking Ozempic or Zepbound.But an experimental outpatient gut procedure might help people transition off their GLP-1 weight loss drug wit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/regaining-weight-after-quitting-your-glp-1-drug-a-simple-procedure-might-help-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/regaining-weight-after-quitting-your-glp-1-drug-a-simple-procedure-might-help-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-Night Noshing Could Contribute To Stress-Related Bathroom Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Late-night snacking could be worsening your stress-related bowel problems, a new study says.People who eat lots after 9 p.m. can be more than twice as likely to experience constipation and diarrhea, researchers will report a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-noshing-could-contribute-to-stress-related-bathroom-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-noshing-could-contribute-to-stress-related-bathroom-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment Targets Unaddressed Major Symptom Of Depression Through Joy, Pleasure and Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; The most debilitating symptom of depression can be something that&rsquo;s actually absent &mdash; a void representing the inability to feel positive emotions or experience pleasure.That symptom &mdash; known clinically as anhedonia &mdash; affects...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-targets-unaddressed-major-symptom-of-depression-through-joy-pleasure-and-purpose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-targets-unaddressed-major-symptom-of-depression-through-joy-pleasure-and-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, April 26, 2026&mdash; When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil &mdash; the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet &mdash; has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-pricier-olive-oil-may-be-better-for-your-brain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-pricier-olive-oil-may-be-better-for-your-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, April 25, 2026&mdash; When your belly is full, your brain tells you to "stop eating."But how that signal works is more complex than scientists have understood &mdash; and they hope their discovery that it comes from an unexpected source could lead to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-internal-signal-to-stop-eating-is-more-complex-than-previously-thought/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-internal-signal-to-stop-eating-is-more-complex-than-previously-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 24, 2026 -- President Trump on April 18 issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, including devastating, complex, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-accelerates-action-on-treatments-for-serious-mental-illness-following-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-accelerates-action-on-treatments-for-serious-mental-illness-following-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downstream Utilization Similar for In-Person, Virtual Neurology Visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.Chlo&eacute; E. Hill, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/downstream-utilization-similar-for-in-person-virtual-neurology-visits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/downstream-utilization-similar-for-in-person-virtual-neurology-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple Antihypertensive Pill May Lower Incidence of Recurrent Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/triple-antihypertensive-pill-may-lower-incidence-of-recurrent-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/triple-antihypertensive-pill-may-lower-incidence-of-recurrent-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About One-Third of Children and Adolescents Use Dietary Supplements in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-children-and-adolescents-use-dietary-supplements-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-children-and-adolescents-use-dietary-supplements-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less Than Half of Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Meds]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-than-half-of-pregnant-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-receive-meds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-than-half-of-pregnant-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-receive-meds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proximal Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proximal-hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-beneficial-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proximal-hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-beneficial-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive Impairment Linked to Worse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.H&eacute;l&egrave;ne Levassort, M.D., from the A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-impairment-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-chronic-kidney-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-impairment-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-chronic-kidney-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimal Sleep May Reduce Dementia Risk in Patients With Focal Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optimal-sleep-may-reduce-dementia-risk-in-patients-with-focal-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optimal-sleep-may-reduce-dementia-risk-in-patients-with-focal-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Learning Predicts Asthma Risk in Children With Early-Life Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-predicts-asthma-risk-in-children-with-early-life-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-predicts-asthma-risk-in-children-with-early-life-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behavioral Therapy + Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Best for Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/behavioral-therapy-transcutaneous-tibial-nerve-stimulation-best-for-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/behavioral-therapy-transcutaneous-tibial-nerve-stimulation-best-for-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Tobacco Executive Takes CDC Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; A new hire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is drawing backlash from public health experts who worry about his influence in the industry.Stephen Sayle, named last month as the CDC&rsquo;s deputy dir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-tobacco-executive-takes-cdc-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-tobacco-executive-takes-cdc-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Plan Could Speed Medicare Coverage for Innovative Devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; A new proposal could make it easier for patients to access breakthrough medical devices through Medicare.On Thursday, federal regulators announced a plan they&rsquo;re calling RAPID.The goal? To better coordinate how the U.S. Foo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-could-speed-medicare-coverage-for-innovative-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-could-speed-medicare-coverage-for-innovative-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Burn Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; More than 207,000 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks are being pulled from shelves after users reported burns linked to the product, according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The socks can b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heated-socks-sold-at-costco-recalled-after-burn-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heated-socks-sold-at-costco-recalled-after-burn-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Measles Case of the Year Reported in New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Health officials in New Jersey are warning folks of possible measles exposure after confirming the state&rsquo;s first case of the year.The infection was found in a Hudson County resident who recently traveled abroad, NJ.com rep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-case-of-the-year-reported-in-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-case-of-the-year-reported-in-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Guidelines Highlight Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Combining medications with behavioral therapy to treat chronic insomnia might not be best for all patients, a new practice guideline says.Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works best on its own, but can be c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-highlight-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-highlight-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s pretend.&rdquo;Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental healt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/playing-pretend-provides-unexpected-benefits-for-growing-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/playing-pretend-provides-unexpected-benefits-for-growing-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Fun Pursuits Help Middle-Aged Folks Protect Brain Health, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Picking up an instrument. Taking a trip abroad. Going out to dinner with friends.All of these are pleasant activities that add spice to life.And they are also some of the most powerful ways to boost brain power and reduce o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-fun-pursuits-help-middle-aged-folks-protect-brain-health-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-fun-pursuits-help-middle-aged-folks-protect-brain-health-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye Photos Might Offer Early Warning Of Chronic Health Problems, AI Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; The eyes are the windows not only to the soul, but also to a person&rsquo;s health, a new study says.Premature aging of the retina could be a red flag for major diseases like diabetes or heart disease, researchers recently rep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-photos-might-offer-early-warning-of-chronic-health-problems-ai-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-photos-might-offer-early-warning-of-chronic-health-problems-ai-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Survey Estimates 8 Million Americans Used Psilocybin in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is moving into the mainstream.As states move toward decriminalization and the public grows more curious about its medicinal potential, a landmark study reports that an e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-survey-estimates-8-million-americans-used-psilocybin-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-survey-estimates-8-million-americans-used-psilocybin-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Motherhood Shield You From Stroke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; An old joke says having a large family will make you lose your mind, but research suggests the opposite might be true.Women who have more children may actually have a biological shield against strokes and vascular brain d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-motherhood-shield-you-from-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-motherhood-shield-you-from-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypertension Is Common in Post-9/11 Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypertension-is-common-in-post-911-veterans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypertension-is-common-in-post-911-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Four in 10 Adults Not Up to Date on Measles Vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-four-in-10-adults-not-up-to-date-on-measles-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-four-in-10-adults-not-up-to-date-on-measles-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Live Births Tied to Lower Later Stroke Risk in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-live-births-tied-to-lower-later-stroke-risk-in-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-live-births-tied-to-lower-later-stroke-risk-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Study Looks at Predictors of UV Radiation Exposure in High School Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-study-looks-at-predictors-of-uv-radiation-exposure-in-high-school-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-study-looks-at-predictors-of-uv-radiation-exposure-in-high-school-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked to Lung, Colorectal, Breast, Bladder, Hematopoietic Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-wildfire-smoke-exposure-linked-to-lung-colorectal-breast-bladder-hematopoietic-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-wildfire-smoke-exposure-linked-to-lung-colorectal-breast-bladder-hematopoietic-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Identifies Low Sensitivity of Standard, Modified Two-Tiered Testing for Lyme Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-low-sensitivity-of-standard-modified-two-tiered-testing-for-lyme-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-low-sensitivity-of-standard-modified-two-tiered-testing-for-lyme-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Intralesional Nivolumab Reduces Size of Precancerous Oral Lesions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-intralesional-nivolumab-reduces-size-of-precancerous-oral-lesions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-intralesional-nivolumab-reduces-size-of-precancerous-oral-lesions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Myocarditis in First Month of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Predictive of Fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-myocarditis-in-first-month-of-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-predictive-of-fatality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-myocarditis-in-first-month-of-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-predictive-of-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Training May Improve Guideline-Concordant Trauma Triage]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-may-improve-guideline-concordant-trauma-triage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-may-improve-guideline-concordant-trauma-triage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ketogenic Diet Cuts Proportion of Proinsulin Secreted in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-cuts-proportion-of-proinsulin-secreted-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-cuts-proportion-of-proinsulin-secreted-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cholesteatoma, Tympanic Membrane Perforation Linked to Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cholesteatoma-tympanic-membrane-perforation-linked-to-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cholesteatoma-tympanic-membrane-perforation-linked-to-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amyloid-Beta-Targeted MAbs Have Little Impact in MCI, Mild Alzheimer Disease Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amyloid-beta-targeted-mabs-have-little-impact-in-mci-mild-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amyloid-beta-targeted-mabs-have-little-impact-in-mci-mild-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnetic Seizure Therapy Noninferior to RUL-UB ECT for Major Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/magnetic-seizure-therapy-noninferior-to-rul-ub-ect-for-major-depression/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/magnetic-seizure-therapy-noninferior-to-rul-ub-ect-for-major-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop in NIH Funding Delays Thousands of Studies]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Many scientists are waiting much longer than usual for research funding and some projects are now on hold.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation&rsquo;s largest funder of medical research, has fallen about $1 bil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drop-in-nih-funding-delays-thousands-of-studies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drop-in-nih-funding-delays-thousands-of-studies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K. Plans To Ban Cigarette Sales for Future Generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; The U.K. is taking steps to ensure young people can never legally buy cigarettes.Lawmakers approved a bill this week that will raise the legal age to purchase tobacco, The Associated Press reported.Under the plan, anyone b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-plans-to-ban-cigarette-sales-for-future-generations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-plans-to-ban-cigarette-sales-for-future-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected.A new study found that suicide rates among young people dropped after the launch of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, with thousands fewer deaths than r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/988-hotline-leads-to-fewer-suicides-among-young-people-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/988-hotline-leads-to-fewer-suicides-among-young-people-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Worried About Brain Health, But Few Know How To Protect It]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical health, a new Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association report says.However, they don&rsquo;t know what steps they can take...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-worried-about-brain-health-but-few-know-how-to-protect-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-worried-about-brain-health-but-few-know-how-to-protect-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene Cure For Inherited Deafness Effective, Long Lasting, Clinical Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A new gene therapy to treat inherited deafness produces a lasting cure, a new international study has found.The treatment, which targets the OTOF gene, restored hearing in 90% of participants, researchers reported April 2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-cure-for-inherited-deafness-effective-long-lasting-clinical-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-cure-for-inherited-deafness-effective-long-lasting-clinical-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ER Study Finds Major Gaps in Measles Immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; As measles cases in California hit a seven-year high, new research suggests many adults are walking around without the protection they need.A nationwide study reveals that emergency departments are seeing a high volume of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-study-finds-major-gaps-in-measles-immunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-study-finds-major-gaps-in-measles-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IVF 'Add On' Procedure Doesn't Work, Evidence Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A hormone therapy commonly offered to IVF patients to improve chances of pregnancy is really a waste of time, a new evidence review says.Injecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) into a woman&rsquo;s uterus bef...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website Helps Dementia Patients And Caregivers Bond, Reminisce]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Seniors with dementia can easily lose touch with the loved ones caring for them, straining even once-close relationships as memories fade.But a new web-based tool is offering hope to both people with dementia and their c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/website-helps-dementia-patients-and-caregivers-bond-reminisce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/website-helps-dementia-patients-and-caregivers-bond-reminisce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has long been considered one of the most difficult types to fight. It is aggressive, often strikes women under age 40 and often resists standard treatments.Now, a global clinical trial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment, Dato-DXd, Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 &mdash; Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has long been considered one of the most difficult types to fight.It is aggressive, often strikes women under age 40 and often resists standard treatments.<br />
Now, a global...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-dato-dxd-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-dato-dxd-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IVF 'Add On' Procedure With Hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Doesn't Work, Evidence Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 &mdash; A hormone therapy commonly offered to IVF patients to improve chances of pregnancy is really a waste of time, a new evidence review says.<br />
Injecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) into a woman&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-with-hormone-human-chorionic-gonadotropin-hcg-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-with-hormone-human-chorionic-gonadotropin-hcg-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American College of Physicians, April 16-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-physicians-april-16-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-physicians-april-16-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Unique Lung Cancer Trial Sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-unique-lung-cancer-trial-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-unique-lung-cancer-trial-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESCMID: Treatment Failure Does Not Differ Between Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for Acute Sinusitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escmid-treatment-failure-does-not-differ-between-amoxicillin-amoxicillin-clavulanate-for-acute-sinusitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escmid-treatment-failure-does-not-differ-between-amoxicillin-amoxicillin-clavulanate-for-acute-sinusitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAN: Multimodal Lifestyle Intervention Consistently Improves Cognition in Early Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aan-multimodal-lifestyle-intervention-consistently-improves-cognition-in-early-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aan-multimodal-lifestyle-intervention-consistently-improves-cognition-in-early-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Model Analyzing CpG Methylation Predicts Origin of Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-model-analyzing-cpg-methylation-predicts-origin-of-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-model-analyzing-cpg-methylation-predicts-origin-of-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobramycin + Vancomycin No Better Than Vancomycin Alone for Surgical Site Infection Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobramycin-vancomycin-no-better-than-vancomycin-alone-for-surgical-site-infection-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobramycin-vancomycin-no-better-than-vancomycin-alone-for-surgical-site-infection-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aural Symptoms Common Among Patients With Vestibular Migraine, Meniere Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aural-symptoms-common-among-patients-with-vestibular-migraine-meniere-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aural-symptoms-common-among-patients-with-vestibular-migraine-meniere-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datopotamab Deruxtecan Improves Survival in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/datopotamab-deruxtecan-improves-survival-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/datopotamab-deruxtecan-improves-survival-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Identifies Longitudinal Association for Anemia and Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-longitudinal-association-for-anemia-and-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-longitudinal-association-for-anemia-and-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Blocked From Publication]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; A federal report pointing out the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines may never be released, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.The study found that the vaccine reduced emergency room visits and h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-report-on-covid-vaccine-blocked-from-publication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-report-on-covid-vaccine-blocked-from-publication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; A new effort to prepare for future bird flu outbreaks is moving forward, despite a major funding setback.The American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna has initiated a large clinical trial around a vaccine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderna-starts-large-bird-flu-study-despite-earlier-hhs-funding-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderna-starts-large-bird-flu-study-despite-earlier-hhs-funding-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Won't Commit to CDC Nominee's Vaccine Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; During a tense congressional hearing Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to say whether he would follow vaccine recommendations from the latest nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-wont-commit-to-cdc-nominees-vaccine-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-wont-commit-to-cdc-nominees-vaccine-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Drops Flu Vaccine Requirement For U.S. Military]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Flu shots will no longer be required for every U.S. service member.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that troops can now choose whether to get the flu vaccine, rather than being required to receive it each...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pentagon-drops-flu-vaccine-requirement-for-us-military/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pentagon-drops-flu-vaccine-requirement-for-us-military/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male Infertility Linked To Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Male infertility could be a warning sign for certain types of cancer, a new study says.Men with severely reduced fertility are more likely to develop colon cancer or thyroid cancer, researchers reported in the European J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/male-infertility-linked-to-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/male-infertility-linked-to-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Training Sharpens ER Doctors’ Split-Second Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Imagine if "The Pitt" &ndash; a high-intensity HBO Max drama about life and death in a Pittsburgh ER &ndash; was turned into a video game.It&rsquo;s already happened, in a way, and that game is helping ER doctors hone their ability to make...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-sharpens-er-doctors-split-second-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-sharpens-er-doctors-split-second-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says.These t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-politics-harm-mental-health-of-gender-diverse-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-politics-harm-mental-health-of-gender-diverse-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families &mdash; but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says.Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-among-seniors-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-among-seniors-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one. Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mind-controlled-bionic-suit-lets-paralyzed-patients-feel-every-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mind-controlled-bionic-suit-lets-paralyzed-patients-feel-every-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Belly Fat Linked to Bladder Control in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; For many women, a sudden sneeze or a hearty laugh bring an unwelcome consequence: A small leak of urine. Often dismissed as a normal part of aging or motherhood, new research suggests the real culprit may lie deep within...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hidden-belly-fat-linked-to-bladder-control-in-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hidden-belly-fat-linked-to-bladder-control-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer, More Frequent Daytime Napping Linked to All-Cause Mortality in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-more-frequent-daytime-napping-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-more-frequent-daytime-napping-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Climate Events Tied to Increased Heart Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-climate-events-tied-to-increased-heart-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-climate-events-tied-to-increased-heart-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Sodium Intake May Negatively Affect Episodic Memory in Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-sodium-intake-may-negatively-affect-episodic-memory-in-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-sodium-intake-may-negatively-affect-episodic-memory-in-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syphilis Linked to Increased Risk for Several Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/syphilis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-several-adverse-cardiovascular-outcomes-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/syphilis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-several-adverse-cardiovascular-outcomes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visceral Adipose Tissue Increases Stress Urinary Incontinence Symptoms in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Gynecology and Reproductive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/visceral-adipose-tissue-increases-stress-urinary-incontinence-symptoms-in-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/visceral-adipose-tissue-increases-stress-urinary-incontinence-symptoms-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Fruit, Vegetable, Whole Grain Intake Up in Young Patients With Lung Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-fruit-vegetable-whole-grain-intake-up-in-young-patients-with-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-fruit-vegetable-whole-grain-intake-up-in-young-patients-with-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabapentinoids Tied to Higher Risk for Drug Poisoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gabapentinoids-tied-to-higher-risk-for-drug-poisoning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gabapentinoids-tied-to-higher-risk-for-drug-poisoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tween, Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tween-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-slower-cognitive-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tween-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-slower-cognitive-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Reproductive Span Linked to Better Cognitive Trajectories]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-span-linked-to-better-cognitive-trajectories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-span-linked-to-better-cognitive-trajectories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Male Fertility Impairment Tied to Increased Risk for Nonreproductive Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Zar&eacute;n, from Lund University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-male-fertility-impairment-tied-to-increased-risk-for-nonreproductive-cancers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-male-fertility-impairment-tied-to-increased-risk-for-nonreproductive-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECO: Distinct Sex-Linked Cardiometabolic, Inflammatory Patterns Seen in Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-distinct-sex-linked-cardiometabolic-inflammatory-patterns-seen-in-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-distinct-sex-linked-cardiometabolic-inflammatory-patterns-seen-in-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children&rsquo;s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.The recall, ann...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-activity-cubes-recalled-over-choking-hazard-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-activity-cubes-recalled-over-choking-hazard-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds AI Chatbots Can Give Misleading Health Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; "Do I really need chemotherapy?" "Is this natural remedy safer?""Does eating sugar cause cancer?"As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for quick answers to health questions like these, a new study finds the a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-ai-chatbots-can-give-misleading-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-ai-chatbots-can-give-misleading-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Surgeon General Backs CDC Nominee, But Questions Remain on Vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; A former U.S. surgeon general is weighing in on the president&rsquo;s pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling Dr. Erica Schwartz highly qualified while warning of some potential cha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-surgeon-general-backs-cdc-nominee-but-questions-remain-on-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-surgeon-general-backs-cdc-nominee-but-questions-remain-on-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Hypertension Better Than Body Mass Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-to-height-ratio-predicts-hypertension-better-than-body-mass-index/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-to-height-ratio-predicts-hypertension-better-than-body-mass-index/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves fruit produced by A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cantaloupes-recalled-in-four-states-due-to-salmonella-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cantaloupes-recalled-in-four-states-due-to-salmonella-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less-Dangerous Painkiller Still Has High Risk For Drug Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers have a high risk of dangerous drug interactions if they are taking other meds, a new study found.People have a doubled risk of hospitalization for drug poisoning if b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkiller-still-has-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkiller-still-has-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Women Hit Hardest By Pandemic-Related Rise In Pregnancy-Related Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Black women, a new study reports.Deaths remain significantly higher today for Black mothers, even though they&rsquo;ve ret...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-women-hit-hardest-by-pandemic-related-rise-in-pregnancy-related-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-women-hit-hardest-by-pandemic-related-rise-in-pregnancy-related-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful Antibiotic Combo Not Necessary For Simple Sinus Infections, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; People with sinus infections are often prescribed antibiotics that are more powerful than necessary, a new study has found.Standard amoxicillin works just as well as the more potent combo of amoxicillin and clavulanate in t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/powerful-antibiotic-combo-not-necessary-for-simple-sinus-infections-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/powerful-antibiotic-combo-not-necessary-for-simple-sinus-infections-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for their impaired or ill humans than we give them credit for, a new study says.These service dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/service-dogs-perform-tasks-akin-to-human-caregivers-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/service-dogs-perform-tasks-akin-to-human-caregivers-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Third Of Young Adults Are Couch Potatoes, Their Parents Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Young adults are struggling to stay active and fit after they leave high school, a new survey suggests.About 1 in 3 parents say their 18- to 25-year-old is minimally active or completely inactive, according to the U...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-young-adults-are-couch-potatoes-their-parents-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-young-adults-are-couch-potatoes-their-parents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Weed might increase a young person&rsquo;s risk of an asthma attack, whether or not they are smoking or vaping it, a new study says.Young adults had 57% to 81% higher odds of an asthma attack if they smoked or vaped cannabis, res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-vaping-weed-increases-risk-of-asthma-attacks-among-young-adults-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-vaping-weed-increases-risk-of-asthma-attacks-among-young-adults-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less-Dangerous Painkillers, Gabapentinoids, Still Have High Risk For Drug Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 &mdash; People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers, such as gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin, Gabarone, Relgaabi), gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), or pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR) have a high risk of dangerous drug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkillers-gabapentinoids-still-have-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkillers-gabapentinoids-still-have-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIR: Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment Shows Faster Recovery Than Robotic Prostatectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-minimally-invasive-prostate-cancer-treatment-shows-faster-recovery-than-robotic-prostatectomy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-minimally-invasive-prostate-cancer-treatment-shows-faster-recovery-than-robotic-prostatectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age at ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Educational Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-at-adhd-diagnosis-linked-to-educational-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-at-adhd-diagnosis-linked-to-educational-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIR: Endovascular Therapy Beneficial for Post-Thrombotic Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-endovascular-therapy-beneficial-for-post-thrombotic-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-endovascular-therapy-beneficial-for-post-thrombotic-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asundexian Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increasing Bleeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asundexian-reduces-recurrent-stroke-risk-without-increasing-bleeding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asundexian-reduces-recurrent-stroke-risk-without-increasing-bleeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoking More Common in People With Chronic Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-more-common-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-more-common-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at CRC Risk, Non-CRC Mortality in Seniors With Prior Adenoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-crc-risk-non-crc-mortality-in-seniors-with-prior-adenoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-crc-risk-non-crc-mortality-in-seniors-with-prior-adenoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naloxone Has Limitations for Reversing ODs From Fentanyl, Sufentanil]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxone-has-limitations-for-reversing-ods-from-fentanyl-sufentanil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxone-has-limitations-for-reversing-ods-from-fentanyl-sufentanil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polysubstance, Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose From 2004 to 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polysubstance-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-rose-from-2004-to-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polysubstance-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-rose-from-2004-to-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIDS Relief Program Sees Drops in Testing and Diagnoses After Disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; New data released Friday show that President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) treated about the same number of people in the last quarter of 2025 as it did a year earlier in 2024.The program, launched in 2003 by Pre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aids-relief-program-sees-drops-in-testing-and-diagnoses-after-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aids-relief-program-sees-drops-in-testing-and-diagnoses-after-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Finds Drug Prices Rising Despite Trump Pricing Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; A new U.S. Senate report, released by Sen. Bernie Sanders, found that drug companies involved in price deals with President Donald Trump have continued to raise prices on hundreds of medications.Some new drugs are also l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-finds-drug-prices-rising-despite-trump-pricing-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-finds-drug-prices-rising-despite-trump-pricing-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Backs Psychedelic Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Psychedelic drugs could soon play a larger role in mental health care.Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting federal research into substances like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA and e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-backs-psychedelic-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-backs-psychedelic-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Food Recalled After Rat Poison Discovered in Jar]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; A baby food recall in Austria has led to a criminal investigation after poison was discovered inside one of the jars.Police said a 190-gram jar of HiPP carrot with potato baby food tested positive for rat poison after a c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/baby-food-recalled-after-rat-poison-discovered-in-jar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/baby-food-recalled-after-rat-poison-discovered-in-jar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Trial Suggests Two Simple Ways To Fight Chemo-Related Brain Fog]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Brain fog is a common side effect of chemotherapy for cancer, with the toxic drug cocktails affecting attention, memory and ability to multitask.But a couple of cheap, simple solutions &mdash; low-dose ibuprofen and exercise &mdash; app...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-trial-suggests-two-simple-ways-to-fight-chemo-related-brain-fog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-trial-suggests-two-simple-ways-to-fight-chemo-related-brain-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-Cigarette Taxes Won't Necessarily Cause An Increase In Smoking, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Regulators have long been reluctant to tax e-cigarettes, worried that higher prices might unintentionally drive vapers back to tobacco cigs.But a new study suggests those fears might be misplaced, at least where adult v...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-cigarette-taxes-wont-necessarily-cause-an-increase-in-smoking-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-cigarette-taxes-wont-necessarily-cause-an-increase-in-smoking-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed Blunts Brain Development In Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Weed can blunt teenagers&rsquo; brain development across a range of skills, including memory, attention, language and processing speed, a new study says.Teenagers who started using weed had slower gains in thinking and memory ski...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-blunts-brain-development-in-teens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-blunts-brain-development-in-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreams Affect Your Morning Mood In Surprising Ways, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Bad dreams can affect your morning mood, but not if a little joy is sprinkled into your slumber, a new study says.People who had dreams filled with fear were more likely to be in a rotten mood the following morning, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dreams-affect-your-morning-mood-in-surprising-ways-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dreams-affect-your-morning-mood-in-surprising-ways-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naloxone's OD-Reversing Powers Challenged By Today's Opioids, Tests Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; The overdose-reversing drug naloxone has been rightly hailed as a lifesaving breakthrough, saving countless lives from opioid ODs.But a new study warns that the wonder drug has its limits, especially when confronted with o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxones-od-reversing-powers-challenged-by-todays-opioids-tests-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxones-od-reversing-powers-challenged-by-todays-opioids-tests-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra Antibiotic Doesn't Reduce Infection Risk During Surgery To Fix Complex Fractures, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; Adding an extra antibiotic powder doesn&rsquo;t further reduce a person&rsquo;s risk of infection during surgery to repair complex bone fractures, a new study says.People had about the same rate of post-surgery infections whether docto...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extra-antibiotic-doesnt-reduce-infection-risk-during-surgery-to-fix-complex-fractures-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extra-antibiotic-doesnt-reduce-infection-risk-during-surgery-to-fix-complex-fractures-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Clues Explain Why Immunotherapy Fails in Pancreatic Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, April 19, 2026&mdash; Immunotherapy has largely failed as a treatment for cancer of the pancreas, and researchers have zeroed in on a key reason.Pancreatic tumors reprogram immune cells that normally shut down tumor-killing cells, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-clues-explain-why-immunotherapy-fails-in-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-clues-explain-why-immunotherapy-fails-in-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does My Child Have a Language Disorder?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, April 18, 2026&mdash; Baby&rsquo;s first words are a source of pride for parents, but when they&rsquo;re late in coming, it can be a source of worry.While most kids catch up, those whose language troubles persist may have a condition called DLD.Short for d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-my-child-have-a-language-disorder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-my-child-have-a-language-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACP Updates Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-updates-breast-cancer-screening-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-updates-breast-cancer-screening-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACP: Lower Quality Scores Seen for AI- Versus Human-Generated Visit Notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-lower-quality-scores-seen-for-ai-versus-human-generated-visit-notes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-lower-quality-scores-seen-for-ai-versus-human-generated-visit-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACP: Muscle-Related Loss Often Exceeds Benchmarks With Incretin-Based Therapies]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-muscle-related-loss-often-exceeds-benchmarks-with-incretin-based-therapies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-muscle-related-loss-often-exceeds-benchmarks-with-incretin-based-therapies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Linked to Increased Migraine Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-linked-to-increased-migraine-activity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-linked-to-increased-migraine-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2015 to 2023 Saw Drop in U.S. Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioids]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2015-to-2023-saw-drop-in-us-patients-prescribed-long-term-opioids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2015-to-2023-saw-drop-in-us-patients-prescribed-long-term-opioids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatbots Do Not Perform Well for Misinformation-Prone Health Topics]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chatbots-do-not-perform-well-for-misinformation-prone-health-topics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chatbots-do-not-perform-well-for-misinformation-prone-health-topics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness Linked to Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-linked-to-degenerative-valvular-heart-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-linked-to-degenerative-valvular-heart-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome May Not Impact Academic Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-may-not-impact-academic-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-may-not-impact-academic-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of Children, Teens Unaware of Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-of-children-teens-unaware-of-minimum-legal-age-for-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-of-children-teens-unaware-of-minimum-legal-age-for-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase Seen in Pregnancy-Related Death Ratios During COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Gynecology.Colleen L. MacCallum-Bridges, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-seen-in-pregnancy-related-death-ratios-during-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-seen-in-pregnancy-related-death-ratios-during-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Weight Loss Research Questions Need for GLP-1 Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; A new approach to weight loss research is challenging one of the biggest assumptions behind popular weight loss drugs: Are GLP-1s actually needed to achieve weight loss?In a new study published April 15 in the journal M...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-research-questions-need-for-glp-1-drugs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-research-questions-need-for-glp-1-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Names CDC Director Pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; After months of leadership changes, President Donald Trump has chosen a new candidate to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The White House announced Thursday that Dr. Erica Schwartz, a physician...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-names-cdc-director-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-names-cdc-director-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Colon Cancer Deaths Hit Younger Adults Without Degrees Hardest]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; A growing number of younger adults are dying from colon cancer, but the increase isn&rsquo;t affecting everyone in the same way.New research, published April 16 in JAMA Oncology, shows the rise in colon cancer deaths is happening...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-colon-cancer-deaths-hit-younger-adults-without-degrees-hardest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-colon-cancer-deaths-hit-younger-adults-without-degrees-hardest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA To Review Whether To Allow More Access To Certain Peptides]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon review whether certain peptides should be allowed in customized medications made by compounding pharmacies.Peptides are small chains of amino acids that are marketed for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-to-review-whether-to-allow-more-access-to-certain-peptides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-to-review-whether-to-allow-more-access-to-certain-peptides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most People Would Take A Blood Test For Alzheimer's, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; Most people would want to take a blood test that can assess their risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, rather than remain anxious about their odds, a new study says.About 85% of primary care patients said they&rsquo;d take a blood test th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-people-would-take-a-blood-test-for-alzheimers-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-people-would-take-a-blood-test-for-alzheimers-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memory Problems? Your Salt Intake Could Make Matters Worse, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; Reaching for the salt shaker could have long-lasting implications for your memory and brain health, a new study says.Higher sodium intake appears to affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/memory-problems-your-salt-intake-could-make-matters-worse-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/memory-problems-your-salt-intake-could-make-matters-worse-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Fatty Muscles, Potential Knee Arthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; Ultra-processed foods don't just contribute to flab around your middle, but also to fat inside your muscles, a new study has found.A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with larger amounts of fat stored inside t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-fatty-muscles-potential-knee-arthritis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-fatty-muscles-potential-knee-arthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Sexually Transmitted Infection Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; Syphilis is on the rise in the United States, and with it the threat that a long-term untreated infection could pose to a person&rsquo;s heart health, a new study says.The sexually transmitted disease (STD) doubles a person&rsquo;s risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-sexually-transmitted-infection-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-sexually-transmitted-infection-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Depression Treatment Matches ECT with Less Memory Loss, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; For patients with severe depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has long been the go-to when other treatments haven&rsquo;t helped.However, the fear of losing memories or experiencing confusion often leads patients to steer c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-depression-treatment-matches-ect-with-less-memory-loss-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-depression-treatment-matches-ect-with-less-memory-loss-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Playtime at Age 2, Especially with Parents, Shapes Teen Fitness Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026&mdash; If you thought your toddler&rsquo;s relentless energy was just a phase to be managed, think again. New research suggests those early years of running, jumping and playing are actually the foundation for their health as teens.A stu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-playtime-at-age-2-especially-with-parents-shapes-teen-fitness-habits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-playtime-at-age-2-especially-with-parents-shapes-teen-fitness-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric Scooter Injuries Up Annually in U.S. Children From 2020 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/electric-scooter-injuries-up-annually-in-us-children-from-2020-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/electric-scooter-injuries-up-annually-in-us-children-from-2020-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EHRA: Risk for Heart Failure Common for Individuals With Screening-Detected A-Fib]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ehra-risk-for-heart-failure-common-for-individuals-with-screening-detected-a-fib/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ehra-risk-for-heart-failure-common-for-individuals-with-screening-detected-a-fib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovarian Cancer Incidence, Mortality Elevated in High Radon Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ovarian-cancer-incidence-mortality-elevated-in-high-radon-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ovarian-cancer-incidence-mortality-elevated-in-high-radon-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Exposure to Buprenorphine Does Not Impair Neurodevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-buprenorphine-does-not-impair-neurodevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-buprenorphine-does-not-impair-neurodevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinician Notes for Sickle Cell Patients Often Include High Number of Negative Descriptors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinician-notes-for-sickle-cell-patients-often-include-high-number-of-negative-descriptors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinician-notes-for-sickle-cell-patients-often-include-high-number-of-negative-descriptors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress, Androgens Shape Pubescent Development Timing in Girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Metabolism.Lauren C...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stress-androgens-shape-pubescent-development-timing-in-girls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stress-androgens-shape-pubescent-development-timing-in-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large Language Models Perform Poorly for Differential Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/large-language-models-perform-poorly-for-differential-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/large-language-models-perform-poorly-for-differential-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Shifts Disrupt Normal Cortisol Patterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Ulup&#305;nar, R.N., from Erzurum Technical University in Turkey, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/double-shifts-disrupt-normal-cortisol-patterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/double-shifts-disrupt-normal-cortisol-patterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Excess Weight Increases Cardiovascular Risk More Than at a Single Time Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-excess-weight-increases-cardiovascular-risk-more-than-at-a-single-time-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-excess-weight-increases-cardiovascular-risk-more-than-at-a-single-time-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Captures GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Side Effects Not Seen in Clinical Trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-captures-glp-1-receptor-agonist-side-effects-not-seen-in-clinical-trials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-captures-glp-1-receptor-agonist-side-effects-not-seen-in-clinical-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex- and Race-Based Disparities Seen in Provider Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-and-race-based-disparities-seen-in-provider-diagnosis-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-and-race-based-disparities-seen-in-provider-diagnosis-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Lot of Xanax Recalled Nationwide Over Quality Issue, FDA Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; A widely used anxiety medication is being pulled from shelves due to "failed dissolution specifications," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.The agency's enforcement report said that one lot of Xanax has b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-lot-of-xanax-recalled-nationwide-over-quality-issue-fda-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-lot-of-xanax-recalled-nationwide-over-quality-issue-fda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising ACA Costs Leave Many Unable To Pay for Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up.About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026 did not pay their first monthly premium, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-aca-costs-leave-many-unable-to-pay-for-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-aca-costs-leave-many-unable-to-pay-for-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cough Drops From Several Brands Being Recalled, FDA Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; Several common cough drop brands are being pulled from shelves after officials raised concerns about how they were made.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said a China-based company, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cough-drops-from-several-brands-being-recalled-fda-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cough-drops-from-several-brands-being-recalled-fda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC May Get New Leader as Officials Consider Erica Schwartz]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials are considering Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to people familiar with the discussions.The decision is not yet final and would s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-may-get-new-leader-as-officials-consider-erica-schwartz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-may-get-new-leader-as-officials-consider-erica-schwartz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Alzheimer's Drugs Provide No Meaningful Benefit, Major Evidence Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; New anti-amyloid drugs approved to treat Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease have no clinically meaningful positive effects for patients, a major evidence review has concluded.Drugs like Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kinsula (donanemab) have li...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-alzheimers-drugs-provide-no-meaningful-benefit-major-evidence-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-alzheimers-drugs-provide-no-meaningful-benefit-major-evidence-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says.&ldquo;Early birds&rdquo; and &ldquo;night owls&rdquo; who timed their exercise to when they were most alert wound up with lower blood...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-simple-step-could-improve-the-benefits-from-your-regular-workouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-simple-step-could-improve-the-benefits-from-your-regular-workouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-Bikes And E-Scooters A Growing Menace On City Streets, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; Battery-driven bicycles and scooters are becoming a public hazard, endangering both riders and pedestrians, a new study reports.E-bike and e-scooter crashes now account for more than half of bike- and scooter-related t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-bikes-and-e-scooters-a-growing-menace-on-city-streets-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-bikes-and-e-scooters-a-growing-menace-on-city-streets-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Walking Remains Unsteady After Partial Spinal Cord Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; People who&rsquo;ve recovered from a spinal cord injury enough to walk continue to have trouble standing, balancing or moving smoothly &ndash; and researchers now think they know why.The way the human body compensates for a spinal inj...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-walking-remains-unsteady-after-partial-spinal-cord-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-walking-remains-unsteady-after-partial-spinal-cord-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Says Stress, Weight And Hormones Alter Timing of Puberty in Girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; For decades, doctors have noticed that girls are entering puberty at increasingly younger ages without a clear reason to explain it.While many have pointed to diet or environment, a new Columbia University study points to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-says-stress-weight-and-hormones-alter-timing-of-puberty-in-girls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-says-stress-weight-and-hormones-alter-timing-of-puberty-in-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution and Weather Tied to Migraines]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026&mdash; If you suffer from migraines, you might track your sleep, stress and diet, but new research suggests you should also keep a close eye on the smog report.Air pollution &mdash; from car exhaust to industrial smoke &mdash; is a signi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-and-weather-tied-to-migraines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-and-weather-tied-to-migraines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Third With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Moderate-to-Severe Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-third-with-inflammatory-bowel-disease-have-moderate-to-severe-disability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-third-with-inflammatory-bowel-disease-have-moderate-to-severe-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in Four Use AI for Health Information]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-in-four-use-ai-for-health-information/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-in-four-use-ai-for-health-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micromobility-Linked Injuries Comprise 6.9 Percent of Trauma Admissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/micromobility-linked-injuries-comprise-69-percent-of-trauma-admissions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/micromobility-linked-injuries-comprise-69-percent-of-trauma-admissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA Delays Decisions on 'Forever Chemicals']]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has paused decisions on uses for dozens of "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS.The delay includes proposed changes regarding how several of these chemicals can be used, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epa-delays-decisions-on-forever-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epa-delays-decisions-on-forever-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aligning Exercise Timing to Personal Chronotype Boosts Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aligning-exercise-timing-to-personal-chronotype-boosts-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aligning-exercise-timing-to-personal-chronotype-boosts-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Thigh Muscle Fat in Those at Risk for Knee OA]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-food-linked-to-thigh-muscle-fat-in-those-at-risk-for-knee-oa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-food-linked-to-thigh-muscle-fat-in-those-at-risk-for-knee-oa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife Trade Tied To Higher Risk of Diseases Spreading to Humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; Buying or selling wild animals, whether for food, pets or other uses, may increase the risk of diseases spreading to people, a new study finds.Researchers looked at more than 40 years of global wildlife trade data and t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildlife-trade-tied-to-higher-risk-of-diseases-spreading-to-humans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildlife-trade-tied-to-higher-risk-of-diseases-spreading-to-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elraglusib/GnP Improves Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026-- For patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), elraglusib, an inhibitor of GSK-3&beta;, with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (GnP) improves overall survival compared with GnP alone, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/elraglusibgnp-improves-survival-in-metastatic-pancreatic-adenocarcinoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/elraglusibgnp-improves-survival-in-metastatic-pancreatic-adenocarcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Guidelines Issued for Anticoagulant Prophylaxis for Pediatric VTE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-issued-for-anticoagulant-prophylaxis-for-pediatric-vte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-issued-for-anticoagulant-prophylaxis-for-pediatric-vte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Older Adults With Memory Complaints Willing to Take Alzheimer Biomarker Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s &amp; D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-older-adults-with-memory-complaints-willing-to-take-alzheimer-biomarker-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-older-adults-with-memory-complaints-willing-to-take-alzheimer-biomarker-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Acquired Aplastic Anemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidelines-developed-for-diagnosis-management-of-acquired-aplastic-anemia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidelines-developed-for-diagnosis-management-of-acquired-aplastic-anemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; When I was training to be a board-certified allergist 20 years ago, a running joke cropped up every spring. Local media outlets loudly proclaimed the worst pollen season ever! Spring is when trees release microscopic p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/yes-this-is-the-worst-pollen-season-ever-until-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/yes-this-is-the-worst-pollen-season-ever-until-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Weight Loss Pill Gets Approval But FDA Seeks More Safety Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told Eli Lilly to study possible heart, liver and other risks tied to its new obesity drug Foundayo, according to an approval letter released Tuesday.Foundayo was approved e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-pill-gets-approval-but-fda-seeks-more-safety-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-pill-gets-approval-but-fda-seeks-more-safety-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Weight Loss Pill, Foundayo, Gets Approval But FDA Seeks More Safety Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told Eli Lilly to study possible heart, liver and other risks tied to its new obesity drug Foundayo, according to an approval letter released Tuesday.<br />
Foundayo was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-gets-approval-but-fda-seeks-more-safety-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-gets-approval-but-fda-seeks-more-safety-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Infectious Combo Triples Risk Of MS, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; An Epstein-Barr virus infection that results in a case of mono appears to triple the risk of one day developing multiple sclerosis, a new study says.Epstein-Barr, a herpes virus, is the most common cause of infectious m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/an-infectious-combo-triples-risk-of-ms-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/an-infectious-combo-triples-risk-of-ms-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms, Brain Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; A blood test can predict Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease progression in a person&rsquo;s brain years before they show any symptoms of decline, a new study says.The test, which looks for a form of toxic tau protein in the blood, reveals Alz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-predicts-alzheimers-years-before-symptoms-brain-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-predicts-alzheimers-years-before-symptoms-brain-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent Heart Rhythm Problem Might Triple Risk Of Heart Failure In Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; People with a common heart rhythm disorder have a tripled risk of heart failure, even if they aren&rsquo;t showing any symptoms, a new study says.Patients whose silent atrial fibrillation was caught during a health screening ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/silent-heart-rhythm-problem-might-triple-risk-of-heart-failure-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/silent-heart-rhythm-problem-might-triple-risk-of-heart-failure-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field.Maybe they&rsquo;re lying on the ground, maybe they&rsquo;re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine.You need to know, as soon as possible &ndash; do they have a concussion?There are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-your-child-have-a-concussion-these-are-the-signs-review-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-your-child-have-a-concussion-these-are-the-signs-review-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Food-as-Medicine' Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash; For the 6 million Americans recovering from heart failure, the most difficult time for their health often starts the moment they leave the hospital.Patients often struggle with complex medications and a lack of access to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-as-medicine-improves-life-for-heart-failure-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-as-medicine-improves-life-for-heart-failure-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Reveals Negative Labels in Medical Records for Sickle Cell Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026&mdash;For many patients with sickle cell disease, a trip to the emergency room has an unwanted side-effect: In their search for relief from agonizing pain, they are often dismissed as drug-seekers. A new study from the U...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-reveals-negative-labels-in-medical-records-for-sickle-cell-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-reveals-negative-labels-in-medical-records-for-sickle-cell-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Adults Report Source of Usual Health Care in U.S. in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-adults-report-source-of-usual-health-care-in-us-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-adults-report-source-of-usual-health-care-in-us-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Mental, Physical Health Outcomes Elevated for Children With TBI]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-mental-physical-health-outcomes-elevated-for-children-with-tbi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-mental-physical-health-outcomes-elevated-for-children-with-tbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Developed for Prevention of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-prevention-of-pediatric-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-prevention-of-pediatric-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Proportion of Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigella Isolates Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-proportion-of-extensively-drug-resistant-shigella-isolates-increasing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-proportion-of-extensively-drug-resistant-shigella-isolates-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children Most in Need of Dental Care Less Likely to Participate in School-Based Prevention Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-most-in-need-of-dental-care-less-likely-to-participate-in-school-based-prevention-programs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-most-in-need-of-dental-care-less-likely-to-participate-in-school-based-prevention-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Patients With Firearm Injuries Receive Violence Intervention Program Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-patients-with-firearm-injuries-receive-violence-intervention-program-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-patients-with-firearm-injuries-receive-violence-intervention-program-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing Loss Tied to Poorer Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Outcomes in MCI]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hearing-loss-tied-to-poorer-cognitive-motor-dual-task-outcomes-in-mci/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hearing-loss-tied-to-poorer-cognitive-motor-dual-task-outcomes-in-mci/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Supplementation Feasible, Well Accepted for Patients Recently Hospitalized With Heart Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-supplementation-feasible-well-accepted-for-patients-recently-hospitalized-with-heart-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-supplementation-feasible-well-accepted-for-patients-recently-hospitalized-with-heart-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Risk Elevated in Patients With Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-risk-elevated-in-patients-with-immune-mediated-inflammatory-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-risk-elevated-in-patients-with-immune-mediated-inflammatory-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Adults With CAP Meet Eligibility Criteria for Short-Course Antibiotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-adults-with-cap-meet-eligibility-criteria-for-short-course-antibiotics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-adults-with-cap-meet-eligibility-criteria-for-short-course-antibiotics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Maternal Smoking Linked to Behavioral Health Challenges in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-maternal-smoking-linked-to-behavioral-health-challenges-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-maternal-smoking-linked-to-behavioral-health-challenges-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cell-Free DNA Methylome Assay Demonstrates Strong Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cell-free-dna-methylome-assay-demonstrates-strong-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cell-free-dna-methylome-assay-demonstrates-strong-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat Consumption Rises as Protein Trend Grows, Experts Warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.More than 75% of U.S. consumers now see meat and p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meat-consumption-rises-as-protein-trend-grows-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meat-consumption-rises-as-protein-trend-grows-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuts.com Recalls 10,000+ Pounds of Candy Over Allergy Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Nuts.com&rsquo;s Espresso Malted Milk Balls after finding the product contains undeclared wheat and soy, two major allergens.In all, 10,190 pounds of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nutscom-recalls-10000-pounds-of-candy-over-allergy-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nutscom-recalls-10000-pounds-of-candy-over-allergy-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam’s Club Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Fire Hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; About 18,000 pairs of Member&rsquo;s Mark Children&rsquo;s Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets have been recalled because they do not meet federal flammability standards for kids' sleepwear.The Valentine&rsquo;s-themed pajama sets were sol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sams-club-recalls-childrens-pajamas-due-to-fire-hazard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sams-club-recalls-childrens-pajamas-due-to-fire-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Talk? It May Be Better Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; You know the kind of conversation: That random chat on an elevator, in a long line at the store or centered on a topic you couldn&rsquo;t care less about.You might think chatting about a mundane topic isn&rsquo;t worth your time, but n...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-talk-it-may-be-better-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-talk-it-may-be-better-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Opioid Prescriptions Fall By About A Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; Long-term opioid prescriptions have declined dramatically in the United States, reflecting progress made against America&rsquo;s opioid epidemic, a new study says.Patients on active long-term opioid treatment &ndash; defined as 90 days...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-opioid-prescriptions-fall-by-about-a-quarter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-opioid-prescriptions-fall-by-about-a-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marriage's Hidden Benefit? A Lower Risk Of Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; People who shun settling down for staying foot loose and fancy free might pay a price for their solitary lives, a new study says.Adults who&rsquo;ve never married have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marriages-hidden-benefit-a-lower-risk-of-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marriages-hidden-benefit-a-lower-risk-of-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Cancer Survivors Face Doubled Risk Of Subsequent New Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; Teenagers and young adults who survive a bout with cancer shouldn&rsquo;t let their guard down in the years that follow, a new study warns.They have double the risk of developing a new cancer &mdash; even those who&rsquo;ve survived longer t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/young-cancer-survivors-face-doubled-risk-of-subsequent-new-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/young-cancer-survivors-face-doubled-risk-of-subsequent-new-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Bacteria Might Drive Rare Food Allergy in Children, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; Gut bacteria could be driving the problems of children with a rare but serious food allergy condition, a new study says.Kids with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) have gut bacteria profiles that differ s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-bacteria-might-drive-rare-food-allergy-in-children-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-bacteria-might-drive-rare-food-allergy-in-children-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stents Can Ease Long-Term Symptoms Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Trial Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; A common and painful complication of deep vein thrombosis can be helped in much the same way doctors now treat many heart attacks, a new study says.Placing a stent to open and strengthen a damaged vein can reduce the s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stents-can-ease-long-term-symptoms-of-deep-vein-thrombosis-trial-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stents-can-ease-long-term-symptoms-of-deep-vein-thrombosis-trial-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Your Child Have Nightmares? Here's One Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 14, 2026&mdash; Nightmares can be terrifying for children, robbing them of precious sleep and feeding their everyday anxiety.But a new therapeutic model promises to help these children by empowering them to defeat their own nightmares, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-your-child-have-nightmares-heres-one-solution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-your-child-have-nightmares-heres-one-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multifaceted Intervention Beneficial for Low-Income Patients With Hypertension]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multifaceted-intervention-beneficial-for-low-income-patients-with-hypertension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multifaceted-intervention-beneficial-for-low-income-patients-with-hypertension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circulating Tumor HPV DNA May Aid Risk Assessment With Oropharyngeal Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/circulating-tumor-hpv-dna-may-aid-risk-assessment-with-oropharyngeal-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/circulating-tumor-hpv-dna-may-aid-risk-assessment-with-oropharyngeal-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Increased in Adults With Long COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-cardiovascular-disease-increased-in-adults-with-long-covid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-cardiovascular-disease-increased-in-adults-with-long-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early-Onset Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Increasingly Presenting as Tongue Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-oral-cavity-squamous-cell-carcinoma-increasingly-presenting-as-tongue-tumors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-oral-cavity-squamous-cell-carcinoma-increasingly-presenting-as-tongue-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk for Subsequent Primary Neoplasm]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adolescent-young-adult-cancer-survivors-have-higher-risk-for-subsequent-primary-neoplasm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adolescent-young-adult-cancer-survivors-have-higher-risk-for-subsequent-primary-neoplasm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tooth Loss Associated With Weight Gain in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Mu&ntilde;oz, from Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tooth-loss-associated-with-weight-gain-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tooth-loss-associated-with-weight-gain-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duloxetine No Better Than Placebo for Preventing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/duloxetine-no-better-than-placebo-for-preventing-chemo-induced-peripheral-neuropathy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/duloxetine-no-better-than-placebo-for-preventing-chemo-induced-peripheral-neuropathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apolipoprotein B Cost-Effective for Guiding Primary Prevention Lipid-Lowering Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apolipoprotein-b-cost-effective-for-guiding-primary-prevention-lipid-lowering-therapy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apolipoprotein-b-cost-effective-for-guiding-primary-prevention-lipid-lowering-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Meningitis Vaccine Doses Offered After U.K. Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Nearly 12,000 people in the U.K. who received a first dose of the MenB vaccine will now be offered a second shot starting next week, after a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a university in Kent.The outbreak led to two d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/second-meningitis-vaccine-doses-offered-after-uk-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/second-meningitis-vaccine-doses-offered-after-uk-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on Vapes Falling Short, Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Efforts to crack down on illegal e-cigs in the U.S. may not be keeping pace with sales, a new government report suggests.The report, from the Government Accountability Office, found that enforcement actions by the U.S. D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/crackdown-on-vapes-falling-short-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/crackdown-on-vapes-falling-short-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rules May Allow Broader Picks for CDC Vaccine Panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could soon have a new focus after officials changed the rules that determine who can serve on it.The updated rules were approved by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-rules-may-allow-broader-picks-for-cdc-vaccine-panel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-rules-may-allow-broader-picks-for-cdc-vaccine-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasmine Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Select bags of Lundberg jasmine rice are being pulled from store shelves.Lundberg Family Farms is voluntarily recalling certain bags of the company's organic white jasmine rice sold nationwide.The Richvale, California-based...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jasmine-rice-recalled-nationwide-over-possible-contamination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jasmine-rice-recalled-nationwide-over-possible-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radon Gas Increases Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; An invisible radioactive gas could be increasing women&rsquo;s risk for ovarian cancer, a new study says.Women living in homes with elevated radon levels have higher odds of developing ovarian cancer, researchers reported April 10...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/radon-gas-increases-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/radon-gas-increases-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Teeth May Lead to Weight Gain, Researchers Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of P...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-teeth-may-lead-to-weight-gain-researchers-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-teeth-may-lead-to-weight-gain-researchers-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking About A GLP-1 Drug? Your Genetics Might Determine How Well You'll Fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Your genetics might play a role in how well cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound will work for you, a new study says.Specific genetic traits can affect both weight loss and side effects for people taking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thinking-about-a-glp-1-drug-your-genetics-might-determine-how-well-youll-fare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thinking-about-a-glp-1-drug-your-genetics-might-determine-how-well-youll-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; A person&rsquo;s high blood pressure can dramatically decline if they receive intense team-based care, a new study says.Patients&rsquo; systolic blood pressure declined by nearly 16 mm/Hg after a year and a half of team-based treat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fighting-high-blood-pressure-having-a-team-on-your-side-can-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fighting-high-blood-pressure-having-a-team-on-your-side-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Risk Worse With Sleep Apnea That Varies Night-By-Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Sleep apnea might increase a person&rsquo;s heart health risk even more than usual if it occurs irregularly, a new study says.Sleep apnea already is known to increase risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, due to t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-risk-worse-with-sleep-apnea-that-varies-night-by-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-risk-worse-with-sleep-apnea-that-varies-night-by-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Doctor Might Be Using The Wrong Test To Track Your Cholesterol, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 13, 2026&mdash; Doctors might be using the wrong blood test to assess a person&rsquo;s risk for clogged arteries, a new study argues.A routine blood test called apolipoprotein B, or apoB, is better at guiding cholesterol-lowering treatment than o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-doctor-might-be-using-the-wrong-test-to-track-your-cholesterol-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-doctor-might-be-using-the-wrong-test-to-track-your-cholesterol-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, April 12, 2026&mdash; Air pollution just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be.While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist. Particle pollution, ozone and wildfire smoke all taint...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-limit-the-health-risks-posed-by-polluted-air/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-limit-the-health-risks-posed-by-polluted-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. States Warm, But Not As Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, April 11, 2026&mdash; Hotter highs and warmer lows are just what you&rsquo;d expect with global warming, but how climate change is playing out in your backyard depends on where you live.Writing in the journal PLOS Climate, researchers found that war...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-states-warm-but-not-as-expected/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-states-warm-but-not-as-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Academy of Dermatology, March 27 to 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-dermatology-march-27-to-31/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-dermatology-march-27-to-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu Vaccine Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Even With Breakthrough Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-vaccine-reduces-risk-for-cardiovascular-events-even-with-breakthrough-infection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-vaccine-reduces-risk-for-cardiovascular-events-even-with-breakthrough-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgery for Early-Stage NSCLC Yields Similar Outcomes in Octogenarians, Younger Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgery-for-early-stage-nsclc-yields-similar-outcomes-in-octogenarians-younger-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgery-for-early-stage-nsclc-yields-similar-outcomes-in-octogenarians-younger-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transdermal Estradiol Patches Noninferior to LHRH Agonists for Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/transdermal-estradiol-patches-noninferior-to-lhrh-agonists-for-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/transdermal-estradiol-patches-noninferior-to-lhrh-agonists-for-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Prepregnancy BMI, Birth Length Linked to Offspring Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-prepregnancy-bmi-birth-length-linked-to-offspring-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-prepregnancy-bmi-birth-length-linked-to-offspring-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Night-to-Night Variability in OSA Linked to Increased Odds of MACCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-night-to-night-variability-in-osa-linked-to-increased-odds-of-macce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-night-to-night-variability-in-osa-linked-to-increased-odds-of-macce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause Curriculum Addresses Knowledge Gap for Health Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-curriculum-addresses-knowledge-gap-for-health-professionals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-curriculum-addresses-knowledge-gap-for-health-professionals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco Recalls Cookies Over Missing Nut Allergy Warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Cookies sold at Costco Wholesale are being recalled because of a labeling error.Costco said certain packages that are labeled as Traditional Madeleines actually contain cookies filled with chocolate hazelnut.That means the p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/costco-recalls-cookies-over-missing-nut-allergy-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/costco-recalls-cookies-over-missing-nut-allergy-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very High Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-high-prenatal-pfas-exposure-linked-to-childhood-asthma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-high-prenatal-pfas-exposure-linked-to-childhood-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Pauses Release of COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; A health report on COVID-19 vaccines has been delayed after concerns about how the study was conducted.The report, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that COVID vaccines reduced emergency r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-pauses-release-of-covid-vaccine-effectiveness-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-pauses-release-of-covid-vaccine-effectiveness-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand Surge Leads to Shortages of Estrogen Patches]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Growing demand for estrogen patches to relieve menopause symptoms has led to shortages, leaving women searching multiple pharmacies or switching medications.Experts say the shortages could last as long as three years.More t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/demand-surge-leads-to-shortages-of-estrogen-patches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/demand-surge-leads-to-shortages-of-estrogen-patches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Title X Funding Restored, but New Rules Raise Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Federal funding for reproductive health clinics is back on track, but some new rules appear to stray from the original goals.Clinics that rely on the Title X program have now received their funding after the Trump a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/title-x-funding-restored-but-new-rules-raise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/title-x-funding-restored-but-new-rules-raise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Diagnosis Key To ADHD Child's Academic Success, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Children with ADHD are more apt to have a bright future if they&rsquo;re diagnosed in their early elementary years rather than as high schoolers, a new study says.Kids diagnosed with ADHD at an earlier age are more likely to have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-diagnosis-key-to-adhd-childs-academic-success-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-diagnosis-key-to-adhd-childs-academic-success-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Neighborhood Might Help Make You Old Before Your Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Your neighborhood might be causing you to grow old before your time, a new study says.Factors like green spaces, clean air, good schools, well-paying jobs and affordable housing contribute to slower biological aging, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-neighborhood-might-help-make-you-old-before-your-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-neighborhood-might-help-make-you-old-before-your-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Tech Magnets Offer New Hope for Veterans Battling Combat PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; For hundreds of thousands of veterans, the hidden wounds of combat are the hardest to heal. While traditional talk therapy helps many cope with the memories and mood changes, combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-tech-magnets-offer-new-hope-for-veterans-battling-combat-ptsd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-tech-magnets-offer-new-hope-for-veterans-battling-combat-ptsd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Reveals Who Americans Think Should Pay for Elder Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; As an old saying goes, where you stand on issues "depends on where you sit." When it comes to the costs of aging, a University of Michigan survey shows, where you stand depends on whether or not you are currently helping an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-who-americans-think-should-pay-for-elder-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-who-americans-think-should-pay-for-elder-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Brain Cares If Your Plant-Based Diet Is Unhealthy, Researchers Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; The quality of your plant-based diet could either help or harm your aging brain.Following a healthy plant-based diet in middle age appears to lower a person&rsquo;s risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease and other forms of dementia, resea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-brain-cares-if-your-plant-based-diet-is-unhealthy-researchers-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-brain-cares-if-your-plant-based-diet-is-unhealthy-researchers-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 10, 2026&mdash; Babies exposed to PFAS &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; in the womb have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, a new study says.Very high prenatal exposure to PFAS appears to increase children&rsquo;s risk of asthma by 44%, researc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-forever-chemical-exposure-before-birth-increases-childhood-asthma-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-forever-chemical-exposure-before-birth-increases-childhood-asthma-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adopting Healthful Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease, Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-healthful-plant-based-diet-linked-to-lower-risk-for-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-healthful-plant-based-diet-linked-to-lower-risk-for-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular Health Tied to Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-health-tied-to-fracture-risk-in-postmenopausal-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-health-tied-to-fracture-risk-in-postmenopausal-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Scribe Use Modestly Reduces Clinical Documentation Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-scribe-use-modestly-reduces-clinical-documentation-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-scribe-use-modestly-reduces-clinical-documentation-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant Incidental Findings on Low-Dose CT Linked to Increased Risk for Extrapulmonary Cancer Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-incidental-findings-on-low-dose-ct-linked-to-increased-risk-for-extrapulmonary-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-incidental-findings-on-low-dose-ct-linked-to-increased-risk-for-extrapulmonary-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirty Water Tied to Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dirty-water-tied-to-tympanostomy-tube-otorrhea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dirty-water-tied-to-tympanostomy-tube-otorrhea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout Tied to Family Physician Departure From the Workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-tied-to-family-physician-departure-from-the-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-tied-to-family-physician-departure-from-the-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Cancer Is Eighth Leading Cause of Childhood Death Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-cancer-is-eighth-leading-cause-of-childhood-death-globally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-cancer-is-eighth-leading-cause-of-childhood-death-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irregular Bedtime Tied to Increased 10-Year Cardiovascular Health Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irregular-bedtime-tied-to-increased-10-year-cardiovascular-health-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irregular-bedtime-tied-to-increased-10-year-cardiovascular-health-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Outpatient Psychotherapists Have Training to Treat Boys and Men With Eating Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-outpatient-psychotherapists-have-training-to-treat-boys-and-men-with-eating-disorders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-outpatient-psychotherapists-have-training-to-treat-boys-and-men-with-eating-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: 2024 to 2025 Saw Decline in Number of Births, Fertility Rate in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-2024-to-2025-saw-decline-in-number-of-births-fertility-rate-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-2024-to-2025-saw-decline-in-number-of-births-fertility-rate-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Scans Reveal How Psychedelics Change Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Scientists may be getting closer to understanding how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.A study published April 6 in the journal Nature Medicine looked at more than 500 brain scans from 267 people across five countries. T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-scans-reveal-how-psychedelics-change-perception/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-scans-reveal-how-psychedelics-change-perception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 100+ Kids, Emergency Shots Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Officials in Bangladesh are scrambling to vaccinate young kids as a measles outbreak spreads quickly and has turned deadly.More than 100 kids in the South Asian country have died in less than a month, as cases continue to r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-kills-100-kids-emergency-shots-begin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-kills-100-kids-emergency-shots-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Allows Abortion Pill To Continue Being Mailed for Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials&rsquo; 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 put...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/judge-allows-abortion-pill-to-continue-being-mailed-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/judge-allows-abortion-pill-to-continue-being-mailed-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Allows Abortion Pill, Mifepristone, To Continue Being Mailed for Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 &mdash; U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials&rsquo; request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.<br />
The decision is not final, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/judge-allows-abortion-pill-mifepristone-to-continue-being-mailed-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/judge-allows-abortion-pill-mifepristone-to-continue-being-mailed-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Growth Product Recalled Over Child Poisoning Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; A hair growth product is being recalled because it could pose a serious risk to kids.The recall affects Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits, which contain a 5% minoxidil spray with biotin, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety C...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hair-growth-product-recalled-over-child-poisoning-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hair-growth-product-recalled-over-child-poisoning-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Growth Product, Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits, Recalled Over Child Poisoning Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 &mdash; A hair growth product is being recalled because it could pose a serious risk to kids.<br />
The recall affects Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits, which contain a 5% minoxidil spray with biotin, the U.S. Consumer Product...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hair-growth-product-tuymec-minoxidil-hair-growth-kits-recalled-over-child-poisoning-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hair-growth-product-tuymec-minoxidil-hair-growth-kits-recalled-over-child-poisoning-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Treatment Can Improve Your Odds Of Surviving C. Diff Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Prompt treatment with a fecal transplant can improve survival odds of people with a life-threatening C. difficile infection, a new study says.But doctors need to act fast, highlighting the need for hospitals to maintain a b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-treatment-can-improve-your-odds-of-surviving-c-diff-infection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-treatment-can-improve-your-odds-of-surviving-c-diff-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Children, Teens At Risk From E-Scooter Crashes, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Are kids ripping up and down your street on electric scooters?It&rsquo;s a more common sight in America &ndash; and so are broken bones and head injuries from e-scooter wrecks.E-scooter injuries are happening more frequently in the U.S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-children-teens-at-risk-from-e-scooter-crashes-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-children-teens-at-risk-from-e-scooter-crashes-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's Sexual Health Report Card Contains Some Surprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Americans are becoming more comfortable with sexuality, with nearly all wanting and gaining pleasure from sex, a new study says.But they&rsquo;re also engaging in risky behaviors that could increase their odds of sexually tra...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/americas-sexual-health-report-card-contains-some-surprises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/americas-sexual-health-report-card-contains-some-surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years of Excess Weight, Not One Bad Checkup, Drive Heart Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; Health experts have known for a long time that being overweight can lead to heart disease. A new study, however, suggests that the length of time you carry that weight is the most important factor.Instead of looking at a p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/years-of-excess-weight-not-one-bad-checkup-drive-heart-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/years-of-excess-weight-not-one-bad-checkup-drive-heart-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There Are No Good Ways To Avoid Childhood Eczema But Many Treatment Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).Research hasn&rsquo;t shown that common tactics like special diets, skipp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/there-are-no-good-ways-to-avoid-childhood-eczema-but-many-treatment-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/there-are-no-good-ways-to-avoid-childhood-eczema-but-many-treatment-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s Tests May Mask Risks for Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 9, 2026&mdash; The tools doctors use to diagnose Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease may miss telltale changes in women, new research shows.Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer&rsquo;s cases in the United States.But standard screening tools rely on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimers-tests-may-mask-risks-for-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimers-tests-may-mask-risks-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household Cleaning Products Still a Leading Cause of Injury in Children 5 and Younger]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/household-cleaning-products-still-a-leading-cause-of-injury-in-children-5-and-younger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/household-cleaning-products-still-a-leading-cause-of-injury-in-children-5-and-younger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never-Married Adults Have Increased Cancer Incidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/never-married-adults-have-increased-cancer-incidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/never-married-adults-have-increased-cancer-incidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use of Evaluation, Management Add-On Code G2211 Remains Below Projected Adoption Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026-- Use of the new Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services evaluation and management (E/M) add-on code, G2211, which was established to better account for previously uncompensated costs of longitudinal, nonprocedural...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-evaluation-management-add-on-code-g2211-remains-below-projected-adoption-levels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-evaluation-management-add-on-code-g2211-remains-below-projected-adoption-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Subcutaneous Amlitelimab Aids Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes Through Week 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-subcutaneous-amlitelimab-aids-atopic-dermatitis-outcomes-through-week-24/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-subcutaneous-amlitelimab-aids-atopic-dermatitis-outcomes-through-week-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SaFETy Score in ED Predicts 12-Month Risk for Firearm Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/safety-score-in-ed-predicts-12-month-risk-for-firearm-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/safety-score-in-ed-predicts-12-month-risk-for-firearm-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Safe for Identifying Lung Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/shape-sensing-robotic-assisted-bronchoscopy-safe-for-identifying-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/shape-sensing-robotic-assisted-bronchoscopy-safe-for-identifying-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmet Dental Care Due to Cost Linked to Subsequent CVD, Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unmet-dental-care-due-to-cost-linked-to-subsequent-cvd-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unmet-dental-care-due-to-cost-linked-to-subsequent-cvd-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Mortality Risk Associated With Antidepressants in Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-mortality-risk-associated-with-antidepressants-in-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-mortality-risk-associated-with-antidepressants-in-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Prevents Hospitalizations Across Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatric-influenza-vaccination-prevents-hospitalizations-across-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatric-influenza-vaccination-prevents-hospitalizations-across-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL Star Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After His Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Former NFL star Steve McMichael had a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, an autopsy revealed.McMichael, a Hall of Famer and key player on the 1985 Chicago Bears, was diagnosed after his death with chronic t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-nfl-star-steve-mcmichael-diagnosed-with-cte-after-his-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-nfl-star-steve-mcmichael-diagnosed-with-cte-after-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHS Updates Vaccine Panel Requirements After Judge's Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-updates-vaccine-panel-requirements-after-judges-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-updates-vaccine-panel-requirements-after-judges-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Drugmakers Join TrumpRx]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Drug companies Abbvie and Genentech will start selling medications at lower prices through the White House&rsquo;s "TrumpRx" website.They are the 10th and 11th companies to join the program.Abbvie will offer its arthritis drug H...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-drugmakers-join-trumprx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-drugmakers-join-trumprx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graco Recalls Infant Car Seats Over Structural Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Some baby car seats are being recalled after a safety issue was found during testing.Graco is voluntarily recalling select SnugRide Turn &amp; Slide car seats due to a structural problem identified during post-production l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/graco-recalls-infant-car-seats-over-structural-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/graco-recalls-infant-car-seats-over-structural-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preschoolers' Solitary Screen Time Could Mean Behavior Problems, Language Difficulties Later On]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Allowing a screen to babysit your preschool child could blunt their intellectual and emotional development, a new study says.Preschool and kindergarten kids with up to a half-hour daily of unsupervised screen time wind up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preschoolers-solitary-screen-time-could-mean-behavior-problems-language-difficulties-later-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preschoolers-solitary-screen-time-could-mean-behavior-problems-language-difficulties-later-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Flu Vaccine Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke — Even If You Wind Up Infected]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; The influenza vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of a flu-related heart attack or stroke, even among folks who become infected after vaccination, a new study reports.The systemic inflammation caused by a flu i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-flu-vaccine-can-lower-your-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-even-if-you-wind-up-infected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-flu-vaccine-can-lower-your-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-even-if-you-wind-up-infected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combo Heat Waves/Droughts Will Affect Billions A Year By 2100, Researchers Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Extreme heat waves combined with bone-dry droughts will occur five times more often by century&rsquo;s end under current climate policies, a new study says.These dangerous heat wave/drought combos are already more common and wil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combo-heat-wavesdroughts-will-affect-billions-a-year-by-2100-researchers-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combo-heat-wavesdroughts-will-affect-billions-a-year-by-2100-researchers-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbal Drug Kava Poses Increasing Health Threat In U.S., CDC Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Poison center calls about the herbal drug kava have surged in the United States in recent years, a new study says.Calls rose 383% between 2011 and 2025 as kava became more widely known and available in the U.S., r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/herbal-drug-kava-poses-increasing-health-threat-in-us-cdc-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/herbal-drug-kava-poses-increasing-health-threat-in-us-cdc-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long COVID Linked to Heart Health Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; Folks with long COVID face a higher risk for serious heart problems &mdash; even younger adults who were never sick enough to be hospitalized, new research suggests.Long COVID is the collection of ongoing symptoms some patients...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-linked-to-heart-health-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-linked-to-heart-health-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cervix-On-A-Chip May Revolutionize STI Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026&mdash; When it comes to studying sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which is often done on animals, scientists have long faced a major hurdle: Mice are not humans.But researchers from the universities of Maryland, Delaware a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cervix-on-a-chip-may-revolutionize-sti-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cervix-on-a-chip-may-revolutionize-sti-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine E-Cigarettes Most Effective in Helping Smokers Quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-e-cigarettes-most-effective-in-helping-smokers-quit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-e-cigarettes-most-effective-in-helping-smokers-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Is the Most Common Leisure-Time Physical Activity for U.S. Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-is-the-most-common-leisure-time-physical-activity-for-us-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-is-the-most-common-leisure-time-physical-activity-for-us-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Generic Farxiga (dapagliflozin) Tablets]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 7, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generics of Farxiga (dapagliflozin) tablets to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and either established...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-generic-farxiga-dapagliflozin-tablets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-generic-farxiga-dapagliflozin-tablets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women With DM Receive Less Recommended Preventive Care Than Those Without DM]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-dm-receive-less-recommended-preventive-care-than-those-without-dm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-dm-receive-less-recommended-preventive-care-than-those-without-dm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Cost Platform Capable of Automated Anterior Segment Imaging for Eye Disease Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-cost-platform-capable-of-automated-anterior-segment-imaging-for-eye-disease-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-cost-platform-capable-of-automated-anterior-segment-imaging-for-eye-disease-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Food Access Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Mastectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-food-access-associated-with-adverse-outcomes-after-mastectomy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-food-access-associated-with-adverse-outcomes-after-mastectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching From HIV Protease Inhibitors to Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Tied to Diabetes Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-from-hiv-protease-inhibitors-to-integrase-strand-transfer-inhibitors-tied-to-diabetes-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-from-hiv-protease-inhibitors-to-integrase-strand-transfer-inhibitors-tied-to-diabetes-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Variable Correlations Seen Between Geographic Atrophy Enlargement Rates in Fellow Eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/variable-correlations-seen-between-geographic-atrophy-enlargement-rates-in-fellow-eyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/variable-correlations-seen-between-geographic-atrophy-enlargement-rates-in-fellow-eyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Times to Hospital-Based Obstetric Care Increased From 2010 to 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/travel-times-to-hospital-based-obstetric-care-increased-from-2010-to-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/travel-times-to-hospital-based-obstetric-care-increased-from-2010-to-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 to 2023 Saw Increase in Imaging Turnaround Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-increase-in-imaging-turnaround-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-increase-in-imaging-turnaround-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Kava Exposure, Combined Kava-Kratom Use Increased in Recent Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-kava-exposure-combined-kava-kratom-use-increased-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-kava-exposure-combined-kava-kratom-use-increased-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harder Exercise, Not Just Longer May Reduce Risk for Chronic Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/harder-exercise-not-just-longer-may-reduce-risk-for-chronic-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/harder-exercise-not-just-longer-may-reduce-risk-for-chronic-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECO: BMI System May Inflate Weight Status Classification]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-bmi-system-may-inflate-weight-status-classification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-bmi-system-may-inflate-weight-status-classification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists Test New Ways To Regrow Joints Damaged by Arthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; Good news: Scientists may be closer to a new way to treat arthritis.The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) said several experimental treatments could help regrow cartilage and bone in people with o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/scientists-test-new-ways-to-regrow-joints-damaged-by-arthritis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/scientists-test-new-ways-to-regrow-joints-damaged-by-arthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawa Recalls Drinks Over Undeclared Milk Allergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; Several popular drinks sold at Wawa are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.The recall includes 16-ounce bottles of Wawa:Iced tea lemonIced diet tea lemonDiet lemonadeFruit punchThe drinks w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wawa-recalls-drinks-over-undeclared-milk-allergen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wawa-recalls-drinks-over-undeclared-milk-allergen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Method May Make French Fries Lower in Fat]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; Love French fries but not the extra fat? Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch.Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say combining traditional f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-new-method-may-make-french-fries-lower-in-fat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-new-method-may-make-french-fries-lower-in-fat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Plans Tariffs up to 100% on Some Brand-Name Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; The United States is planning new tariffs on some name-brand medicines.The move could affect drug prices and how medicines are made.Officials say tariffs could reach as high as 100% on certain imported drugs that are still u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-plans-tariffs-up-to-100-on-some-brand-name-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-plans-tariffs-up-to-100-on-some-brand-name-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap Blood Test Might Spot Cancers, Other Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; A simple and cost-effective blood test might be able to help detect multiple cancers and other diseases, a new study says.The test works by analyzing DNA fragments in a person&rsquo;s bloodstream and could offer a powerful and aff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheap-blood-test-might-spot-cancers-other-diseases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheap-blood-test-might-spot-cancers-other-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having a Baby? You May Need to Travel Farther Than Before]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; More pregnant women have to drive long distances to get the maternity care they need, a new study says.U.S. counties that lost all hospital-based obstetric services have been hardest hit, researchers recently reported in t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/having-a-baby-you-may-need-to-travel-farther-than-before/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/having-a-baby-you-may-need-to-travel-farther-than-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portable Scanner Spots Vision Issues in Poorer Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; Imagine having your eye health checked while waiting for a prescription at a pharmacy or in the midst of your daily commute.A newly developed AI-powered scanning device might make such on-the-go ophthalmic care available, s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/portable-scanner-spots-vision-issues-in-poorer-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/portable-scanner-spots-vision-issues-in-poorer-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danger at Home: Cleaning Products Are Harming Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; Detergent pods continue to be hazardous for young children.Hundreds of thousands of American babies, toddlers and preschoolers have wound up in an ER for problems owing to household cleaning products, a new study says.An e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/danger-at-home-cleaning-products-are-harming-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/danger-at-home-cleaning-products-are-harming-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; A high-powered flu shot might help reduce seniors&rsquo; risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.Seniors who got a high-dose flu vaccine had a nearly 55% reduced risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s, researchers reported earlier this month i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-a-high-dose-flu-shot-lower-your-alzheimers-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-a-high-dose-flu-shot-lower-your-alzheimers-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans May Be Losing Trust for AI in Health Care: Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 7, 2026&mdash; The number of Americans who want artificial intelligence (AI) involved in their health care is declining, a new survey says.Only 42% are open to AI being used as part of their care, down from 52% in 2024, according to the p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/americans-may-be-losing-trust-for-ai-in-health-care-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/americans-may-be-losing-trust-for-ai-in-health-care-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Incidence of Treatment-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia Is Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/annual-incidence-of-treatment-related-acute-myeloid-leukemia-is-increasing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/annual-incidence-of-treatment-related-acute-myeloid-leukemia-is-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Ixekizumab + Tirzepatide Boosts Psoriatic Arthritis Outcomes More Than Ixekizumab Monotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-ixekizumab-tirzepatide-boosts-psoriatic-arthritis-outcomes-more-than-ixekizumab-monotherapy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-ixekizumab-tirzepatide-boosts-psoriatic-arthritis-outcomes-more-than-ixekizumab-monotherapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disputing Link, Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Raw Cheese After Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; A California dairy farm has recalled its cheddar cheese "under protest" after federal health officials linked it to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine people.The recall follows weeks of pressure from the U.S. Food a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disputing-link-raw-dairy-farm-recalls-raw-cheese-after-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disputing-link-raw-dairy-farm-recalls-raw-cheese-after-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Upadacitinib Safe, Effective for Nonsegmental Vitiligo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-upadacitinib-safe-effective-for-nonsegmental-vitiligo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-upadacitinib-safe-effective-for-nonsegmental-vitiligo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TENS + Physical Therapy Aids Fibromyalgia Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tens-physical-therapy-aids-fibromyalgia-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tens-physical-therapy-aids-fibromyalgia-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence Inconclusive for Benefits of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-inconclusive-for-benefits-of-kinesio-taping-for-musculoskeletal-disorders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-inconclusive-for-benefits-of-kinesio-taping-for-musculoskeletal-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Dementia Lower for Seniors 65+ With High-Dose Inactivated Flu Vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-lower-for-seniors-65-with-high-dose-inactivated-flu-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-lower-for-seniors-65-with-high-dose-inactivated-flu-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Vitamin D in Early Midlife May Protect Against Later Tau Deposits]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-vitamin-d-in-early-midlife-may-protect-against-later-tau-deposits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-vitamin-d-in-early-midlife-may-protect-against-later-tau-deposits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Plan Aims To Track Microplastics in U.S. Drinking Water, EPA Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; U.S. officials are taking a closer look at what&rsquo;s in America&rsquo;s drinking water, including microplastics and leftover medications.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to add these substances to its lis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-aims-to-track-microplastics-in-us-drinking-water-epa-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-aims-to-track-microplastics-in-us-drinking-water-epa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mononucleosis History Tied to Increased Risk for Later Multiple Sclerosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mononucleosis-history-tied-to-increased-risk-for-later-multiple-sclerosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mononucleosis-history-tied-to-increased-risk-for-later-multiple-sclerosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New White House Budget Plan Would Reduce HHS Funding by Billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; The Trump administration is proposing major cuts to federal health spending, including a more than 12% reduction to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The proposed 2027 budget would give HHS about $111.1 b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-white-house-budget-plan-would-reduce-hhs-funding-by-billions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-white-house-budget-plan-would-reduce-hhs-funding-by-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 3 Million Eye Drops Recalled Amid Sterility Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; More than 3 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled after officials raised concerns about the product's safety.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 3,111,072 bottles m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-3-million-eye-drops-recalled-amid-sterility-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-3-million-eye-drops-recalled-amid-sterility-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Technologies Make Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Quicker and Safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; Many aberrations picked up on lung cancer screens are harmless and benign, but a dangerous few are not. Now, robotic technology might quickly and safely sort out the good from the bad, a new study suggests. That could be a b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-technologies-make-lung-cancer-diagnosis-treatment-quicker-and-safer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-technologies-make-lung-cancer-diagnosis-treatment-quicker-and-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts. But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged: Vaping.Looking at more than 92,000 U.S. poison control center reports of "nicotine e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/move-over-cigarettes-vapes-now-the-leading-nicotine-danger-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/move-over-cigarettes-vapes-now-the-leading-nicotine-danger-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting a Scan? Time to Results Has Doubled Since 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; A look at millions of medical imaging orders finds Americans are waiting twice as long now for their results as they did in 2014, with the biggest surge in wait times occurring recently.Shortages of trained radiologists are t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-a-scan-time-to-results-has-doubled-since-2014/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-a-scan-time-to-results-has-doubled-since-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Psoriasis May Raise Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; Cancer risk is higher for people battling autoimmune diseases, but the danger declines after they start taking anti-inflammatory medications, a new report finds.Italian researchers reporting in the journal Cancers found a 3...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-diseases-like-lupus-psoriasis-may-raise-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-diseases-like-lupus-psoriasis-may-raise-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA-Based Blood Test Could Help Guide Throat Cancer Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; People battling throat cancer may gain extra guidance on their treatment with DNA blood tests taken before and after tumor-removing surgery, a new study shows.In a new trial involving 104 patients, circulating tumor DNA (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dna-based-blood-test-could-help-guide-throat-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dna-based-blood-test-could-help-guide-throat-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Low Birth Weight Raise Odds for an Early Stroke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 6, 2026&mdash; Being born especially tiny might confer a long-term rise in risk for stroke at a relatively young age, new data suggests.The Swedish study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, but the association suggests that doctors might want...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-low-birth-weight-raise-odds-for-an-early-stroke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-low-birth-weight-raise-odds-for-an-early-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sea Creatures Reveal About How Fast People Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, April 5, 2026&mdash; This is no ordinary fish story.Researchers who videotaped every moment in the lives of 81 African turquoise killfish gleaned intriguing insights into the aging process that may also apply to humans.Though killfish live just f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-sea-creatures-reveal-about-how-fast-people-age/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-sea-creatures-reveal-about-how-fast-people-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, April 4, 2026&mdash; When your head is splitting, your nose is running nonstop, your eyes are itching and you&rsquo;re coughing, coughing, coughing, what&rsquo;s the best way to fight back?That depends on what&rsquo;s causing your symptoms, said Dr. Ian Tullber...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-tell-if-spring-symptoms-owe-to-allergy-cold-or-something-more-serious/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-tell-if-spring-symptoms-owe-to-allergy-cold-or-something-more-serious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Can Be Delayed Until After TAVR in Some Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-can-be-delayed-until-after-tavr-in-some-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-can-be-delayed-until-after-tavr-in-some-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Zasocitinib Safe, Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-zasocitinib-safe-effective-for-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis-in-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-zasocitinib-safe-effective-for-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis-in-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: DASH Diet Grocery Delivery Program Aids Blood Pressure, Cholesterol]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-dash-diet-grocery-delivery-program-aids-blood-pressure-cholesterol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-dash-diet-grocery-delivery-program-aids-blood-pressure-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cuts Survival With Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-cuts-survival-with-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-cuts-survival-with-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA Warns of Lead Risk in Frozen Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 &mdash; Food safety officials are warning the public not to eat certain frozen chicken nuggets after tests found dangerous levels of lead.<br />
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/usda-warns-of-lead-risk-in-frozen-dino-shaped-chicken-nuggets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/usda-warns-of-lead-risk-in-frozen-dino-shaped-chicken-nuggets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapists' Well-Being Tied to Client Dropout Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapists-well-being-tied-to-client-dropout-rates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapists-well-being-tied-to-client-dropout-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some CDC Lab Testing Paused Amid Internal Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused more than two dozen types of lab tests.<br />
Officials said the move is temporary.<br />
The explanation?<br />
"A routine review to uphold our commitment to high...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-cdc-lab-testing-paused-amid-internal-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-cdc-lab-testing-paused-amid-internal-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 &mdash; Some peeled garlic is being recalled because it may pose a risk for a serious type of food poisoning.<br />
Tops Friendly Markets announced the recall of Christopher Ranch and Garland brand peeled garlic because the products...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peeled-garlic-recalled-over-risk-of-deadly-botulism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peeled-garlic-recalled-over-risk-of-deadly-botulism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Advanced Liver Fibrosis Up With Episodic Heavy Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-advanced-liver-fibrosis-up-with-episodic-heavy-drinking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-advanced-liver-fibrosis-up-with-episodic-heavy-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Heart Diet Advice Counters U.S. Guidance on Meat and Dairy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026 &mdash; The nation's leading heart health organization is urging people to rethink where they get their protein.<br />
The goal? Focus more on plants.<br />
The American Heart Association (AHA) released new nutrition guidance...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-heart-diet-advice-counters-us-guidance-on-meat-and-dairy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-heart-diet-advice-counters-us-guidance-on-meat-and-dairy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluvoxamine Improves Fatigue, QoL in Long COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluvoxamine-improves-fatigue-qol-in-long-covid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluvoxamine-improves-fatigue-qol-in-long-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addition of Atezolizumab to mFOLFOX6 Ups DFS in Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/addition-of-atezolizumab-to-mfolfox6-ups-dfs-in-stage-iii-dmmr-colon-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/addition-of-atezolizumab-to-mfolfox6-ups-dfs-in-stage-iii-dmmr-colon-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nerve Stimulation Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Fatigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; In its first "real-world" trial, the nerve stimulation treatment called TENS appeared to reduce the pain and tiredness of fibromyalgia."The study shows that TENS provides an added benefit on top of any relief from other t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nerve-stimulation-therapy-may-ease-fibromyalgia-pain-fatigue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nerve-stimulation-therapy-may-ease-fibromyalgia-pain-fatigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychotherapists Often Poorly Trained in Treating Muscle-Linked Disorders in Males]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising &mdash; even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them.So finds a new study of 259 American and Can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychotherapists-often-poorly-trained-in-treating-muscle-linked-disorders-in-males/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychotherapists-often-poorly-trained-in-treating-muscle-linked-disorders-in-males/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing From Most Doctor-Patient Talks: Sleep Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; Even though most folks know it's key to good health, sleep often goes undiscussed during doctor visits, a new survey finds. Almost half (45%) of adults said they never talk about sleep quality with their doctor, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/missing-from-most-doctor-patient-talks-sleep-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/missing-from-most-doctor-patient-talks-sleep-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plastics Chemical Linked To Nearly 2 Million Preterm Births Each Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; A common chemical that makes plastics more pliable may come with a grim downside: Nearly 2 million premature births per year, new research shows.Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) belongs to a class of chemicals called p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plastics-chemical-linked-to-nearly-2-million-preterm-births-each-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plastics-chemical-linked-to-nearly-2-million-preterm-births-each-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Don't Realize Brain Donation Is Needed to Study Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of autism research, but a new survey has uncovered a lack ofawareness that could be slowing scientific progress. Very few realize that the most critical tool for researchers &mdash; the hum...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-dont-realize-brain-donation-is-needed-to-study-autism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-dont-realize-brain-donation-is-needed-to-study-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Permanent Liver Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 3, 2026&mdash; Many folks think it&rsquo;s OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week.But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research sug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weekend-binge-drinking-triples-risk-of-permanent-liver-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weekend-binge-drinking-triples-risk-of-permanent-liver-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After-Hours Use of Electronic Health Records Tied to Worse Resident Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-hours-use-of-electronic-health-records-tied-to-worse-resident-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-hours-use-of-electronic-health-records-tied-to-worse-resident-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Discontinuing β-Blockers Noninferior for Stabilized Acute MI]]></title><description><![CDATA[THUSDAY, April 2, 2026-- For stabilized acute myocardial infarction (AMI) without left ventricular systolic dysfunction or heart failure, discontinuing &beta;-blockers after one year or longer is noninferior to continuing &beta;-blockers, according to a s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-discontinuing-blockers-noninferior-for-stabilized-acute-mi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-discontinuing-blockers-noninferior-for-stabilized-acute-mi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Intensive LDL Cholesterol Targeting Beneficial for Patients With Atherosclerotic CVD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026-- For patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), targeting a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level of &lt;55 mg/dL results in a lower risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-intensive-ldl-cholesterol-targeting-beneficial-for-patients-with-atherosclerotic-cvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-intensive-ldl-cholesterol-targeting-beneficial-for-patients-with-atherosclerotic-cvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis Added to Anticoagulation Improves Pulmonary Embolism Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-catheter-directed-fibrinolysis-added-to-anticoagulation-improves-pulmonary-embolism-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-catheter-directed-fibrinolysis-added-to-anticoagulation-improves-pulmonary-embolism-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Learning Model Can Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-model-can-predict-hepatocellular-carcinoma-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-model-can-predict-hepatocellular-carcinoma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Loss With Time-Restricted Eating Comparable to Daily Calorie Restriction in PCOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-with-time-restricted-eating-comparable-to-daily-calorie-restriction-in-pcos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-with-time-restricted-eating-comparable-to-daily-calorie-restriction-in-pcos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Delayed Surgical Wound Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-tied-to-delayed-surgical-wound-healing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-tied-to-delayed-surgical-wound-healing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endotracheal Poractant Alfa Not Effective in Critical Bronchiolitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endotracheal-poractant-alfa-not-effective-in-critical-bronchiolitis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endotracheal-poractant-alfa-not-effective-in-critical-bronchiolitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Improvements in Daily Sleep, Diet, Exercise Cut Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-improvements-in-daily-sleep-diet-exercise-cut-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-improvements-in-daily-sleep-diet-exercise-cut-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Cognitive Therapy Can Reduce Cardiac Anxiety After Myocardial Infarction]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-cognitive-therapy-can-reduce-cardiac-anxiety-after-myocardial-infarction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-cognitive-therapy-can-reduce-cardiac-anxiety-after-myocardial-infarction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Severity Criteria Developed for Vitiligo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/international-severity-criteria-developed-for-vitiligo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/international-severity-criteria-developed-for-vitiligo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Recalls Wawa Milk Over Possible Plastic Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; Milk sold at convenience stores in four states is being recalled amid concerns about possible plastic contamination.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects 16-ounce plastic bottles of Wawa milk s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-wawa-milk-over-possible-plastic-contamination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-wawa-milk-over-possible-plastic-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wegovy Maker Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; A popular weight loss drug may soon be more affordable for some people.Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched a subscription program for its obesity treatment Wegovy, offering lower and more predictable m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wegovy-maker-launches-lower-cost-subscription-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wegovy-maker-launches-lower-cost-subscription-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill in Record Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.The drug, called Foundayo and developed for Eli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-weight-loss-pill-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-weight-loss-pill-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill, Foundayo, in Record Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026 &mdash; A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.<br />
The drug, called Foundayo and developed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Over Viral David Protein Bars Dropped Without Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; A lawsuit claiming popular protein bars had misleading nutrition labels has been dropped, but questions about the bars remain.The case targeted David bars, which have gained a massive amount of attention online, especially...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lawsuit-over-viral-david-protein-bars-dropped-without-explanation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lawsuit-over-viral-david-protein-bars-dropped-without-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic Spurred Increase In Screen Time Among Children, Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a dramatic rise in screen use among children and teenagers, a new evidence review says.Kids spent more time with screens after the pandemic, using computers, video games, smartphones and t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pandemic-spurred-increase-in-screen-time-among-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pandemic-spurred-increase-in-screen-time-among-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siblings Crucial To Middle-Aged People Grieving The Loss Of A Parent, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; Having more brothers and sisters might make it easier for middle-aged folks to cope with the death of a parent, especially a mother, a new study says.Middle-aged adults needed fewer antidepressants and other mental health d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/siblings-crucial-to-middle-aged-people-grieving-the-loss-of-a-parent-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/siblings-crucial-to-middle-aged-people-grieving-the-loss-of-a-parent-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rapid Urine Test Could Revolutionize Treatment of UTIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; A new rapid urine test could lead to more targeted and effective treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI), researchers say.It currently takes labs two to three days to determine which antibiotic would work best against a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-rapid-urine-test-could-revolutionize-treatment-of-utis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-rapid-urine-test-could-revolutionize-treatment-of-utis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pill Could Change Plaque Psoriasis Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; Folks with severe plaque psoriasis often have to choose between convenient pills that don&rsquo;t work very well or highly effective injections that come with the hassle of needles.That trade-off may soon change. New clinical tri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-pill-could-change-plaque-psoriasis-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-pill-could-change-plaque-psoriasis-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout Driving Family Doctors to Quit Medicine, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; You are more likely to lose your family doctor if they&rsquo;re stressed and burned out, a new study reports.Family doctors struggling with burnout are more likely to quit medicine altogether or leave their practice for a new one...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-driving-family-doctors-to-quit-medicine-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-driving-family-doctors-to-quit-medicine-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers Explore  When Crying Helps You]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 2, 2026&mdash; You might think shedding tears is a natural way to vent stress and reset the mind after a difficult day. But new research suggests that a good cry isn&rsquo;t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was.An Austrian team too...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/researchers-explore-when-crying-helps-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/researchers-explore-when-crying-helps-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Significant Benefits Seen for Brepocitinib 30 mg in Dermatomyositis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-significant-benefits-seen-for-brepocitinib-30-mg-in-dermatomyositis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-significant-benefits-seen-for-brepocitinib-30-mg-in-dermatomyositis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Expanding Eligibility for Low-Income Subsidies Can Improve CVD Medication Adherence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-expanding-eligibility-for-low-income-subsidies-can-improve-cvd-medication-adherence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-expanding-eligibility-for-low-income-subsidies-can-improve-cvd-medication-adherence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Mavacamten Efficacious for Adolescents With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-mavacamten-efficacious-for-adolescents-with-obstructive-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-mavacamten-efficacious-for-adolescents-with-obstructive-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidelines Released for Management of Sepsis in Adults, Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidelines-released-for-management-of-sepsis-in-adults-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidelines-released-for-management-of-sepsis-in-adults-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuous Postoperative Monitoring Reduces Duration of Oxygen Desaturation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-postoperative-monitoring-reduces-duration-of-oxygen-desaturation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-postoperative-monitoring-reduces-duration-of-oxygen-desaturation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Cold Weather Has Greater Impact on Cardiac Mortality Than Excessive Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-cold-weather-has-greater-impact-on-cardiac-mortality-than-excessive-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-cold-weather-has-greater-impact-on-cardiac-mortality-than-excessive-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T2D Patient-Reported Outcomes Improved After Switching From Dulaglutide to Tirzepatide]]></title><description><![CDATA[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)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/t2d-patient-reported-outcomes-improved-after-switching-from-dulaglutide-to-tirzepatide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/t2d-patient-reported-outcomes-improved-after-switching-from-dulaglutide-to-tirzepatide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Daily Sodium Intake Linked to Heart Failure Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-daily-sodium-intake-linked-to-heart-failure-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-daily-sodium-intake-linked-to-heart-failure-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; A new analysis from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals are at high risk of closing or cutting services due to planned Medicaid cuts under President Donald Trump.The report looked at financial data from about 95% of U...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hundreds-of-us-hospitals-at-risk-of-shutting-down-from-medicaid-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hundreds-of-us-hospitals-at-risk-of-shutting-down-from-medicaid-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honey Almond Cream Cheese, Sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Recalled Due To Undeclared Nuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; A popular cream cheese spread sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels locations is being recalled due to a labeling mix-up that could put people with nut allergies at risk.Schreiber Foods is recalling 144 cases of Honey Almond C...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/honey-almond-cream-cheese-sold-at-einstein-bros-bagels-recalled-due-to-undeclared-nuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/honey-almond-cream-cheese-sold-at-einstein-bros-bagels-recalled-due-to-undeclared-nuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Supports Surgeon General Pick Despite Senate Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; The White House is standing behind its pick for surgeon general, even as questions about her nomination continue.President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means, but her confirmation has stalled after a tense U.S. Senate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-supports-surgeon-general-pick-despite-senate-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-supports-surgeon-general-pick-despite-senate-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Blocks Colorado Limits on Therapy for LGBTQ Minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Colorado law that forbid mental health professionals from trying to change LGBTQ minors&rsquo; sexual orientation.In an 8-1 ruling, the court said the law violated free speech protections by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-blocks-colorado-limits-on-therapy-for-lgbtq-minors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-blocks-colorado-limits-on-therapy-for-lgbtq-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antidepressant Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; A common antidepressant appears to help reduce fatigue in people living with long COVID, a new study says.Fluvoxamine &ndash; a low-cost and widely available antidepressant &ndash; significantly improved fatigue among long COVID patie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-might-help-long-covid-fatigue-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-might-help-long-covid-fatigue-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; Home-delivered groceries can help people who live in food deserts improve their heart health, a new study says.Black adults experienced a significant reduction in both blood pressure and cholesterol after receiving home d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-groceries-boost-heart-health-in-food-deserts-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-groceries-boost-heart-health-in-food-deserts-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; E-cigarettes loaded with nicotine can help people quit smoking, a new evidence review has concluded.Nicotine vapes produce quit rates 20% to 40% higher than traditional nicotine replacement therapies like patches or gum, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-e-cigarettes-help-smokers-quit-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-e-cigarettes-help-smokers-quit-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinesio Taping’s Benefits in Doubt, Major Evidence Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; Elite athletes often show up at the starting line with legs, arms and shoulders covered in strips of brightly colored tape.This &ldquo;KT tape&rdquo; &ndash; kinesio taping &ndash; is meant to ease muscle and joint pain and boost range of movemen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kinesio-tapings-benefits-in-doubt-major-evidence-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kinesio-tapings-benefits-in-doubt-major-evidence-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; Most folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought.A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-sodium-intake-may-trigger-new-heart-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-sodium-intake-may-trigger-new-heart-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Shows BMI Often Gets Your Weight Category Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026&mdash; For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool doctors use to tell patients if they are underweight, normal weight or obese. But a new study shows that this simple math equation &mdash; an estimate of based only on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-shows-bmi-often-gets-your-weight-category-wrong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-shows-bmi-often-gets-your-weight-category-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antidepressant, Fluvoxamine, Might Help Long COVID Fatigue, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 &mdash; A common antidepressant appears to help reduce fatigue in people living with long COVID, a new study says.<br />
Fluvoxamine &ndash; a low-cost and widely available antidepressant &ndash; significantly improved fatigue...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-fluvoxamine-might-help-long-covid-fatigue-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-fluvoxamine-might-help-long-covid-fatigue-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEEG-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Beneficial for Pediatric Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seeg-guided-radiofrequency-thermocoagulation-beneficial-for-pediatric-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seeg-guided-radiofrequency-thermocoagulation-beneficial-for-pediatric-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenoidectomy, Tonsillectomy in Childhood Tied to Risk for Adult Chronic Rhinosinusitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenoidectomy-tonsillectomy-in-childhood-tied-to-risk-for-adult-chronic-rhinosinusitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenoidectomy-tonsillectomy-in-childhood-tied-to-risk-for-adult-chronic-rhinosinusitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EBCC: Axillary Radiotherapy Without Lymphadenectomy Feasible for Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-axillary-radiotherapy-without-lymphadenectomy-feasible-for-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-axillary-radiotherapy-without-lymphadenectomy-feasible-for-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Tool Enables Communication of Genetic Testing Results With Family Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-tool-enables-communication-of-genetic-testing-results-with-family-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-tool-enables-communication-of-genetic-testing-results-with-family-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 250,000 Global Deaths From Meningitis Reported in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-250000-global-deaths-from-meningitis-reported-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-250000-global-deaths-from-meningitis-reported-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Cardiovascular Event Risk Increased With Discontinuation of GLP-1 RAs in T2D]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-cardiovascular-event-risk-increased-with-discontinuation-of-glp-1-ras-in-t2d/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-cardiovascular-event-risk-increased-with-discontinuation-of-glp-1-ras-in-t2d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Mortality Tied to Consistent Adherence to Exercise in Midlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-mortality-tied-to-consistent-adherence-to-exercise-in-midlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-mortality-tied-to-consistent-adherence-to-exercise-in-midlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Maternal Mortality Ratio Reported at 190.5 Deaths/100,000 Livebirths in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, &amp; Women's Health.Jennifer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-maternal-mortality-ratio-reported-at-1905-deaths100000-livebirths-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-maternal-mortality-ratio-reported-at-1905-deaths100000-livebirths-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-kratom-related-reports-to-poison-centers-increasing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-kratom-related-reports-to-poison-centers-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outcomes Superior for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery + Vidian Neurectomy in Allergic Rhinitis With Chronic Rhinosinusitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outcomes-superior-for-endoscopic-sinus-surgery-vidian-neurectomy-in-allergic-rhinitis-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outcomes-superior-for-endoscopic-sinus-surgery-vidian-neurectomy-in-allergic-rhinitis-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients With Psoriasis Have Elevated Risk for Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-with-psoriasis-have-elevated-risk-for-complications-after-total-hip-arthroplasty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-with-psoriasis-have-elevated-risk-for-complications-after-total-hip-arthroplasty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk Up With Higher Percentage Total Food Weight From Ultraprocessed Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-risk-up-with-higher-percentage-total-food-weight-from-ultraprocessed-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-risk-up-with-higher-percentage-total-food-weight-from-ultraprocessed-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Who speaks for the nation&rsquo;s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.Nearly 11...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-us-surgeon-general-challenges-trump-nominee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-us-surgeon-general-challenges-trump-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.That&rsquo;s according to a study published March 29 in the Eu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-bursts-of-exercise-linked-to-lower-risk-of-major-diseases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-bursts-of-exercise-linked-to-lower-risk-of-major-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 10.2 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Metal Bristle Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Millions of grill brushes are being recalled following reports that small metal bristles can break off and end up in food.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 10.2 million Nexgrill metal wire grill...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-102-million-grill-brushes-recalled-over-metal-bristle-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-102-million-grill-brushes-recalled-over-metal-bristle-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex C...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-enhancement-chocolates-recalled-over-hidden-drug-ingredients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-enhancement-chocolates-recalled-over-hidden-drug-ingredients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting &ldquo;bad&rdquo; LDL...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/folks-with-clogged-arteries-benefit-from-aggressively-lower-cholesterol-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/folks-with-clogged-arteries-benefit-from-aggressively-lower-cholesterol-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cold-weather-more-deadly-for-the-heart-than-heat-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cold-weather-more-deadly-for-the-heart-than-heat-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they&rsquo;ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-sleep-patterns-affect-their-diet-exercise-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-sleep-patterns-affect-their-diet-exercise-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Watch and Wait' Approach Safe For Women With Precancerous Breast Condition, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; A &ldquo;watch and wait&rdquo; approach might be best for women with a precancerous breast condition, a new clinical trial has found.Women with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) had about the same rates of invasive cancer if the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/watch-and-wait-approach-safe-for-women-with-precancerous-breast-condition-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/watch-and-wait-approach-safe-for-women-with-precancerous-breast-condition-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intermittent Fasting Might Help Manage Female Hormone Imbalance, Trial Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; Intermittent fasting might help manage symptoms from a hormonal condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 women, new clinical trial results say.Weight loss associated with intermittent fasting helped lower testosterone levels i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intermittent-fasting-might-help-manage-female-hormone-imbalance-trial-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intermittent-fasting-might-help-manage-female-hormone-imbalance-trial-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental Care Can Help Cirrhosis Patients Avoid Liver Cancer, Hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 31, 2026&mdash; A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports.Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer health problems and complications &mdash; including a lower risk of liver can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dental-care-can-help-cirrhosis-patients-avoid-liver-cancer-hospitalization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dental-care-can-help-cirrhosis-patients-avoid-liver-cancer-hospitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-Dose Wegovy HD Approved for Chronic Weight Management<br />
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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinnitus Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Dose-Response Manner]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 S&#305;rma, from University of Health Sciences...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tinnitus-linked-to-depression-anxiety-in-dose-response-manner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tinnitus-linked-to-depression-anxiety-in-dose-response-manner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma in Older Age Linked to Other Comorbidities]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Miodo&#324;ska, from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-in-older-age-linked-to-other-comorbidities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-in-older-age-linked-to-other-comorbidities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factors Identified That Impact ED Visit Frequency After Adenotonsillectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/factors-identified-that-impact-ed-visit-frequency-after-adenotonsillectomy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/factors-identified-that-impact-ed-visit-frequency-after-adenotonsillectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Alcohol's Health Impacts Depend on Type, Quantity of Drink Consumed]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-alcohols-health-impacts-depend-on-type-quantity-of-drink-consumed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-alcohols-health-impacts-depend-on-type-quantity-of-drink-consumed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Obesity Tied to Cardiometabolic Disease at Age 30 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-tied-to-cardiometabolic-disease-at-age-30-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-tied-to-cardiometabolic-disease-at-age-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue Highly Prevalent in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatigue-highly-prevalent-in-pediatric-inflammatory-bowel-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatigue-highly-prevalent-in-pediatric-inflammatory-bowel-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EBCC: De-escalation Appears Safe After Primary Systemic Treatment for Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-de-escalation-appears-safe-after-primary-systemic-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-de-escalation-appears-safe-after-primary-systemic-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EBCC: Active Surveillance Seems Safe for Grade 1 to 2 DCIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-active-surveillance-seems-safe-for-grade-1-to-2-dcis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebcc-active-surveillance-seems-safe-for-grade-1-to-2-dcis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical Schools No Longer Required To Teach Health Inequities]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; Future doctors may no longer be required to learn about how social and economic factors affect health.A major U.S. accreditation group &mdash; the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) &mdash; has removed language from its stand...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medical-schools-no-longer-required-to-teach-health-inequities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medical-schools-no-longer-required-to-teach-health-inequities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Weighs Expanding What Can Go Into Supplements]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; What&rsquo;s in your supplements could soon change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could eventually expand the range of products mar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-weighs-expanding-what-can-go-into-supplements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-weighs-expanding-what-can-go-into-supplements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluoride Quietly Removed From Birmingham Water Years Ago, Officials Face Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; People residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride. But there was a bigger surprise. It turns out fluoride had already been removed years ago, without the p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluoride-quietly-removed-from-birmingham-water-years-ago-officials-face-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluoride-quietly-removed-from-birmingham-water-years-ago-officials-face-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Now Sickened in Outbreak Tied To Raw Milk and Cheese]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; An outbreak of E. coli linked to raw milk and cheese has now sickened nine people, including several young kids, health officials say.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cases have been reported i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/9-now-sickened-in-outbreak-tied-to-raw-milk-and-cheese/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/9-now-sickened-in-outbreak-tied-to-raw-milk-and-cheese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Lose Weight? Eat A Boring, Repetitive Diet, Researchers Suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; Want to lose weight? A boring, repetitious meal plan might help, researchers say.Sticking to the same sort of meals day in and day out appears to help people drop more pounds, researchers reported in the journal Health P...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-lose-weight-eat-a-boring-repetitive-diet-researchers-suggest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-lose-weight-eat-a-boring-repetitive-diet-researchers-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Shifts Are Tough On People With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; Folks working a night shift have a harder time managing their type 2 diabetes, a new study says.Health care workers with diabetes &ndash; mainly nurses and midwives &ndash; have blood sugar levels that fluctuate more widely during a nig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-shifts-are-tough-on-people-with-type-2-diabetes-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-shifts-are-tough-on-people-with-type-2-diabetes-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electronic Paperwork Increasing Burnout Risk Among Young Doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; An overload of electronic paperwork is increasing the risk of burnout among young doctors, a new study says.Nearly one third of medical residents regularly spend hours upon hours after their shift filling out electronic h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/electronic-paperwork-increasing-burnout-risk-among-young-doctors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/electronic-paperwork-increasing-burnout-risk-among-young-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kratom Cases Surging In U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; Kratom is becoming an increasing health threat in the U.S., with hospitalizations and calls to poison centers skyrocketing over the past decade, a new study says.Calls to poison centers about the herbal supplement increased...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kratom-cases-surging-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kratom-cases-surging-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Bone Loss Tied To Heart Health, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; A woman&rsquo;s heart health appears to be linked to her bone health, a new study says.Women scoring high on a newly developed heart risk calculator have nearly twice the odds of suffering a broken hip, researchers reported March...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/womens-bone-loss-tied-to-heart-health-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/womens-bone-loss-tied-to-heart-health-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes Play Fun For Children? Seven Factors Stand Out, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 30, 2026&mdash; What makes it fun for a group of kids to play together, and what might make it a drag?Seven critical factors appear to guide whether kids will find a play experience enjoyable or intolerable, according to a new study p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-makes-play-fun-for-children-seven-factors-stand-out-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-makes-play-fun-for-children-seven-factors-stand-out-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Links High Antioxidant Intake To Changes in Offspring Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, March 29, 2026&mdash; Antioxidants are often seen as a good, simple way to boost health, but taking too many may come with some risks, new research suggests.A study from Texas A&amp;M University found that high doses of certain antioxidants may a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-links-high-antioxidant-intake-to-changes-in-offspring-development/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-links-high-antioxidant-intake-to-changes-in-offspring-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Mild Oxygen Loss in Preemies' First Hours Poses Lifelong Brain Risks: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, March 28, 2026&mdash; Many babies born prematurely experience a brief lack of oxygen while in intensive care, and new research suggests it can affect learning and memory into their teens and beyond."Just one bad day in the NICU could be all it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-mild-oxygen-loss-in-preemies-first-hours-poses-lifelong-brain-risks-study/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-mild-oxygen-loss-in-preemies-first-hours-poses-lifelong-brain-risks-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New COVID 'Cicada' Variant Is Spreading]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Another new COVID variant is starting to spread.Health officials say the variant &mdash; known as BA.3.2 or "Cicada" &mdash; has been quietly circulating for years but is now being detected more often in the United States and around the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-covid-cicada-variant-is-spreading/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-covid-cicada-variant-is-spreading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct-Acting Antiviral Prescribing for Hep C Peaked in 2015, Then Declined]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/direct-acting-antiviral-prescribing-for-hep-c-peaked-in-2015-then-declined/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/direct-acting-antiviral-prescribing-for-hep-c-peaked-in-2015-then-declined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dietary Behaviors ID'd on Night Shifts for Health Care Workers With T2D]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dietary-behaviors-idd-on-night-shifts-for-health-care-workers-with-t2d/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dietary-behaviors-idd-on-night-shifts-for-health-care-workers-with-t2d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noise Reduction Measures Beneficial for Patients With Meniere Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/noise-reduction-measures-beneficial-for-patients-with-meniere-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/noise-reduction-measures-beneficial-for-patients-with-meniere-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitreous Floaters Confer Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitreous-floaters-confer-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitreous-floaters-confer-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interventions to Improve Heart Health Do Not Provide Cognitive Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/interventions-to-improve-heart-health-do-not-provide-cognitive-benefits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/interventions-to-improve-heart-health-do-not-provide-cognitive-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers Develop New Evidence-Based Tool to Inform Deep Brain Stimulation Decision-Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/researchers-develop-new-evidence-based-tool-to-inform-deep-brain-stimulation-decision-making/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/researchers-develop-new-evidence-based-tool-to-inform-deep-brain-stimulation-decision-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parental Death From Drug Overdose, Homicide, Suicide Increases Childhood Mortality Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-death-from-drug-overdose-homicide-suicide-increases-childhood-mortality-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-death-from-drug-overdose-homicide-suicide-increases-childhood-mortality-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caloric Stability, Dietary Repetition Linked to Higher Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/caloric-stability-dietary-repetition-linked-to-higher-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/caloric-stability-dietary-repetition-linked-to-higher-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3M Verdict Links Social Media to Anxiety and Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; What happens when scrolling never really stops? For one young woman, it led to anxiety, depression and a loss of self-worth.In a landmark case, jurors found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design and operation o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3m-verdict-links-social-media-to-anxiety-and-depression/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3m-verdict-links-social-media-to-anxiety-and-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The White House Delays CDC Pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remains without a permanent leader.It has had three different leaders during the current Trump administration and on Wednesday, the White House missed its deadline f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-white-house-delays-cdc-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-white-house-delays-cdc-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New COVID 'Cicada' Variant Is Spreading &mdash; What Experts Want You To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Another new COVID variant is starting to spread.Health officials say the variant &mdash; known as BA.3.2 or "Cicada" &mdash; has been quietly circulating for years but is now being detected more often in the United States and around the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-covid-cicada-variant-is-spreading-mdash-what-experts-want-you-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-covid-cicada-variant-is-spreading-mdash-what-experts-want-you-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Caregivers Provide $1 Trillion In Annual Labor, AARP Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Family caregivers provide more than $1 trillion in labor every year in the U.S., most of it unpaid, a new AARP report says.Their work forms the backbone of the nation&rsquo;s long-term care system and is essential to helping mil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-caregivers-provide-1-trillion-in-annual-labor-aarp-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-caregivers-provide-1-trillion-in-annual-labor-aarp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A Bootlicking Yes Man? Ask An AI Chatbot For Advice, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; AI chatbots might seem like good buddies who provide smart advice, but they&rsquo;re really more like a creepy hanger-on telling you what you want to hear, a new study warns.Chatbots tend to act like overly agreeable and syc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-a-bootlicking-yes-man-ask-an-ai-chatbot-for-advice-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-a-bootlicking-yes-man-ask-an-ai-chatbot-for-advice-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specially Coated Implants Better For Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Specially coated breast implants can help ward off hard, painful scar tissue in breast cancer patients after mastectomy, a new study says.Less scar tissue forms around silicon breast implants coated with a spongy outer l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specially-coated-implants-better-for-breast-cancer-patients-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specially-coated-implants-better-for-breast-cancer-patients-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At-Home Chemotherapy Is Safe, Feasible, Pilot Study Indicates]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy spend hours in hospitals or care centers, biding their time while IVs drip tumor-killing chemicals into their veins.But that might soon be a thing of the past for some patients, a new M...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-home-chemotherapy-is-safe-feasible-pilot-study-indicates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-home-chemotherapy-is-safe-feasible-pilot-study-indicates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cholesterol Guidelines: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical organizations have updated guidelines for managing cholesterol and lipids. The update is the most comprehensive revision in r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cholesterol-guidelines-what-patients-and-caregivers-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cholesterol-guidelines-what-patients-and-caregivers-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Do While Sitting Could Predict Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; Most health advice says to stand up more, but a groundbreaking study suggests that what you do while sitting down might be just as important for your long-term memory.Researchers in Sweden, Australia and Brazil found that p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-you-do-while-sitting-could-predict-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-you-do-while-sitting-could-predict-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Lab Results May Mask Future Risks for Kids with Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 27, 2026&mdash; For parents of a child with obesity, a normal lab report from the pediatrician may suggest that their weight isn&rsquo;t yet a problem.But even if the child&rsquo;s blood pressure is steady and their sugar levels are fine, those encou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-lab-results-may-mask-future-risks-for-kids-with-obesity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-lab-results-may-mask-future-risks-for-kids-with-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase in Labor Induction Rates Seen From 2016 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-in-labor-induction-rates-seen-from-2016-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-in-labor-induction-rates-seen-from-2016-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overactive Bladder Independently Linked to Risk for Recent Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overactive-bladder-independently-linked-to-risk-for-recent-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overactive-bladder-independently-linked-to-risk-for-recent-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EBC: Polyurethane-Coated Implants for Breast Reconstruction Tied to Lower Complication Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebc-polyurethane-coated-implants-for-breast-reconstruction-tied-to-lower-complication-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebc-polyurethane-coated-implants-for-breast-reconstruction-tied-to-lower-complication-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Have Prolonged Recovery From Major Noncardiac Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-prolonged-recovery-from-major-noncardiac-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-prolonged-recovery-from-major-noncardiac-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Risk May Vary With Mentally Active Versus Passive Sitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-risk-may-vary-with-mentally-active-versus-passive-sitting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-risk-may-vary-with-mentally-active-versus-passive-sitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Dementia May Be Increased by Severe Infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-may-be-increased-by-severe-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-may-be-increased-by-severe-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over-, Undertriage in ED Common for Children With Behavioral Health Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-undertriage-in-ed-common-for-children-with-behavioral-health-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-undertriage-in-ed-common-for-children-with-behavioral-health-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Methylphenidate Not Linked to Risk for Nonaffective Psychosis in ADHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/methylphenidate-not-linked-to-risk-for-nonaffective-psychosis-in-adhd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/methylphenidate-not-linked-to-risk-for-nonaffective-psychosis-in-adhd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Link Found Between Childhood Atopic Dermatitis and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-link-found-between-childhood-atopic-dermatitis-and-markers-of-cardiovascular-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-link-found-between-childhood-atopic-dermatitis-and-markers-of-cardiovascular-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooking Weekly at Home Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Community Health.Yukako Tani...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cooking-weekly-at-home-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cooking-weekly-at-home-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model for Delivering Chemo at Home Feasible, Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-for-delivering-chemo-at-home-feasible-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-for-delivering-chemo-at-home-feasible-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fracture Risk Assessment Tool Beneficial in Primary Hyperparathyroidism]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fracture-risk-assessment-tool-beneficial-in-primary-hyperparathyroidism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fracture-risk-assessment-tool-beneficial-in-primary-hyperparathyroidism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bees and Hummingbirds May Be Consuming Small Amounts of Alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Bees getting buzzed? It may sound like a joke, but when bees and hummingbirds visit flowers, they're often consuming small amounts of alcohol alongside the yummy nectar.A new study from the University of California, B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bees-and-hummingbirds-may-be-consuming-small-amounts-of-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bees-and-hummingbirds-may-be-consuming-small-amounts-of-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Warns Biotech Firm Over Cancer Drug Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned a biotech company about claims that its bladder cancer drug could treat and prevent multiple types of cancer.The agency sent a warning letter Tuesday to ImmunityBio, s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-warns-biotech-firm-over-cancer-drug-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-warns-biotech-firm-over-cancer-drug-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Warns Biotech Firm Over Cancer Drug Anktiva Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned a biotech company about claims that its bladder cancer drug could treat and prevent multiple types of cancer.<br />
The agency sent a warning letter Tuesday to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-warns-biotech-firm-over-cancer-drug-anktiva-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-warns-biotech-firm-over-cancer-drug-anktiva-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two States Sue Cord Blood Company Over Misleading Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Two states are suing a major cord blood storage company, claiming it misled parents about the benefits of saving their newborn&rsquo;s stem cells.Texas filed a lawsuit last month against Cord Blood Registry (CBR), and Arizona fi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-states-sue-cord-blood-company-over-misleading-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-states-sue-cord-blood-company-over-misleading-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New WHO Guidance Aims To Speed Tuberculosis Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to move faster to detect and treat one of the world&rsquo;s deadliest infectious diseases: Tuberculosis (TB).On March 24, a day widely recognized as World TB Day 2026, the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-who-guidance-aims-to-speed-tuberculosis-testing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-who-guidance-aims-to-speed-tuberculosis-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Daily Habits Can Add Up To Better Heart Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Even small improvements to your daily habits &ndash; a few minutes more sleep, a couple extra minutes of exercise, a daily side serving of veggies &ndash; can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, a new study says...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-daily-habits-can-add-up-to-better-heart-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-daily-habits-can-add-up-to-better-heart-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Drink Enough Fluids To Prevent Kidney Stones? Maybe Not, New Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain.But it&rsquo;s very difficult &ndash; and possibly impossible &ndash; for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-you-drink-enough-fluids-to-prevent-kidney-stones-maybe-not-new-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-you-drink-enough-fluids-to-prevent-kidney-stones-maybe-not-new-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Fertility In Both Men And Women, Studies Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Potato chips, snack cakes, frozen pizzas and sugary drinks could be keeping countless couples from starting families, a pair of new studies report.Ultra-processed junk food harms fertility in both men and women, u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-harm-fertility-in-both-men-and-women-studies-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-harm-fertility-in-both-men-and-women-studies-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ritalin Might Protect ADHD Kids' Long-Term Mental Health, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Ritalin prescribed to children with ADHD might provide mental health benefits that extend far into adulthood, a new study suggests.Children given methylphenidate &mdash; the most-prescribed ADHD med &mdash; appear to have a lower risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ritalin-might-protect-adhd-kids-long-term-mental-health-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ritalin-might-protect-adhd-kids-long-term-mental-health-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Reveals How Many Americans Consider Using a Gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; Everyone has fleeting moments of anger, but a chilling new study reveals that for millions of Americans, those impulses involve a specific mental image: Pulling a trigger. While most never act on these thoughts, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-how-many-americans-consider-using-a-gun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-how-many-americans-consider-using-a-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Study Finds Stress and Grief Don’t Cause Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 26, 2026&mdash; For years, a belief has circulated in wellness communities and doctors&rsquo; offices alike &mdash; that intense psychological stress, grief or a negative personality could bring on cancer.But a massive international study has put tha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/massive-study-finds-stress-and-grief-dont-cause-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/massive-study-finds-stress-and-grief-dont-cause-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormonal Contraception Not Linked to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Prevalence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormonal-contraception-not-linked-to-idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension-prevalence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormonal-contraception-not-linked-to-idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension-prevalence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CVD Events, Mortality Increased for Offspring of Mothers With Placental Abruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cvd-events-mortality-increased-for-offspring-of-mothers-with-placental-abruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cvd-events-mortality-increased-for-offspring-of-mothers-with-placental-abruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EHR-Based Definition of Pediatric Sepsis Demonstrates Strong Validity]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ehr-based-definition-of-pediatric-sepsis-demonstrates-strong-validity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ehr-based-definition-of-pediatric-sepsis-demonstrates-strong-validity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive, Linguistic Deficits in Kindergarten Linked to Dyslexia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-linguistic-deficits-in-kindergarten-linked-to-dyslexia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-linguistic-deficits-in-kindergarten-linked-to-dyslexia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incident Stroke Risk Down in More Intensely Developed Neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Health.Cathy L. Antonakos, Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incident-stroke-risk-down-in-more-intensely-developed-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incident-stroke-risk-down-in-more-intensely-developed-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anesthesiologists Can Help Protect O-Negative Blood Supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anesthesiologists-can-help-protect-o-negative-blood-supply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anesthesiologists-can-help-protect-o-negative-blood-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Reveals Link Between Spending Time in Nature and Healthier Eating]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Medicine.Dahlia Stott, Ph.D., from Drexel University in Philadelphia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-link-between-spending-time-in-nature-and-healthier-eating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-link-between-spending-time-in-nature-and-healthier-eating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worsening of Financial Well-Being Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worsening-of-financial-well-being-tied-to-accelerated-cognitive-aging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worsening-of-financial-well-being-tied-to-accelerated-cognitive-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Lower Risk for Worsening Mental Illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-may-lower-risk-for-worsening-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-may-lower-risk-for-worsening-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials say they are looking into 13 states that require certain health insurance plans to cover abortion.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that its civil rights office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/federal-officials-investigate-states-that-require-abortion-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/federal-officials-investigate-states-that-require-abortion-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Walkers Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fall Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; About 90 infant walkers sold online are being recalled because they may not protect babies from falling.The recall involves Goregent Infant Walkers, which do not meet federal safety rules, the U.S. Consumer Product S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/baby-walkers-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fall-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/baby-walkers-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fall-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HelloFresh Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; A frozen pizza sold through the popular meal delivery service HelloFresh is being recalled after reports that it may contain small metal fragments.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall is for the B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hellofresh-pizza-recall-issued-in-10-states-over-metal-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hellofresh-pizza-recall-issued-in-10-states-over-metal-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Protect Your Brain? Science Says Exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to aging and dementia, a new study suggests.In research published this month in the journal Cell, s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-protect-your-brain-science-says-exercise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-protect-your-brain-science-says-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inclusive-high-schools-benefit-all-students-not-just-lgbtq-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inclusive-high-schools-benefit-all-students-not-just-lgbtq-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Obesity Undercuts The American Dream For Some, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream.Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-undercuts-the-american-dream-for-some-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-undercuts-the-american-dream-for-some-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Medicine, Science Facing An Online Misinformation Siege, Poll Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Americans are trapped in a ruthless social media spin cycle of viral misinformation regarding science and medicine, with many actively contributing to the problem, a new Harris Poll has found.People have come to depend o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-medicine-science-facing-an-online-misinformation-siege-poll-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-medicine-science-facing-an-online-misinformation-siege-poll-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of &ldquo;universal donor&rdquo; O-negative blood, a new study warns.O-negative blood can be given to patients of any blood type, making it essential in medical emergencies where a p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/universal-donor-blood-supplies-dangerously-low-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/universal-donor-blood-supplies-dangerously-low-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parental Loss Due to Drugs, Violence Raises Child Death Risk by 2,000%]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; When a parent dies unexpectedly due to violence, self-harm or addiction, the trauma for a child left behind is immense. And a new study reveals that this heartbreak carries more than just emotional weight&mdash; it sig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-loss-due-to-drugs-violence-raises-child-death-risk-by-2000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-loss-due-to-drugs-violence-raises-child-death-risk-by-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Stepping Outside May Help You Eat Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026&mdash; Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet.Drexel University resesearchers found there is a powerful l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-stepping-outside-may-help-you-eat-better/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-stepping-outside-may-help-you-eat-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Icotyde for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-icotyde-for-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-icotyde-for-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: High Blood Pressure in Young Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Midlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-high-blood-pressure-in-young-adulthood-tied-to-higher-risk-for-cardiovascular-events-in-midlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-high-blood-pressure-in-young-adulthood-tied-to-higher-risk-for-cardiovascular-events-in-midlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Cutting a Few Minutes of Sedentary Time Reduces Teens’ Risk for Insulin Resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-cutting-a-few-minutes-of-sedentary-time-reduces-teens-risk-for-insulin-resistance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-cutting-a-few-minutes-of-sedentary-time-reduces-teens-risk-for-insulin-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Maternal UPF Intake Linked to Smaller Early Embryonic Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-maternal-upf-intake-linked-to-smaller-early-embryonic-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-maternal-upf-intake-linked-to-smaller-early-embryonic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of Heat-Linked Emergency Department Use May Start at Lower Temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-of-heat-linked-emergency-department-use-may-start-at-lower-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-of-heat-linked-emergency-department-use-may-start-at-lower-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Cancer Mortality Burden Shifted From Urban to Rural Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-cancer-mortality-burden-shifted-from-urban-to-rural-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-cancer-mortality-burden-shifted-from-urban-to-rural-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone Affects Adipose Distribution in Older Women After Hip Fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-affects-adipose-distribution-in-older-women-after-hip-fracture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-affects-adipose-distribution-in-older-women-after-hip-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bone Pain Reduced With Pegfilgrastim Administration 72 Hours After Chemo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bone-pain-reduced-with-pegfilgrastim-administration-72-hours-after-chemo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bone-pain-reduced-with-pegfilgrastim-administration-72-hours-after-chemo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Identifies Different Approaches to Prevent Nephrolithiasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-identifies-different-approaches-to-prevent-nephrolithiasis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-identifies-different-approaches-to-prevent-nephrolithiasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Provides Lasting Benefits for Tinnitus]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/internet-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-provides-lasting-benefits-for-tinnitus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/internet-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-provides-lasting-benefits-for-tinnitus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Blinding Retinal Conditions High in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-blinding-retinal-conditions-high-in-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-blinding-retinal-conditions-high-in-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TrumpRx Adds Diabetes, COPD Drugs at Steep Discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; TrumpRx, the president's discount program for prescription drugs, is adding three more products to its site as it continues efforts to lower drug prices.The newly added medicines include two for type 2 diabetes, Jentadueto...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumprx-adds-diabetes-copd-drugs-at-steep-discounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumprx-adds-diabetes-copd-drugs-at-steep-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Strong Results in Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; A new vaccine meant to prevent Lyme disease may be one step closer to approval.Drugmaker Pfizer and French vaccine company Valneva said their vaccine, called LB6V, worked more than 70% of the time in a clinical trial to p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-lyme-disease-vaccine-shows-strong-results-in-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-lyme-disease-vaccine-shows-strong-results-in-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Over Bacteria Risk, Cardinal Health Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Cardinal Health is recalling some of its alcohol prep pads after tests found possible bacterial contamination that could lead to infections.The company said certain lots of its Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-prep-pads-recalled-over-bacteria-risk-cardinal-health-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-prep-pads-recalled-over-bacteria-risk-cardinal-health-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Warns Fluoride Bans May Raise Tooth Decay in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public water, more than 1...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-warns-fluoride-bans-may-raise-tooth-decay-in-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-warns-fluoride-bans-may-raise-tooth-decay-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Choice Of Booze Influences Your Risk Of Death, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Too much alcohol of any type is bad for a person&rsquo;s health, but some booze is more harmful than others, a new study says.Beer, cider and liquor all appear to increase people&rsquo;s risk of an early death, even at low levels of im...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-choice-of-booze-influences-your-risk-of-death-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-choice-of-booze-influences-your-risk-of-death-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insulin Prices Fell For Medicare Patients Under Biden-Era Caps, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Biden-era policies have reined in insulin prices for Medicare patients, a new study says.Roughly 3 out of 4 (75%) Medicare prescription beneficiaries were paying $35 or less for each month&rsquo;s supply of insulin within a year...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insulin-prices-fell-for-medicare-patients-under-biden-era-caps-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insulin-prices-fell-for-medicare-patients-under-biden-era-caps-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Gets a 'D' When Judging Scientific, Medical Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Folks who rely on chatbots for their scientific and medical info, be forewarned &mdash; artificial intelligence (AI) gets a "D" when it&rsquo;s asked to evaluate whether a claim is true or false, a new study says.ChatGPT&rsquo;s accuracy in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-gets-a-d-when-judging-scientific-medical-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-gets-a-d-when-judging-scientific-medical-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Fathers Face Mental Health Challenges, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; New fathers might be proud poppas, but their mental health might be shaky as they adapt to their increased responsibilities, a new study says.Men have a 30% increased risk of depression and stress disorders by the end of t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-fathers-face-mental-health-challenges-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-fathers-face-mental-health-challenges-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Online Tool Helps Parkinson's Patients Weigh Brain Implant Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; Brain implants are proven to help Parkinson&rsquo;s disease patients control their symptoms, but deciding whether to go through with such an invasive surgery can be overwhelming.Now, researchers have developed an online dec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-online-tool-helps-parkinsons-patients-weigh-brain-implant-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-online-tool-helps-parkinsons-patients-weigh-brain-implant-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap Children's Clothing Tainted With Lead, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, March 24, 2026&mdash; &ldquo;Fast fashion&rdquo; is an affordable way for parents to keep up with their kids&rsquo; growth spurts, but these cheaper duds might come with real health risks, a new study says.The fabric in some fast-fashion shirts contains high leve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheap-childrens-clothing-tainted-with-lead-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheap-childrens-clothing-tainted-with-lead-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worse Diabetes Outcomes Seen for Adults With Unreliable Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-diabetes-outcomes-seen-for-adults-with-unreliable-insurance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-diabetes-outcomes-seen-for-adults-with-unreliable-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preterm Birth Up With Periconceptional GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure for Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preterm-birth-up-with-periconceptional-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure-for-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preterm-birth-up-with-periconceptional-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure-for-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychosocial Factors Not Linked to Increased Risk for Most Types of Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Lonneke A. van Tuijl, Ph.D., from the University Medical Center Groningen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychosocial-factors-not-linked-to-increased-risk-for-most-types-of-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychosocial-factors-not-linked-to-increased-risk-for-most-types-of-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP Guidelines Address Parental Requests for Nonbeneficial Treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-guidelines-address-parental-requests-for-nonbeneficial-treatments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-guidelines-address-parental-requests-for-nonbeneficial-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNS Stimulant Prescribing Less Frequent in ADHD With Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cns-stimulant-prescribing-less-frequent-in-adhd-with-co-occurring-substance-use-disorder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cns-stimulant-prescribing-less-frequent-in-adhd-with-co-occurring-substance-use-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance Issued for Conservative Management of Patients With Kidney Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidance-issued-for-conservative-management-of-patients-with-kidney-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidance-issued-for-conservative-management-of-patients-with-kidney-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACOG Recommendations Developed for Managing Cancer in Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acog-recommendations-developed-for-managing-cancer-in-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acog-recommendations-developed-for-managing-cancer-in-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Intake of Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Potatoes May Cut Crohn Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-intake-of-fruits-veggies-legumes-potatoes-may-cut-crohn-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-intake-of-fruits-veggies-legumes-potatoes-may-cut-crohn-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 Million U.S. Adults Acquired Firearms -- 11 Million for First Time -- From 2021 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/30-million-us-adults-acquired-firearms-11-million-for-first-time-from-2021-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/30-million-us-adults-acquired-firearms-11-million-for-first-time-from-2021-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens Often Pressured To Send Sexual Photos by Someone They Know, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; Many teens who are asked to send sexual photos are being pressured by someone they know, and most often, it's a boyfriend or girlfriend, according to new research.The study, published March 17 in JAMA Network Open, asked m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-often-pressured-to-send-sexual-photos-by-someone-they-know-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-often-pressured-to-send-sexual-photos-by-someone-they-know-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing Homes Accused of False Diagnoses To Hide Drug Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; A new report says some U.S. nursing homes may be falsely diagnosing patients with schizophrenia in order to justify using powerful antipsychotic drugs to manage them.The findings come from the Office of Inspector General (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nursing-homes-accused-of-false-diagnoses-to-hide-drug-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nursing-homes-accused-of-false-diagnoses-to-hide-drug-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Higher-Dose Wegovy To Help People Lose More Weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026 &mdash; A stronger version of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy is on the way after federal regulators signed off on a higher dose.<br />
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 7.2-milligram dose of Novo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-higher-dose-wegovy-to-help-people-lose-more-weight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-higher-dose-wegovy-to-help-people-lose-more-weight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Recalled Nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; If you have children&rsquo;s ibuprofen at home, you may want to check the label.Nearly 90,000 bottles have been recalled over possible contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.The recall affects 89,592 bot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Nasal Swab for Alzheimer's? Duke Team Has One in Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; Detecting the first signs of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease may one day be as easy as swabbing the inside of your nose.An experimental swab, patented by Duke Health, picked up early changes in nerve and immune cells even before thi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-nasal-swab-for-alzheimers-duke-team-has-one-in-testing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-nasal-swab-for-alzheimers-duke-team-has-one-in-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Bank Account Might Show How Well Your Brain Will Age, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; A person&rsquo;s bank statement might predict how fast their brain will age, a new study says.Money troubles in middle and old age were consistently associated with worse memory scores and faster brain decline, researchers rec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-bank-account-might-show-how-well-your-brain-will-age-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-bank-account-might-show-how-well-your-brain-will-age-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Residents Have Highest Cancer Death Rates, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; Rural residents face an increasingly larger share of cancer deaths in the U.S., with the gap continuing to widen between them and their urban brethren, a new study says.Rural areas had the highest cancer death rates in 2021...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-residents-have-highest-cancer-death-rates-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-residents-have-highest-cancer-death-rates-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance Lapses Play Havoc With Diabetes Management, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; People with type 2 diabetes struggle to control their disease if their insurance coverage is shaky, a new study says.Low-income adults who experience insurance &ldquo;churn&rdquo; &ndash; losing coverage off and on &ndash; have poorer blood sugar c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insurance-lapses-play-havoc-with-diabetes-management-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insurance-lapses-play-havoc-with-diabetes-management-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychedelics Aren't Better Than Antidepressants In Treating Depression, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; Psychedelic drugs don&rsquo;t appear to work any better than antidepressants among people with major depression, a new evidence review says.Despite the hype around using &ldquo;magic mushrooms&rdquo; and LSD to treat some mental disorders, ps...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychedelics-arent-better-than-antidepressants-in-treating-depression-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychedelics-arent-better-than-antidepressants-in-treating-depression-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Advisories Might Not Trigger Soon Enough For Some Seniors, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, March 23, 2026&mdash; Heat waves might endanger some urban-dwelling seniors at temperatures lower than those now used by cities to declare a heat emergency, a new study warns.The risk of heat stroke and death among some seniors rises d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-advisories-might-not-trigger-soon-enough-for-some-seniors-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-advisories-might-not-trigger-soon-enough-for-some-seniors-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Forget This: Study Shows Cannabis Exacts a Toll on Your Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, March 22, 2026&mdash; Got something important you don&rsquo;t dare forget &mdash; like taking your heart medication, turning off the stove or a big date? Here&rsquo;s some friendly advice from Carrie Cuttler, a researcher at Washington State University in Pullman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dont-forget-this-study-shows-cannabis-exacts-a-toll-on-your-memory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dont-forget-this-study-shows-cannabis-exacts-a-toll-on-your-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Stress Less? Start With These Everyday Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, March 21, 2026&mdash; You probably know someone who never loses their cool &mdash; even in a situation that would send most folks into a panic.How come they don&rsquo;t freak out under pressure?Chalk it up to something called "psychological flexi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-stress-less-start-with-these-everyday-habits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-stress-less-start-with-these-everyday-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Provides Breakthrough Device Designation to MeMed BV Flex]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-provides-breakthrough-device-designation-to-memed-bv-flex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-provides-breakthrough-device-designation-to-memed-bv-flex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Ambient Temperatures Linked to CKD Prevalence, ESKD Incidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-ambient-temperatures-linked-to-ckd-prevalence-eskd-incidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-ambient-temperatures-linked-to-ckd-prevalence-eskd-incidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Hypertensive Heart Disease Mortality Increasing in Young Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-hypertensive-heart-disease-mortality-increasing-in-young-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-hypertensive-heart-disease-mortality-increasing-in-young-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Sedentary Behavior, Light-Intensity Exercise Predictive of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-sedentary-behavior-light-intensity-exercise-predictive-of-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-sedentary-behavior-light-intensity-exercise-predictive-of-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injectable, Extended-Release Buprenorphine Feasible for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/injectable-extended-release-buprenorphine-feasible-for-opioid-use-disorder-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/injectable-extended-release-buprenorphine-feasible-for-opioid-use-disorder-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promoting Fluid Intake Does Not Reduce Recurrent Urinary Stone Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/promoting-fluid-intake-does-not-reduce-recurrent-urinary-stone-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/promoting-fluid-intake-does-not-reduce-recurrent-urinary-stone-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to 155,000 COVID Deaths May Not Have Been Counted, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; A new study suggests the true number of COVID-19 deaths in the early days of the pandemic may be much higher than official counts show.Researchers estimate that as many as 155,000 additional deaths linked to COVID may have g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/up-to-155000-covid-deaths-may-not-have-been-counted-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/up-to-155000-covid-deaths-may-not-have-been-counted-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Drops Plan To Ban Tanning Beds for Minors Nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; A long-debated plan to block teens from using tanning beds nationwide will not move forward.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said earlier this week it is withdrawing a proposed rule that would have banned anyone u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-drops-plan-to-ban-tanning-beds-for-minors-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-drops-plan-to-ban-tanning-beds-for-minors-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People With Insomnia More Likely to Report Negative Effects With Use of Sleep Apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.H&aring;kon Lundekvam Berge...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-insomnia-more-likely-to-report-negative-effects-with-use-of-sleep-apps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-insomnia-more-likely-to-report-negative-effects-with-use-of-sleep-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey Shows More People Struggling To Afford ACA Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; Rising health insurance costs are pushing some Americans to drop their coverage, a new survey finds.About 1 in 10 people who had Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans last year are now uninsured, according to a report from the h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/survey-shows-more-people-struggling-to-afford-aca-insurance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/survey-shows-more-people-struggling-to-afford-aca-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Benefits From GLP-1 Drugs Fade After Stopping, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are known to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, but a new study suggests those benefits may not last if people stop taking them.Researchers found that heart risks begin to rise again w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-benefits-from-glp-1-drugs-fade-after-stopping-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-benefits-from-glp-1-drugs-fade-after-stopping-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Meat Intake Tied to Better Cognitive Trajectories in Genetic Risk Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026-- For individuals with APOE genotypes &epsilon;3/&epsilon;4 and &epsilon;4/&epsilon;4 (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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-meat-intake-tied-to-better-cognitive-trajectories-in-genetic-risk-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-meat-intake-tied-to-better-cognitive-trajectories-in-genetic-risk-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preconception, Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Low Apgar Scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Environmental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preconception-prenatal-pesticide-exposure-linked-to-low-apgar-scores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preconception-prenatal-pesticide-exposure-linked-to-low-apgar-scores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early-Life Exposure to PFAS Linked to Bone Development in Adolescence]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-life-exposure-to-pfas-linked-to-bone-development-in-adolescence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-life-exposure-to-pfas-linked-to-bone-development-in-adolescence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure Deaths Quadruple Among Young Women, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; High blood pressure-related deaths are skyrocketing among young women, with rates up more than fourfold during the past two decades, a new study says.Nearly 5 of every 100,000 deaths among 25- to 44-year-old women in 2023 o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-blood-pressure-deaths-quadruple-among-young-women-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-blood-pressure-deaths-quadruple-among-young-women-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis Vaccine Doesn't Protect Gay, Bisexual Men From Gonorrhea, Clinical Trial Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; A meningitis vaccine does not protect against gonorrhea spread between men, a new clinical trial has concluded.Experts had hoped that a meningococcal B vaccine called 4CMenB might prevent the spread of gonorrhea, based on a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meningitis-vaccine-doesnt-protect-gay-bisexual-men-from-gonorrhea-clinical-trial-concludes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meningitis-vaccine-doesnt-protect-gay-bisexual-men-from-gonorrhea-clinical-trial-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Early Bird' Exercisers Get The Most Health Benefits, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; &ldquo;Early bird&rdquo; exercise provides better health benefits for people, a new study says.People who regularly exercise in the early morning are significantly less likely to develop clogged arteries, high blood pressure, type 2 dia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-bird-exercisers-get-the-most-health-benefits-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-bird-exercisers-get-the-most-health-benefits-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Poses Risks to Children's Mental Health, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; Social media is bad for kids, increasing their risk of depression, self-harm, substance use and behavior problems, a major evidence review has concluded.The risk social media poses to kids&rsquo; health is &ldquo;comparable with other m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-poses-risks-to-childrens-mental-health-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-poses-risks-to-childrens-mental-health-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Patients With ADHD and Addiction History Missing Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; For millions of teens living with ADHD, the transition into adulthood adds more complexity and temptation to daily life. Substance abuse, on top of ADHD, can become a tricky landscape to navigate.New research from Penn S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-patients-with-adhd-and-addiction-history-missing-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-patients-with-adhd-and-addiction-history-missing-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Closing Your Eyes Help You Hear Better?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, March 20, 2026&mdash; Everybody&rsquo;s done it: You&rsquo;re at a noisy party and someone is telling you something in your ear. You squeeze your eyes shut to focus and try to hear what they&rsquo;re saying.For generations, the common wisdom has been that turning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-closing-your-eyes-help-you-hear-better/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-closing-your-eyes-help-you-hear-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy No More Effective Than Antidepressants]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-no-more-effective-than-antidepressants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-no-more-effective-than-antidepressants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having a Primary Care Physician Reduces ED Use for Patients on Dialysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/having-a-primary-care-physician-reduces-ed-use-for-patients-on-dialysis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/having-a-primary-care-physician-reduces-ed-use-for-patients-on-dialysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NPM1 Measurable Residual Disease Prognostic in Acute Myeloid Leukemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/npm1-measurable-residual-disease-prognostic-in-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/npm1-measurable-residual-disease-prognostic-in-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Younger Stroke Survivors Have More Difficulty Concentrating]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-stroke-survivors-have-more-difficulty-concentrating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-stroke-survivors-have-more-difficulty-concentrating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Offspring Neurodevelopmental Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
In a study using health care use data from 2000 to 2021...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-valproate-exposure-tied-to-offspring-neurodevelopmental-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-valproate-exposure-tied-to-offspring-neurodevelopmental-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Lifetime Risk for Coronary Heart Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Priya M. Freaney, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-increased-lifetime-risk-for-coronary-heart-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-increased-lifetime-risk-for-coronary-heart-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Five-Year Risk for Prediabetes Progression Varies in Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-five-year-risk-for-prediabetes-progression-varies-in-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-five-year-risk-for-prediabetes-progression-varies-in-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Shingles Vaccine May Lower Risk for MACE in Patients With Atherosclerotic CVD]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-shingles-vaccine-may-lower-risk-for-mace-in-patients-with-atherosclerotic-cvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-shingles-vaccine-may-lower-risk-for-mace-in-patients-with-atherosclerotic-cvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Higher Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Tied to Increased Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-higher-ultraprocessed-food-consumption-tied-to-increased-risk-for-atherosclerotic-cvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-higher-ultraprocessed-food-consumption-tied-to-increased-risk-for-atherosclerotic-cvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Early Morning Best Time to Exercise for Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-early-morning-best-time-to-exercise-for-cardiometabolic-risk-reduction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-early-morning-best-time-to-exercise-for-cardiometabolic-risk-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problematic Smartphone Use Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-smartphone-use-tied-to-eating-disorder-symptoms-in-teens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-smartphone-use-tied-to-eating-disorder-symptoms-in-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle Loss Worse in Individuals With COPD, Coexisting Obstructive Sleep Apnea]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-loss-worse-in-individuals-with-copd-coexisting-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-loss-worse-in-individuals-with-copd-coexisting-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inadequate Access to Menstrual Hygiene Products Common in High-Income Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inadequate-access-to-menstrual-hygiene-products-common-in-high-income-countries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inadequate-access-to-menstrual-hygiene-products-common-in-high-income-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diabetes Mellitus Linked to Dementia Risk, With Highest Risk in T1DM]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
Anna M. Pederson, M.P.H...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-mellitus-linked-to-dementia-risk-with-highest-risk-in-t1dm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-mellitus-linked-to-dementia-risk-with-highest-risk-in-t1dm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Microbiome May Take Years to Recover From Antibiotic Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026 &mdash; Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs for their ability to wipe out dangerous infections, but new research suggests they leave a more lasting footprint on our bodies than previously thought.<br />
A study of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbiome-may-take-years-to-recover-from-antibiotic-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbiome-may-take-years-to-recover-from-antibiotic-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Math Behind Eczema Flare-Ups May Finally Add Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Eczema flare-ups can feel random and hard to control, but new research suggests there may be a way to better predict and manage them.Scientists say something from a complex field of mathematics called nonlinear dynamics c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-math-behind-eczema-flare-ups-may-finally-add-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-math-behind-eczema-flare-ups-may-finally-add-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Both Types Of Diabetes Increase Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Both types of diabetes dramatically increase a person&rsquo;s risk of dementia, a new study says.People with type 1 diabetes are nearly three times more likely than those without diabetes to develop dementia, and folks with typ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/both-types-of-diabetes-increase-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/both-types-of-diabetes-increase-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi Recalls Spinach Bites Over Possible Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Frozen spinach bites sold at Aldi are being pulled from shelves after a possible contamination issue, federal health officials said.The recall involves Simply Nature Spinach Bites, which may contain rodent hair. The U.S. F...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aldi-recalls-spinach-bites-over-possible-contamination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aldi-recalls-spinach-bites-over-possible-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pesticide Exposure Before Pregnancy Might Risk Newborn Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Pesticides can affect a newborn&rsquo;s health before they&rsquo;re even conceived, a new study says.Women exposed to agricultural pesticides prior to pregnancy are up to three times more likely to give birth to sickly babies, resea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pesticide-exposure-before-pregnancy-might-risk-newborn-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pesticide-exposure-before-pregnancy-might-risk-newborn-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premature Menopause Increases Heart Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Premature menopause can increase a woman&rsquo;s long-term risk of heart disease from clogged arteries by 40%, a new study says.This risk is particularly important among Black women, as they are three times more likely to exp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-increases-heart-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-increases-heart-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug Smoking Linked To Surge In Severe Burn Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Illicit drug users are fueling a surge of severe burn cases at hospitals, as more choose to smoke their dope rather than inject it, a new study says.More than half of Medicaid patients treated for burns in Oregon h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-smoking-linked-to-surge-in-severe-burn-cases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-smoking-linked-to-surge-in-severe-burn-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Late-night study sessions and the constant hum of social media make high school a stressful time, and a new study suggests that stress is contributing to a growing weight and health crisis.Researchers from Florida A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thymus Gland Health May Be Key to Long Life and Fighting Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; For decades, medical students were taught that the thymus &mdash; a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the upper chest &mdash; was essentially inactive once a person hit puberty. But new research suggests this overlooked organ may actua...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thymus-gland-health-may-be-key-to-long-life-and-fighting-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thymus-gland-health-may-be-key-to-long-life-and-fighting-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Know About Fatty Liver Disease and Why It’s So Common]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2026&mdash; Fatty liver disease is when too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is the body&rsquo;s filter. It helps clean your blood, store energy and process nutrients that you eat. If too much fat stays in the liver, it can harm...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-to-know-about-fatty-liver-disease-and-why-its-so-common/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-to-know-about-fatty-liver-disease-and-why-its-so-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Belly Fat Tied to Heart Failure Risk More Strongly Than Body Mass Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-belly-fat-tied-to-heart-failure-risk-more-strongly-than-body-mass-index/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-belly-fat-tied-to-heart-failure-risk-more-strongly-than-body-mass-index/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Density]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-ultraprocessed-food-intake-linked-to-lower-bone-mineral-density/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-ultraprocessed-food-intake-linked-to-lower-bone-mineral-density/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adherence to MIND Diet Linked to Slower Brain Structural Atrophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adherence-to-mind-diet-linked-to-slower-brain-structural-atrophy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adherence-to-mind-diet-linked-to-slower-brain-structural-atrophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specific Forms of Substance Misuse Increase Stroke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specific-forms-of-substance-misuse-increase-stroke-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specific-forms-of-substance-misuse-increase-stroke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved Survival But More Adverse Events Seen for Women With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/improved-survival-but-more-adverse-events-seen-for-women-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/improved-survival-but-more-adverse-events-seen-for-women-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFOS, PFHA, Mono-Iso-Nonyl-Phthalate Can Predict Lung Cancer Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pfos-pfha-mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate-can-predict-lung-cancer-mortality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pfos-pfha-mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate-can-predict-lung-cancer-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wastewater Surveillance Can Track Potential Colorectal Cancer Burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wastewater-surveillance-can-track-potential-colorectal-cancer-burden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wastewater-surveillance-can-track-potential-colorectal-cancer-burden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dupilumab Restores Skin Barrier Function in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Immunology.Michael J. Cork, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dupilumab-restores-skin-barrier-function-in-pediatric-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dupilumab-restores-skin-barrier-function-in-pediatric-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inulin, Physical Therapy-Supported Exercise Reduce Pain in Knee OA]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inulin-physical-therapy-supported-exercise-reduce-pain-in-knee-oa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inulin-physical-therapy-supported-exercise-reduce-pain-in-knee-oa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overall Cancer Incidence Not Higher With Medically Assisted Reproduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overall-cancer-incidence-not-higher-with-medically-assisted-reproduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overall-cancer-incidence-not-higher-with-medically-assisted-reproduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds Little Proof Cannabis Helps Most Mental Health Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026&mdash; Cannabis-based medications are often used to treat mental health problems, but a new review suggests they may not work as well as many people hope.Researchers looked at decades of studies and found little evidence that c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-little-proof-cannabis-helps-most-mental-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-little-proof-cannabis-helps-most-mental-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis Outbreak Tied to Students Leaves 2 Dead and 11 Sick in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2026&mdash; Health officials in southern England are investigating a meningitis outbreak that has led to the deaths of two young people and sickened at least 11 others.Many of the cases were linked to students in the city of C...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meningitis-outbreak-tied-to-students-leaves-2-dead-and-11-sick-in-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meningitis-outbreak-tied-to-students-leaves-2-dead-and-11-sick-in-england/</guid></item></channel></rss>