<?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>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[AAO: Deep Learning Using Fundus Photograph Predicts Myopia Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- A deep learning algorithm analyzing one fundus photograph can predict progression to moderate or high myopia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held Oct. 9 to 12...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aao-deep-learning-using-fundus-photograph-predicts-myopia-progression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aao-deep-learning-using-fundus-photograph-predicts-myopia-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient, Nurse Outcomes Worse With For-Profit Hospital Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- For-profit hospital status is associated with worse patient and nurse outcomes, which is partially accounted for by differences in nurse staffing, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Medical Care.Matthew D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-nurse-outcomes-worse-with-for-profit-hospital-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-nurse-outcomes-worse-with-for-profit-hospital-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANA: Low Vitamin D Use in Patients on Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Drugs Raises Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- Enzyme-inducing antiseizure drugs (ASDs) are associated with increased odds of incident osteoporosis or osteopenia, but vitamin D supplementation is underutilized, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ana-low-vitamin-d-use-in-patients-on-enzyme-inducing-antiseizure-drugs-raises-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ana-low-vitamin-d-use-in-patients-on-enzyme-inducing-antiseizure-drugs-raises-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Antibiotic Use Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Antibiotic use during childhood may be linked to an increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.IBS is a common digestive disorder that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.Researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-antibiotic-use-linked-to-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-antibiotic-use-linked-to-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Breast Cancer Survival Inferior in Small Metropolitan, Nonmetropolitan Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- For women with breast cancer, survival is inferior in rural areas, and decreases in mortality rates are slower in rural areas for cancers amenable to early detection, according to two studies presented at the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-breast-cancer-survival-inferior-in-small-metropolitan-nonmetropolitan-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-breast-cancer-survival-inferior-in-small-metropolitan-nonmetropolitan-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Increased With High Lithium Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- Children living in areas with higher levels of lithium in drinking water are more likely to be diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-wolff-parkinson-white-syndrome-increased-with-high-lithium-exposure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-wolff-parkinson-white-syndrome-increased-with-high-lithium-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Drug Could Let Some Rectal Cancer Patients Skip Chemotherapy, Radiation And Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Some people with rectal cancer may now be able to skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for certain adults with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-could-let-some-rectal-cancer-patients-skip-chemotherapy-radiation-and-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-could-let-some-rectal-cancer-patients-skip-chemotherapy-radiation-and-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jemperli Could Let Some Rectal Cancer Patients Skip Chemotherapy, Radiation And Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 &mdash; Some people with rectal cancer may now be able to skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.<br />
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for certain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jemperli-could-let-some-rectal-cancer-patients-skip-chemotherapy-radiation-and-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jemperli-could-let-some-rectal-cancer-patients-skip-chemotherapy-radiation-and-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEG: Antibiotic Use From Preadolescence Linked to IBS Risk at Age 24 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- Antibiotic use from preadolescence through early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study presented at UEG Week, the annual meeting of United European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ueg-antibiotic-use-from-preadolescence-linked-to-ibs-risk-at-age-24-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ueg-antibiotic-use-from-preadolescence-linked-to-ibs-risk-at-age-24-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging Offers Noninvasive Measure in Systemic Sclerosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- For patients with systemic sclerosis, spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) provides a noninvasive measure of skin involvement that aligns with established assessments, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spatial-frequency-domain-imaging-offers-noninvasive-measure-in-systemic-sclerosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spatial-frequency-domain-imaging-offers-noninvasive-measure-in-systemic-sclerosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favorable Long-Term Outcomes Seen With Treat-to-Target Strategy in Early RA]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) managed with a treat-to-target strategy, achievement of sustained remission at two years is associated with higher remission rates and better physical function at 10 years...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/favorable-long-term-outcomes-seen-with-treat-to-target-strategy-in-early-ra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/favorable-long-term-outcomes-seen-with-treat-to-target-strategy-in-early-ra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Long COVID Increased With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) have an increased risk for long COVID, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology.Namrata Singh, M.D., from the University of Washington...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-long-covid-increased-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-diseases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-long-covid-increased-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigarette Smoking in Living Kidney Donors Linked to Graft Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026-- For living kidney donors, cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for all-cause graft loss, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Kidney360.Machi Kaneko McBee, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cigarette-smoking-in-living-kidney-donors-linked-to-graft-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cigarette-smoking-in-living-kidney-donors-linked-to-graft-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Doctor's Take: When To Consider Medication For Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Obesity is a long-term health challenge that many people face. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a global epidemic. For some, healthy eating and regular exercise are enough to lose weight. But I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-when-to-consider-medication-for-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-when-to-consider-medication-for-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaping More Popular Among Teen Girls Than Boys, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; You&rsquo;ve come a long way, baby.Teenage girls won&rsquo;t get the reference to that decades-old cigarette ad, but they&rsquo;ve embraced the same attitude when it comes to vaping, a new study says.Girls have been vaping at higher rates...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-more-popular-among-teen-girls-than-boys-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-more-popular-among-teen-girls-than-boys-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone Therapy Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke Among Aging Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Older women might want to think twice before taking testosterone to treat their lagging libido, a new study says.Testosterone therapy appears to increase a woman&rsquo;s risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart problems...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke-among-aging-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke-among-aging-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Reduces Chronic Pain Among Spinal Cord Patients, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Patients with a spinal cord injury can use everyday exercise to reduce their chronic pain, a new study says.Spinal cord patients reported that their chronic nerve or muscle pain eased after they followed an individualized...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-reduces-chronic-pain-among-spinal-cord-patients-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-reduces-chronic-pain-among-spinal-cord-patients-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Linked To Increased Asthma Severity In Black Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026&mdash; Black children are at greater risk for a more severe form of asthma, and it&rsquo;s not due to the air quality where they live or their families&rsquo; means, a new study says.Black race and ethnicity is the single strongest risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/race-linked-to-increased-asthma-severity-in-black-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/race-linked-to-increased-asthma-severity-in-black-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy Not Tied to Congenital Malformations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026-- Benzodiazepine use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for major congenital malformations, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Kelly Fung, from Brigham and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benzodiazepine-use-in-pregnancy-not-tied-to-congenital-malformations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benzodiazepine-use-in-pregnancy-not-tied-to-congenital-malformations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence Shows Medical Cannabis Has Little Impact on Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026-- For adults with insomnia, medical cannabis seems to have little to no clinically meaningful effect on quality of sleep, total sleep time, or daytime functioning, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Cochrane...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-shows-medical-cannabis-has-little-impact-on-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-shows-medical-cannabis-has-little-impact-on-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Daily Step Counts Linked To Dementia, Parkinson's And Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health.Researchers analyzed a year&rsquo;s worth of Fitbit data from more than 22,000 adults, ages 40 and older...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-daily-step-counts-linked-to-dementia-parkinsons-and-stroke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-daily-step-counts-linked-to-dementia-parkinsons-and-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 At-Home Strength Moves That Can Make Everyday Tasks Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; If you&rsquo;ve ever needed two trips to get the groceries in from the car or felt winded after a flight of stairs, you&rsquo;ve already seen why everyday strength matters.That&rsquo;s where functional strength training comes in. Instead of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/5-at-home-strength-moves-that-can-make-everyday-tasks-easier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/5-at-home-strength-moves-that-can-make-everyday-tasks-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Adiposity, Vascular Brain Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For middle-aged adults, higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with greater adiposity and greater odds of vascular brain injury (VBI), but not cognitive performance, according to a study published online Oct...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-food-intake-linked-to-adiposity-vascular-brain-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-food-intake-linked-to-adiposity-vascular-brain-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epilepsy Strongly Linked to Young-Onset Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Epilepsy is strongly associated with young-onset dementia (YOD; age younger than 65 years), according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Neurology.<br />
Quentin Calonge, M.D., from Sorbonne Universit&eacute; in France, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epilepsy-strongly-linked-to-young-onset-dementia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epilepsy-strongly-linked-to-young-onset-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automated Versus Handheld Ultrasound for Dense Breasts Yields Fewer Abnormal Interpretations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For women with dense breasts, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is associated with fewer abnormal interpretations and fewer short-interval follow-up recommendations than handheld ultrasound (HHUS), with a similar cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/automated-versus-handheld-ultrasound-for-dense-breasts-yields-fewer-abnormal-interpretations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/automated-versus-handheld-ultrasound-for-dense-breasts-yields-fewer-abnormal-interpretations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1.6 Million Pounds Of Hot Dogs, Bacon And Deli Meats Recalled After Cooler Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage.Kayem Foods Inc., of Chelsea, Massachusetts, made the ready-to-eat meat and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-16-million-pounds-of-hot-dogs-bacon-and-deli-meats-recalled-after-cooler-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-16-million-pounds-of-hot-dogs-bacon-and-deli-meats-recalled-after-cooler-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Association Found for Total Ultraprocessed Food Intake and Incident CRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For older U.S. adults, total ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake appears to not be associated with incident colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Oct. 15 in PLOS Medicine.<br />
Leila Abar, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-association-found-for-total-ultraprocessed-food-intake-and-incident-crc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-association-found-for-total-ultraprocessed-food-intake-and-incident-crc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Incidence of Dementia Projected to Reach 24.7 Million by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- The age- and sex-standardized dementia incidence is 9.7 per 1,000 person-years at risk, with higher incidence in women than men, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Neurology.<br />
Ashleigh S. Vella, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-incidence-of-dementia-projected-to-reach-247-million-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-incidence-of-dementia-projected-to-reach-247-million-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glucose Monitors Can Help Type 2 Diabetics Who Don't Yet Need Insulin, Trial Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; Continuous glucose monitors can dramatically improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes who aren&rsquo;t yet taking insulin, a new clinical trial says.Nearly twice as many diabetics fitted with a continuous...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucose-monitors-can-help-type-2-diabetics-who-dont-yet-need-insulin-trial-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucose-monitors-can-help-type-2-diabetics-who-dont-yet-need-insulin-trial-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How You Use Weed Affects Sedation During Medical Procedures, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; How you use weed might make a difference in how much sedation you require for surgeries or procedures, a new study saysPeople who smoke or vape weed &mdash; but not those who use edibles &mdash; might need more anesthesia, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-you-use-weed-affects-sedation-during-medical-procedures-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-you-use-weed-affects-sedation-during-medical-procedures-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worried About Your Teen? Check Their Dental Exam Results For A Window Into Their Well-Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report.Many teenage health problems &mdash; eating disorders, smoking, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases &mdash; can be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worried-about-your-teen-check-their-dental-exam-results-for-a-window-into-their-well-being/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worried-about-your-teen-check-their-dental-exam-results-for-a-window-into-their-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Allergies Change As Toddlers Grow Older]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026&mdash; A child&rsquo;s risk of food allergies changes considerably during the first five years of life, both in sensitivity and in the foods they react to, a new study says.Sensitization to food allergens appears to affect more children...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-allergies-change-as-toddlers-grow-older/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-allergies-change-as-toddlers-grow-older/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Hidden Brain Damage And Stroke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; Middle-aged adults who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to show signs of silent strokes, according to a new study.Silent strokes cause no obvious symptoms but leave tiny areas of brain damage and may be early...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-hidden-brain-damage-and-stroke-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-hidden-brain-damage-and-stroke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poorer Maternal Diet Quality Linked to Infantile Colic, Eczema]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- Poorer maternal dietary quality is associated with infantile colic and eczema, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Emily Oken, M.D., M.P.H., from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poorer-maternal-diet-quality-linked-to-infantile-colic-eczema/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poorer-maternal-diet-quality-linked-to-infantile-colic-eczema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adverse Family Outcomes Reported for Children With B-Cell ALL]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Adverse family outcomes are reported in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.<br />
Rozalyn L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-family-outcomes-reported-for-children-with-b-cell-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-family-outcomes-reported-for-children-with-b-cell-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intermittent Hemodialysis Not Noninferior to Continuous Renal-Replacement Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- Intermittent hemodialysis as an initial treatment approach is not noninferior to continuous renal-replacement therapy (CRRT) among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) with indications for renal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intermittent-hemodialysis-not-noninferior-to-continuous-renal-replacement-therapy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intermittent-hemodialysis-not-noninferior-to-continuous-renal-replacement-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occupational Standing, Walking, Bending Linked to Risk for Miscarriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- The risk for miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Hannah N&oslash;rtoft Frankel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-standing-walking-bending-linked-to-risk-for-miscarriage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-standing-walking-bending-linked-to-risk-for-miscarriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demographic, Tumor Factors Linked to Delays in Breast Cancer Care in Young Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- Demographic and tumor factors are associated with delays in care for young women with breast cancer, but these delays do not influence outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Cancer.Bessie X. Zhang, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/demographic-tumor-factors-linked-to-delays-in-breast-cancer-care-in-young-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/demographic-tumor-factors-linked-to-delays-in-breast-cancer-care-in-young-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Viral Suppression Found for Patients With HIV Receiving Long-Acting LEN/CAB]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- Among patients with HIV who received long-acting lenacapavir (LEN)/cabotegravir (CAB), those with baseline viral suppression (VS) maintained VS and those without achieved VS by 13 weeks, according to a research letter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-viral-suppression-found-for-patients-with-hiv-receiving-long-acting-lencab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-viral-suppression-found-for-patients-with-hiv-receiving-long-acting-lencab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imaging-Based Modalities Compared for Identifying At-Risk MASH]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026-- FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) demonstrated the highest sensitivity for ruling out at-risk metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to a study published in the October issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/imaging-based-modalities-compared-for-identifying-at-risk-mash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/imaging-based-modalities-compared-for-identifying-at-risk-mash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Hormone Therapy Right For Menopause Symptoms? OB-GYNs Are Offering These More Detailed Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; Hormone therapy should be a first choice for easing hot flashes, night sweats and the sleep problems they cause, a leading U.S. doctors&rsquo; group says.The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/is-hormone-therapy-right-for-menopause-symptoms-ob-gyns-are-offering-these-more-detailed-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/is-hormone-therapy-right-for-menopause-symptoms-ob-gyns-are-offering-these-more-detailed-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napping Linked To Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; Your napping habits might be a warning flag for dementia, a new study says.Older adults who fall into unintended naps, nap frequently or take shorter naps may have a higher risk of developing dementia, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking Antipsychotics? Diabetes Risk Runs High In First Few Months, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; People starting antipsychotics need to closely track their weight and blood sugar for the first few months to avoid developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says.Second-generation antipsychotics are known to increase the risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-antipsychotics-diabetes-risk-runs-high-in-first-few-months-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-antipsychotics-diabetes-risk-runs-high-in-first-few-months-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Seniors Don't Bother Researching Their Medicare Options, Poll Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; Medical coverage might be one of the biggest decisions facing seniors, affecting both their finances and their health.Despite that, most seniors do little to no research before choosing their annual Medicare coverage...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-seniors-dont-bother-researching-their-medicare-options-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-seniors-dont-bother-researching-their-medicare-options-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early MS Treatments Impact Relapses And Brain Scarring Differently, But Not Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026&mdash; Therapy targeting the immune system&rsquo;s B cells might offer better odds against relapses in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study reports.People taking IV drugs that lower immune B-cell levels had a 62%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-ms-treatments-impact-relapses-and-brain-scarring-differently-but-not-disability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-ms-treatments-impact-relapses-and-brain-scarring-differently-but-not-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1990 to 2023 Saw Increase in Global Burden of Acne]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- The global burden of acne increased from 1990 to 2023 and is set to continue increasing through 2050, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.Pierina Parraga, from Brigham and Women's Hospital in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1990-to-2023-saw-increase-in-global-burden-of-acne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1990-to-2023-saw-increase-in-global-burden-of-acne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structured Support May Attenuate Weight Gain After GLP-1 RA Cessation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- Structured support may attenuate weight gain after cessation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Obesity Science and Practice.Kelseanna Hollis&#8208;Hansen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/structured-support-may-attenuate-weight-gain-after-glp-1-ra-cessation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/structured-support-may-attenuate-weight-gain-after-glp-1-ra-cessation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Germline Testing IDs Hereditary Risk in Late-Onset Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Universal germline testing identifies pathogenic variants in patients with early-, average-, and late-onset cancer across 32 solid tumor types, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Cancer Discovery.<br />
Zsofia K...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/universal-germline-testing-ids-hereditary-risk-in-late-onset-tumors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/universal-germline-testing-ids-hereditary-risk-in-late-onset-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Linked to Lower Risk for Mortality in Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026-- Individuals with overweight or obesity when diagnosed with dementia have lower mortality compared with those who are normal weight, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of Alzheimer's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-linked-to-lower-risk-for-mortality-in-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-linked-to-lower-risk-for-mortality-in-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undeclared Pharmacologically Active Ingredients ID'd in OTC Skin Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Undeclared pharmacologically active ingredients (UPAIs) are detected in one-third of over-the-counter (OTC) skin products marketed online, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Zaur Abilov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/undeclared-pharmacologically-active-ingredients-idd-in-otc-skin-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/undeclared-pharmacologically-active-ingredients-idd-in-otc-skin-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trends in Catheter-Associated UTI Prevention Practices Examined Over Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Use of certain catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention practices has improved over time, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Sanjay Saint, M.D., M.P.H., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trends-in-catheter-associated-uti-prevention-practices-examined-over-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trends-in-catheter-associated-uti-prevention-practices-examined-over-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Developed for Preventive Care in Cirrhosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Recommendations have been developed for preventive care of patients with cirrhosis, according to clinical guidelines published online Oct. 5 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.<br />
Elliot B. Tapper, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-preventive-care-in-cirrhosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-preventive-care-in-cirrhosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Sleep Duration Linked to Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes, longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-sleep-duration-linked-to-progression-of-diabetic-nephropathy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-sleep-duration-linked-to-progression-of-diabetic-nephropathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-Night Eating Linked to Increased Risk for MASLD, Cirrhosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Late-night eating, defined as eating after dinner or after bedtime, is associated with an increased risk for incident metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and incident cirrhosis, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-eating-linked-to-increased-risk-for-masld-cirrhosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-eating-linked-to-increased-risk-for-masld-cirrhosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County-Level Variation Seen in Cardiovascular Disease Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- From 2000 to 2019, there was a decrease in overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, with wide variation among U.S. counties, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/county-level-variation-seen-in-cardiovascular-disease-mortality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/county-level-variation-seen-in-cardiovascular-disease-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Sports Betting Linked To Rise In Depression And Anxiety Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 &mdash; More people are receiving treatment for depression and anxiety in states that legalized online sports betting.<br />
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University reviewed health insurance records from 2016 to 2023, comparing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-sports-betting-linked-to-rise-in-depression-and-anxiety-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-sports-betting-linked-to-rise-in-depression-and-anxiety-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Pleads Guilty In $6 Million Medicare Scheme: How To Spot And Avoid These Scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 &mdash; A Massachusetts man has admitted to helping launder money from a scheme that billed Medicare more than $6 million for knee and back braces patients didn&rsquo;t need or ask for.<br />
Leo Anzivino Jr., 35, of Falmouth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/man-pleads-guilty-in-6-million-medicare-scheme-how-to-spot-and-avoid-these-scams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/man-pleads-guilty-in-6-million-medicare-scheme-how-to-spot-and-avoid-these-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step Up! How To Build A Walking Habit, 500 Steps At A Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026&mdash; Starting a walking routine takes very little: comfortable, supportive shoes and your own two feet.Unlike gym workouts, walking costs little up front and fits almost any schedule.&ldquo;Walking&rsquo;s a great way to work out because...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/step-up-how-to-build-a-walking-habit-500-steps-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/step-up-how-to-build-a-walking-habit-500-steps-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lithium In Drinking Water Linked To Heart Birth Defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026&mdash; Kids could have a higher risk of a rare heart condition if their drinking water contains higher levels of lithium, a new study says.Children living in California counties with the highest lithium water levels had 71%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lithium-in-drinking-water-linked-to-heart-birth-defect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lithium-in-drinking-water-linked-to-heart-birth-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steroids Linked To Heart Damage Among Weightlifters, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026&mdash; Anabolic steroids might help weightlifters bulk up, but long-term use can do serious damage to the heart, a new study warns.Men who used steroids while strength training wound up with thicker walls in the lower left...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/steroids-linked-to-heart-damage-among-weightlifters-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/steroids-linked-to-heart-damage-among-weightlifters-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Women Face Higher Death Rates For Breast Cancer — And The Gap Is Widening]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026&mdash; Women from rural locales are becoming less and less likely to survive a bout with breast cancer, a pair of new studies from the American Cancer Society show.Breast cancer death rates are now higher in rural areas than in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-women-face-higher-death-rates-for-breast-cancer-and-the-gap-is-widening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-women-face-higher-death-rates-for-breast-cancer-and-the-gap-is-widening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Donate A Kidney? Stop Smoking To Improve Transplant Odds, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026&mdash; Kidneys donated by smokers are less likely to survive transplant, a new study says.Donated kidneys are 13% more likely to fail if they come from a person with any history of smoking, and the odds are even worse for organs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-donate-a-kidney-stop-smoking-to-improve-transplant-odds-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-to-donate-a-kidney-stop-smoking-to-improve-transplant-odds-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepregnancy HPV Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prepregnancy-hpv-vaccination-linked-to-lower-risk-for-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prepregnancy-hpv-vaccination-linked-to-lower-risk-for-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrogates Less Likely to Recommend Life-Sustaining Treatment for Patients With Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Surrogates are less likely to choose life-sustaining treatment (LST) for patients with versus those without dementia, even in the presence of an advance directive requesting LST, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surrogates-less-likely-to-recommend-life-sustaining-treatment-for-patients-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surrogates-less-likely-to-recommend-life-sustaining-treatment-for-patients-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Increased Potassium Intake With DASH Diet Does Not Lead to Hyperkalemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- For adults taking potassium-raising medications, greater consumption of dietary potassium as part of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is not associated with hyperkalemia, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-increased-potassium-intake-with-dash-diet-does-not-lead-to-hyperkalemia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-increased-potassium-intake-with-dash-diet-does-not-lead-to-hyperkalemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAO: Raytracing-Guided LASIK Enhancement Improves Visual Function After Cataract Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- Raytracing-guided laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement improves visual function and residual refractive errors in pseudophakic eyes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aao-raytracing-guided-lasik-enhancement-improves-visual-function-after-cataract-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aao-raytracing-guided-lasik-enhancement-improves-visual-function-after-cataract-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Acupressure Offers Clinical Benefits for Rosacea]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- A device-free, on-demand active acupressure intervention offers clinical benefits for patients with rosacea when combined with pharmacotherapy, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.Bingyang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-acupressure-offers-clinical-benefits-for-rosacea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-acupressure-offers-clinical-benefits-for-rosacea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Petrelintide Achieves Weight Loss for Adults With Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- The amylin-based analog petrelintide achieves meaningful weight reduction for adults with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology to coincide with the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-petrelintide-achieves-weight-loss-for-adults-with-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-petrelintide-achieves-weight-loss-for-adults-with-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Daily Orforglipron Pill Shows Comparable Cardiovascular Safety to Insulin Glargine]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026-- The daily orforglipron pill has comparable cardiovascular safety to insulin glargine daily injections while providing additional benefits for adults with type 2 diabetes at increased cardiovascular risk, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-daily-orforglipron-pill-shows-comparable-cardiovascular-safety-to-insulin-glargine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-daily-orforglipron-pill-shows-comparable-cardiovascular-safety-to-insulin-glargine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herpes ‘Remedies’ Sold On Amazon And Walmart Pose Public Health Risk, FDA Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 &mdash; Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has been approved to treat the infection.<br />
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/herpes-remedies-sold-on-amazon-and-walmart-pose-public-health-risk-fda-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/herpes-remedies-sold-on-amazon-and-walmart-pose-public-health-risk-fda-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Expected To Double Worldwide By 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; Dementia cases are set to double within the next 25 years worldwide, warns a new study.There are expected to be 24.7 million new cases of dementia by 2050, up from 11.4 million in 2023, researchers reported Oct. 12 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-expected-to-double-worldwide-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-expected-to-double-worldwide-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could PMOS/PCOS Affect Memory And Increase Dementia Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; A common hormonal condition affecting millions of women may also have implications for brain health.Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-pmospcos-affect-memory-and-increase-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-pmospcos-affect-memory-and-increase-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Can Help Women In Menopause Feel Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; Women going through menopause might consider turning to exercise to help them with problems like depression, anxiety and stress, a new evidence review says.Physical activity &mdash; particularly aerobics and mind-body practices...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-help-women-in-menopause-feel-better/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-help-women-in-menopause-feel-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horseback Riding Eases Hyperactivity In Kids With Autism, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; Horseback riding can help children struggling with autism, ADHD or other psychiatric disorders, a new study says.Kids were less hyperactive and irritable after they spent some time riding a horse, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/horseback-riding-eases-hyperactivity-in-kids-with-autism-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/horseback-riding-eases-hyperactivity-in-kids-with-autism-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiac Rehab Struggling To Keep Up With Heart Disease Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; Most people with heart disease around the world don&rsquo;t have access to rehab programs that could extend their lives, a new study says.Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to help people recover from a heart attack...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiac-rehab-struggling-to-keep-up-with-heart-disease-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiac-rehab-struggling-to-keep-up-with-heart-disease-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guideline Developed for Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the treatment of women with menopausal vasomotor symptoms in a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online Oct. 6 in the Annals of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guideline-developed-for-treatment-of-menopausal-vasomotor-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guideline-developed-for-treatment-of-menopausal-vasomotor-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP Updates Recommendations on Management of UTI in Children Younger Than 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants and children younger than 5 years in a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-updates-recommendations-on-management-of-uti-in-children-younger-than-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-updates-recommendations-on-management-of-uti-in-children-younger-than-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Oct. 2 to 6 in San Diego. Participants included primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, and other health care...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-pediatrics-oct-2-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-pediatrics-oct-2-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 26-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 26 to 30 in Boston, and gathered physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other cancer researchers. The conference featured...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-society-for-radiation-oncology-sept-26-30/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-society-for-radiation-oncology-sept-26-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American College of Surgeons, Sept. 26-29]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held this year from Sept. 26 to 29 in Washington, D.C., and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, medical experts, allied health professionals, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-surgeons-sept-26-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-surgeons-sept-26-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misdiagnosis More Common for Women With Autoimmune Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Compared with men, women with autoimmune disease are more likely to have longer delays to diagnosis and to have misdiagnoses, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in eClinicalMedicine.Melanie Sloan, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/misdiagnosis-more-common-for-women-with-autoimmune-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/misdiagnosis-more-common-for-women-with-autoimmune-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifetime Risk for Heart Failure High and Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- The lifetime risk for heart failure is increasing, and prevalence is projected to continue accelerating, according to the HF Stats 2026 report published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.Eiran Z. Gorodeski...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifetime-risk-for-heart-failure-high-and-increasing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifetime-risk-for-heart-failure-high-and-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minibeam Radiotherapy Promising for Cutaneous, Soft Tissue Malignancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- For patients with superficial cutaneous and soft tissue malignancies, minibeam radiotherapy (MBRT), delivering alternating submillimeter high-dose peak and low-dose valley regions using orthovoltage X-rays, is well...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/minibeam-radiotherapy-promising-for-cutaneous-soft-tissue-malignancies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/minibeam-radiotherapy-promising-for-cutaneous-soft-tissue-malignancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optogenetic Therapy Offers Hope for Patients With Inherited Blindness]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Intravitreal administration of a ChrimsonR-expressing adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector targeting retinal ganglion cells combined with use of light-stimulating goggles seems safe for patients with blindness due to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optogenetic-therapy-offers-hope-for-patients-with-inherited-blindness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optogenetic-therapy-offers-hope-for-patients-with-inherited-blindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Had Genetic Testing For Cancer Risk Years Ago? Newer Tests May Find What Old Ones Missed]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 &mdash; Women who had genetic testing for inherited cancer risk years ago may want to ask about testing again, experts say.<br />
A person&rsquo;s genes don&rsquo;t change. But testing has come a long way, and many early tests...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/had-genetic-testing-for-cancer-risk-years-ago-newer-tests-may-find-what-old-ones-missed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/had-genetic-testing-for-cancer-risk-years-ago-newer-tests-may-find-what-old-ones-missed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMARD Tapering Noninferior to Treatment Continuation for RA With Low Disease Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with sustained low disease activity (LDA), structured tapering of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) is noninferior to treatment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dmard-tapering-noninferior-to-treatment-continuation-for-ra-with-low-disease-activity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dmard-tapering-noninferior-to-treatment-continuation-for-ra-with-low-disease-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congenital TORCH Infections Linked to Intellectual Disability, Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Congenital toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex (TORCH) infections appear to be associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability (ID) and autism, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/congenital-torch-infections-linked-to-intellectual-disability-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/congenital-torch-infections-linked-to-intellectual-disability-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mifepristone Prevents More Pregnancies Than Other Emergency Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Emergency contraception with mifepristone prevents more pregnancies and has fewer side effects than other options, including levonorgestrel, according to a review published online Sept. 21 in the Cochrane Database of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mifepristone-prevents-more-pregnancies-than-other-emergency-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mifepristone-prevents-more-pregnancies-than-other-emergency-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early axSpA Diagnosis Linked to Lower Long-Term Spinal Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026-- Early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with duration of no more than two years of axial symptoms, is associated with lower long-term spinal structural damage, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in Arthritis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-axspa-diagnosis-linked-to-lower-long-term-spinal-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-axspa-diagnosis-linked-to-lower-long-term-spinal-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marijuana For Insomnia? What The Latest Evidence Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026&mdash; If you struggle with insomnia, could medical marijuana help you get a better night&rsquo;s sleep?A new Cochrane review on medical marijuana for insomnia shows little to no benefit for sleep quality or total sleep time, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marijuana-for-insomnia-what-the-latest-evidence-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marijuana-for-insomnia-what-the-latest-evidence-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026&mdash; Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience the world. Early intervention and diagnosis are critical for the best outcomes, including...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Docs More Likely To Misdiagnose Autoimmune Diseases In Women As Mental Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026&mdash; Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a doctor tell them it&rsquo;s all in their mind, a new study reports.Women struggling with diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis face an uphill...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/docs-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-autoimmune-diseases-in-women-as-mental-disorders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/docs-more-likely-to-misdiagnose-autoimmune-diseases-in-women-as-mental-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret Shoppers Confirm Safety Standards At U.S. Psilocybin Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026&mdash; The United States&rsquo; first licensed psilocybin centers are hewing close to safety guidelines required by law, a &ldquo;secret shopper&rdquo; program has found.Oregon&rsquo;s psilocybin centers &mdash; the first such regulated programs in the U.S. &mdash;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-shoppers-confirm-safety-standards-at-us-psilocybin-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-shoppers-confirm-safety-standards-at-us-psilocybin-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental Cataract Lens Can Treat Glaucoma Through Time-Release Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026&mdash; An experimental cataract lens also can help treat a person&rsquo;s glaucoma, new clinical trial results show.The artificial lenses carry small pads of a widely used glaucoma drug called bimatoprost, which is released gradually...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-cataract-lens-can-treat-glaucoma-through-time-release-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-cataract-lens-can-treat-glaucoma-through-time-release-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma Payments And Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescribing Practices, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026&mdash; Pharma companies are influencing doctors to prescribe pricey drugs by wooing them with money and gifts, a new evidence review has concluded.Payments and gifts from the pharmaceutical industry also increase the quantity of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pharma-payments-and-gifts-influence-doctors-prescribing-practices-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pharma-payments-and-gifts-influence-doctors-prescribing-practices-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Masked' High Blood Pressure Poses A Fall Risk For Seniors, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026&mdash; Monitoring blood pressure at home could help prevent a life-altering injury for some seniors, a new study warns.Seniors older than 78 with &ldquo;masked&rdquo; high blood pressure have a 70% higher risk of falls than those who&rsquo;ve been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/masked-high-blood-pressure-poses-a-fall-risk-for-seniors-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/masked-high-blood-pressure-poses-a-fall-risk-for-seniors-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye Injuries From Beauty Products Send Thousands To ER Every Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026&mdash; The price of beauty could be your eyesight, a new study warns.Everyday beauty products send thousands of people to the ER with eye injuries every year, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-injuries-from-beauty-products-send-thousands-to-er-every-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-injuries-from-beauty-products-send-thousands-to-er-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- Access barriers to specialty oral anticancer medications (SOAMs) for blood cancers include rejection by insurance and high out-of-pocket costs, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-specialty-oral-anticancer-meds-for-blood-cancers-are-initially-rejected-by-insurers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-specialty-oral-anticancer-meds-for-blood-cancers-are-initially-rejected-by-insurers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Does Not Impair Benefits of Walking in Reducing COPD Exacerbation Rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- The benefits of walking activity on reducing the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rate are not modified by air pollutant concentrations, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in ERJ Open...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-does-not-impair-benefits-of-walking-in-reducing-copd-exacerbation-rate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-does-not-impair-benefits-of-walking-in-reducing-copd-exacerbation-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Activity Linked to Slower Cognitive, Motor Progression in Parkinson Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- For individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease (PD), higher levels of physical activity are associated with slower cognitive and motor progression, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Neurology.Dong-Woo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-activity-linked-to-slower-cognitive-motor-progression-in-parkinson-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-activity-linked-to-slower-cognitive-motor-progression-in-parkinson-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- For people with epilepsy of child-bearing potential (PWECP) prescribed hormone contraception susceptible to hepatic enzyme induction, drug interactions with antiseizure medications (ASMs) leading to reduced contraceptive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-interactions-reducing-contraceptive-effectiveness-common-in-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-interactions-reducing-contraceptive-effectiveness-common-in-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-Night Snacking May Be Bad For Your Liver]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; That late-night snack may be doing more than affecting your waistline &mdash; it could be hurting your liver health."A few studies have hinted at this idea but this is among the first long-term analyses to explicitly draw the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-snacking-may-be-bad-for-your-liver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-snacking-may-be-bad-for-your-liver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Smoking Linked to Progression of Sickle Cell Retinopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- Active smoking is associated with progression of sickle cell retinopathy (SCR), according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.Anshuman Agrawal, from Wilmer Eye Institute in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-smoking-linked-to-progression-of-sickle-cell-retinopathy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-smoking-linked-to-progression-of-sickle-cell-retinopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Levels of Placental Growth Factor in Pregnancy Linked to Subsequent ADHD in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- Low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) during the third trimester are associated with a higher risk for a later attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in children, according to a research letter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-levels-of-placental-growth-factor-in-pregnancy-linked-to-subsequent-adhd-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-levels-of-placental-growth-factor-in-pregnancy-linked-to-subsequent-adhd-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implant, Patient Survival Do Not Differ for Robotic and Conventional Total Joint Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026-- Robotic surgery does not improve outcomes in total hip or knee replacement when compared with conventional surgery, according to two studies published online Sept. 30 in The BMJ.Hasan R. Mohammad, from Queen Mary University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/implant-patient-survival-do-not-differ-for-robotic-and-conventional-total-joint-replacement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/implant-patient-survival-do-not-differ-for-robotic-and-conventional-total-joint-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Your Own Sprouts? These Broccoli Seeds Are Being Recalled For Salmonella]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; Three companies are recalling broccoli seeds sold online nationwide after a contaminated supplier lot was linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.All three products trace back to a single bulk seed lot, No. W4105...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/growing-your-own-sprouts-these-broccoli-seeds-are-being-recalled-for-salmonella/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/growing-your-own-sprouts-these-broccoli-seeds-are-being-recalled-for-salmonella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Trust AI For Blood Pressure Monitor Recommendations, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; Want to buy an accurate blood pressure monitor?Don&rsquo;t turn to AI for help, a new study warns.Three of four leading AI-powered search tools frequently recommended home BP monitors that haven&rsquo;t been validated for accuracy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dont-trust-ai-for-blood-pressure-monitor-recommendations-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dont-trust-ai-for-blood-pressure-monitor-recommendations-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Needle-Shy? Ask Them To Pump Up Your Jam, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; Hate needles? Your favorite jam might help you get through a painful jab.People best managed their pain during an IV insertion when docs played patients' favorite tunes rather than Mozart or relaxation music, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/needle-shy-ask-them-to-pump-up-your-jam-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/needle-shy-ask-them-to-pump-up-your-jam-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Drug Combo Restores HIV Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash;A new long-acting drug combo can restore control over HIV for patients whose virus has developed resistance to commonly used medications, researchers report.HIV patients who have trouble taking daily pills can opt for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-restores-hiv-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-restores-hiv-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psilocybin Isn't Seen As Cure-All By People With Depression, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; Depressed people aren&rsquo;t treating &ldquo;magic&rdquo; mushrooms as a cure-all for their condition, a new study says.Experts had been concerned that patients who treat their depression with psilocybin wouldn&rsquo;t bother continuing to see a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-isnt-seen-as-cure-all-by-people-with-depression-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-isnt-seen-as-cure-all-by-people-with-depression-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Medicare For All' Is Back. Now Comes The Hard Part]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026&mdash; As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has long been kicked around on the Democratic periphery is showing up in debates and on political platforms: &ldquo;Medicare for All.&rdquo;A 2025...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicare-for-all-is-back-now-comes-the-hard-part/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicare-for-all-is-back-now-comes-the-hard-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Incentives Boost Tobacco Abstinence in Underserved Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Among medically underserved adults referred for lung cancer screening, the rates of sustained tobacco abstinence are higher with financial incentives versus usual care with or without free pharmacotherapy, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/financial-incentives-boost-tobacco-abstinence-in-underserved-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/financial-incentives-boost-tobacco-abstinence-in-underserved-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Youth Fitness May Lower Risk for Depression in Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Greater childhood and adolescent fitness is associated with a lower risk for adult depression, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders.Kylie J. Smith, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-youth-fitness-may-lower-risk-for-depression-in-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-youth-fitness-may-lower-risk-for-depression-in-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Yields Improvements in Carpal Tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- For patients with refractory carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodissection with normal saline (NS) alone yields sustained and morphologic improvement, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrasound-guided-hydrodissection-yields-improvements-in-carpal-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrasound-guided-hydrodissection-yields-improvements-in-carpal-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap Found Between Awareness of Breast Cancer Risk and Risk-Reducing Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- While most women are aware of modifiable factors to reduce breast cancer risk, there is a significant gap between awareness and action, according to the results of a survey released Oct. 1 by the American Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gap-found-between-awareness-of-breast-cancer-risk-and-risk-reducing-behavior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gap-found-between-awareness-of-breast-cancer-risk-and-risk-reducing-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 to 2025 Saw Sharp Rise in Postpartum GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Postpartum initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) grew 24-fold from 2018 to 2025, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2018-to-2025-saw-sharp-rise-in-postpartum-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2018-to-2025-saw-sharp-rise-in-postpartum-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Withdrawal From Medetomidine Increasingly Seen in ICUs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Opioid use disorder (OUD)-related hospitalizations involving dexmedetomidine administration rose markedly with the infiltration of the veterinary sedative medetomidine into the street supply of fentanyl, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/withdrawal-from-medetomidine-increasingly-seen-in-icus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/withdrawal-from-medetomidine-increasingly-seen-in-icus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalized Support Boosts Families' Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Among patients with cancer with a genetic variant that increases the risk for hereditary cancers, personalized support significantly increases the likelihood that their first-degree relatives complete genetic testing as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-support-boosts-families-genetic-testing-for-hereditary-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-support-boosts-families-genetic-testing-for-hereditary-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral Menopausal Hormone Therapy Linked to Venous Thromboembolic Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Oral menopausal hormone therapy use is associated with increased venous thromboembolic risk, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in The BMJ.Julie Berggreen, from Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen in Denmark, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-menopausal-hormone-therapy-linked-to-venous-thromboembolic-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-menopausal-hormone-therapy-linked-to-venous-thromboembolic-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Issued for Use of Incretin-Based Meds in Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Recommendations for the use of incretin-based medications during pregnancy were presented In consensus guidelines published online July 29 in Obesity Reviews.Kate Maslin, Ph.D., R.D., from the University of Plymouth in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-issued-for-use-of-incretin-based-meds-in-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-issued-for-use-of-incretin-based-meds-in-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO: Low-Dose Radiotherapy Shows Potential in Early Knee Osteoarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026-- Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) offers multiple benefits in early knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Sept. 26 to 30 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-low-dose-radiotherapy-shows-potential-in-early-knee-osteoarthritis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-low-dose-radiotherapy-shows-potential-in-early-knee-osteoarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Raw Milk Safe For Kids? Pediatricians Warn About The Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Raw milk can make children and pregnant people seriously ill, and the nation's pediatricians want families to know the risks.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its policy statement on unpasteurized, or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/is-raw-milk-safe-for-kids-pediatricians-warn-about-the-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/is-raw-milk-safe-for-kids-pediatricians-warn-about-the-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Adult Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Obesity is one of the most common health conditions in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Today, it affects about 4 in 10 U.S. adults, and the numbers keep rising. For a long time, people thought obesity was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-adult-obesity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-adult-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HPV Vaccine May Have Benefits Beyond Cancer Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; The HPV vaccine is best known for protecting against cervical cancer.But, it may have another major benefit: reducing the risk of serious pregnancy complications.A team led by Zhongsong Zhang, of the Karolinska Institute in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hpv-vaccine-may-have-benefits-beyond-cancer-protection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hpv-vaccine-may-have-benefits-beyond-cancer-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bending Over On-The-Job Increases Miscarriage Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says.Miscarriage risk increases by 36% for every hour a pregnant woman spends working a job bent forward, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bending-over-on-the-job-increases-miscarriage-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bending-over-on-the-job-increases-miscarriage-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals Not Taking Simple Steps To Avoid Catheter-Related UTIs, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Many U.S. hospitals aren&rsquo;t taking simple steps to lower the odds that patients won&rsquo;t get a urinary tract infection from their catheter, a new study says.A set of three key practices can reduce the risk of a UTI caused by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-not-taking-simple-steps-to-avoid-catheter-related-utis-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-not-taking-simple-steps-to-avoid-catheter-related-utis-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epilepsy Meds Can Reduce Birth Control Effectiveness, Increasing Risk Of Unintended Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Women with epilepsy, be warned &mdash; your antiseizure medications could be interfering with your birth control.About 1 in 3 women with epilepsy on hormonal birth control have been prescribed an antiseizure drug that can make...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epilepsy-meds-can-reduce-birth-control-effectiveness-increasing-risk-of-unintended-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epilepsy-meds-can-reduce-birth-control-effectiveness-increasing-risk-of-unintended-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Can Slow Parkinson's Progression, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Movement might be key to slowing the progression of both the mental and physical degeneration associated with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.Parkinson&rsquo;s patients with higher levels of physical activity had slower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-slow-parkinsons-progression-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-slow-parkinsons-progression-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Medicare For All' Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026&mdash; Christina Starks-Clay doesn&rsquo;t know how &ldquo;Medicare for All&rdquo; would work exactly, but she&rsquo;s willing to bet it&rsquo;d be better than what she has now.Standing in line for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed&rsquo;s town hall in Michigan&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicare-for-all-message-attracts-voters-buckling-under-medical-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicare-for-all-message-attracts-voters-buckling-under-medical-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP: Electric and Gas-Powered Bicycles Increase Risk for Trauma, Death in Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Youth who ride electric- or gas-powered bikes have a higher risk for trauma or death when involved in collisions compared with those riding pedal bicycles, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-electric-and-gas-powered-bicycles-increase-risk-for-trauma-death-in-youth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-electric-and-gas-powered-bicycles-increase-risk-for-trauma-death-in-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO: Stereotactic Radiosurgical Capsulotomy Promising in Treatment-Resistant Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- For patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (trMDD), stereotactic radiosurgical (SRS) capsulotomy shows promise, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-stereotactic-radiosurgical-capsulotomy-promising-in-treatment-resistant-depression/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-stereotactic-radiosurgical-capsulotomy-promising-in-treatment-resistant-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EADV: Nail Disorders Occur Frequently With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Nail disorders and hair and scalp changes occur frequently among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) users, according to two studies presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eadv-nail-disorders-occur-frequently-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eadv-nail-disorders-occur-frequently-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma Incidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Statin use is associated with a lower risk for glaucoma incidence and treatment escalation, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.Forest Lin, from the Morsani College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/statin-use-linked-to-lower-risk-for-glaucoma-incidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/statin-use-linked-to-lower-risk-for-glaucoma-incidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Complications Linked to Subsequent Risk for Cardiometabolic-Renal Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Certain pregnancy complications are associated with an increased risk for cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in BMJ Medicine.Steven Wambua, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-subsequent-risk-for-cardiometabolic-renal-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-subsequent-risk-for-cardiometabolic-renal-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Urine cell-free (cf)RNA analysis could represent a promising biomarker for bladder cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in Nature Medicine.Kevin J. Liu, Ph.D., from Stanford University in California, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-cell-free-rna-shows-promise-as-biomarker-for-bladder-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-cell-free-rna-shows-promise-as-biomarker-for-bladder-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Prostate Cancer Treatments Linked to Distinct Morbidity Patterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026-- Radiation therapy (RT) and radical prostatectomy (RP) have distinct morbidity profiles that support individualized treatment decisions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-prostate-cancer-treatments-linked-to-distinct-morbidity-patterns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-prostate-cancer-treatments-linked-to-distinct-morbidity-patterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu Season May Be Starting Early; Experts Say Get Vaccinated Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot.Flu tests are coming back positive at unusually high rates for early fall on the U.S. West Coast and in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-season-may-be-starting-early-experts-say-get-vaccinated-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-season-may-be-starting-early-experts-say-get-vaccinated-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limiting Weight Regain After GLP-1s: Two Strategies Show Promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; What&rsquo;s the best way to keep the scale from creeping back up after you stop using a GLP-1 medication? A study published today in the journal Obesity Science &amp; Practice set out to answer this question.The pilot trial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/limiting-weight-regain-after-glp-1s-two-strategies-show-promise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/limiting-weight-regain-after-glp-1s-two-strategies-show-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tool Predicts Prolonged Sitting In Women With Pelvic Pain, Promotes Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; Women with chronic pelvic pain disorders often find it more comfortable to sit for longer spells &mdash; easing their pain but potentially harming their overall health.Now, a newly developed AI tool can forecast when women with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-predicts-prolonged-sitting-in-women-with-pelvic-pain-promotes-activity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-predicts-prolonged-sitting-in-women-with-pelvic-pain-promotes-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Failure Deaths Have Doubled Among Younger, Middle-Aged Americans, Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says.Until recently, heart failure had been a disease affecting mainly seniors.But heart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-failure-deaths-have-doubled-among-younger-middle-aged-americans-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-failure-deaths-have-doubled-among-younger-middle-aged-americans-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Food Bundles Lowered Weight, Blood Pressure Long-Term, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says.People receiving plant-based grocery packages from a Boston-area food pantry wound up in overall better health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-food-bundles-lowered-weight-blood-pressure-long-term-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-food-bundles-lowered-weight-blood-pressure-long-term-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle Fixation Linked To Sexual Problems Among Men, Boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; You have to love yourself before you can love others, the old saying goes.That&rsquo;s particularly true of boys and young men who are pathologically unhappy with the amount of muscle on their bodies, a new study says.Boys and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-fixation-linked-to-sexual-problems-among-men-boys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-fixation-linked-to-sexual-problems-among-men-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Saying Yes To The Medical Test, Know The Risks And Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026&mdash; When Lori Baute first learned about precautionary full-body MRI scans, she dismissed the idea.&ldquo;&#8202;I heard Kim Kardashian got one, and some other wealthy people,&rdquo; Baute said. But at 59, she was worried about her long-term...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/before-saying-yes-to-the-medical-test-know-the-risks-and-benefits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/before-saying-yes-to-the-medical-test-know-the-risks-and-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EADV: Autonomous AI Can Increase Clinical Capacity for Dermatologists]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in urgent skin cancer pathways can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eadv-autonomous-ai-can-increase-clinical-capacity-for-dermatologists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eadv-autonomous-ai-can-increase-clinical-capacity-for-dermatologists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEMC: Intranasal Sufentanil-Ketamine Appears Safe, Effective for Pediatric Acute Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Intranasal sufentanil-ketamine is fast-acting and appears to be well tolerated and effective at curbing acute pain for pediatric patients in the emergency department, according to a study presented at the annual European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-intranasal-sufentanil-ketamine-appears-safe-effective-for-pediatric-acute-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-intranasal-sufentanil-ketamine-appears-safe-effective-for-pediatric-acute-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Risk for Subsequent CRC Reduced With Appendectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- For patients with acute appendicitis, appendectomy is associated with lower subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with antibiotic management alone, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-risk-for-subsequent-crc-reduced-with-appendectomy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-risk-for-subsequent-crc-reduced-with-appendectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO: Fractionated Radiosurgery Boosts Survival With Brain Metastases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- After resection of larger brain metastases, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (fSRS) offers superior surgical bed control than single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), according to a study presented at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-fractionated-radiosurgery-boosts-survival-with-brain-metastases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-fractionated-radiosurgery-boosts-survival-with-brain-metastases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Combined Intervention in Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Tied to High Remission Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- A combined intervention of low-energy diet (LED) and structured supervised exercise can induce remission in early-onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D), with higher remission rates than usual care alone, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-combined-intervention-in-early-onset-type-2-diabetes-tied-to-high-remission-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-combined-intervention-in-early-onset-type-2-diabetes-tied-to-high-remission-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-Prostate Biopsy MRI Use Increased From 2017 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Pre-prostate biopsy magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use increased from 2017 to 2026, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Oncology.Stephen Rhodes, Ph.D., from the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-prostate-biopsy-mri-use-increased-from-2017-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-prostate-biopsy-mri-use-increased-from-2017-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Considerable Gaps Reported in Care for Youth With Opioid Use Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Most youths with opioid use disorder (OUD) do not engage in care or receive medications for OUD (MOUD), according to a study published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Network Open.Scott E. Hadland, M.D., M.P.H., from Mass General...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-gaps-reported-in-care-for-youth-with-opioid-use-disorder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-gaps-reported-in-care-for-youth-with-opioid-use-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Measles Outbreak Grows As New York Declares Emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide emergency as measles spreads through rural parts of the state.As of Saturday, New York had recorded 108 measles cases this year. That's the state's highest count since...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-measles-outbreak-grows-as-new-york-declares-emergency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-measles-outbreak-grows-as-new-york-declares-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- For patients with inflammatory arthritis, holding certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), namely select biologic or Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapies, for two weeks at the time of a supplemental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/holding-dmards-at-time-of-covid-19-vaccine-not-warranted-in-those-with-inflammatory-arthritis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/holding-dmards-at-time-of-covid-19-vaccine-not-warranted-in-those-with-inflammatory-arthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 3 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking a supplement&ndash;medication combination with potential for an interaction, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Arthritis Care &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-3-with-lupus-take-supplements-medications-with-potential-for-interactions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-3-with-lupus-take-supplements-medications-with-potential-for-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age-, Joint-Specific Ultrasound Reference Values Set for Healthy Joints]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026-- Age- and joint-specific reference values for ultrasound have been established for metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, wrist, and metatarsophalangeal joints of healthy adults, according to a study published in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-joint-specific-ultrasound-reference-values-set-for-healthy-joints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-joint-specific-ultrasound-reference-values-set-for-healthy-joints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Bees With Packed Schedules May Be Happier, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment to the next?That isn&rsquo;t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you feel about being busy, a new study says.College students with the busiest schedules...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/busy-bees-with-packed-schedules-may-be-happier-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/busy-bees-with-packed-schedules-may-be-happier-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspirin's Role In Colon Cancer May Depend On Disease Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Aspirin has drawn considerable interest for its potential to lower a person&rsquo;s risk of developing colon cancer and keep it from coming back.But whether it helps may depend on the stage of the disease."Aspirin is a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aspirins-role-in-colon-cancer-may-depend-on-disease-stage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aspirins-role-in-colon-cancer-may-depend-on-disease-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise As Medicine: How Physical Activity Helps Manage Chronic Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-as-medicine-how-physical-activity-helps-manage-chronic-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-as-medicine-how-physical-activity-helps-manage-chronic-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Placenta Issues Might Contribute To ADHD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; A child&rsquo;s risk of ADHD might start in the womb, a new study says.The health of an expecting mother&rsquo;s placenta during late pregnancy appears to be linked to increased risk of ADHD, researchers reported recently in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/placenta-issues-might-contribute-to-adhd-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/placenta-issues-might-contribute-to-adhd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitter Kids May Grow Into Less Depressed Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Kids who run and play will reap mental health benefits into middle age, a new study says.Active, fit children appear to have a lower risk of developing depression in their late 30s and 40s, researchers reported recently in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitter-kids-may-grow-into-less-depressed-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitter-kids-may-grow-into-less-depressed-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash Rewards Help Folks Quit Smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Fat stacks of cash can provide powerful motivation to quit smoking, a new study says.Twice as many smokers quit when offered cash rewards of up to $600, researchers reported Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cash-rewards-help-folks-quit-smoking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cash-rewards-help-folks-quit-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Dies By Suicide After 'Insurance Issue' Delayed Medicine For Lung Disease Flare-Ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026&mdash; Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago but started experiencing flare-ups this year that made him feel like he couldn&rsquo;t breathe.Blewett, of Kyle, Texas, described those flare-ups as &ldquo;the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-dies-by-suicide-after-insurance-issue-delayed-medicine-for-lung-disease-flare-ups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-dies-by-suicide-after-insurance-issue-delayed-medicine-for-lung-disease-flare-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO: Cancer-Specific Mortality Elevated for Patients With Cancer and Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026-- The risk for cancer-specific mortality (CSM) is significantly higher for patients with cancer and preexisting depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-cancer-specific-mortality-elevated-for-patients-with-cancer-and-depression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-cancer-specific-mortality-elevated-for-patients-with-cancer-and-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO:]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026-- Less than 30 percent of women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive early-stage breast cancer (ESBC) treated with lumpectomy remain adherent to endocrine therapy (ET) at five years, according to a study presented at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Intervention Linked to Improved Attention, Memory in Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- An exercise intervention is associated with improvements in attention and memory and with slower epigenetic aging among breast cancer survivors, according to two studies reporting on the same trial and published online Sept...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-intervention-linked-to-improved-attention-memory-in-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-intervention-linked-to-improved-attention-memory-in-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP: Adolescents With Colorectal Cancer Commonly Present With Advanced Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Most adolescents with colorectal cancer (CRC) present with advanced disease, and relapse is common, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference &amp; Exhibition, held from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-adolescents-with-colorectal-cancer-commonly-present-with-advanced-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-adolescents-with-colorectal-cancer-commonly-present-with-advanced-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen Organic Berry Recall Expands To More Walmart And Trader Joe's Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 &mdash; More frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's are being recalled because they could be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria.<br />
The Chilean supplier behind the products, Frutas y...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frozen-organic-berry-recall-expands-to-more-walmart-and-trader-joes-products/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frozen-organic-berry-recall-expands-to-more-walmart-and-trader-joes-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASH Issues Guidance on Serum Ferritin Thresholds for Diagnosing Iron Deficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- In guidelines issued by the American Society of Hematology and published online Sept. 16 in Blood Advances, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis of iron deficiency.<br />
Jacquelyn M. Powers, M.D., from the Baylor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ash-issues-guidance-on-serum-ferritin-thresholds-for-diagnosing-iron-deficiency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ash-issues-guidance-on-serum-ferritin-thresholds-for-diagnosing-iron-deficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Counties Have No Surgeon]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. counties lack a surgeon, with great variance in county-level availability by surgeon specialty and geographic area, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in the Journal of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-nearly-1-in-3-us-counties-have-no-surgeon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-nearly-1-in-3-us-counties-have-no-surgeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP: Negative Turning Point in Teen Mental Health Observed in 2009 to 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Adolescent mental health appeared to reach a turning point around 2009 to 2010, which was seen across various mental health indicators, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of Pediatrics National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-negative-turning-point-in-teen-mental-health-observed-in-2009-to-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-negative-turning-point-in-teen-mental-health-observed-in-2009-to-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Flooded With Misinformation After FDA Linked Painkiller With Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash; Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a new study finds.The proposed FDA label...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-flooded-with-misinformation-after-fda-linked-painkiller-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-flooded-with-misinformation-after-fda-linked-painkiller-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Flooded With Misinformation After FDA Linked Acetaminophen With Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 &mdash; Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a new study finds.<br />
The proposed FDA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-flooded-with-misinformation-after-fda-linked-acetaminophen-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-flooded-with-misinformation-after-fda-linked-acetaminophen-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do More Steps Mean Better Mental Health For Teens?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash; A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health &mdash; it may also help protect their mental health.Researchers tracked more than 5,500 adolescents (average age: 12), using Fitbits, brain scans and mental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-more-steps-mean-better-mental-health-for-teens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-more-steps-mean-better-mental-health-for-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet And Exercise Can Reverse Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash; If you've developed type 2 diabetes before age 45, it&rsquo;s possible to push the disease into remission with weight-loss dieting and a fitness program that includes aerobic and muscle-building resistance exercise, a new study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diet-and-exercise-can-reverse-early-onset-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diet-and-exercise-can-reverse-early-onset-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Women Know About Breast Cancer Risk Factors, But Fewer Act On It]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash; In a new survey, most U.S. women understood factors important to breast cancer risk, but only a minority were taking action to help lower those risks.&ldquo;Knowing your risk factors isn&rsquo;t the same as acting on them, and this gap...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-women-know-about-breast-cancer-risk-factors-but-fewer-act-on-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-women-know-about-breast-cancer-risk-factors-but-fewer-act-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Class Of Weight-Loss Drugs May Have Fewer Side Effects Than GLP-1s]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash; An emerging class of weight-loss medications helps users shed pounds but with a much lower risk for gastrointestinal side effects compared to popular GLP-1s, researchers report.The weekly injected medications are called...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-class-of-weight-loss-drugs-may-have-fewer-side-effects-than-glp-1s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-class-of-weight-loss-drugs-may-have-fewer-side-effects-than-glp-1s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead Of Everyone.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026&mdash;Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts and lowering the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midterms-have-revived-universal-healthcare-debate-these-states-are-ahead-of-everyone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midterms-have-revived-universal-healthcare-debate-these-states-are-ahead-of-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP: Household E-Cigarette, Tobacco Use Tied to Worse Asthma Control in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and household tobacco use are associated with worse parent-reported asthma control among children with asthma, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of Pediatrics...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-household-e-cigarette-tobacco-use-tied-to-worse-asthma-control-in-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-household-e-cigarette-tobacco-use-tied-to-worse-asthma-control-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 to 2024 Saw Decrease in Benzodiazepine Prescribing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- From 2013 to 2024, there was a decrease in benzodiazepine prescribing in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.Naomi Cruz, Ph.D., from Rutgers School of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2013-to-2024-saw-decrease-in-benzodiazepine-prescribing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2013-to-2024-saw-decrease-in-benzodiazepine-prescribing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Survival Longer for Younger Versus Older Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic CRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- Younger patients (younger than 45 years) diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) have longer survival compared with older patients, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-survival-longer-for-younger-versus-older-patients-diagnosed-with-metastatic-crc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-survival-longer-for-younger-versus-older-patients-diagnosed-with-metastatic-crc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Cognitive Functioning During 60s Linked to Subsequent Stroke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- For adults aged 60 to 69 years, lower cognitive functioning in global cognition, episodic memory, and perceptual speed is associated with increased stroke risk, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-cognitive-functioning-during-60s-linked-to-subsequent-stroke-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-cognitive-functioning-during-60s-linked-to-subsequent-stroke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambient Temperature Linked to Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- For patients with stable primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) under medical treatment, ambient temperature is associated with intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the British Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ambient-temperature-linked-to-intraocular-pressure-in-glaucoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ambient-temperature-linked-to-intraocular-pressure-in-glaucoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Therapist-Supervised Exercise Improves Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- Physical therapist-supervised exercise therapy with education improves patient-reported outcomes for young adults with persistent knee problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapist-supervised-exercise-improves-outcomes-after-acl-reconstruction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapist-supervised-exercise-improves-outcomes-after-acl-reconstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA: Pulmonary Aspiration, Regurgitation Under Anesthesia More Likely With GLP-1 RAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026-- In the United Kingdom, 2.9 percent of patients undergoing anesthesia reported receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Anesthesia to coincide with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aa-pulmonary-aspiration-regurgitation-under-anesthesia-more-likely-with-glp-1-ras/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aa-pulmonary-aspiration-regurgitation-under-anesthesia-more-likely-with-glp-1-ras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Heart Valve That Grows Up With The Patient Wins FDA Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; Children born with certain heart defects may face fewer open-heart surgeries, thanks to a new replacement valve that grows with them.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the Autus Size-Adjustable...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-heart-valve-that-grows-up-with-the-patient-wins-fda-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-heart-valve-that-grows-up-with-the-patient-wins-fda-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaping Family Members Raise Kids' Asthma Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; Smoking parents who think switching to vapes might ease risks for their asthmatic child may want to think again.A study of more than 48,000 doctor visits for kids with asthma found the odds for asthma attacks rose in homes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-family-members-raise-kids-asthma-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-family-members-raise-kids-asthma-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Adolescents]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; Colon cancer in U.S. adolescents is on the rise, experts say, and a new report finds it's typically caught in its more deadly later stages.&ldquo;Colorectal cancer is, unfortunately, becoming more common in adolescents and young...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colon-cancer-is-rising-among-adolescents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colon-cancer-is-rising-among-adolescents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Use Surging Among New Mothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; More women are now being prescribed GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound after giving birth.A new study finds GLP-1 use among new mothers jumped from less than 0.1% in 2018 to nearly 2% in early 2025 &mdash; a 24-fold...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-surging-among-new-mothers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-surging-among-new-mothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1s Show Benefit For Kids With Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct 2, 2026&mdash; A real-world study finds GLP-1 medications helped kids, teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight, as well as improve their blood pressure and blood sugar control.&ldquo;Our results confirm that GLP-1 receptor agonists...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1s-show-benefit-for-kids-with-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1s-show-benefit-for-kids-with-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Antibiotics? Eating Less Sugar Might Shield Your Microbiome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; Many people understand that antibiotics' bacteria-killing properties can disrupt the gut's healthy microbiome, even as the drugs treat illness.Now, research in cancer patients suggests that cutting back on sugar while...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/on-antibiotics-eating-less-sugar-might-shield-your-microbiome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/on-antibiotics-eating-less-sugar-might-shield-your-microbiome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals Have Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here's How It Works.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026&mdash; If you have medical debt, there&rsquo;s a good chance you owe money to a hospital.One way patients can avoid medical debt is through hospital financial assistance, also known as charity care. Most of the nation&rsquo;s hospitals offer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-have-little-known-tool-to-prevent-medical-debt-heres-how-it-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-have-little-known-tool-to-prevent-medical-debt-heres-how-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 10 Older Adults Used Cannabis in the Past Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- One in nine older U.S. adults who have used cannabis in the past 12&thinsp;months meet criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a study published online Sept. 28 in Addiction.Benjamin H. Han, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-10-older-adults-used-cannabis-in-the-past-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-10-older-adults-used-cannabis-in-the-past-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Survivors Have Lower Levels of Physical Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Cancer survivors are less likely to be physically active than adults without a cancer history, although physical activity (PA) increased in cancer survivors from 2018 to 2024, according to a study published online Sept. 5...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-survivors-have-lower-levels-of-physical-activity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-survivors-have-lower-levels-of-physical-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Aggregate Surgeon Supply Projected to Decline to 2038]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Aggregate surgeon supply is projected to decline to 2038, resulting in a national workforce adequacy of 83.4 percent, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons, held from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-aggregate-surgeon-supply-projected-to-decline-to-2038/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-aggregate-surgeon-supply-projected-to-decline-to-2038/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 5 Patients Report Exposure to Ophthalmic Treatments Perceived as Bogus]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 5 patients report encountering ophthalmic treatments they perceive as bogus, according to a research letter published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Lee Jones, Ph.D., from University College London, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-patients-report-exposure-to-ophthalmic-treatments-perceived-as-bogus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-patients-report-exposure-to-ophthalmic-treatments-perceived-as-bogus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isometric Exercise Training Three Times a Week Preserves Cardiovascular Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- While lower-frequency isometric exercise training (IET) may be sufficient to maintain blood pressure (BP) reductions over the short term, higher frequencies are required to preserve the full cardiovascular benefits gained...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/isometric-exercise-training-three-times-a-week-preserves-cardiovascular-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/isometric-exercise-training-three-times-a-week-preserves-cardiovascular-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polypharmacy of Prescription Medications Increased for U.S. Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Polypharmacy involving prescription medications affected more than one-third of older adults in 2021 to 2023, according to a research letter published online Sept. 24 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Dima...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polypharmacy-of-prescription-medications-increased-for-us-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polypharmacy-of-prescription-medications-increased-for-us-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehab Beneficial for Coronary Heart Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves outcomes for people with coronary heart disease (CHD) compared with no exercise, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-based-cardiac-rehab-beneficial-for-coronary-heart-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-based-cardiac-rehab-beneficial-for-coronary-heart-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Functional Decline Precedes Cardiovascular Disease Events by Many Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- Functional decline begins many years before clinically apparent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Cardiology.Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo, Ph.D., from Monash University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/functional-decline-precedes-cardiovascular-disease-events-by-many-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/functional-decline-precedes-cardiovascular-disease-events-by-many-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Neurodiversity Prevalence Elevated for Those With Early Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- The prevalence of neurodiversity is increased among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) early in life, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-neurodiversity-prevalence-elevated-for-those-with-early-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-neurodiversity-prevalence-elevated-for-those-with-early-diagnosis-of-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, SGLT-2is Slow Renal Function Decline in T2D With Albuminuria]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk with albuminuria, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors reduce the risk for deterioration...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-sglt-2is-slow-renal-function-decline-in-t2d-with-albuminuria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-sglt-2is-slow-renal-function-decline-in-t2d-with-albuminuria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Measles Death Reported As US Cases Reach New 35-Year High]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; A fifth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, home to the largest active measles outbreak in the United States.The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Wednesday that the person was an unvaccinated Lancaster...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fifth-measles-death-reported-as-us-cases-reach-new-35-year-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fifth-measles-death-reported-as-us-cases-reach-new-35-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smiling At Babies Could Help Emotional Regulation Develop]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; The smiles that pass between babies and their caregivers aren't just fleeting pleasures: They might help infants learn how to regulate their emotions, according to two new studies.One study found that heart rhythms thought...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smiling-at-babies-could-help-emotional-regulation-develop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smiling-at-babies-could-help-emotional-regulation-develop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Sits Just Once A Week May Help Maintain Lower Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; Isometric exercises like wall sits may help lower your blood pressure.And just one session a week could help you maintain those healthier numbers.A team led by Harry Swift of King&rsquo;s College London studied 100 adults with an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wall-sits-just-once-a-week-may-help-maintain-lower-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wall-sits-just-once-a-week-may-help-maintain-lower-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable Wrist Device Could Boost Stroke Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; A device worn on the wrist and powered by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can assess rehab progress in real time for people who've lost arm movement due to stroke, new research shows. Right now, such assessments...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-wrist-device-could-boost-stroke-rehab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-wrist-device-could-boost-stroke-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds Of Losing Your Nails, Hair Rise With GLP-1 Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; You're up to four times more prone to losing a nail after you start a GLP-1 medicine than before, a new study suggests.Risk for nail discoloration also rises when taking GLP-1s, according to a French study. The findings...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-losing-your-nails-hair-rise-with-glp-1-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-losing-your-nails-hair-rise-with-glp-1-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Drop In U.S. Prescriptions For Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; Fewer Americans are saying "I took a Xanax" these days as prescriptions for benzodiazepine sedatives have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.Besides Xanax, other popular benzodiazepines include Valium...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/big-drop-in-us-prescriptions-for-sedatives-like-xanax-valium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/big-drop-in-us-prescriptions-for-sedatives-like-xanax-valium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs Are Widely Used To Sedate Dementia Patients. Her Sons Wanted To Keep Her Off Them.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026&mdash; In December 2024, Marjorie Tingley&rsquo;s adult sons received an urgent email from the dementia care unit at Vista Grande Villa, a Michigan senior living community. They were told that their 85-year-old mother was a major safety...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drugs-are-widely-used-to-sedate-dementia-patients-her-sons-wanted-to-keep-her-off-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drugs-are-widely-used-to-sedate-dementia-patients-her-sons-wanted-to-keep-her-off-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Almost 1 in 3 Adults Develop Cardiorenal Disease or Die Within Five Years of T2D Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026-- Within five years of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, there is greater risk for first developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) versus first developing heart failure, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-almost-1-in-3-adults-develop-cardiorenal-disease-or-die-within-five-years-of-t2d-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-almost-1-in-3-adults-develop-cardiorenal-disease-or-die-within-five-years-of-t2d-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Cancer Survivors Often Have Mental Distress in Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026-- For childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), mental distress, fatigue, and executive function (EF) impairment are common in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-cancer-survivors-often-have-mental-distress-in-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-cancer-survivors-often-have-mental-distress-in-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2016 to 2024 Saw Increase in Patients Using Medical Cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 -- From 2016 to 2024, the number of patients using medical cannabis increased by 425 percent, according to a research letter published online Sept. 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.<br />
Kevin F. Boehnke, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2016-to-2024-saw-increase-in-patients-using-medical-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2016-to-2024-saw-increase-in-patients-using-medical-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serum 25(OH)D May Serve as Biomarker of Disease Activity in IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) may serve as a biomarker for disease activity, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/serum-25ohd-may-serve-as-biomarker-of-disease-activity-in-ibd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/serum-25ohd-may-serve-as-biomarker-of-disease-activity-in-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midlife Employment Instability Linked to Later Cognitive Deficits]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 -- Stable employment in midlife is associated with better cognitive health in later life, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia.<br />
Erika T. Beidelman, from the Columbia University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-employment-instability-linked-to-later-cognitive-deficits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-employment-instability-linked-to-later-cognitive-deficits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 -- For adults with an increased cardiovascular risk, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are associated with an elevated risk for incident heart failure and all-cause mortality, according to a study recently published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/elevated-c-reactive-protein-linked-to-increased-risk-for-incident-heart-failure-all-cause-mortality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/elevated-c-reactive-protein-linked-to-increased-risk-for-incident-heart-failure-all-cause-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effect of Semaglutide on MACE Risk Reduction Only Partly Explained by Known Risk Factors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 -- The effects of semaglutide on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is only partially due to known risk factors, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in the European Heart Journal.<br />
Helen M. Colhoun, M.B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/effect-of-semaglutide-on-mace-risk-reduction-only-partly-explained-by-known-risk-factors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/effect-of-semaglutide-on-mace-risk-reduction-only-partly-explained-by-known-risk-factors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Charged In Scheme To Sell Counterfeit Ozempic — How You Can Spot Fake Meds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 &mdash; Federal prosecutors have charged two people in an alleged scheme to bring fake versions of the type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic from China and sell them to U.S. distributors.<br />
Swapnadip Roy, 33, and Vicky Ramancha, 37...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-charged-in-scheme-to-sell-counterfeit-ozempic-how-you-can-spot-fake-meds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-charged-in-scheme-to-sell-counterfeit-ozempic-how-you-can-spot-fake-meds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Dose Radiation  Could Help Slow Knee Arthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept 30, 2026&mdash; Low doses of radiation targeted to arthritic knees may ease symptoms and even slow disease progression, new research suggests.The study conducted in Russia tracked almost 300 patients with knee osteoarthritis, some of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-dose-radiation-could-help-slow-knee-arthritis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-dose-radiation-could-help-slow-knee-arthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury Prevention And Recovery: Essential Guidelines Before Starting A New Workout Routine]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026&mdash; Starting a new workout routine is an opportunity to improve your health, boost your energy and reach personal fitness goals. However, as a doctor, I&rsquo;ve seen firsthand the setbacks caused by preventable injuries and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/injury-prevention-and-recovery-essential-guidelines-before-starting-a-new-workout-routine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/injury-prevention-and-recovery-essential-guidelines-before-starting-a-new-workout-routine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatricians' Group Updates Guidelines On UTIs In Babies, Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept 30, 2026&mdash; As many parents know,urinary tract infections (UTIs) can strike babies and young children too. This week, the nation's leading pediatricians' group issued its first update since 2011 on diagnosing and treating these...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatricians-group-updates-guidelines-on-utis-in-babies-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatricians-group-updates-guidelines-on-utis-in-babies-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ER Admissions For E-Scooter Injuries Double In Two Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept 30, 2026&mdash; The growing popularity of e-scooters is translating to more broken bones and fractured skulls in U.S emergency departments, two new reports find.Such cases doubled between 2021 and 2023, and in 88% of cases the e-scooter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-admissions-for-e-scooter-injuries-double-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-admissions-for-e-scooter-injuries-double-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focused Brain Radiation Could Ease Severe, Tough-To-Treat Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept 30, 2026&mdash; Researchers say they've found an incision-free way to treat the brains of people stricken with severe, treatment-resistant depression, bringing what looks to be lasting relief.It's a small study &mdash; just 20 participants &mdash;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/focused-brain-radiation-could-ease-severe-tough-to-treat-depression/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/focused-brain-radiation-could-ease-severe-tough-to-treat-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Left After Waiting Hours In The Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026&mdash; Autumn Daniels is no stranger to migraine headaches, which have troubled her since childhood.The migraine tormenting the 32-year-old in April was even worse than usual. After a week of piercing head pain, she went to an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/she-left-after-waiting-hours-in-the-emergency-room-the-er-billed-her-anyway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/she-left-after-waiting-hours-in-the-emergency-room-the-er-billed-her-anyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Drug Approvals<br />
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.Emcitate (tiratricol) Tablets for Oral Suspension<br />
Date of Approval: September 28, 2026Treatment for: MCT8 DeficiencyPress Release | Approval HistoryAtebrioz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating More Ultraprocessed Foods Heightens Risk for Chronic Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Eating more ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is associated with higher risks for multiple chronic diseases and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Family Medicine and Community Health.Xiao...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-more-ultraprocessed-foods-heightens-risk-for-chronic-diseases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-more-ultraprocessed-foods-heightens-risk-for-chronic-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Vertebral Bone Mineral Density Linked to Cognitive Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Lower vertebral bone mineral density (vBMD) is associated with changes in brain structure and cognition among older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Radiology.Sara Momtazmanesh, M.D., from Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-vertebral-bone-mineral-density-linked-to-cognitive-decline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-vertebral-bone-mineral-density-linked-to-cognitive-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Mortality Elevated for Certain Common Emergency General Surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Mortality has consistently increased for adults undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, and abdominal wall hernia with obstruction or gangrene, according to a study presented at the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-mortality-elevated-for-certain-common-emergency-general-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-mortality-elevated-for-certain-common-emergency-general-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS: Transformer-Based Model Can ID Pancreatic Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- A transformer-based model can predict personalized risk for pancreatic cancer five years prior to diagnosis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons, held from Sept. 26 to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-transformer-based-model-can-id-pancreatic-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-transformer-based-model-can-id-pancreatic-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEMC: Virtual Reality, Classical Music Combo Can Complement Treatment of Hypertensive Urgency]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- The combination of virtual reality (VR) and classical music seems to accelerate early blood pressure reduction in patients with hypertensive urgency receiving standard antihypertensive treatment, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-virtual-reality-classical-music-combo-can-complement-treatment-of-hypertensive-urgency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-virtual-reality-classical-music-combo-can-complement-treatment-of-hypertensive-urgency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Migraines More Common in Women With Enlarged Breast Tissue]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Chronic migraine is more common among women with macromastia, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Headache.Kristyn Spera Pocock, M.D., from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, North Carolina...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-migraines-more-common-in-women-with-enlarged-breast-tissue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-migraines-more-common-in-women-with-enlarged-breast-tissue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Pharmacist-led comprehensive medication reviews substantially improve the medication quality of older patients with cancer and polypharmacy, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pharmacist-led-med-review-improves-medication-quality-in-older-patients-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pharmacist-led-med-review-improves-medication-quality-in-older-patients-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1997 to 2022 Saw Increase in Pediatric Hospitalizations With AKI]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- From 1997 to 2022, there was an increase in the absolute number and rate of pediatric hospitalizations complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI) and AKI requiring dialysis (AKI-D), according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1997-to-2022-saw-increase-in-pediatric-hospitalizations-with-aki/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1997-to-2022-saw-increase-in-pediatric-hospitalizations-with-aki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke, Odds of Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Insomnia is associated with an increased risk for stroke and with higher odds of hospital admission, according to an umbrella review funded by the European Academy of Neurology and published online Sept. 7 in Sleep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insomnia-linked-to-increased-risk-for-stroke-odds-of-admission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insomnia-linked-to-increased-risk-for-stroke-odds-of-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Complications Common in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026-- Early complications are common in older kidney transplant recipients, according to a study published in the October issue of Transplantation Direct.Daniele Vetrano, M.D., from Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-complications-common-in-older-kidney-transplant-recipients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-complications-common-in-older-kidney-transplant-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opioid Up To 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl Spreading Across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026&mdash; A powerful new lab-made opioid is moving through the illegal U.S. drug supply, and federal officials warn it could keep spreading. The drug, called cychlorphine, may be up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-opioid-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-fentanyl-spreading-across-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-opioid-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-fentanyl-spreading-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes More Likely In People With ADHD, Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026&mdash; A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at a young age is much more likely in people who have autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research says.More than 14% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-type-2-diabetes-more-likely-in-people-with-adhd-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-type-2-diabetes-more-likely-in-people-with-adhd-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Stress May Cost You Peace Of Mind — And Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026&mdash; Chronic stress may hit women's brain power harder than men's as they age.A new study of nearly 3,900 healthy adults age 50 and older without dementia found women with higher levels of ongoing stress had steeper declines in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-stress-may-cost-you-peace-of-mind-and-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-stress-may-cost-you-peace-of-mind-and-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogus Treatments Common For People With Vision Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept 29, 2026&mdash; Many people with poor vision have paid almost $13,300 for what later turned out to be bogus treatments, a new international study finds.British research involving almost 1,000 patients found that about a fifth encountered...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bogus-treatments-common-for-people-with-vision-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bogus-treatments-common-for-people-with-vision-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Could Face Major Surgeon Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026&mdash; Rural Americans will be hit hardest by a projected nationwide shortfall of 28,000 surgeons by 2038, a new report warns.Specialties such as vascular surgery, ophthalmology, thoracic surgery and plastic surgery will face the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-could-face-major-surgeon-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-could-face-major-surgeon-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasal Spray Eases Pain Quickly For Kids Treated In ER]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept 29, 2026&mdash; A quick spritz to the nose could bring rapid pain relief to injured kids cared for in emergency rooms, new research shows.According to experts, too many pediatric ER patients are waiting too long for pain relief."Nearly a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-eases-pain-quickly-for-kids-treated-in-er/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-eases-pain-quickly-for-kids-treated-in-er/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Safety Finds A Place Among 'Kitchen-Table' Political Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2026&mdash; The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight &mdash; literally.The summer was marred by a massive foodborne outbreak that sickened scores of people and the recall of tens of thousands of pounds of imported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-safety-finds-a-place-among-kitchen-table-political-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-safety-finds-a-place-among-kitchen-table-political-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Epilepsy Severity]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- Frequent cannabis use is associated with markers of increased epilepsy severity among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in Epilepsia.Santiago Philibert-Rosas, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-cannabis-use-linked-to-epilepsy-severity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-cannabis-use-linked-to-epilepsy-severity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frailty Linked to Incident Cognitive Decline in Men With CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- For men with nondialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD), frailty seems to be an independent risk factor for incident cognitive impairment, according to a study published online July 9 in GeroScience.Stephanie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frailty-linked-to-incident-cognitive-decline-in-men-with-ckd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frailty-linked-to-incident-cognitive-decline-in-men-with-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequent Marijuana Use Tied To More Severe Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026&mdash; A new study suggests frequent marijuana use may worsen seizures in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy."There isn't definitive data that cannabis use worsens epilepsy," senior author Dr. Aaron Struck, an associate professor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-marijuana-use-tied-to-more-severe-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-marijuana-use-tied-to-more-severe-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEMC: Workplace Violence Against Emergency Medical Professionals Is Common Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- Workplace violence is highly prevalent across emergency care systems worldwide, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-workplace-violence-against-emergency-medical-professionals-is-common-globally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eemc-workplace-violence-against-emergency-medical-professionals-is-common-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Dietary Diversity in First Year Linked to Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- Lower dietary diversity during the first year of life is associated an with increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD) later in life, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.Ju Hee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-diversity-in-first-year-linked-to-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-diversity-in-first-year-linked-to-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Hydroxychloroquine Intake, Blood Levels Linked to ASCVD Risk in Lupus]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), maintaining low long-term hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) intake and very low HCQ blood levels is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-hydroxychloroquine-intake-blood-levels-linked-to-ascvd-risk-in-lupus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-hydroxychloroquine-intake-blood-levels-linked-to-ascvd-risk-in-lupus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myeloma Risk Modestly Increased in Adults With Incidentally Detected Vertebral Fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- Adults with incidentally detected vertebral fracture have an increased relative risk for myeloma, although the absolute five-year risk is modest, according to a research letter published online Sept. 18 in Leukemia.Rasmus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/myeloma-risk-modestly-increased-in-adults-with-incidentally-detected-vertebral-fracture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/myeloma-risk-modestly-increased-in-adults-with-incidentally-detected-vertebral-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raw Milk Cheese Recalled Nationwide After E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026&mdash; All Graziers raw milk cheeses are being pulled from the market nationwide after the products were tied to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than a dozen people, many of them young children.Sierra Nevada Cheese...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/raw-milk-cheese-recalled-nationwide-after-e-coli-outbreak-sickens-13/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/raw-milk-cheese-recalled-nationwide-after-e-coli-outbreak-sickens-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased Dementia Risk Seen After Transient Ischemic Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026-- Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Neurology.Raed A. Joundi, M.D., D.Phil., from McMaster University &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increased-dementia-risk-seen-after-transient-ischemic-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increased-dementia-risk-seen-after-transient-ischemic-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk Of Death, Major Disease High Following Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept 28, 2026&mdash; Type 2 diabetes dramatically increases a person&rsquo;s short-term risk of death or life-threatening illness, a new study says.Within five years of their diagnosis, patients with type 2 diabetes have a 33% increased risk of dying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-of-death-major-disease-high-following-type-2-diabetes-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-of-death-major-disease-high-following-type-2-diabetes-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 In 5 Seniors At Risk For Dangerous Drug Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026&mdash; More than 1 in 5 seniors are at risk for a potentially dangerous drug interaction from the medications they&rsquo;ve been prescribed, a new study says.About 22% of U.S. adults between 62 and 85 years of age had a drug regimen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-5-seniors-at-risk-for-dangerous-drug-interactions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-5-seniors-at-risk-for-dangerous-drug-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise A Solid Prescription For Pain, Review Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026&mdash; Exercise is not first on the list for folks with throbbing knee pain from arthritis or a blinding migraine headache &mdash; but a new evidence review argues it should be.Shorter-duration and lower-intensity exercise can reduce...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-a-solid-prescription-for-pain-review-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-a-solid-prescription-for-pain-review-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminating Ultra-Processed Food From School Cafeterias Will Be Costly, Complicated, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026&mdash; It will be far from cheap or easy to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school cafeterias, a new study warns.California&rsquo;s public schools are required to start phasing out ultra-processed foods starting in July 2029 under...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eliminating-ultra-processed-food-from-school-cafeterias-will-be-costly-complicated-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eliminating-ultra-processed-food-from-school-cafeterias-will-be-costly-complicated-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abortion Is On The Ballot Again As Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 (HealthDay) &mdash; After Missouri voters added abortion protections to the state constitution in 2024, Kelly McCoomb decided to keep her yard sign supporting the measure in the basement of her suburban St. Louis home.Abortion...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abortion-is-on-the-ballot-again-as-post-roe-policies-continue-to-evolve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abortion-is-on-the-ballot-again-as-post-roe-policies-continue-to-evolve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Stroke Increasing Among Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- The incidence of stroke is increasing among young adults over time, while case-fatality rates (CFRs) are decreasing, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Neurology.Emily R. Fisher, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-stroke-increasing-among-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-stroke-increasing-among-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 of 10 Leading Causes of Death Unchanged From 2023 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- The leading causes of death in the United States remained similar in 2024 as in 2023, according to the Sept. 22 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.Betzaida...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/9-of-10-leading-causes-of-death-unchanged-from-2023-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/9-of-10-leading-causes-of-death-unchanged-from-2023-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- A blood-based multicancer early detection (MCED) test that predicts cancer signal origin (CSO) has a positive predictive value of 60.3 percent for participants aged 50 years or older without clinical suspicion of cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-study-shows-blood-based-multicancer-early-detection-test-can-id-cancer-signals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-study-shows-blood-based-multicancer-early-detection-test-can-id-cancer-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PET/MRI Offers Diagnostic, Prognostic Value in Pediatric Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- Fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers diagnostic and prognostic value in pediatric epilepsy, according to a study published in the August issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/petmri-offers-diagnostic-prognostic-value-in-pediatric-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/petmri-offers-diagnostic-prognostic-value-in-pediatric-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- For patients with steatotic liver disease (SLD), the steatosis-associated fibrosis estimator (SAFE) score demonstrated the greatest net benefit for predicting cirrhosis, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/steatotic-liver-disease-risk-scores-compared-for-predicting-cirrhosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/steatotic-liver-disease-risk-scores-compared-for-predicting-cirrhosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[165,000+ Pounds Of Pork, Beef And Goat Recalled Over USDA Inspection Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; A North Carolina company is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw goat, beef and pork that never went through required federal inspection, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials announced.Don't eat any meat that carries the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/165000-pounds-of-pork-beef-and-goat-recalled-over-usda-inspection-mark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/165000-pounds-of-pork-beef-and-goat-recalled-over-usda-inspection-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reducing Ultraprocessed Food May Alleviate Symptoms of Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- An intervention aimed at reducing ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is feasible and acceptable for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and may alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reducing-ultraprocessed-food-may-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reducing-ultraprocessed-food-may-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UACR, UPCR Provide Indistinguishable Prognostic Information in CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026-- In a cohort of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) and urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) provide clinically indistinguishable prognostic information for kidney and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uacr-upcr-provide-indistinguishable-prognostic-information-in-ckd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uacr-upcr-provide-indistinguishable-prognostic-information-in-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness, Isolation Can Strip Away Years Of Healthy Life, Large Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; Loneliness and social isolation can cost a person up to six years of healthy life, a new study says.Physical and mental health suffer when people feel lonely and become isolated, even if they largely stick to healthy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-isolation-can-strip-away-years-of-healthy-life-large-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-isolation-can-strip-away-years-of-healthy-life-large-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke Rates Nearly Double In Younger Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults.A large U.S. population study spanning nearly three decades found stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled."While stroke has traditionally been considered a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stroke-rates-nearly-double-in-younger-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stroke-rates-nearly-double-in-younger-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The MIND Diet Protects Aging Brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; A well-known brain-healthy diet appears to ward off decline and dementia by protecting a person&rsquo;s arteries, a new study says.People who followed the MIND diet had healthier blood vessels in their brains, contributing to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-the-mind-diet-protects-aging-brains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-the-mind-diet-protects-aging-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping A Steady Job Might Help You Stay Sharp Later In Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) &mdash; Middle-aged folks who have trouble keeping a regular job could wind up with brains that are old before their time, a new study says.<br />
Among men, a spotty employment history equated to having a brain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/keeping-a-steady-job-might-help-you-stay-sharp-later-in-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/keeping-a-steady-job-might-help-you-stay-sharp-later-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressed? Try Cutting Back On Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; Cutting back on ultra-processed food could provide a boost to your mental health, a new pilot study says.People had less depression and anxiety after cutting their ultra-processed food intake by more than 85%, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/depressed-try-cutting-back-on-ultra-processed-foods-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/depressed-try-cutting-back-on-ultra-processed-foods-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Health Insurance Costs Soar, Healthcare Workers Also Feel The Pinch]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026&mdash; Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and for the first time in their lives, they have no health insurance.When the Durhams began their practice in Boise, Idaho, at the end of 2023 &mdash; he as a primary care...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/as-health-insurance-costs-soar-healthcare-workers-also-feel-the-pinch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/as-health-insurance-costs-soar-healthcare-workers-also-feel-the-pinch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age-Adjusted Suicide Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017 and Then Plateaued]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- The age-adjusted suicide rate increased from 2014 to 2017 and then did not change significantly from 2017 through 2024, according to a September data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Matthew...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-adjusted-suicide-rate-increased-from-2014-to-2017-and-then-plateaued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-adjusted-suicide-rate-increased-from-2014-to-2017-and-then-plateaued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBD Not Linked to Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall, but is associated with an increased risk for preeclampsia, according to a study published in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ibd-not-linked-to-risk-for-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy-overall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ibd-not-linked-to-risk-for-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multicomponent Interventions Offer Little Impact on Fall Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Multiple-component and multifactorial interventions may have little or no e&#64256;ect on fall rate compared with usual care or attention control, exercise, or falls advice or education, according to a review published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multicomponent-interventions-offer-little-impact-on-fall-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multicomponent-interventions-offer-little-impact-on-fall-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Exposure in Early Life Linked to Anxiety in Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Sugar exposure in early life is associated with the risk for anxiety in adulthood, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Translational Psychiatry.Hana F. Navratilova, Ph.D., from the University of Surrey in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-exposure-in-early-life-linked-to-anxiety-in-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-exposure-in-early-life-linked-to-anxiety-in-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutritional Deficiencies Seen in Youth Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Nutritional deficiencies are a common and underrecognized risk among pediatric patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in Childhood...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nutritional-deficiencies-seen-in-youth-taking-glp-1-receptor-agonists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nutritional-deficiencies-seen-in-youth-taking-glp-1-receptor-agonists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at Patient Experiences With Sedative Contaminating Fentanyl]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Patient experiences of medetomidine, a veterinary sedative increasingly contaminating fentanyl in the United States, include feelings of helplessness and a vulnerability to the effects of the drug, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-patient-experiences-with-sedative-contaminating-fentanyl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-patient-experiences-with-sedative-contaminating-fentanyl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dense Breast Notification Linked to Increase in Use of Supplemental Ultrasound]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Dense breast notification and insurance coverage laws are associated with increased use of supplemental ultrasonography among women undergoing mammography, according to a study published online July 29 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dense-breast-notification-linked-to-increase-in-use-of-supplemental-ultrasound/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dense-breast-notification-linked-to-increase-in-use-of-supplemental-ultrasound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Panel Narrowly Backs Multi-Cancer Blood Test Despite Doubts It Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; A blood test that aims to catch more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear narrowly won the backing of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers Wednesday, even as several doubted it works.The test, called...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-panel-narrowly-backs-multi-cancer-blood-test-despite-doubts-it-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-panel-narrowly-backs-multi-cancer-blood-test-despite-doubts-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Vitamin D Status Linked to Preterm Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Women who deliver preterm have lower vitamin D concentrations than women who deliver at term, according to a study recently published online in the Journal of Perinatology.Anjali G. Borsum, from the University of South...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-vitamin-d-status-linked-to-preterm-delivery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-vitamin-d-status-linked-to-preterm-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time-Restricted Eating Shows Possible Benefits for Patients With Huntington Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Time-restricted eating (TRE) is feasible, safe, and linked to improvements in disease markers of Huntington disease (HD), according to a pilot study published online Sept. 17 in Nature Metabolism.Russell G. Wells, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/time-restricted-eating-shows-possible-benefits-for-patients-with-huntington-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/time-restricted-eating-shows-possible-benefits-for-patients-with-huntington-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness, Tai Chi May Benefit Cancer Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026-- Mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and tai chi/qigong (TCQ) both improve fatigue and pain interference among cancer survivors with distress, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mindfulness-tai-chi-may-benefit-cancer-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mindfulness-tai-chi-may-benefit-cancer-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Reporter Game' Might Help Autistic Kids Manage Sensory Overload]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; A &ldquo;reporter game&rdquo; might help autistic children manage anxiety from sensations such as the feel of scratchy fabric or the abrasive honk of a car alarm, a new study says.Children playing this game are taught to evaluate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reporter-game-might-help-autistic-kids-manage-sensory-overload/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reporter-game-might-help-autistic-kids-manage-sensory-overload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Exposure In Early Life Linked To Anxiety Risk In Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; Sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of a child's life may have lasting effects on their mental health, according to a new study.&ldquo;Research has shown that &hellip; [it] may influence the risk of suffering from several...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-exposure-in-early-life-linked-to-anxiety-risk-in-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-exposure-in-early-life-linked-to-anxiety-risk-in-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 In 5 College Athletes Have Considered Suicide, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; Nearly 2 in 5 college athletes say they have grappled with suicidal thoughts, according to a new survey of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student athletes.What&rsquo;s more, nearly 9 in 10 (86%) said the NCAA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2-in-5-college-athletes-have-considered-suicide-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2-in-5-college-athletes-have-considered-suicide-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Meds Lead To Nutritional Deficits For Many Kids And Teens, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are potentially powerful tools in treating childhood obesity &mdash; but their use is not risk-free, a new study says.About 1 in 6 children prescribed a GLP-1 medication wind up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-meds-lead-to-nutritional-deficits-for-many-kids-and-teens-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-meds-lead-to-nutritional-deficits-for-many-kids-and-teens-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Twice As Common Among Those With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; Add cancer to the list of health problems that can plague people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.Cancer affects people with type 2 diabetes twice as much as the rest of the public, researchers are slated to report...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-twice-as-common-among-those-with-type-2-diabetes-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-twice-as-common-among-those-with-type-2-diabetes-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing Home Beds Are Becoming More Scarce]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026&mdash; The San Vicente de Pa&uacute;l Nursing Home in the South Bronx hasn&rsquo;t admitted a patient since December 2024. ArchCare, which operates the facility, has reduced its capacity from 120 available beds to 53 and plans to shrink it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nursing-home-beds-are-becoming-more-scarce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nursing-home-beds-are-becoming-more-scarce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 3 in 4 Older Adults Express Interest in Vaccine to Prevent Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Middle-aged U.S. adults mostly report interest in receiving a preventive dementia vaccine, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Network Open.J. Felipe Montano-Campos, Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-3-in-4-older-adults-express-interest-in-vaccine-to-prevent-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-3-in-4-older-adults-express-interest-in-vaccine-to-prevent-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuous Glucose Patterns May ID Cardiometabolic Risk Without Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Glucose patterns captured by continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are linked to cardiometabolic risk in adults without diabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in Diabetes Care.Bahar Bakhshi, from Boston...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-patterns-may-id-cardiometabolic-risk-without-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-patterns-may-id-cardiometabolic-risk-without-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom's Poor Sleep in Late Pregnancy Linked to Offspring's Obesity Risk in Early Childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Poor late-pregnancy sleep quality may influence early childhood growth trajectories in offspring, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Xiaoran Yang, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moms-poor-sleep-in-late-pregnancy-linked-to-offsprings-obesity-risk-in-early-childhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moms-poor-sleep-in-late-pregnancy-linked-to-offsprings-obesity-risk-in-early-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past Blast Exposure Tied to Long-Term Chronic Medical Diagnoses in Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- High-level blast (HLB) exposure during military service is associated with a higher prevalence of a range of neurological and non-neurological clinical conditions years after separation from service, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/past-blast-exposure-tied-to-long-term-chronic-medical-diagnoses-in-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/past-blast-exposure-tied-to-long-term-chronic-medical-diagnoses-in-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less Intraoperative Crystalloid Fluid Not Tied to Worse Surgical Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Substantially reduced intraoperative crystalloid fluid administration is not associated with worse patient-centered surgical outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in JAMA Network Open.Noah Hopstein...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-intraoperative-crystalloid-fluid-not-tied-to-worse-surgical-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-intraoperative-crystalloid-fluid-not-tied-to-worse-surgical-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congenital Ichthyosis Linked to Allergic Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Patients with congenital ichthyosis have an increased risk for developing allergic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.Mara B. O'Connor, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/congenital-ichthyosis-linked-to-allergic-disorders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/congenital-ichthyosis-linked-to-allergic-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organic Applesauce Recalled Over High Levels Of Mold Toxin]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Wakefern Food Corp. has recalled jars of its Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after federal testing turned up high levels of patulin, a toxin made by mold.The patulin levels are above food safety limits...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organic-applesauce-recalled-over-high-levels-of-mold-toxin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organic-applesauce-recalled-over-high-levels-of-mold-toxin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortality, Comorbidity Risk Increased With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026-- Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is associated with elevated mortality and comorbidity risk compared with psoriasis vulgaris (PV) and nonpsoriatic controls, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Frontiers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-comorbidity-risk-increased-with-generalized-pustular-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-comorbidity-risk-increased-with-generalized-pustular-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-Trans Laws Fuel Nationwide Stress, U.S. Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Transgender people in the United States are being affected by legislation targeting their rights, even if they live in a trans-supportive state, a new study says.Anti-trans legislation appears to cause more psychological...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anti-trans-laws-fuel-nationwide-stress-us-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anti-trans-laws-fuel-nationwide-stress-us-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiropractic Neck Adjustments Do Not Raise Risk Of Rare Artery Tear, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor does not appear to increase the risk of a rare but serious artery tear.Researchers analyzed data from more than 862,000 U.S. adults who sought care for a new episode of neck...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chiropractic-neck-adjustments-do-not-raise-risk-of-rare-artery-tear-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chiropractic-neck-adjustments-do-not-raise-risk-of-rare-artery-tear-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replacement Joints Might Affect A Person's Brain, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; A knee or hip replacement can be a lifesaver for someone in chronic pain from arthritis, but they might have a hidden effect on the brain, a new study says.Cobalt particles from a person&rsquo;s replacement joint can travel to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/replacement-joints-might-affect-a-persons-brain-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/replacement-joints-might-affect-a-persons-brain-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormally Large Breasts Linked To Range Of Headache And Pain Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Well-endowed women face much worse problems than finding a bra that fits, a new study says.Women with abnormally enlarged breasts appear to have greater odds of headaches, pain and sleep problems, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abnormally-large-breasts-linked-to-range-of-headache-and-pain-disorders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abnormally-large-breasts-linked-to-range-of-headache-and-pain-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids' Vaccinations Don't Have To Be Scary Or Painful, New Guidelines Argue]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Childhood vaccinations don&rsquo;t have to be frightening and painful for kids, according to a revised set of medical guidelines.Instead, a set of simple steps can help kids get their protective shots with a minimum of fear...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-vaccinations-dont-have-to-be-scary-or-painful-new-guidelines-argue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-vaccinations-dont-have-to-be-scary-or-painful-new-guidelines-argue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It's Easier To Ensure People Can't Shoot Themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026&mdash; Dr. Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can be.He treats suicidal patients as a psychiatrist, has co-authored scores of research papers on how and why people kill themselves and teaches...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/its-hard-to-predict-who-will-be-suicidal-its-easier-to-ensure-people-cant-shoot-themselves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/its-hard-to-predict-who-will-be-suicidal-its-easier-to-ensure-people-cant-shoot-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Any, Heavy Alcohol Use Has Decreased Since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- The national prevalence of any and heavy alcohol use in the United States has decreased since 2022, according to a research letter published online Sept. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Divya Ayyala-Somayajula...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-any-heavy-alcohol-use-has-decreased-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-any-heavy-alcohol-use-has-decreased-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Intake of Eggs, Peanuts in Pregnancy Does Not Lower Allergy Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Ingestion of high amounts of egg and peanut during pregnancy and lactation does not result in lower risk for development of egg or peanut allergy among infants, according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intake-of-eggs-peanuts-in-pregnancy-does-not-lower-allergy-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intake-of-eggs-peanuts-in-pregnancy-does-not-lower-allergy-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene Mutation Identified That Increases Lung Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- A mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene is associated with a significantly increased risk for lung cancer, with the risk higher in never smokers, according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-mutation-identified-that-increases-lung-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-mutation-identified-that-increases-lung-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When You Can’t See A Family Doctor Regularly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, Ramirez finds that her shaky access to a family doctor sometimes gets in the way of obtaining her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-happens-when-you-cant-see-a-family-doctor-regularly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-happens-when-you-cant-see-a-family-doctor-regularly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surveillance Colonoscopy at Five Years After Adenoma Removal Noninferior to Three Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- For patients with high-risk adenomas, initiating surveillance five years after polyp removal is not inferior to initiation at three years, according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the New England Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surveillance-colonoscopy-at-five-years-after-adenoma-removal-noninferior-to-three-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surveillance-colonoscopy-at-five-years-after-adenoma-removal-noninferior-to-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammography Trials Yield Excess-Incidence Patterns Consistent With Low Overdiagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Mammography trials yield consistent excess-incidence patterns compatible with very low rates of overdiagnosis (less than 5 percent), according to research published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mammography-trials-yield-excess-incidence-patterns-consistent-with-low-overdiagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mammography-trials-yield-excess-incidence-patterns-consistent-with-low-overdiagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blinatumomab Improves Event-Free Survival in Children With High-Risk B-Cell ALL]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Blinatumomab is associated with significantly higher event-free survival among children with newly diagnosed high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blinatumomab-improves-event-free-survival-in-children-with-high-risk-b-cell-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blinatumomab-improves-event-free-survival-in-children-with-high-risk-b-cell-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cirrhosis Can Recur After Liver Transplant]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Cirrhosis can recur after liver transplantation, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Portal Hypertension &amp; Cirrhosis.Abhinav K. Rao, M.D., and Don C. Rockey, M.D., from the Medical University of South...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cirrhosis-can-recur-after-liver-transplant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cirrhosis-can-recur-after-liver-transplant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kratom Cases Climb Sharply Across The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; Addiction treatment centers across the United States are seeing more patients who have become dependent on kratom and a stronger compound made from it, known as 7-OH.At the telehealth clinic Boulder Care, the share of new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kratom-cases-climb-sharply-across-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kratom-cases-climb-sharply-across-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MHT Initiation May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Women With Vasomotor Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) initiation in perimenopausal or recently postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, with more pronounced benefits in women who initiated MHT...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mht-initiation-may-reduce-cardiovascular-risk-in-women-with-vasomotor-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mht-initiation-may-reduce-cardiovascular-risk-in-women-with-vasomotor-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortality Lowest at Hemoglobin Concentrations Above WHO Thresholds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- Mortality is lowest at hemoglobin concentrations above current World Health Organization (WHO) thresholds, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Malek Ahmad, M.B.B.S., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-lowest-at-hemoglobin-concentrations-above-who-thresholds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-lowest-at-hemoglobin-concentrations-above-who-thresholds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rheumatic Immune-Related AEs With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors More Severe Than Previously Reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026-- For patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), rheumatic immune-related adverse events (rh-irAEs) are usually moderate or severe, with more than one-third leading to permanent ICI discontinuation, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rheumatic-immune-related-aes-with-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-more-severe-than-previously-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rheumatic-immune-related-aes-with-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-more-severe-than-previously-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular Health And Exercise: How Much Aerobic Activity Do You Really Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health. This is an important question, especially as heart disease remains the leading cause of illness...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-health-and-exercise-how-much-aerobic-activity-do-you-really-need/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-health-and-exercise-how-much-aerobic-activity-do-you-really-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness, Tai Chi Can Ease Pain, Fatigue Among Cancer Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; Mindfulness meditation or tai chi can help cancer survivors feel better, a new study says.Patients had less pain, fatigue and sleep problems after participating in mindfulness sessions or ancient Chinese mind-body...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mindfulness-tai-chi-can-ease-pain-fatigue-among-cancer-survivors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mindfulness-tai-chi-can-ease-pain-fatigue-among-cancer-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest In Dementia Vaccine High In U.S., Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; Americans&rsquo; skepticism of vaccines does not appear to extend to brain health, a new study says.Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. middle-aged people and seniors say they would likely or definitely take a vaccine to significantly reduce...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/interest-in-dementia-vaccine-high-in-us-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/interest-in-dementia-vaccine-high-in-us-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathons Safe For People With Type 1 Diabetes, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; People with type 1 diabetes can complete a marathon safely and achieve finishing times similar to those of runners without diabetes, a new study has found.A group of 10 people with type 1 diabetes ran a 26.2-mile marathon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marathons-safe-for-people-with-type-1-diabetes-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/marathons-safe-for-people-with-type-1-diabetes-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents Say They Don't Know Much About E-Bikes, Poll Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Zipping, zooming electric bikes have become a fixture on the streets and sidewalks of America&rsquo;s neighborhoods, but most parents say they don&rsquo;t know much about them, a new survey says.Only 6% of parents say they&rsquo;re very...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-say-they-dont-know-much-about-e-bikes-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-say-they-dont-know-much-about-e-bikes-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Drugs And Devices Have Been On The Market For Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren't Done.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026&mdash; When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare autoimmune diseases, agency experts argued that would be a mistake, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-drugs-and-devices-have-been-on-the-market-for-years-but-fda-ordered-studies-still-arent-done/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-drugs-and-devices-have-been-on-the-market-for-years-but-fda-ordered-studies-still-arent-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intrauterine Instillation of Mepivacaine Reduces Pain of IUD Placement]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, intrauterine instillation of 10 mL of mepivacaine significantly reduces pain, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in the Journal of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intrauterine-instillation-of-mepivacaine-reduces-pain-of-iud-placement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intrauterine-instillation-of-mepivacaine-reduces-pain-of-iud-placement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Sleep Parameters in Schizophrenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with schizophrenia, nighttime light exposure is significantly associated with objective sleep parameters, according to a study published in the October issue of Psychiatry Research.<br />
Ryota Miyake, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-light-exposure-linked-to-sleep-parameters-in-schizophrenia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-light-exposure-linked-to-sleep-parameters-in-schizophrenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structured Exercise Should Be Considered as Adjunct Therapy for Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- Structured exercise should be considered as an adjunct therapy for patients with cancer, with significant improvements seen in overall and disease-free survival, according to a review published online Sept. 14 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/structured-exercise-should-be-considered-as-adjunct-therapy-for-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/structured-exercise-should-be-considered-as-adjunct-therapy-for-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socioeconomic Status Linked to Mortality After Acute Hip Fracture Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- Individual socioeconomic status is associated with mortality after acute hip fracture surgery, according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal of Anaesthesia.Rasmus Ahman, from Link&#1255;ping...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socioeconomic-status-linked-to-mortality-after-acute-hip-fracture-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socioeconomic-status-linked-to-mortality-after-acute-hip-fracture-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral Vitamin C Active in Clonal Cytopenia of Undetermined Significance]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- For patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) or lower-risk myeloid malignancies, oral vitamin C is safe and biologically active, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Cancer.Stine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-vitamin-c-active-in-clonal-cytopenia-of-undetermined-significance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-vitamin-c-active-in-clonal-cytopenia-of-undetermined-significance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altered Markers of Ovarian Development Seen With Fetal Acetaminophen Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with differences in markers of ovarian development, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Human Reproduction Open.Margit B. Fischer, M.D., from Rigshospitalet in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/altered-markers-of-ovarian-development-seen-with-fetal-acetaminophen-exposure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/altered-markers-of-ovarian-development-seen-with-fetal-acetaminophen-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortality in Injured Children Linked to Higher SBP Thresholds Than Those That Define Hypotension]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026-- In injured children, mortality is associated with substantially higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds than those currently used to define hypotension, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-in-injured-children-linked-to-higher-sbp-thresholds-than-those-that-define-hypotension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mortality-in-injured-children-linked-to-higher-sbp-thresholds-than-those-that-define-hypotension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Death Reported In Florida's Second-Largest Dengue Outbreak On Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 &mdash; An elderly Tampa woman has died of dengue fever as Florida faces one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne illness in decades.<br />
The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death Friday but didn't share...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-death-reported-in-floridas-second-largest-dengue-outbreak-on-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-death-reported-in-floridas-second-largest-dengue-outbreak-on-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Smoke Might Be More Toxic Than Other Air Pollution, Studies Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai studies say.Particle pollution from wildfires appears to diminish the survival odds of lung cancer patients...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-might-be-more-toxic-than-other-air-pollution-studies-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-might-be-more-toxic-than-other-air-pollution-studies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Preterm Birth Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 &mdash; Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health.<br />
A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and during pregnancy may improve outcomes for both mother and baby...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-vitamin-d-levels-may-raise-preterm-birth-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-vitamin-d-levels-may-raise-preterm-birth-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin D Levels May Raise Preterm Birth Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health.A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and during pregnancy may improve outcomes for both mother and baby, including the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-levels-may-raise-preterm-birth-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-levels-may-raise-preterm-birth-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Posts Mislead About Blood Tests For Alzheimer's]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Social media posts are making too many false promises about the newly available blood tests for Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study warns.More than a third of posts on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok that focused on the blood...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-posts-mislead-about-blood-tests-for-alzheimers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-posts-mislead-about-blood-tests-for-alzheimers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Sports Parents Say There's More Good Than Harm In Youth Sports, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of organized competition outweigh the drawbacks for them and their kids, a new survey has found.Nearly 9 out of 10 sports parents (89%) said the benefits of youth sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-sports-parents-say-theres-more-good-than-harm-in-youth-sports-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-sports-parents-say-theres-more-good-than-harm-in-youth-sports-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupus Patients Can Lower Their Heart Disease Risk By Sticking To One Common Treatment, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says.People with lupus had a higher risk of heart disease if they didn&rsquo;t consistently take...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lupus-patients-can-lower-their-heart-disease-risk-by-sticking-to-one-common-treatment-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lupus-patients-can-lower-their-heart-disease-risk-by-sticking-to-one-common-treatment-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026&mdash; The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it&rsquo;s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3-common-drugs-older-adults-might-be-overusing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3-common-drugs-older-adults-might-be-overusing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- More than one-third of pediatricians believe immigrant families in their practices are avoiding seeking medical care for their children, according to a research brief published online Sept. 15 in Pediatrics.Lynn M. Olson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatricians-report-immigrant-families-avoiding-care-for-their-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pediatricians-report-immigrant-families-avoiding-care-for-their-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women With Cerebral Palsy Receive Less Preventive Gynecological Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- Women with cerebral palsy (CP) receive substantially less preventive gynecologic care versus women without CP, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Michael J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-cerebral-palsy-receive-less-preventive-gynecological-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-cerebral-palsy-receive-less-preventive-gynecological-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Composite Biomarker Helps ID Early-Stage Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- A composite biomarker may complement existing strategies for the detection of early-stage pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Nature Medicine.Caiming Xu, M.D., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/composite-biomarker-helps-id-early-stage-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/composite-biomarker-helps-id-early-stage-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTRO Issues Guidance for Use of Radiation Therapy in Bladder Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in bladder cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology and published online Sept. 15 in Practical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-issues-guidance-for-use-of-radiation-therapy-in-bladder-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/astro-issues-guidance-for-use-of-radiation-therapy-in-bladder-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training Not Tied to Ventricular Arrhythmia in Those With Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- Strength training is not linked to ventricular arrhythmia for people living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.Katia Chiampas, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-not-tied-to-ventricular-arrhythmia-in-those-with-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-not-tied-to-ventricular-arrhythmia-in-those-with-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spinal Cord Stimulation Cuts Pain, Improves Sensation With Diabetic Nerve Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- High-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduces pain and improves sensory function in people with painful diabetic neuropathy, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Diabetes Care.Robert W. Hurley...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-cuts-pain-improves-sensation-with-diabetic-nerve-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-cuts-pain-improves-sensation-with-diabetic-nerve-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogel-Based Dermal Regenerative Template Shows Promise in Wound Reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026-- A hydrogel-based dermal regenerative template (hDRT) composed of type I bovine collagen microspheres embedded within a lower-density type I bovine collagen hydrogel is promising for wound reconstruction, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hydrogel-based-dermal-regenerative-template-shows-promise-in-wound-reconstruction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hydrogel-based-dermal-regenerative-template-shows-promise-in-wound-reconstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Eye Disease Can Cause Hallucinations, But Few People Know It]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known and harmless side effect, experts say.The condition, called Charles...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-eye-disease-can-cause-hallucinations-but-few-people-know-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-eye-disease-can-cause-hallucinations-but-few-people-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Food, Not One Diet, Linked To Slower Aging, Study Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; Healthy eating might help slow the speed at which you age, and there&rsquo;s more than one diet that works, a new study says.Ten different healthy dietary patterns are linked to slower biological aging, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-food-not-one-diet-linked-to-slower-aging-study-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-food-not-one-diet-linked-to-slower-aging-study-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More REM Sleep Tied To Lower Risk For 83 Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; Getting enough sleep is important for your health &mdash; but the type of sleep you get may matter, too.A team led by Jingsong Luo of Peking University in China tracked more than 95,000 adults who wore wrist monitors for seven...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-rem-sleep-tied-to-lower-risk-for-83-diseases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-rem-sleep-tied-to-lower-risk-for-83-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Anesthetic Method Might Better Manage Pain Of IUD Insertion]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can significantly reduce pain among women receiving an IUD, a new study says.Currently, doctors insert an IUD with no anesthesia at all or with a frequently painful injection of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-anesthetic-method-might-better-manage-pain-of-iud-insertion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-anesthetic-method-might-better-manage-pain-of-iud-insertion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Raises Blood Transfusion Reaction Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; A meat allergy caused by tick bites could make it tougher for patients to safely receive blood transfusions, a new study says.Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) might cause people with &ldquo;universal&rdquo; type O blood to suffer an allergic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tick-borne-meat-allergy-raises-blood-transfusion-reaction-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tick-borne-meat-allergy-raises-blood-transfusion-reaction-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejection, Bullying Drive Higher LGBTQ+ Youth Vaping Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; Stigma, bullying and rejection are the likely reasons why LGBTQ+ teens and young adults vape more than their peers, a new evidence review says.Nearly 22% of gay or lesbian and 18% of bisexual young people vape, compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rejection-bullying-drive-higher-lgbtq-youth-vaping-rates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rejection-bullying-drive-higher-lgbtq-youth-vaping-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Bet Big On Rural Health Startups, With A Silicon Valley Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026&mdash; When Josh Fleig, Louisiana&rsquo;s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year, for five years, to invest in startup rural health companies, his reaction was not surprising: &ldquo;Wow!&rdquo;In rural...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-bet-big-on-rural-health-startups-with-a-silicon-valley-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-bet-big-on-rural-health-startups-with-a-silicon-valley-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED Visits for Gambling Disorder Spike After Canada Liberalizes Online Gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after Canada expanded online gambling markets, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Ryan Forrest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-visits-for-gambling-disorder-spike-after-canada-liberalizes-online-gambling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-visits-for-gambling-disorder-spike-after-canada-liberalizes-online-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetics, Diabetes Tied to MASLD-Associated Cirrhosis Before Age 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis before age 50 years is associated with both genetic and metabolic factors, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetics-diabetes-tied-to-masld-associated-cirrhosis-before-age-50/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetics-diabetes-tied-to-masld-associated-cirrhosis-before-age-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR Annual Report Highlights Progress in Cancer Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- The American Association for Cancer Research has released its annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting the recent progress in cancer research.Keith Flaherty, M.D., chair of the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-annual-report-highlights-progress-in-cancer-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-annual-report-highlights-progress-in-cancer-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Air pollution is associated with an increased risk for death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal thoughts, according to a review published online Sept. 15 in the Journal of Epidemiology &amp; Community...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-tied-to-higher-risk-for-suicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-tied-to-higher-risk-for-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retinal Imaging Can ID Atrial Fibrillation Years Before Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Retinal imaging can identify atrial fibrillation (AF) years before diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in PLOS Digital Health.Josef Huemer, M.D., from NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retinal-imaging-can-id-atrial-fibrillation-years-before-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retinal-imaging-can-id-atrial-fibrillation-years-before-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Cardiovascular Health Inversely Linked to Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) is nonlinearly and inversely associated with overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published in the August issue of the Annals of Medicine &amp; Surgery.Min Yan, from Changsha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cardiovascular-health-inversely-linked-to-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cardiovascular-health-inversely-linked-to-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating More Whole Grains Daily Linked to Cardiometabolic Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Eating more whole grains each day reduces several major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a dose-response fashion, according to a review published online Sept. 15 in the European Heart Journal.Sina Naghshi, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-more-whole-grains-daily-linked-to-cardiometabolic-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-more-whole-grains-daily-linked-to-cardiometabolic-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family History of CRC Increases CRC Risk Similarly in IBD, General Population]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- A family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases CRC incidence similarly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and matched comparators from the general population, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-of-crc-increases-crc-risk-similarly-in-ibd-general-population/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-of-crc-increases-crc-risk-similarly-in-ibd-general-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study IDs Risk Factors for Ketoacidosis in Adults With T2D Receiving SGLT2 Inhibitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, risk factors for ketoacidosis include high hemoglobin A1c, previous ketoacidosis, and recent hypoglycemia, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-risk-factors-for-ketoacidosis-in-adults-with-t2d-receiving-sglt2-inhibitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-risk-factors-for-ketoacidosis-in-adults-with-t2d-receiving-sglt2-inhibitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People With ADHD Experience 50 Percent More GI Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026-- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a nearly 50 percent increase in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compared with people without ADHD, according to a review published online Sept. 10 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-adhd-experience-50-percent-more-gi-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-adhd-experience-50-percent-more-gi-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Dairy-Free Dessert Pulled A Second Time In Nationwide Recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; A dairy-free frozen dessert has been recalled for the second time in nine months for the same reason: cashew pieces that may contain small stones.Danone USA said Tuesday it is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-dairy-free-dessert-pulled-a-second-time-in-nationwide-recall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-dairy-free-dessert-pulled-a-second-time-in-nationwide-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ER Visits For Gambling Disorders Double After Online Betting Markets Legalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; More people are seeking emergency help for gambling problems in the face of expanded online betting markets, a new study says.ER visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled following the legalization of single-event...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-visits-for-gambling-disorders-double-after-online-betting-markets-legalized/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-visits-for-gambling-disorders-double-after-online-betting-markets-legalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whole Grains: 4-6 Servings A Day Bring Major Heart Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; Four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for protecting your heart."Although higher whole-grain intake has long been linked to better heart health in population studies, clinical trials have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whole-grains-4-6-servings-a-day-bring-major-heart-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whole-grains-4-6-servings-a-day-bring-major-heart-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Test Could Spot Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Sooner]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; An experimental blood test might be able to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages, potentially saving countless lives, a new study says.The test, called PANXEON, correctly identified early-stage pancreatic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-could-spot-deadly-pancreatic-cancer-sooner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-could-spot-deadly-pancreatic-cancer-sooner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combat Blasts Tied To Higher Risk Of Brain Disorders In Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; Combat explosions appear to be increasing veterans&rsquo; long-term risk of seizures, nerve pain and stroke, a new study says.Vets exposed to high-level blasts from explosive devices or land mines are more likely to wind up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combat-blasts-tied-to-higher-risk-of-brain-disorders-in-veterans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combat-blasts-tied-to-higher-risk-of-brain-disorders-in-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable Foot Sensors Match Motion Capture For Knee Arthritis Gait]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; Wearable sensors might be the key to better tracking and treating a person&rsquo;s knee arthritis, a new study says.Strapped to the foot, these sensors work as well as motion capture cameras in tracking a person&rsquo;s natural...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-foot-sensors-match-motion-capture-for-knee-arthritis-gait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-foot-sensors-match-motion-capture-for-knee-arthritis-gait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outcome Of Suit Against Labor Department Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026&mdash; A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts. Its outcome could spur the availability of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outcome-of-suit-against-labor-department-could-boost-skimpy-employer-health-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outcome-of-suit-against-labor-department-could-boost-skimpy-employer-health-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychiatrists Only Agree 55 Percent of the Time on Diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- Psychiatric diagnostic interrater reliability remains limited globally, according to a study published online July 28 in Frontiers in Psychiatry.Mateo Boberg, from the University Hospital of Copenhagen in Denmark, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychiatrists-only-agree-55-percent-of-the-time-on-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychiatrists-only-agree-55-percent-of-the-time-on-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 to 2023 Saw Surge in Probiotic Supplement Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- Probiotic supplement use has surged in the United States, while the consumption of microbiome-supportive foods has remained unchanged, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Clinical Gastroenterology and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2009-to-2023-saw-surge-in-probiotic-supplement-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2009-to-2023-saw-surge-in-probiotic-supplement-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: COVID-19 Infection Tied to Lower Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- COVID-19 infection is associated with a lower risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in individuals younger than 30 years, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-covid-19-infection-tied-to-lower-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-in-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-covid-19-infection-tied-to-lower-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-in-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace Psychological Stress Linked to Erectile Function in Young Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- Workplace psychological stress may impair erectile function in young men, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the International Journal of Clinical Practice.Wenjie Huang, from the Second Affiliated Hospital...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workplace-psychological-stress-linked-to-erectile-function-in-young-men/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workplace-psychological-stress-linked-to-erectile-function-in-young-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 2 in 3 Poison Exposures in Young Children May Not Need the ED]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- Nearly two-thirds of suspected poisonings in young children probably do not need the emergency department and can be handled by a call to the local poison control center, according to a study published in the August...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-2-in-3-poison-exposures-in-young-children-may-not-need-the-ed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-2-in-3-poison-exposures-in-young-children-may-not-need-the-ed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Reproductive Lifespan Tied to Lower Bronchiectasis Risk in Postmenopausal Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- A longer reproductive lifespan is associated with a lower risk for bronchiectasis in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the July issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.Alexander I. Geyer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-lifespan-tied-to-lower-bronchiectasis-risk-in-postmenopausal-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-lifespan-tied-to-lower-bronchiectasis-risk-in-postmenopausal-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guideline Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Childhood Nocturnal Enuresis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026-- An updated, evidence-based guideline has been developed for the diagnosis and management of childhood nocturnal enuresis (NE); the guideline was published online July 10 in the World Journal of Pediatrics.Qian Shen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-guideline-developed-for-diagnosis-management-of-childhood-nocturnal-enuresis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-guideline-developed-for-diagnosis-management-of-childhood-nocturnal-enuresis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Brain Complication Kills Pennsylvania Teen In Fourth Measles Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; An 18-year-old from central Pennsylvania has died of a rare complication of measles that attacks the brain and spinal cord, the fourth death tied to the state's growing outbreak.The Mifflin County coroner's office...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rare-brain-complication-kills-pennsylvania-teen-in-fourth-measles-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rare-brain-complication-kills-pennsylvania-teen-in-fourth-measles-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Exercise Improve Cancer Survival?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; Exercise is already recommended to help people with cancer manage fatigue and improve quality of life. Now, there is evidence the benefits may go further.A new study finds structured exercise may help people with cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-exercise-improve-cancer-survival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-exercise-improve-cancer-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banning Junk Food At Checkouts Leads To Drop In Sugar-Laden Sales, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; Banning displays of sodas, candy bars and junk food from store checkout lanes can prompt people to cut back on unhealthy eats, a new study says.Sales of soda and candy decreased significantly after such a ban took effect...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/banning-junk-food-at-checkouts-leads-to-drop-in-sugar-laden-sales-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/banning-junk-food-at-checkouts-leads-to-drop-in-sugar-laden-sales-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hop To! Your Crying Baby Expects You To Comfort Them, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; Crying babies absolutely expect caregivers to come comfort them and are confused if this doesn&rsquo;t happen, a new study says.Babies registered surprise when shown a mother ignoring a crying infant to keep performing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hop-to-your-crying-baby-expects-you-to-comfort-them-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hop-to-your-crying-baby-expects-you-to-comfort-them-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Could Be Interfering With Healthy Sleep, App Data Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; Air pollution could be keeping you up at night, robbing you of sleep, a new study says.Data gathered by the popular Sleep Cycle app shows that snooze-depriving coughs increase with levels of particle air pollution, even...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-could-be-interfering-with-healthy-sleep-app-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-could-be-interfering-with-healthy-sleep-app-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Half Of Americans Have Been Victims Of Violence, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; The number of Americans who&rsquo;ve personally been victims of physical or sexual violence is much higher than one might think, a new report says.More than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence in their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-half-of-americans-have-been-victims-of-violence-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-half-of-americans-have-been-victims-of-violence-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026&mdash; Taya Hailstone has been in remission from childhood Hodgkin lymphoma for five years. But the cancer&rsquo;s lasting damage to her organs and nerves can make basic tasks, like loading a dishwasher, hard.Still, Montana&rsquo;s health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-cancer-survivor-hoped-to-work-then-she-lost-her-medicaid-disability-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-cancer-survivor-hoped-to-work-then-she-lost-her-medicaid-disability-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Drug Shortages Persist at All Cancer Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- All participating U.S. comprehensive cancer centers are experiencing a shortage of at least one anticancer agent, with more than 20 percent of centers currently reporting a shortage of five or more different medications...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-drug-shortages-persist-at-all-cancer-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-drug-shortages-persist-at-all-cancer-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Suicide Risk Linked to Community Firearm Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- After the pandemic, suicide risk remained elevated among youth in areas with high community firearm violence, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics.Jungwon Min, Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/youth-suicide-risk-linked-to-community-firearm-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/youth-suicide-risk-linked-to-community-firearm-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESCRS: Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Risk for Glaucoma, Cataract]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is consistently associated with an increased risk for glaucoma and cataract, according to research presented at the annual congress of the European Society of Cataract and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-fine-particulate-matter-linked-to-increased-risk-for-glaucoma-cataract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-fine-particulate-matter-linked-to-increased-risk-for-glaucoma-cataract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESCRS: Binocular Tolerance Test Can Predict Laser-Blended Vision Success in LASIK]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- A preoperative phoropter-based binocular tolerance test can predict successful laser-blended vision (LBV) among patients undergoing LASIK, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Society of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-binocular-tolerance-test-can-predict-laser-blended-vision-success-in-lasik/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-binocular-tolerance-test-can-predict-laser-blended-vision-success-in-lasik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Updated for Management of Anemia in CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- In a clinical guideline published online Sept. 15 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD).S. Susan Hedayati, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-management-of-anemia-in-ckd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-management-of-anemia-in-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midlife Onset of Increasing Pulse Pressure Not Linked to Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- Pulse pressure (PP) transitions from a falling to rising profile occur about 10 years earlier in women than men, before the onset of menopause in women, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Hypertension.Amy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-onset-of-increasing-pulse-pressure-not-linked-to-menopause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-onset-of-increasing-pulse-pressure-not-linked-to-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- Relapse is uncommon after resection of appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA), according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA Surgery.Sacha El Khoury, M.D., from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/relapse-rare-after-appendiceal-adenocarcinoma-resection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/relapse-rare-after-appendiceal-adenocarcinoma-resection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anifrolumab Tied to Lower Hospitalization, Infection Risk in Lupus]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- Anifrolumab is associated with a lower risk for infections requiring antibiotics and for hospitalizations among patients with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)-refractory chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) and systemic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anifrolumab-tied-to-lower-hospitalization-infection-risk-in-lupus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anifrolumab-tied-to-lower-hospitalization-infection-risk-in-lupus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Americans Are Getting Rabies Shots This Year As Exposures Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials are reporting a nationwide rise in the number of people exposed to rabid or possibly rabid animals.They're urging anyone who has been bitten or scratched to seek care right away.The U.S. Centers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-americans-are-getting-rabies-shots-this-year-as-exposures-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-americans-are-getting-rabies-shots-this-year-as-exposures-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People With Autism Have Shorter Life Expectancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covered by Medicaid have a shorter life expectancy than the general population, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Guohua Li, Dr.P.H., M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-autism-have-shorter-life-expectancy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-autism-have-shorter-life-expectancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Adults May Not Understand Their Risk for Vascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026-- Despite the high prevalence of vascular disease, few U.S. adults report having discussions about their vascular health, according to the results of a survey released by the Society for Vascular Surgery.The online survey...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-may-not-understand-their-risk-for-vascular-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-may-not-understand-their-risk-for-vascular-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD Could Raise Odds For Gut Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; ADHD is linked to a nearly 50% increase in GI problems, a new evidence review says.The association was even stronger for specific GI problems, including an almost doubled risk of constipation, a 58% increase in irritable...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-could-raise-odds-for-gut-problems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-could-raise-odds-for-gut-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Tied To Reproductive Differences In Girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; Exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may be linked to differences in how a girl's reproductive system develops.Acetaminophen &mdash; the active ingredient in Tylenol &mdash; is commonly used to treat pain and fever during...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-tied-to-reproductive-differences-in-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-tied-to-reproductive-differences-in-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training 101: A Guide To Building Muscle Safely At Any Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; Strength training is one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your metabolism and enhance your quality of life &mdash; no matter your age. As a physician, I can assure you that building muscle is not just for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-101-a-guide-to-building-muscle-safely-at-any-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-101-a-guide-to-building-muscle-safely-at-any-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less Overdiagnosis In Breast Cancer Screening Than Thought, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept 15, 2026&mdash; Women&rsquo;s risk of having a harmless tumor caught and treated as a result of breast cancer screening is much lower than once thought, a new evidence review has concluded.Overdiagnosis &mdash; the detection of breast cancers that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-overdiagnosis-in-breast-cancer-screening-than-thought-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-overdiagnosis-in-breast-cancer-screening-than-thought-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy Can Ease Menopause Mood Swings]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; Hormone therapy can help quell mood swings associated with menopause, a new study says.The proportion of women with severe mood symptoms declined from 62% to just under 25% after they were prescribed hormone therapy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-can-ease-menopause-mood-swings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-can-ease-menopause-mood-swings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pets Can Carry Antibiotic-Resistant Germs]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash;Here&rsquo;s an unwelcome bit of news as Fido or Socks cuddles up to you for attention &mdash; they could be carrying antibiotic-resistant strains of a bacterium known to cause serious infections.Nearly half of samples collected from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pets-can-carry-antibiotic-resistant-germs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pets-can-carry-antibiotic-resistant-germs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Generation Of Kids Suffer As Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026&mdash; The little girl stared up at Norma G&oacute;mez from the doorway of her neighbor&rsquo;s apartment, her sad, brown eyes suddenly flashing with hope.&ldquo;Are you the person who&rsquo;s going to bring my mom back?&rdquo; she asked.G&oacute;mez struggled to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-generation-of-kids-suffer-as-trump-destabilizes-immigrant-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-generation-of-kids-suffer-as-trump-destabilizes-immigrant-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napping Opportunity May Improve Clinical Performance of Anesthesia Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- For anesthesia residents, a 30-minute napping opportunity improves clinical performance after a 24-hour shift, according to a study published in the October issue of Anesthesiology.Laura Schmidt, Ph.D., from Claude Bernard...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-opportunity-may-improve-clinical-performance-of-anesthesia-residents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-opportunity-may-improve-clinical-performance-of-anesthesia-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening Seen for Adults With Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Individuals with disabilities have a lower prevalence of breast and cervical cancer screening, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Cancer.Natalia Mazzitelli, M.P.H., from the American Cancer Society in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-breast-cervical-cancer-screening-seen-for-adults-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-breast-cervical-cancer-screening-seen-for-adults-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 to 2026 Saw Increase in State Funding for Suicide Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Over time, there has been an increase in funding explicitly allocated for suicide prevention and crisis services in state budgets, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Network Open.Jonathan Purtle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2021-to-2026-saw-increase-in-state-funding-for-suicide-prevention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2021-to-2026-saw-increase-in-state-funding-for-suicide-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinct Skin Microbiome Features Emerge Before Atopic Disease Onset in Infants]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Distinct phenotype-specific skin microbiome features emerge before and after atopic disease onset in infants, according to a study published online July 17 in Allergy.Zeyang Shen, Ph.D., from Washington State University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/distinct-skin-microbiome-features-emerge-before-atopic-disease-onset-in-infants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/distinct-skin-microbiome-features-emerge-before-atopic-disease-onset-in-infants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H. Pylori Exposure May Contribute to Global Burden of Colorectal Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) exposure may contribute to the global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Sept. 8 in eGastroenterology.Yunhao Li, from the University of Hong Kong, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/h-pylori-exposure-may-contribute-to-global-burden-of-colorectal-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/h-pylori-exposure-may-contribute-to-global-burden-of-colorectal-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Among patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease, the odds of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are reduced among those who receive an updated or booster COVID-19 vaccine versus those who receive the initial series alone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-covid-19-shot-beneficial-for-those-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-covid-19-shot-beneficial-for-those-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Measles Death In Pennsylvania Comes As State Case Count Tops 670]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; Measles keeps spreading in Pennsylvania, where at least 676 people have caught the highly contagious virus this year. Now officials are reviewing whether it caused the death of a 40-year-old woman.The woman, from Jefferson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/third-measles-death-in-pennsylvania-comes-as-state-case-count-tops-670/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/third-measles-death-in-pennsylvania-comes-as-state-case-count-tops-670/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice Disorders Linked to Elevated Risk for Incident Cognitive Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026-- Voice disorders are associated with an elevated risk for incident cognitive decline, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in the Journal of Voice.Anthony G. Russo, from the Drexel University College of Medicine in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/voice-disorders-linked-to-elevated-risk-for-incident-cognitive-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/voice-disorders-linked-to-elevated-risk-for-incident-cognitive-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Linked To Higher Odds Of Glaucoma And Cataracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; Air pollution doesn't just affect your heart and lungs. Your eyes may be at risk, too.&ldquo;Every day, we see patients losing vision to conditions like glaucoma and cataract," said Dr. Ahmed Alnabihi from King Khaled Eye...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-linked-to-higher-odds-of-glaucoma-and-cataracts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-linked-to-higher-odds-of-glaucoma-and-cataracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current Emergency Blood Pressure Guidelines In Kids Don't Account For Traumatic Injuries, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; New research suggests that the blood pressure and heart rate guidelines doctors use to guide emergency treatment in children are misleading in cases of traumatic injury. These thresholds for "hemodynamic instability" &mdash; the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/current-emergency-blood-pressure-guidelines-in-kids-dont-account-for-traumatic-injuries-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/current-emergency-blood-pressure-guidelines-in-kids-dont-account-for-traumatic-injuries-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Fees On Your Phone Bill Could Help Prevent Suicides]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; Small fees added to monthly phone bills are helping fund 988 suicide prevention crisis lines in a dozen states, a new study shows. The approach could be a model for the nation, researchers contend.&ldquo;Mental health advocates...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-fees-on-your-phone-bill-could-help-prevent-suicides/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-fees-on-your-phone-bill-could-help-prevent-suicides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychiatrists Disagree On Diagnosis Nearly As Often As They Agree]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; Anyone looking for certainty in a psychiatric diagnosis may be disappointed, according to new Danish research.&ldquo;Our study shows that when two psychiatrists diagnose the same patient, they will agree only 55% of the time,"...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychiatrists-disagree-on-diagnosis-nearly-as-often-as-they-agree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psychiatrists-disagree-on-diagnosis-nearly-as-often-as-they-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Appendix Cancer Patients Can Skip Chemo, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; Many people afflicted by rare appendix cancers may not need post-surgical chemotherapy, new research shows.In most cases, such treatment won't prevent tumor recurrence or extend patient survival, according to a study of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-appendix-cancer-patients-can-skip-chemo-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-appendix-cancer-patients-can-skip-chemo-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When A Friend Becomes A Caregiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026&mdash; For several years, Nicole Straight and Patricia Wood, who lived across the street from each other in Sausalito, California, were more neighbors than friends, exchanging sociable greetings and occasionally having...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-a-friend-becomes-a-caregiver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-a-friend-becomes-a-caregiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Adverse Cardiac Remodeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Greater nighttime light exposure is associated with adverse cardiac remodeling and with increased risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the European Heart Journal.Jin Dai...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-light-exposure-linked-to-adverse-cardiac-remodeling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-light-exposure-linked-to-adverse-cardiac-remodeling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combo of Step Count and Step Pace Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Fewer daily steps at a faster pace or more steps at a slower pace may both substantially lower the risk for an early death, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Le Wei...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combo-of-step-count-and-step-pace-tied-to-lower-risk-for-early-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combo-of-step-count-and-step-pace-tied-to-lower-risk-for-early-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Conditions Linked to Health Outcomes for WTC Responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Pollution, temperature, and Green View Index are associated with increased frailty and posttraumatic stress disorder scores among general responders of the World Trade Center Health Program, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/environmental-conditions-linked-to-health-outcomes-for-wtc-responders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/environmental-conditions-linked-to-health-outcomes-for-wtc-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESCRS: Regular Use of Eyelash Extensions Linked to Skin Mites]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Regular use of eyelash extensions in young women is linked to skin mites, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, held from Sept. 11 to 15 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-regular-use-of-eyelash-extensions-linked-to-skin-mites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escrs-regular-use-of-eyelash-extensions-linked-to-skin-mites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use of SAMA, SABA Linked to Cardiovascular Events, Mortality in Asthma, COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- For patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increased use of short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMA) or short-acting beta2-agonists (SABA) + SAMA is associated with increased risks for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-sama-saba-linked-to-cardiovascular-events-mortality-in-asthma-copd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-sama-saba-linked-to-cardiovascular-events-mortality-in-asthma-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses' Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Integrating psychologically safe mental health screening with an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -based intervention can improve burnout and mental health symptoms among nurses at risk for mental distress...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screening-online-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-program-aids-nurses-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screening-online-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-program-aids-nurses-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Ischemic Stroke Increased After Cancer Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026-- Patients with a cancer diagnosis have an increased risk for ischemic stroke (IS), with risk peaking during the first three months, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Cancer.Carmit Libruder, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-ischemic-stroke-increased-after-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-ischemic-stroke-increased-after-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Is Now The Leading Health Threat For 9/11 Survivors 25 Years On]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks, cancer has become the defining health problem among survivors who breathed the toxic dust.The number who are getting help paying for cancer treatment has roughly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-is-now-the-leading-health-threat-for-911-survivors-25-years-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-is-now-the-leading-health-threat-for-911-survivors-25-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nerve Stimulation Eases Diabetic Nerve Pain, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; A spinal implant can significantly reduce pain suffered by people with diabetes-related nerve damage, a new study says.Spinal cord stimulation blunted pain and improved sensation in patients suffering from diabetic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nerve-stimulation-eases-diabetic-nerve-pain-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nerve-stimulation-eases-diabetic-nerve-pain-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Women Who Regularly Use Eyelash Extensions May Get Skin Mites]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; Eyelash extensions can give you fuller lashes &mdash; but a new study warns they may create a welcoming environment for something you definitely don't want: skin mites."Eyelash extensions are an extremely popular cosmetic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-women-who-regularly-use-eyelash-extensions-may-get-skin-mites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-women-who-regularly-use-eyelash-extensions-may-get-skin-mites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probiotic Use Spikes In US, But No Improvement In Gut-Healthy Diet Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; The use of probiotic supplements has skyrocketed in the United States, but people&rsquo;s pursuit of a healthy gut still doesn&rsquo;t extend to their daily diet, a new study says.Probiotics increased by 287% among U.S. adults from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/probiotic-use-spikes-in-us-but-no-improvement-in-gut-healthy-diet-habits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/probiotic-use-spikes-in-us-but-no-improvement-in-gut-healthy-diet-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Surgery Might Boost Female Fertility]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; Women with obesity might be able to improve their fertility through weight-loss surgery, a new study says.Bariatric surgery appears to improve menstrual cycle frequency and reduces hormonal fluctuations that can affect...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgery-might-boost-female-fertility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgery-might-boost-female-fertility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Living On Baby's Skin Might Predict Childhood Eczema Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; The microscopic organisms that live on a baby&rsquo;s skin could provide an early warning sign of eczema or food allergies, a new study says.Babies about to develop eczema or food allergies experience distinct changes in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-living-on-babys-skin-might-predict-childhood-eczema-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-living-on-babys-skin-might-predict-childhood-eczema-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofits Are Helping Musicians Pay For Insurance in Austin, Texas, And Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026&mdash; Musician Zack Morgan jokes that when he lost his corporate job in 2015, it was like being pushed off a cliff. For years, he said, he&rsquo;d been playing both sides of the coin in Texas&rsquo; capital city: tech worker by day, funk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonprofits-are-helping-musicians-pay-for-insurance-in-austin-texas-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonprofits-are-helping-musicians-pay-for-insurance-in-austin-texas-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage for adolescents remained around 90 percent in 2025, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination did...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trends-reported-in-vaccination-coverage-for-adolescents-for-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trends-reported-in-vaccination-coverage-for-adolescents-for-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 to 2025 Saw Reduction in Burnout Indicators Among Pediatricians]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- From 2021 to 2025, there was a reduction in burnout indicators among pediatricians, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in Pediatrics.Mary Pat Frintner, M.S.P.H., from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2021-to-2025-saw-reduction-in-burnout-indicators-among-pediatricians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2021-to-2025-saw-reduction-in-burnout-indicators-among-pediatricians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Global Type 1 Diabetes Incident Cases Per Year Set to Hit 605,058 by 2049]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Global type 1 diabetes (T1D) incident cases per year are expected to increase to 605,058 by 2049, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, being...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-global-type-1-diabetes-incident-cases-per-year-set-to-hit-605058-by-2049/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-global-type-1-diabetes-incident-cases-per-year-set-to-hit-605058-by-2049/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- New guidelines are presented that expand the categories of high-risk children eligible for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and address COVID-19 vaccines for children, in two policy statements and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-issues-recommendations-for-pediatric-rsv-vaccination-in-2026-2027-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-issues-recommendations-for-pediatric-rsv-vaccination-in-2026-2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC: Virtual Reality Headset May Benefit Patients With PET/CT Imaging-Related Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Virtual reality (VR) represents a feasible intervention for patients experiencing cardiac positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging-related anxiety or claustrophobia, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-virtual-reality-headset-may-benefit-patients-with-petct-imaging-related-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acc-virtual-reality-headset-may-benefit-patients-with-petct-imaging-related-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Increasing Among Children With Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- From 2019 to 2026, there was an increase in glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescribing for children aged 8 to 11 years without diabetes but with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 4...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists-increasing-among-children-with-obesity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/use-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists-increasing-among-children-with-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapies Compared for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- For patients with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS), B-cell-depleting therapies (BCDTs) and high-efficacy therapies have greater effects on acute inflammatory outcomes than progression-related outcomes, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapies-compared-for-newly-diagnosed-multiple-sclerosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapies-compared-for-newly-diagnosed-multiple-sclerosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERS: Semaglutide May Reduce Risk for Exacerbations of Airway Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Semaglutide is associated with a significant reduction in airway exacerbations in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-semaglutide-may-reduce-risk-for-exacerbations-of-airway-diseases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-semaglutide-may-reduce-risk-for-exacerbations-of-airway-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner Confirms Measles Killed Pennsylvania Infant As Federal Count Still Lags]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; A Pennsylvania coroner has confirmed that measles killed one of two infants who died in the state last month, but federal health officials still are not counting either death in the national measles tally.Dr. Stephen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/coroner-confirms-measles-killed-pennsylvania-infant-as-federal-count-still-lags/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/coroner-confirms-measles-killed-pennsylvania-infant-as-federal-count-still-lags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Intake of Saturated, Animal Fats May Increase Mortality in Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Higher intake of saturated and animal fats after nonmetastatic prostate cancer diagnosis is associated with higher all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in JAMA Network Open.Yiwen Zhang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-intake-of-saturated-animal-fats-may-increase-mortality-in-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-intake-of-saturated-animal-fats-may-increase-mortality-in-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026-- Rural and dual-eligible (DE) Medicare beneficiaries undergoing hospitalization for hip or knee replacement have lower rates of timely initiation of home health care (HHC), according to a study published online Aug. 3 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disparities-identified-in-home-health-care-after-hip-knee-replacement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disparities-identified-in-home-health-care-after-hip-knee-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Have Heart Health Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; Hormone therapy started during menopause might reduce a woman&rsquo;s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study says.For common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect as many as 80% of women...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-for-menopause-might-have-heart-health-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-for-menopause-might-have-heart-health-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Much Light At Night May Change Your Heart's Structure And Function]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; Exposure to too much light at night may actually change the shape and function of your heart, new research reveals."Previous observational studies have linked nighttime light exposure with a higher risk of cardiovascular...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-light-at-night-may-change-your-hearts-structure-and-function/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-light-at-night-may-change-your-hearts-structure-and-function/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disposable Vapes Pose Hidden Environmental Threat, Researchers Warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; Vaping isn&rsquo;t just annoying to passersby who have to walk through clouds of vapor, but might be actively harmful to the environment, a new study says.Discarded nicotine vapes contain extremely high levels of lead and other...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disposable-vapes-pose-hidden-environmental-threat-researchers-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disposable-vapes-pose-hidden-environmental-threat-researchers-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-Surgery Therapy Might Boost Seniors’ Recovery, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; Talking to a counselor before major surgery might boost seniors&rsquo; recovery following a procedure, a new study says.Mental health coaching before surgery can help reduce seniors&rsquo; risk of post-surgery anxiety and depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-surgery-therapy-might-boost-seniors-recovery-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-surgery-therapy-might-boost-seniors-recovery-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice Changes Might Be A Warning Sign Of Impending Brain Decline, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; Changes in a person&rsquo;s voice might be an early warning sign of brain decline and dementia.People with worsening voice quality &mdash; changes in pitch, clarity, loudness &mdash; who aren&rsquo;t suffering from hearing loss have a 58%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/voice-changes-might-be-a-warning-sign-of-impending-brain-decline-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/voice-changes-might-be-a-warning-sign-of-impending-brain-decline-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Collection of Patients' ER Records]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026&mdash; A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the Trump administration to suspend a new surveillance program it quietly launched to collect the personal and identifiable health data of Americans who visit emergency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/democrats-demand-trump-administration-halt-collection-of-patients-er-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/democrats-demand-trump-administration-halt-collection-of-patients-er-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERS: Microplastic Burden Higher in Patients With Lung Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- Patients with lung cancer have a higher microplastic burden, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Respiratory Society, held from Sept. 5 to 9 in Barcelona, Spain.Ilias E. Dimeas, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-microplastic-burden-higher-in-patients-with-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-microplastic-burden-higher-in-patients-with-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERS: COPD Genetic Risk Tied to Childhood Lung Function in Polluted Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) polygenic risk score (PRS) is associated with lung function development from infancy to childhood in those with exposure to high air pollution, according to a study presented...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-copd-genetic-risk-tied-to-childhood-lung-function-in-polluted-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-copd-genetic-risk-tied-to-childhood-lung-function-in-polluted-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: ECG Monitoring Does Not Reduce Syncope Episodes Over One Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- For patients with syncope, 14-day cardiac monitoring does not reduce the number of syncope episodes at one year, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ecg-monitoring-does-not-reduce-syncope-episodes-over-one-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ecg-monitoring-does-not-reduce-syncope-episodes-over-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Short-Term Temperature Extremes Linked to Heart Failure Hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- Short-term exposures to cold spells, lower temperature, and higher temperatures are associated with an increased risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-short-term-temperature-extremes-linked-to-heart-failure-hospitalization/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-short-term-temperature-extremes-linked-to-heart-failure-hospitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Prostate Cancer Patients Benefit From Routine Cardiology Referral]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- For patients with prostate cancer, routine referral to a cardiovascular specialist leads to improved outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-prostate-cancer-patients-benefit-from-routine-cardiology-referral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-prostate-cancer-patients-benefit-from-routine-cardiology-referral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobic Training, Behavioral Interventions Both Clinically Improve Asthma Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- Both aerobic training (AT) and behavioral interventions (BI) improve clinical control of asthma, according to a study published online June 4 in Pulmonology.David Halen Ara&uacute;jo Pinheiro, from the University of S&atilde;o Paulo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-behavioral-interventions-both-clinically-improve-asthma-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-behavioral-interventions-both-clinically-improve-asthma-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initial Rx Length Tied to Long-Term Use of Z-Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026-- Patients who receive a longer initial Z-drug prescription are more likely to fill additional prescriptions after the index fill year, including up to seven years later, according to a research letter published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/initial-rx-length-tied-to-long-term-use-of-z-drugs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/initial-rx-length-tied-to-long-term-use-of-z-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiologists Expected This New Drug To Prevent Heart Attacks — So Why Did It Fail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; A drug that heart doctors widely expected to become the next major weapon against heart attacks has failed in a large clinical trial, drugmaker Novartis announced.The experimental drug, pelacarsen, did lower blood levels...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiologists-expected-this-new-drug-to-prevent-heart-attacks-so-why-did-it-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiologists-expected-this-new-drug-to-prevent-heart-attacks-so-why-did-it-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide-Related ER Visits In Children Rise, But Many Hospitals Lack Specialized Mental Health Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; ER visits by children suffering suicide-related crises jumped before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says.Emergency department visits among children involving self-harm or suicide rose by 74% between 2016...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/suicide-related-er-visits-in-children-rise-but-many-hospitals-lack-specialized-mental-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/suicide-related-er-visits-in-children-rise-but-many-hospitals-lack-specialized-mental-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide Linked To 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; A widely used weight-loss and diabetes drug may offer a surprising bonus: healthier lungs."GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity," said lead researcher Chloe Bloom of the National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-linked-to-40-fewer-asthma-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-linked-to-40-fewer-asthma-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake Doctor Reviews Look More Trustworthy Than Real Ones, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; People may need to be as wary of fake reviews when they&rsquo;re shopping for a new doctor as they would be scrolling on Amazon, a new study says.Fake reviews not only show up in some online doctor review platforms, but are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fake-doctor-reviews-look-more-trustworthy-than-real-ones-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fake-doctor-reviews-look-more-trustworthy-than-real-ones-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig Kidney Kept Man Alive For A Year While Awaiting A Human Organ Donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; A genetically altered pig kidney helped keep a man alive for one year while he awaited a permanent human organ transplant, a new paper says.Kidney failure patient Tim Andrews, 67, successfully lived with a pig kidney...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pig-kidney-kept-man-alive-for-a-year-while-awaiting-a-human-organ-donation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pig-kidney-kept-man-alive-for-a-year-while-awaiting-a-human-organ-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students Hungry, Anxious, Distracted After End Of Universal Free School Meal Policy, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; Students are hungry and stressed following the end of a pandemic-era policy that provided free school meals to all, a new study says.Fewer kids ate at school after the universal free school meal program ended in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/students-hungry-anxious-distracted-after-end-of-universal-free-school-meal-policy-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/students-hungry-anxious-distracted-after-end-of-universal-free-school-meal-policy-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands To Patient Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026&mdash; After a failed round of in vitro fertilization this year, Anne Hug&rsquo;s fertility doctor said she had a single polyp in her uterus that should be removed to improve the chance of pregnancy. Hug, a professor of radiology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-market-forces-quietly-adding-thousands-to-patient-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-market-forces-quietly-adding-thousands-to-patient-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartwatches Significantly Overestimate How Many Calories Are Burned]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Smartwatches significantly overestimate how many calories people burn during exercise, according to a study published online July 29 in PLOS One.Jason Kostrna, from Florida International University in Miami, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatches-significantly-overestimate-how-many-calories-are-burned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatches-significantly-overestimate-how-many-calories-are-burned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Imaging Order Higher When Clinicians Self-Interpret]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Providers who self-interpret imaging are significantly more likely to order outpatient imaging, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.Eric W. Christensen, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-imaging-order-higher-when-clinicians-self-interpret/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-imaging-order-higher-when-clinicians-self-interpret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERS: Pursed-Lip Breathing, Laughter Therapy Aid COPD Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Pursed-lip breathing exercises (PLBE) and laughter therapy (LT) significantly reduce dyspnea severity and improve health status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study presented...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-pursed-lip-breathing-laughter-therapy-aid-copd-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ers-pursed-lip-breathing-laughter-therapy-aid-copd-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: AI Can Identify Cardiovascular Conditions From Routine Mammograms]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- A deep learning-based algorithm can identify hypertension (HTN), ischemic heart disease (IHD), and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) from routine mammography, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ai-can-identify-cardiovascular-conditions-from-routine-mammograms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ai-can-identify-cardiovascular-conditions-from-routine-mammograms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: AI Can Detect Hypertension, Diabetes From Facial Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- A machine learning algorithm can detect hypertension and diabetes from facial videos, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, held from Aug. 28 to 31 in Munich.Ryoko...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ai-can-detect-hypertension-diabetes-from-facial-videos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-ai-can-detect-hypertension-diabetes-from-facial-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Advanced CKM Syndrome Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- For young adults, more advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is associated with worse cardiovascular health, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Circulation: Population Health and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-advanced-ckm-syndrome-linked-to-worse-cardiovascular-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-advanced-ckm-syndrome-linked-to-worse-cardiovascular-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stem Cell Treatment Feasible for Aniridia-Related Keratopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Real Architecture for 3D Tissues-Ocular Surface (RAFT-OS), a tissue-engineered collagen scaffold incorporating allogeneic limbal epithelial stem cells and stromal keratocytes, is feasible and associated with early ocular...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stem-cell-treatment-feasible-for-aniridia-related-keratopathy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stem-cell-treatment-feasible-for-aniridia-related-keratopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Warnings Could Discourage Use Among Teens, Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from wanting to use social media, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in JAMA Health Forum.Anna H. Grummon, Ph.D., from Stanford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-warnings-could-discourage-use-among-teens-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-warnings-could-discourage-use-among-teens-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinct Characteristics ID'd for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Patients with rheumatic conditions and opioid use disorder (OUD) have distinct demographic and clinical characteristics, including lower useof disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and higher acute care use...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/distinct-characteristics-idd-for-patients-with-rheumatoid-conditions-opioid-use-disorder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/distinct-characteristics-idd-for-patients-with-rheumatoid-conditions-opioid-use-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses Increased for Females Since 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026-- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses increased disproportionately among females after 2020, across age groups, while remaining stable or declining among males, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnoses-increased-for-females-since-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnoses-increased-for-females-since-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves New Pill For Advanced Breast Cancer Guided By Blood Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new daily pill for adults with advanced breast cancer whose tumors have found a way around their current treatment.The drug, Etcamah (camizestrant), is taken...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-pill-for-advanced-breast-cancer-guided-by-blood-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-pill-for-advanced-breast-cancer-guided-by-blood-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves New Pill, Etcamah, For Advanced Breast Cancer Guided By Blood Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new daily pill for adults with advanced breast cancer whose tumors have found a way around their current treatment.<br />
The drug, Etcamah (camizestrant), is taken...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-pill-etcamah-for-advanced-breast-cancer-guided-by-blood-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-new-pill-etcamah-for-advanced-breast-cancer-guided-by-blood-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laughter Could Be Great Medicine For COPD, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; Laughter has been called the best medicine, but can it help you breathe better?Yes, says a new study that found laughter therapy as effective as more traditional breathing therapies to help people with chronic obstructive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laughter-could-be-great-medicine-for-copd-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laughter-could-be-great-medicine-for-copd-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Doctor's Take: Expert-Backed Tips to Protect Kids From Germs For The School Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory illnesses. As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, it is easier for &ldquo;the crud&rdquo; to spread quickly.With cold and flu season just around the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-expert-backed-tips-to-protect-kids-from-germs-for-the-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-expert-backed-tips-to-protect-kids-from-germs-for-the-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bacteria In Classroom Dust Linked To Reduced Lung Function In Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; Kids spend hours every day in the classroom &mdash; and what they're breathing in could affect their lungs, according to a new study."We know that indoor air quality in schools can be affected by pollutants, humidity...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacteria-in-classroom-dust-linked-to-reduced-lung-function-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacteria-in-classroom-dust-linked-to-reduced-lung-function-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Have Asthma? All You Need To Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; Asthma is a long-term condition, but there are ways to keep it under good control so that you feel your best. What Is Asthma?Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that may cause tightness in the chest, a cough or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-i-have-asthma-all-you-need-to-know-about-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-i-have-asthma-all-you-need-to-know-about-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Might Be As Beneficial As Aerobics For Asthma Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; People with asthma might get as much benefit from increasing their daily step count as they would from a structured aerobic exercise program, a new study says.Both approaches improve quality of life, alleviate depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-might-be-as-beneficial-as-aerobics-for-asthma-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-might-be-as-beneficial-as-aerobics-for-asthma-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Kids Using GLP-1 Drugs To Fight Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; A growing number of younger children are being prescribed weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to treat their obesity, a new study says.While it&rsquo;s still relatively rare to see children younger than 12 prescribed GLP-1...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-using-glp-1-drugs-to-fight-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-using-glp-1-drugs-to-fight-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inhaled Microplastics Linked To Lung Cancer, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026&mdash; People with lung cancer are more likely to have hidden deposits of microplastics in their lungs, a new study says.About 66% of lung cancer patients had detectable microplastics found in fluid samples taken from their lungs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inhaled-microplastics-linked-to-lung-cancer-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inhaled-microplastics-linked-to-lung-cancer-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- The evidence is insufficient to support routine use of lumbar supports for managing chronic low back pain (CLBP) in adults, according to research published online Sept. 2 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-insufficient-to-support-routine-lumbar-support-use-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-insufficient-to-support-routine-lumbar-support-use-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Using Illicitly Sourced Fentanyl Face Worse Outcomes Than Medically Sourced Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- Illicit-source fentanyl exposure is linked to a significantly higher risk of opioid-related harmful outcomes than medical-source exposure, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in eClinicalMedicine.Seungyeon Lee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-using-illicitly-sourced-fentanyl-face-worse-outcomes-than-medically-sourced-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-using-illicitly-sourced-fentanyl-face-worse-outcomes-than-medically-sourced-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Warning Labels On Social Media Protect Teenagers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; Your teen has been flipping through Instagram for nearly an hour when they get a pop-up that says:&ldquo;SURGEON GENERAL&rsquo;S WARNING: Social media is associated with significant mental health harms for children and young...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-warning-labels-on-social-media-protect-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-warning-labels-on-social-media-protect-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Your Freezer: Frozen Triple Berry Blend Recalled In 16 States]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ongoing E. coli outbreak.Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a produce supplier based in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/check-your-freezer-frozen-triple-berry-blend-recalled-in-16-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/check-your-freezer-frozen-triple-berry-blend-recalled-in-16-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Updated for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation, Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented for adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery in a guideline issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and published online Aug. 27 in Stroke.Lorie G...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-adult-stroke-rehabilitation-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-adult-stroke-rehabilitation-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOACs Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Patients With A-Fib, Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and Alzheimer disease (AD), non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with modestly slower cognitive decline, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/noacs-linked-to-slower-cognitive-decline-in-patients-with-a-fib-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/noacs-linked-to-slower-cognitive-decline-in-patients-with-a-fib-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adverse Pathological Features Do Not Predict Benefit of Hormone Therapy in Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- For patients with prostate cancer, adverse pathological features are prognostic, but do not modify the benefit of adding hormone therapy (HT) to postoperative radiotherapy, according to a study published online July 28 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-pathological-features-do-not-predict-benefit-of-hormone-therapy-in-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-pathological-features-do-not-predict-benefit-of-hormone-therapy-in-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preoperative IV Iron Beneficial for Patients With Anemia Undergoing Cardiac Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- For patients with anemia undergoing elective cardiac surgery, preoperative intravenous iron is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in The BMJ.Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-iv-iron-beneficial-for-patients-with-anemia-undergoing-cardiac-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-iv-iron-beneficial-for-patients-with-anemia-undergoing-cardiac-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia, Stroke Risk Elevated for Those With Severe Mental Illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026-- Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) have increased odds ratios for dementia and ischemic stroke, even at younger ages, according to a study published in the September issue of European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-stroke-risk-elevated-for-those-with-severe-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-stroke-risk-elevated-for-those-with-severe-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobics Key To Staying Sharp After Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; Heart-pumping aerobic exercise can boost key thinking skills among women after menopause, a new study says.Postmenopausal women who practiced aerobic exercise four days a week for half a year performed better on cognitive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobics-key-to-staying-sharp-after-menopause/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobics-key-to-staying-sharp-after-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Smartwatch May Be Overestimating Your Calorie Burn]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; Your smartwatch may be giving you more credit for your workout than you actually earned.Researchers had 58 adults complete a cycling workout wearing four popular smartwatches, then compared their calorie estimates with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-smartwatch-may-be-overestimating-your-calorie-burn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-smartwatch-may-be-overestimating-your-calorie-burn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Factor Boosts Survival Among Seniors After A Broken Hip &mdash; And It's Not Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s one personal factor that boosts survival among seniors who undergo surgery to repair a broken hip.Not how much money they have. Not where they live. Not whether they recuperated at home or in a nursing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-factor-boosts-survival-among-seniors-after-a-broken-hip-mdash-and-its-not-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-factor-boosts-survival-among-seniors-after-a-broken-hip-mdash-and-its-not-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Deaths Linked To Booze Have Doubled, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; U.S. cancer deaths linked to booze have doubled since the 1990s, a new study says.More than 23,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths were logged in 2023, up from around 11,000 in 1990, researchers reported in The Lancet Regional...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-deaths-linked-to-booze-have-doubled-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-deaths-linked-to-booze-have-doubled-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Camp For Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026&mdash; In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. Campers and counselors cheered.It was archery hour at Camp Cranium in Millville, Pennsylvania. Operations director Drew Meyer watched, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-camp-for-children-with-brain-injuries-zips-ahead-despite-federal-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-camp-for-children-with-brain-injuries-zips-ahead-despite-federal-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Update on Estradiol Transdermal Patch Availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 3, 2026 -- The FDA is aware of reports of patients having difficulty readily accessing their usual estradiol transdermal patches due to increased demand and is working with all six manufacturers to increase supply.<br />
Although availability...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-update-on-estradiol-transdermal-patch-availability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-update-on-estradiol-transdermal-patch-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol-Attributable Cancer Mortality Has Increased Significantly in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Alcohol-attributable cancer mortality has increased in the United States, with mortality rates higher in men and those aged 55 years or older, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in The Lancet Regional Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-attributable-cancer-mortality-has-increased-significantly-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-attributable-cancer-mortality-has-increased-significantly-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug for Polycythemia Vera]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control with existing therapies.Mimrylo mimics hepcidin, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-in-class-drug-for-polycythemia-vera/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-in-class-drug-for-polycythemia-vera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Mimrylo, a First-in-Class Drug for Polycythemia Vera]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control with existing therapies.<br />
Mimrylo mimics hepcidin, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-mimrylo-a-first-in-class-drug-for-polycythemia-vera/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-mimrylo-a-first-in-class-drug-for-polycythemia-vera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maintaining Physical Activity Tied to Better Quality of Life With Multiple Sclerosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Functional physical performance is positively associated with quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online Aug. 23 in Multiple Sclerosis and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maintaining-physical-activity-tied-to-better-quality-of-life-with-multiple-sclerosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maintaining-physical-activity-tied-to-better-quality-of-life-with-multiple-sclerosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azacitidine + Venetoclax Tied to Improved Event-Free Survival in Adults With AML]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) eligible for induction chemotherapy, azacitidine plus venetoclax is associated with longer event-free survival than induction chemotherapy, according to a study published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azacitidine-venetoclax-tied-to-improved-event-free-survival-in-adults-with-aml/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azacitidine-venetoclax-tied-to-improved-event-free-survival-in-adults-with-aml/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Low-Carb Diet Shows Greater Cardiometabolic Benefits Than Other Diets]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- A very low-carbohydrate diet has greater cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in hepatic metabolic function, compared with matched 10 percent weight loss induced by other popular diets in people with metabolically...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-low-carb-diet-shows-greater-cardiometabolic-benefits-than-other-diets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-low-carb-diet-shows-greater-cardiometabolic-benefits-than-other-diets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 1 in 20 Hospitalized U.S. Adults With Firearm Injuries Develop Bacterial Infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Bacterial infection during initial hospitalization for firearm injury occurred in about 5 percent of patients, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Jerry Yang, from the University of Maryland...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-1-in-20-hospitalized-us-adults-with-firearm-injuries-develop-bacterial-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-1-in-20-hospitalized-us-adults-with-firearm-injuries-develop-bacterial-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intensive BP Lowering Reduces Recurrent Stroke After Intracerebral Hemorrhage]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage reduces the risk for recurrent stroke without an increase in serious adverse events, according to a study published in the September issue of The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intensive-bp-lowering-reduces-recurrent-stroke-after-intracerebral-hemorrhage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/intensive-bp-lowering-reduces-recurrent-stroke-after-intracerebral-hemorrhage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focal Therapy Use Remains Uncommon in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use is defined as inappropriate in about half of recipients, according to a research letter published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/focal-therapy-use-remains-uncommon-in-nonmetastatic-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/focal-therapy-use-remains-uncommon-in-nonmetastatic-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Causes, Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury Identified Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and outcomes vary worldwide, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine.Joseph G. Nugent, M.D., M.P.H., from the Oregon Health &amp; Science University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/causes-outcomes-of-traumatic-brain-injury-identified-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/causes-outcomes-of-traumatic-brain-injury-identified-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the PrecivityAD2 test for adults aged 40 years and older presenting with signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment and undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease or other...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-blood-test-for-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-blood-test-for-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Health Insurance Rates Are Going To Rise Next Year: Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; Employer healthcare costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades.Companies expect to hold that increase closer to 8% by scaling back what their health plans cover. Even the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-health-insurance-rates-are-going-to-rise-next-year-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-health-insurance-rates-are-going-to-rise-next-year-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memory Loss Starts Younger Than Previously Thought, Brain Scans Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; A person&rsquo;s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says.Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased memory function, likely due to changes in the brain region responsible for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/memory-loss-starts-younger-than-previously-thought-brain-scans-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/memory-loss-starts-younger-than-previously-thought-brain-scans-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthier Fat Choices Linked To Longer Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; For men with prostate cancer, eating healthier fats after diagnosis may be linked to a longer life.The finding comes from a study of nearly 5,000 men whose prostate cancer had not spread."Our findings suggest that diet...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthier-fat-choices-linked-to-longer-life-after-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthier-fat-choices-linked-to-longer-life-after-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light Therapy Improves Sleep Among Seniors, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; Bright light therapy can help seniors get better sleep, a new study says.Light therapy lamps improved the sleep cycles and activity levels of older adults in cities who had diminished exposure to natural light, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/light-therapy-improves-sleep-among-seniors-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/light-therapy-improves-sleep-among-seniors-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetics Help Shape Personality And Life Path, Major Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found.More than 1,200 different genetic variants are linked to the Big Five personality traits, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetics-help-shape-personality-and-life-path-major-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetics-help-shape-personality-and-life-path-major-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Provides A Window Into MS Patients' Quality Of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; Simple walking tests could be an easy way to assess the well-being of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says.Better walking performance and higher levels of daily physical activity are linked to better...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-provides-a-window-into-ms-patients-quality-of-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/walking-provides-a-window-into-ms-patients-quality-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026&mdash; One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects and ensure the program...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50b-rural-health-transformation-program-needs-more-transparency-groups-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50b-rural-health-transformation-program-needs-more-transparency-groups-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time-Restricted Eating May Help Patients With Type 1 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight control their blood sugar, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Diabetes Care.Mary-Claire Runchey, R.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/time-restricted-eating-may-help-patients-with-type-1-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/time-restricted-eating-may-help-patients-with-type-1-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential Context Has Larger Impact on Ovarian Cancer Survival in Black Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Residential context has a stronger association with survival for Black than White women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Francesmary Modugno, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/residential-context-has-larger-impact-on-ovarian-cancer-survival-in-black-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/residential-context-has-larger-impact-on-ovarian-cancer-survival-in-black-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Silent Atherosclerosis Present in 57.1 Percent of Adults Aged 18 to 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Silent atherosclerosis is detectable in early adulthood and increases with age, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-silent-atherosclerosis-present-in-571-percent-of-adults-aged-18-to-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-silent-atherosclerosis-present-in-571-percent-of-adults-aged-18-to-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Atorvastatin Lowers Cardiovascular Event Risk in Older Adults Without Clinical CVD]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- For community-dwelling older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular events, but does not improve disability-free survival, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-atorvastatin-lowers-cardiovascular-event-risk-in-older-adults-without-clinical-cvd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-atorvastatin-lowers-cardiovascular-event-risk-in-older-adults-without-clinical-cvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Recommendations Address Medications to Prevent Migraine in Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented to help clinicians decide which medications may be effective for preventing migraine in adults in two reports issued by the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-recommendations-address-medications-to-prevent-migraine-in-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/updated-recommendations-address-medications-to-prevent-migraine-in-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Updated for Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- Updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in pancreatic cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology and published online Aug. 11 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-radiation-therapy-in-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-updated-for-radiation-therapy-in-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Complications Rare for Women Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026-- For women with autoimmune disease who had received autologous CD19-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, pregnancies seem to be uncomplicated without disease reactivation, according to a study published in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-complications-rare-for-women-receiving-car-t-cell-therapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-complications-rare-for-women-receiving-car-t-cell-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Health Grants Spared For Now After Judge Finds HHS Used Fake Sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; A judge has blocked sweeping changes to federal teen pregnancy prevention grants, ruling that health officials backed the new requirements with scientific studies that appear not to exist.The money at stake pays for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/community-health-grants-spared-for-now-after-judge-finds-hhs-used-fake-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/community-health-grants-spared-for-now-after-judge-finds-hhs-used-fake-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke Survivors Should Start Rehab Within 48 Hours, New Guidelines Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39.Her stroke cost her a week in intensive care, a month in the hospital and then months upon months relearning everyday skills like...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stroke-survivors-should-start-rehab-within-48-hours-new-guidelines-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stroke-survivors-should-start-rehab-within-48-hours-new-guidelines-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds 1 In 13 Young Adults Has Hidden Artery Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early."Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is estimated according to their risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-1-in-13-young-adults-has-hidden-artery-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-1-in-13-young-adults-has-hidden-artery-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions Will Lose Medicaid Because They Aren't Able To Get Enough Work Hours, Study Predicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, a new study says.These folks likely will be unable to fulfill the minimum...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-will-lose-medicaid-because-they-arent-able-to-get-enough-work-hours-study-predicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-will-lose-medicaid-because-they-arent-able-to-get-enough-work-hours-study-predicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back Braces Don't Seem To Help Ease Pain, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don&rsquo;t appear to help much.There&rsquo;s little to no quality evidence available showing that back braces are effective in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/back-braces-dont-seem-to-help-ease-pain-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/back-braces-dont-seem-to-help-ease-pain-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weighted Blankets Help Ease Hospital Anxiety, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s natural to be anxious when you&rsquo;re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness.But that anxiety might be eased with one cheap and easy strategy, a new pilot study says.Placing a weighted blanket over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weighted-blankets-help-ease-hospital-anxiety-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weighted-blankets-help-ease-hospital-anxiety-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and RFK Jr.'s Health Industry Deals Haven't Been Enforced And Are At Risk Of Vanishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026&mdash; In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a sprawling 400-acre apple orchard, farm and winery. They touted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-rfk-jrs-health-industry-deals-havent-been-enforced-and-are-at-risk-of-vanishing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-rfk-jrs-health-industry-deals-havent-been-enforced-and-are-at-risk-of-vanishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Buprenorphine Treatment Differs in Urban, Rural Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the Aug. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-buprenorphine-treatment-differs-in-urban-rural-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-buprenorphine-treatment-differs-in-urban-rural-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Risk ID'd for Asian American, NHPI Population]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Considerable differences are seen in the incidence of cancers among Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Cancer.Nikita Sandeep Wagle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-risk-idd-for-asian-american-nhpi-population/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-risk-idd-for-asian-american-nhpi-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Lisraya for Dermatomyositis in Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets as the first oral treatment of dermatomyositis in adults.The approval was based on results from a phase 3 trial in which 241 adults with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-lisraya-for-dermatomyositis-in-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-lisraya-for-dermatomyositis-in-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Parental Vitamin B12 Tied to Lower Prevalence of Birth Defects]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Lower predicted prevalences of birth defects are seen in association with periconception parental vitamin B12 and postconception maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-parental-vitamin-b12-tied-to-lower-prevalence-of-birth-defects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-parental-vitamin-b12-tied-to-lower-prevalence-of-birth-defects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estrogen Hormone Treatment May Be Beneficial for Brain Fog Symptoms in Menopausal Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- An estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may relieve symptoms of "brain fog" in menopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in Scientific Reports.Noriko Itoh, from the David...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-hormone-treatment-may-be-beneficial-for-brain-fog-symptoms-in-menopausal-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-hormone-treatment-may-be-beneficial-for-brain-fog-symptoms-in-menopausal-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Artificial Sweetener Linked to Increased Risk for Major Cardiovascular Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The artificial sweetener xylitol is independently associated with the incident risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the general population, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-artificial-sweetener-linked-to-increased-risk-for-major-cardiovascular-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-artificial-sweetener-linked-to-increased-risk-for-major-cardiovascular-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Launches New Channel To Track US Overdose Deaths And Provide Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-launches-new-channel-to-track-us-overdose-deaths-and-provide-resources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-launches-new-channel-to-track-us-overdose-deaths-and-provide-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 to 2023 Saw More U.S. Women Never Screened for Cervical Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- From 2005 to 2023, there was an increase in the proportion of U.S. women never screened for cervical cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in JAMA Network Open.Kalyani Sonawane, Ph.D., from the Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2005-to-2023-saw-more-us-women-never-screened-for-cervical-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2005-to-2023-saw-more-us-women-never-screened-for-cervical-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Virtual reality-based digital defocus vision training (DDVT) may be a promising adjunctive approach for pediatric myopia control, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Jing Zhong, M.D., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/virtual-reality-based-digital-defocus-vision-training-may-aid-myopia-in-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/virtual-reality-based-digital-defocus-vision-training-may-aid-myopia-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freshwater Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs, Skin Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- Swimming in freshwater sites, such as rivers and lakes, is tied to a higher risk for stomach bugs and skin conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/freshwater-swimming-tied-to-stomach-bugs-skin-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/freshwater-swimming-tied-to-stomach-bugs-skin-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Authorizes First Wearable to Continuously Monitor Ketone Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 years and older living with diabetes.Prior to this authorization, the FDA granted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-continuously-monitor-ketone-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-continuously-monitor-ketone-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy With Estriol Might Relieve Menopause 'Brain Fog']]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; Hormone therapy might help women experiencing &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; during menopause, a new small-scale study says.Menopausal women struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower thinking benefited from hormone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-with-estriol-might-relieve-menopause-brain-fog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-with-estriol-might-relieve-menopause-brain-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Type 1 Diabetes Cases Forecast To Surge 30% Worldwide By 2049]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; The number of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide is projected to jump nearly 30% over the next two decades from 9.4 million today to 12.1 million by 2049.The number of new cases per year is expected to climb too...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-1-diabetes-cases-forecast-to-surge-30-worldwide-by-2049/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-1-diabetes-cases-forecast-to-surge-30-worldwide-by-2049/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Testosterone Increases Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorder, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; &ldquo;Low T&rdquo; is a trendy health topic, with aging men sold testosterone as a veritable Fountain of Youth.But too much testosterone can also pose a risk to heart health, a new evidence review says.Men with low testosterone or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-testosterone-increases-risk-of-heart-rhythm-disorder-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-testosterone-increases-risk-of-heart-rhythm-disorder-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Doctor's Take: Recognizing The Signs Of Cancer: A Reminder From The Loss Of Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton after she was diagnosed with cancer has brought renewed attention to the importance of prompt detection and identification of the signs of this disease.While Parton was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-recognizing-the-signs-of-cancer-a-reminder-from-the-loss-of-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-recognizing-the-signs-of-cancer-a-reminder-from-the-loss-of-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Weed, Other Recreational Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who&rsquo;ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adults, a new study says.The rate of accidental ingestions of recreational drugs among children younger than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/shocking-increase-in-children-accidentally-eating-weed-other-recreational-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/shocking-increase-in-children-accidentally-eating-weed-other-recreational-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep Likely To Be Overlooked In Back-To-School Rush, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.About...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-likely-to-be-overlooked-in-back-to-school-rush-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-likely-to-be-overlooked-in-back-to-school-rush-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse In Car Crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026&mdash; On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend at a cafe. While in the crosswalk, she noticed a car some distance away.Perhaps she misjudged its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-older-pedestrians-fare-worse-in-car-crashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-older-pedestrians-fare-worse-in-car-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Lower Adherence to Blood Pressure Medicine Cuts Prevention Benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Lower adherence to blood pressure-lowering medication is associated with no benefit for preventing cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, held from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-lower-adherence-to-blood-pressure-medicine-cuts-prevention-benefit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-lower-adherence-to-blood-pressure-medicine-cuts-prevention-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unintentional Ingestion of Recreational Drugs Increased, Especially Since 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Unintentional ingestion of recreational drugs increased substantially in U.S. children younger than 6 years of age from 2000 to 2024, according to a study published online June 24 in BMC Public Health.Kristen Uskovich, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unintentional-ingestion-of-recreational-drugs-increased-especially-since-2013/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unintentional-ingestion-of-recreational-drugs-increased-especially-since-2013/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[150+ Minutes of Social Media Daily Tied to Depression in Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Higher social media use is associated with self-reported depression in adults, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in npj Mental Health Research.Martin L. Block, from the Medill School of Journalism at...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/150-minutes-of-social-media-daily-tied-to-depression-in-adults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/150-minutes-of-social-media-daily-tied-to-depression-in-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 to 2021 Saw Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization Rise in CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), the rates of heart failure-related hospitalization increased from 2011 to 2021, according to a study published in the September issue of Kidney International...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2011-to-2021-saw-heart-failure-related-hospitalization-rise-in-ckd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2011-to-2021-saw-heart-failure-related-hospitalization-rise-in-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Adenotonsillectomy (ATE) is associated with increased odds of hospital visits due to upper and lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in children, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-tied-to-increase-in-respiratory-tract-infections-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-tied-to-increase-in-respiratory-tract-infections-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimated Glucose Disposal Rate Inversely Linked to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- There is a negative link between estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in The Aging Male.Haowen Liang, M.D., from Liuzhou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estimated-glucose-disposal-rate-inversely-linked-to-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estimated-glucose-disposal-rate-inversely-linked-to-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biomarkers Plus Kidney Donor Profile Index Improve Prediction of Concordant Allograft Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026-- Combining deceased kidney donor urinary biomarkers with the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) improves prediction of concordant allograft outcomes, according to a study published online July 9 in the Journal of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/biomarkers-plus-kidney-donor-profile-index-improve-prediction-of-concordant-allograft-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/biomarkers-plus-kidney-donor-profile-index-improve-prediction-of-concordant-allograft-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.The best-by dates on the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-it-be-the-season-of-explosive-diarrhea-recalled-lettuce-is-off-shelves-but-cyclospora-cases-keep-rising/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-it-be-the-season-of-explosive-diarrhea-recalled-lettuce-is-off-shelves-but-cyclospora-cases-keep-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men Don't Like Dieting, And It Could Be Harming Their Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don&rsquo;t have the willpower to do, a new study says.A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-dont-like-dieting-and-it-could-be-harming-their-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-dont-like-dieting-and-it-could-be-harming-their-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Rehab Delays Linked To Poorer Recovery After Hip And Knee Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins.Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from joint replacement surgery at home.Medicare and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-rehab-delays-linked-to-poorer-recovery-after-hip-and-knee-replacement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-rehab-delays-linked-to-poorer-recovery-after-hip-and-knee-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warnings About Cancer-Alcohol Link Can Be Made Stronger, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says.Naming specific cancers linked to drinking and showing AI-generated images of the health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/warnings-about-cancer-alcohol-link-can-be-made-stronger-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/warnings-about-cancer-alcohol-link-can-be-made-stronger-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Increases Risk Of Depression, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-increases-risk-of-depression-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-increases-risk-of-depression-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Near A Dry Cleaner? You Might Have A Higher Risk For This Devastating Neurological Condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.People living within approximately 500 feet of a dry cleaner had a 14% greater risk of Parkinson&rsquo;s compared to those living...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/live-near-a-dry-cleaner-you-might-have-a-higher-risk-for-this-devastating-neurological-condition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/live-near-a-dry-cleaner-you-might-have-a-higher-risk-for-this-devastating-neurological-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad For IVF Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026&mdash; In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece.Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple was on another jet-setting vacation, but they were keeping...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fertility-costs-push-americans-abroad-for-ivf-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fertility-costs-push-americans-abroad-for-ivf-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Drug Approvals<br />
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.Mimrylo (rusfertide) Lyophilized Powder for Injection<br />
Date of Approval: August 28, 2026Treatment for: Polycythemia VeraPress Release | Approval HistoryLisraya...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EASD: Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Increased 10-Fold From 2002 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-youth-onset-type-2-diabetes-increased-10-fold-from-2002-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/easd-youth-onset-type-2-diabetes-increased-10-fold-from-2002-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onset of Mortality, Morbidity Delayed for Offspring of Centenarians]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Eric R. Reed, Ph.D., from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/onset-of-mortality-morbidity-delayed-for-offspring-of-centenarians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/onset-of-mortality-morbidity-delayed-for-offspring-of-centenarians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapist-Led Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Primary Care.Debbie Tallon, from University of Bristol in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapist-led-online-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-aids-depression/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapist-led-online-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-aids-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probable Postictal Psychosis Linked to Risk for Subsequent Primary Psychotic Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ Neurology Open.Varsha Nandwana, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/probable-postictal-psychosis-linked-to-risk-for-subsequent-primary-psychotic-disorders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/probable-postictal-psychosis-linked-to-risk-for-subsequent-primary-psychotic-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle in Early Childhood Linked to Lower Risk for IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Journal of Crohn's and Colitis.Annie Guo, from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-lifestyle-in-early-childhood-linked-to-lower-risk-for-ibd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/healthy-lifestyle-in-early-childhood-linked-to-lower-risk-for-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Elevated in Pediatric Chest Tightness Variant Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Frontiers in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fractional-exhaled-nitric-oxide-elevated-in-pediatric-chest-tightness-variant-asthma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fractional-exhaled-nitric-oxide-elevated-in-pediatric-chest-tightness-variant-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Learning Model IDs Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Using Routine Lab Indicators]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-model-ids-heart-failure-with-reduced-ejection-fraction-using-routine-lab-indicators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-model-ids-heart-failure-with-reduced-ejection-fraction-using-routine-lab-indicators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-track-both-ketones-and-blood-sugar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-track-both-ketones-and-blood-sugar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-Term Pretransplant Dialysis Does Not Affect Kidney Transplant Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026-- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in the International Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-pretransplant-dialysis-does-not-affect-kidney-transplant-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-pretransplant-dialysis-does-not-affect-kidney-transplant-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign &mdash; not just for their lungs, but for their heart.It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inhaler-overuse-linked-to-heart-risks-in-asthma-and-copd-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/inhaler-overuse-linked-to-heart-risks-in-asthma-and-copd-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks&rsquo; longevity, a new study says.They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-parents-age-might-improve-your-health-outlook-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-parents-age-might-improve-your-health-outlook-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern. Pathogens like...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-cyclospora-or-salmonella-the-key-differences-and-how-to-protect-yourself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-cyclospora-or-salmonella-the-key-differences-and-how-to-protect-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-might-lower-dementia-risk-among-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hormone-therapy-might-lower-dementia-risk-among-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won&rsquo;t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sticking-to-bp-meds-lowers-heart-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sticking-to-bp-meds-lowers-heart-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Third Of Women In Their 20s Haven't Gotten This Essential Cancer Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study says.Women are urged to start cervical cancer screening at either 21 or 25, based on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-women-in-their-20s-havent-gotten-this-essential-cancer-screening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-women-in-their-20s-havent-gotten-this-essential-cancer-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Of The Month: Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn't Mean Her Insurance Would Pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026&mdash; Last year, Stephanie Halver&rsquo;s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, remembered the likelihood &ldquo;popped up really high.&rdquo;That&rsquo;s partly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bill-of-the-month-her-breast-mri-was-approved-but-that-didnt-mean-her-insurance-would-pay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bill-of-the-month-her-breast-mri-was-approved-but-that-didnt-mean-her-insurance-would-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Abnormalities Identified in Children at Risk for Schizophrenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study published online June 9 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-abnormalities-identified-in-children-at-risk-for-schizophrenia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-abnormalities-identified-in-children-at-risk-for-schizophrenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Short-Term Exposure to Pollen Linked to Lower FEV1 in COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in Chronic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-short-term-exposure-to-pollen-linked-to-lower-fev1-in-copd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-short-term-exposure-to-pollen-linked-to-lower-fev1-in-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thymic Radiation Linked to Worse Outcomes in Patients With NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in the Annals of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thymic-radiation-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-patients-with-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thymic-radiation-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-patients-with-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addition of CAC to PREVENT-ASCVD Equations May Improve Predictive Utility in Certain Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve predictive utility...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/addition-of-cac-to-prevent-ascvd-equations-may-improve-predictive-utility-in-certain-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/addition-of-cac-to-prevent-ascvd-equations-may-improve-predictive-utility-in-certain-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Considerable Global Disparities Found in Access to Dermatological Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Dermatology.Esther E. Freeman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-global-disparities-found-in-access-to-dermatological-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-global-disparities-found-in-access-to-dermatological-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis Ineligible for RCTs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Crohn's &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-adults-with-moderate-to-severe-ulcerative-colitis-ineligible-for-rcts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-adults-with-moderate-to-severe-ulcerative-colitis-ineligible-for-rcts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Model Predicts Indwelling Catheter Conversion in Early Neurogenic Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to a study published online Aug. 23...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-predicts-indwelling-catheter-conversion-in-early-neurogenic-bladder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-predicts-indwelling-catheter-conversion-in-early-neurogenic-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antenatal Complications Increased With Maternal Multiple Long-Term Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Public Health.Lisa Kent, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antenatal-complications-increased-with-maternal-multiple-long-term-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antenatal-complications-increased-with-maternal-multiple-long-term-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance Poses Barrier to Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in the July issue of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insurance-poses-barrier-to-virtual-pulmonary-rehabilitation-for-copd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/insurance-poses-barrier-to-virtual-pulmonary-rehabilitation-for-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calorie Restriction and Mediterranean-Style Diet Yield Similar Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026-- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calorie-restriction-and-mediterranean-style-diet-yield-similar-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calorie-restriction-and-mediterranean-style-diet-yield-similar-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.The pill...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-pill-to-extend-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-pill-to-extend-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong.Vitruvias Therapeutics, based in Auburn, Alabama, initiated the voluntary recall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thyroid-tablets-recalled-nationwide-due-to-potential-over-potency-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thyroid-tablets-recalled-nationwide-due-to-potential-over-potency-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Rasonque, the First Pill To Extend Survival In Advanced Pancreatic Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time in a key clinical trial.<br />
The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-rasonque-the-first-pill-to-extend-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-rasonque-the-first-pill-to-extend-survival-in-advanced-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Waves Linked To Dozens Of Health Problems, Emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to extreme heat events, researchers reported recently in the journal Science...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-waves-linked-to-dozens-of-health-problems-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-waves-linked-to-dozens-of-health-problems-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Scented Cleaners Creating Indoor Air Pollution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.A new study warns fragrances in both conventional and botanical cleaning products can react with ozone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/are-scented-cleaners-creating-indoor-air-pollution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/are-scented-cleaners-creating-indoor-air-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implant Improves Speech After Brain Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.The implant delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the motor thalamus, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/implant-improves-speech-after-brain-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/implant-improves-speech-after-brain-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Brain Skill Doesn't Decline With Age, And Can Actually Improve Among Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; Age doesn&rsquo;t seem to degrade a person&rsquo;s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.Unless a senior is affected by stroke or dementia, they are likely to retain and might even improve their ability...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-brain-skill-doesnt-decline-with-age-and-can-actually-improve-among-seniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/this-brain-skill-doesnt-decline-with-age-and-can-actually-improve-among-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has found.More than 7 of 10 people whose urine tested positive for fentanyl had not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/illegal-fentanyl-use-double-that-for-medical-purposes-with-high-risk-of-od-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/illegal-fentanyl-use-double-that-for-medical-purposes-with-high-risk-of-od-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Puts Autistic Kids In Spotlight And Cuts Agencies Built To Protect Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026&mdash; At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith&rsquo;s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and science. That is, when he isn&rsquo;t being pulled out of class.Ethan has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-puts-autistic-kids-in-spotlight-and-cuts-agencies-built-to-protect-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-puts-autistic-kids-in-spotlight-and-cuts-agencies-built-to-protect-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cortical Atrophy in Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease Signature Can Predict Progression to Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, can predict progression from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cortical-atrophy-in-early-onset-alzheimer-disease-signature-can-predict-progression-to-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cortical-atrophy-in-early-onset-alzheimer-disease-signature-can-predict-progression-to-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Heat Linked to 33 Clinically Reportable Diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Science Advances.Hyojung Jang, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-heat-linked-to-33-clinically-reportable-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-heat-linked-to-33-clinically-reportable-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factors Identified in Disparities of Response to Patient Messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Writing style can explain about half of observed disparities in care team response to messages sent by patients, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Mitchell Tang, Ph.D., from Harvard...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/factors-identified-in-disparities-of-response-to-patient-messages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/factors-identified-in-disparities-of-response-to-patient-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training May Cut GDM Risk in Pregnant Women With Overweight, Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.Teresa E. Santa Cruz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-may-cut-gdm-risk-in-pregnant-women-with-overweight-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strength-training-may-cut-gdm-risk-in-pregnant-women-with-overweight-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Jason Shen, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highly-aspherical-lenslets-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression-in-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highly-aspherical-lenslets-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Sugar Substitute Linked To Higher Heart Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products.But new research is raising questions about its long-term heart safety."In previous studies, we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-sugar-substitute-linked-to-higher-heart-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-sugar-substitute-linked-to-higher-heart-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paternal Exposure to Valproate Not Linked to Offspring Neurodevelopmental Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Paternal exposure to valproate during sperm development is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Neurology.Yen-Chen Anne Feng, Sc.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/paternal-exposure-to-valproate-not-linked-to-offspring-neurodevelopmental-disorders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/paternal-exposure-to-valproate-not-linked-to-offspring-neurodevelopmental-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Cause Mortality Elevated for Adult Five-Year Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026-- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/all-cause-mortality-elevated-for-adult-five-year-survivors-of-hodgkin-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/all-cause-mortality-elevated-for-adult-five-year-survivors-of-hodgkin-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Measles Deaths Reported In US This Year — American Academy Of Pediatrics Responds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.They are the first measles-related deaths in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-deaths-reported-in-us-this-year-american-academy-of-pediatrics-responds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-deaths-reported-in-us-this-year-american-academy-of-pediatrics-responds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['True Grit' Program Helps Prepare Kids With Spinal Cord Injuries For Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says.Rutgers University&rsquo;s True Grit program is meant to teach life skills and build independence among 14-...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/true-grit-program-helps-prepare-kids-with-spinal-cord-injuries-for-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/true-grit-program-helps-prepare-kids-with-spinal-cord-injuries-for-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Least 1 In 4 NFL Players Who Died Recently Had Impact-Related Brain Damage, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study says.That rate may be on the lower end, based on how many players donated their brain for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-least-1-in-4-nfl-players-who-died-recently-had-impact-related-brain-damage-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-least-1-in-4-nfl-players-who-died-recently-had-impact-related-brain-damage-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After A Sleepless Night, Which Better Boosts Brain Power —  Exercise Or A Nap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says.About 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise performed as well as a 90-minute nap in protecting the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-a-sleepless-night-which-better-boosts-brain-power-exercise-or-a-nap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-a-sleepless-night-which-better-boosts-brain-power-exercise-or-a-nap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Parents Struggle With One Back-To-School Routine]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren&rsquo;t looking forward to, a new poll indicates.About 3 out of 4 American parents have trouble getting their child to eat breakfast before they head off to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-parents-struggle-with-one-back-to-school-routine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-parents-struggle-with-one-back-to-school-routine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don't Qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026&mdash; In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn&rsquo;t afford the $750 monthly price tag.&ldquo;I thought, &lsquo;Thank God, there&rsquo;s a path,&rsquo; &rdquo; said La Marca, who lives in Basking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-medicare-glp-1-discount-has-one-big-catch-some-sick-patients-dont-qualify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-medicare-glp-1-discount-has-one-big-catch-some-sick-patients-dont-qualify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Diagnosis Linked to Worse Outcomes for Range of Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For a range of nonneoplastic conditions, emergency diagnosis is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Whitfield, Ph.D., from the University College...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/emergency-diagnosis-linked-to-worse-outcomes-for-range-of-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/emergency-diagnosis-linked-to-worse-outcomes-for-range-of-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 4 Former NFL Players Had CTE at Death in 2016 to 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- About 1 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at death, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in The BMJ.Daniel Daneshvar, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-former-nfl-players-had-cte-at-death-in-2016-to-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-former-nfl-players-had-cte-at-death-in-2016-to-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement (TKR) with the Mako robotic arm-assisted system (rTKR) offers similar benefit to TKR with conventional instruments (cTKR), according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robotic-arm-assisted-tkr-offers-similar-outcome-to-conventional-tkr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robotic-arm-assisted-tkr-offers-similar-outcome-to-conventional-tkr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acute Myeloid Leukemia Increasingly Impacting Older Adults Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.Zhijuan Xu, from the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acute-myeloid-leukemia-increasingly-impacting-older-adults-globally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acute-myeloid-leukemia-increasingly-impacting-older-adults-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Exams May Not Reliably Diagnose Pediatric Pneumonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Clinicians may not agree on physical exam findings for youth with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Shubhada Hooli, M.D., from Texas Children's Hospital...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-exams-may-not-reliably-diagnose-pediatric-pneumonia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-exams-may-not-reliably-diagnose-pediatric-pneumonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Aids Children's Anxiety Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- The Master Your Worries internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program is associated with long-term improvement in children's anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/internet-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-aids-childrens-anxiety-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/internet-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-aids-childrens-anxiety-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Increase Risk for Gastric Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a higher risk for incident gastric cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Gastro Hep Advances.Tae-Geun Gweon, from the Catholic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverages-may-increase-risk-for-gastric-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverages-may-increase-risk-for-gastric-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Combo of Four Targeted Therapies Shows Promise in Metastatic Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the combination of anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab shows...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-combo-of-four-targeted-therapies-shows-promise-in-metastatic-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-combo-of-four-targeted-therapies-shows-promise-in-metastatic-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowel Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis Linked to Disease-Related Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- Bowel urgency is common in adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially among those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according to a study published recently in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bowel-urgency-in-ulcerative-colitis-linked-to-disease-related-disability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bowel-urgency-in-ulcerative-colitis-linked-to-disease-related-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug Retention in Spondyloarthritis Varies With Socioeconomic Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026-- For patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD) retention varies with countries' socioeconomic status...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-retention-in-spondyloarthritis-varies-with-socioeconomic-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drug-retention-in-spondyloarthritis-varies-with-socioeconomic-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile.Prestige Brands Holdings, of Tarrytown, New York, recalled 39,060 bottles of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clear-eyes-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-over-sterility-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clear-eyes-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-over-sterility-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A Doc To Respond To Your Portal Message? These Tips Will Improve Your Odds, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal?Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study suggests.Doctors were more likely to respond to messages that addressed them by name...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-a-doc-to-respond-to-your-portal-message-these-tips-will-improve-your-odds-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-a-doc-to-respond-to-your-portal-message-these-tips-will-improve-your-odds-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Doctor's Take: Executive Orders On Childhood Vaccines Raise Public Health Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an Emerson iron lung respirator, a medical device used to treat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-executive-orders-on-childhood-vaccines-raise-public-health-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-doctors-take-executive-orders-on-childhood-vaccines-raise-public-health-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise For Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially.In a small early-stage trial recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-treatment-shows-promise-for-some-metastatic-breast-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-treatment-shows-promise-for-some-metastatic-breast-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery No Better Than Traditional Surgeon-Only Procedures, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old &ldquo;sawbones&rdquo; surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found.Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery is more precise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-knee-replacement-surgery-no-better-than-traditional-surgeon-only-procedures-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-knee-replacement-surgery-no-better-than-traditional-surgeon-only-procedures-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symptoms After Childbirth Can Cause Depression, Low Self-Esteem]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; Childbirth can be tough on a woman&rsquo;s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new study says.Women with pain, bleeding and itching caused...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/symptoms-after-childbirth-can-cause-depression-low-self-esteem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/symptoms-after-childbirth-can-cause-depression-low-self-esteem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web App Helps Caregivers Manage Dementia Patients' Aggression, Agitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says.The app, called WeCareAdvisor, provides caregivers with strategies to help them manage...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/web-app-helps-caregivers-manage-dementia-patients-aggression-agitation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/web-app-helps-caregivers-manage-dementia-patients-aggression-agitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola Is Still Killing In Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026&mdash; Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Even though the virus has faded from U.S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-is-still-killing-in-central-africa-these-groups-are-working-to-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-is-still-killing-in-central-africa-these-groups-are-working-to-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Roundness Index Linked to Increased Odds of Asthma in Children, Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Among children and adolescents, higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with increased odds of current asthma, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Annals of Human Biology.Tingqiaonan Chen, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/body-roundness-index-linked-to-increased-odds-of-asthma-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/body-roundness-index-linked-to-increased-odds-of-asthma-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure Not Linked to Autism Traits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics.Haleigh M. Cavalier, M.P.H., Ph.D., from NYU...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-organophosphate-pesticide-exposure-not-linked-to-autism-traits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-organophosphate-pesticide-exposure-not-linked-to-autism-traits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOBT Screening Linked to Reduction in CRC Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Screening invitation and participation were associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in a cohort study of population-based fecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening, published online Aug. 20 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fobt-screening-linked-to-reduction-in-crc-mortality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fobt-screening-linked-to-reduction-in-crc-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Characterizes Changing Epidemiology of Mpox Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Fewer cases of mpox virus (MPXV) infection were reported in 2025 than 2024, but the number of reported cases during September to October 2025 was double that seen in 2024, according to research published in the Aug. 20...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-characterizes-changing-epidemiology-of-mpox-infection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-characterizes-changing-epidemiology-of-mpox-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Medicine Shortage: Why Future Doctors Look Elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026&mdash; Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a resident physician at the Cleveland Clinic, couldn&rsquo;t decide between pursuing surgery or family medicine.Surgery paid more and offered a more comfortable lifestyle, DeLeon said.On the other hand, family...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-medicine-shortage-why-future-doctors-look-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-medicine-shortage-why-future-doctors-look-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cortical Thickness Alterations Can Precede Amyloid Positivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Alterations in cortical thickness can precede positron emission tomography (PET)-detectable amyloid positivity by several years, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Neuroscience.James M. Roe, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cortical-thickness-alterations-can-precede-amyloid-positivity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cortical-thickness-alterations-can-precede-amyloid-positivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zinc Supplementation Cuts Infections in Children Under 5 Years With Sickle Cell Anemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- For children younger than 5 years with sickle cell anemia, zinc supplementation at 20 mg per day is associated with a reduction in all-cause infection, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/zinc-supplementation-cuts-infections-in-children-under-5-years-with-sickle-cell-anemia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/zinc-supplementation-cuts-infections-in-children-under-5-years-with-sickle-cell-anemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfalfa Sprouts Linked To E. Coli And Salmonella Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026&mdash; Alfalfa sprouts sold in grocery stores have sickened 55 people in 15 states, federal health officials say.Two of those people were infected with both E. coli and Salmonella, an unusual combination in a single outbreak.Four...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-e-coli-and-salmonella-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-e-coli-and-salmonella-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Normalizing BMI Linked to Lower Risk for Progression to Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026-- Normalizing body mass index (BMI) is associated with a reduced risk for progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D), with the association mainly observed in youth, according to a study published online July 16 in Diabetes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/normalizing-bmi-linked-to-lower-risk-for-progression-to-stage-3-type-1-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/normalizing-bmi-linked-to-lower-risk-for-progression-to-stage-3-type-1-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing A Parent Doubles Rates Of Mental Health Problems Among Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; Children who lose a parent develop mental health problems at twice the rate of kids with an intact family, a new study reports.Losing a parent to death, imprisonment or separation all dramatically increase risk of mental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-doubles-rates-of-mental-health-problems-among-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-doubles-rates-of-mental-health-problems-among-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play Important Part Of Preschool Learning &mdash; But These Parents Don't Agree, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026&mdash; Play is considered one of the most powerful ways young children can learn and grow, but some preschools face family opposition to frolicking, a new study says.Nearly all teachers (97%) strongly agree that play supports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/play-important-part-of-preschool-learning-mdash-but-these-parents-dont-agree-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/play-important-part-of-preschool-learning-mdash-but-these-parents-dont-agree-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screening Dramatically Reduces Risk Of Colon Cancer Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026&mdash; Getting recommended colon cancer screenings can reduce your risk of dying from the disease by more than 40%, a new study says.People who took part in a stool screening program for colon cancer had a 43% lower risk of dying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screening-dramatically-reduces-risk-of-colon-cancer-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screening-dramatically-reduces-risk-of-colon-cancer-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Way You Use Weed Could Be A Red Flag For Addiction, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24 2026&mdash; The way you use weed might be a red flag for heavy use or addiction, a new study says.People who use weed in nearly every form &mdash; smoking, vaping, eating and dabbing &mdash; are nearly three times as likely to get stoned every day...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-way-you-use-weed-could-be-a-red-flag-for-addiction-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-way-you-use-weed-could-be-a-red-flag-for-addiction-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Of A Cancer Drug Is Too Much? Patients, Researchers Challenge FDA-Approved Dosages]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026&mdash; Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether to stay on an immunotherapy treatment that was making him...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-much-of-a-cancer-drug-is-too-much-patients-researchers-challenge-fda-approved-dosages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-much-of-a-cancer-drug-is-too-much-patients-researchers-challenge-fda-approved-dosages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge Gap Exists Between Regulatory Authorization, Clinical Validation of AI Medical Devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Only three of the 1,357 U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices have been evaluated for clinical effectiveness, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in PLOS Digital...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/huge-gap-exists-between-regulatory-authorization-clinical-validation-of-ai-medical-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/huge-gap-exists-between-regulatory-authorization-clinical-validation-of-ai-medical-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2024 to 2025 Saw Significant Increase in Leucovorin Dispensing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Leucovorin dispensing to children increased 700 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Kao&#8209;Ping Chua, M.D., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/december-2024-to-2025-saw-significant-increase-in-leucovorin-dispensing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/december-2024-to-2025-saw-significant-increase-in-leucovorin-dispensing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Diet Quality Linked to Improved Lung Function in Asthma, COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Higher diet quality is associated with better lung function (LF), especially among individuals with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Aug. 17 in ERJ Open...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-diet-quality-linked-to-improved-lung-function-in-asthma-copd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-diet-quality-linked-to-improved-lung-function-in-asthma-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habitual Fasting May Be Harmful for Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Habitual fasting may be detrimental in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.Luis Kalmbach, from the Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/habitual-fasting-may-be-harmful-for-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/habitual-fasting-may-be-harmful-for-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Change in Hours Benefits Emergency Physicians Working Night Shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- A small change in night-shift hours improves sleep quality and inflammatory biomarkers in emergency medicine physicians, according to a pilot study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Emergency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-change-in-hours-benefits-emergency-physicians-working-night-shifts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/small-change-in-hours-benefits-emergency-physicians-working-night-shifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be a hand at all.Federal regulators have authorized the first robot capable of drawing blood from a patient's arm on its own, with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-robot-that-draws-blood-on-its-own/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-robot-that-draws-blood-on-its-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Age of Psychosis Onset]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Cannabis users may have an earlier age at onset (AAO) of psychosis than nonusers, with larger differences accumulating with age, according to a review published online Aug. 18 in Biological Psychiatry.Carly Stevens, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-use-linked-to-earlier-age-of-psychosis-onset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-use-linked-to-earlier-age-of-psychosis-onset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preoperative Chemo + Immunotherapy Combo Shrinks Head, Neck Cancer Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer is associated with significantly greater reductions in tumor size than immunotherapy alone, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-chemo-immunotherapy-combo-shrinks-head-neck-cancer-tumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-chemo-immunotherapy-combo-shrinks-head-neck-cancer-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircrew Face Higher Odds of Radiation-Related Cancer Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026-- Flight attendants and pilots have a higher proportion of radiation-related cancer deaths compared with other occupations, according to a research letter published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Vishal R. Patel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aircrew-face-higher-odds-of-radiation-related-cancer-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aircrew-face-higher-odds-of-radiation-related-cancer-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on their health, a new study says.Nearly 8 of 10 people with an average age of 23 had signs of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-8-in-10-young-adults-are-in-early-stages-of-metabolic-disorder-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-8-in-10-young-adults-are-in-early-stages-of-metabolic-disorder-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out &mdash; or does diet quality make a difference?A team led by Dr. Thomas Keyserling, a professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diet-quality-versus-cutting-calories-what-matters-more-for-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diet-quality-versus-cutting-calories-what-matters-more-for-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; Oregon&rsquo;s landmark psilocybin program is showing that the &ldquo;magic mushroom&rdquo; chemical can help people manage their mood disorders, a new study says.People participating in state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-safe-and-effective-against-mood-disorders-real-world-data-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-safe-and-effective-against-mood-disorders-real-world-data-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; TikTok is shaping teenagers&rsquo; appetites, a new study suggests.Teens say what they see on TikTok is prompting hunger, driving their cravings and fueling their interest in trying new food, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-shaping-teens-appetites-diet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-shaping-teens-appetites-diet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Driving Cars Might Not Be Safe For Everyone, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; You might want to steer clear of self-driving vehicles if you have a history of head injuries, a new study warns.Hockey players who&rsquo;d suffered repeated concussions were slower to respond when a self-driving car faced a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/self-driving-cars-might-not-be-safe-for-everyone-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/self-driving-cars-might-not-be-safe-for-everyone-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare's Paying Less For Cataract Surgery. Eye Doctors Are Turning To Lucrative Lasers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026&mdash; Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results of her cataract surgeries, which left her with close to 20/20 vision.She said she paid nearly $4,000 out-of-pocket for her two surgeries last year...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicares-paying-less-for-cataract-surgery-eye-doctors-are-turning-to-lucrative-lasers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicares-paying-less-for-cataract-surgery-eye-doctors-are-turning-to-lucrative-lasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 2 in 3 Patients View Test Results Before Their Doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- More than two-thirds of patients report viewing their test results in a portal before hearing from a provider, but how well they understand them is tied to their digital literacy, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-2-in-3-patients-view-test-results-before-their-doctor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-2-in-3-patients-view-test-results-before-their-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Authorizes First Standalone Robotic Device to Draw Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. The device is authorized for use in adult outpatients with the oversight of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-standalone-robotic-device-to-draw-blood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-first-standalone-robotic-device-to-draw-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index Inversely Linked to Cervical Cancer Prevalence]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) is significantly inversely associated with cervical cancer (CC) prevalence, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the International Journal of Gynecology &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/composite-dietary-antioxidant-index-inversely-linked-to-cervical-cancer-prevalence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/composite-dietary-antioxidant-index-inversely-linked-to-cervical-cancer-prevalence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The global health workforce has expanded since 1990, mainly due to an increase in female health workers, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in The Lancet Public Health.Megan Knight, from the Institute for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-health-care-workers-has-increased-1985-percent-since-1990/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-health-care-workers-has-increased-1985-percent-since-1990/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Tied to Lower Rate of Educational Attainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Childhood-onset epilepsy is associated with significantly lower completion rates of primary school and long-term educational attainment, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of Neurology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-onset-epilepsy-tied-to-lower-rate-of-educational-attainment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-onset-epilepsy-tied-to-lower-rate-of-educational-attainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED Boarding Time Varies Considerably Across Hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The timeliness of the transition from emergency department (ED) to inpatient management varies considerably by hospital, according to a research letter published online in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-boarding-time-varies-considerably-across-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-boarding-time-varies-considerably-across-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy Beneficial for Brain Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) shows promise for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, with short hospital stays and preserved quality of life, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy-beneficial-for-brain-tumors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy-beneficial-for-brain-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep Disturbances, Duration Linked to Working Life Expectancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- Sleep disturbances and long sleep duration are associated with a reduction in working life expectancy (WLE), according to a study published online Aug. 18 in Occupational &amp; Environmental Medicine.Saana Myllyntausta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-disturbances-duration-linked-to-working-life-expectancy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-disturbances-duration-linked-to-working-life-expectancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model May Help Identify Women at Risk for Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- A machine learning model can predict overactive bladder (OAB) risk in women, using common reproductive and sociodemographic data, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JMIR Medical Informatics.Guoqiang Huang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-may-help-identify-women-at-risk-for-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-may-help-identify-women-at-risk-for-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adults Hold Outdated Beliefs About Antibiotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- U.S. adults hold outdated beliefs on antibiotics, according to a study published online July 21 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.Alistair Thorpe, Ph.D., from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adults-hold-outdated-beliefs-about-antibiotics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adults-hold-outdated-beliefs-about-antibiotics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; An experimental vaccine kept melanoma from returning or spreading in people at high risk of the skin cancer coming back, drugmakers Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday.The vaccine is built for one patient at a time. It...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-vaccine-helped-melanoma-patients-stay-cancer-free-longer-drugmakers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-vaccine-helped-melanoma-patients-stay-cancer-free-longer-drugmakers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; Sugary drinks aren&rsquo;t just rotting your teeth, a new study says.Sugar-sweetened beverages might more than double a person&rsquo;s risk of stomach cancer, researchers reported Aug. 17 in the journal Gastro Hep Advances.&ldquo;This is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugary-drinks-linked-to-doubled-risk-of-stomach-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugary-drinks-linked-to-doubled-risk-of-stomach-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; Could a diet rich in antioxidants help women lower their risk of cervical cancer?A new study suggests these compounds may play a role in preventing the disease, the fifth-most commonly diagnosed cancer in women globally.A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-antioxidants-help-protect-against-cervical-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-antioxidants-help-protect-against-cervical-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Move Matters When It Comes To Brain Health, Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s been said that regular physical activity can help lower risk of dementia, but a new evidence review suggests that why you move also matters.Leisure-time exercise like walking, cycling, running, swimming or playing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-you-move-matters-when-it-comes-to-brain-health-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-you-move-matters-when-it-comes-to-brain-health-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Much Caregiving Can Harm Mental Health, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; Caregivers who spend more than half a workweek providing unpaid service to others are risking their own mental health, a new study says.More than 20 hours a week delivering unpaid care increases a caregiver&rsquo;s risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-caregiving-can-harm-mental-health-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-caregiving-can-harm-mental-health-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Arm Strength, Mobility In Stroke Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; Spinal cord stimulation might help stroke survivors improve their arm strength and hand mobility, a small-scale study has found.Seven stroke survivors suffering from profound muscle weakness experienced an average 32%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-improves-arm-strength-mobility-in-stroke-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-improves-arm-strength-mobility-in-stroke-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Want To Join A Clinical Trial. Here's What To Know About The Hurdles]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026&mdash; Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated &mdash; even if people identify a promising match, there&rsquo;s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/you-want-to-join-a-clinical-trial-heres-what-to-know-about-the-hurdles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/you-want-to-join-a-clinical-trial-heres-what-to-know-about-the-hurdles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phthalates From Personal Care Products Tied to Higher BP in Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Higher concentrations of personal care products-associated chemicals may contribute to elevated blood pressure (BP) in pregnancy, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of the Endocrine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/phthalates-from-personal-care-products-tied-to-higher-bp-in-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/phthalates-from-personal-care-products-tied-to-higher-bp-in-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Intervention Reduces Incidence of Postoperative Endophthalmitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- A multifaceted surgical safety intervention is effective and sustainable in reducing the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) following ophthalmic surgery, according to a study published in the September...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/safety-intervention-reduces-incidence-of-postoperative-endophthalmitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/safety-intervention-reduces-incidence-of-postoperative-endophthalmitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-U.S.-Born Physicians Make Up Nearly Half of Internal Medicine Workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Non-U.S.-born physicians make up nearly half of the internal medicine workforce in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Giacomo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/non-us-born-physicians-make-up-nearly-half-of-internal-medicine-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/non-us-born-physicians-make-up-nearly-half-of-internal-medicine-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Link to Dementia Varies by Physical Activity Domain]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- High physical activity is associated with reduced risks for dementia, with the associations varying by physical activity domain, according to a review published online Aug. 18 in The Lancet Public Health.Natan Feter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-link-to-dementia-varies-by-physical-activity-domain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-link-to-dementia-varies-by-physical-activity-domain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couples' Coping Skills Help Reduce Depression in GI Cancer Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer survivors, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/couples-coping-skills-help-reduce-depression-in-gi-cancer-survivors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/couples-coping-skills-help-reduce-depression-in-gi-cancer-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Prostate Cancer Elevated With Higher Ultraprocessed Food Intake]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the American Journal of Medicine.Hunter Scott, from Florida Atlantic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-prostate-cancer-elevated-with-higher-ultraprocessed-food-intake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-prostate-cancer-elevated-with-higher-ultraprocessed-food-intake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lung Disease More Common With Ulcerative Colitis Than Crohn Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026-- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's &amp; Colitis 360.Sneh Parekh, D.O., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lung-disease-more-common-with-ulcerative-colitis-than-crohn-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lung-disease-more-common-with-ulcerative-colitis-than-crohn-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Possible Glass Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is recalling several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass.The voluntary recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outshine-frozen-fruit-bars-recalled-over-possible-glass-contamination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/outshine-frozen-fruit-bars-recalled-over-possible-glass-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos, Screenshots Degrade People's Memory, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; Think twice before taking that selfie or saving that screenshot to remember something, researchers warn.It might help you in the moment, but could harm your memory in the long run, a new study says.Taking photos or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/photos-screenshots-degrade-peoples-memory-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/photos-screenshots-degrade-peoples-memory-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development."This study addresses an important gap by evaluating prenatal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-raises-new-questions-about-fluoride-exposure-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-raises-new-questions-about-fluoride-exposure-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Jet-Setting Jobs Carry The Highest Risk Of Radiation-Related Cancer Death In The Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; Two jet-setting jobs carry the nation&rsquo;s highest risk of radiation-related cancer death, a new study says.Out of more than 500 U.S. occupations, flight attendants and pilots are first and second when it comes to cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-jet-setting-jobs-carry-the-highest-risk-of-radiation-related-cancer-death-in-the-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-jet-setting-jobs-carry-the-highest-risk-of-radiation-related-cancer-death-in-the-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fingertip Patch Tracks Medication Levels In Parkinson's Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s tough to home in on the right dose of drugs for Parkinson&rsquo;s disease patients.Too little levodopa &mdash; the gold-standard drug for the disease &mdash; will leave patients unable to move, while too much triggers severe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fingertip-patch-tracks-medication-levels-in-parkinsons-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fingertip-patch-tracks-medication-levels-in-parkinsons-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Dogs Help Teens Cope With Social Stress? It Depends, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; They say a dog is a boy&rsquo;s or girl&rsquo;s best friend, but that relationship isn&rsquo;t always a healthy one for a teenager who struggles with social anxiety, a new study says.Teens manage their stress in healthier ways if they see...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-dogs-help-teens-cope-with-social-stress-it-depends-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/do-dogs-help-teens-cope-with-social-stress-it-depends-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Geriatric Emergency Departments Do Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026&mdash; It had been a rough few months. Cynthia Tompkins was hospitalized in May for osteomyelitis &mdash; a bone infection &mdash; then spent six weeks in a rehabilitation facility. &ldquo;It was a struggle,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t bounce back too...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-geriatric-emergency-departments-do-differently/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-geriatric-emergency-departments-do-differently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates of Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer High for Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Uptake of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer is very high in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system, according to a research letter published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rates-of-active-surveillance-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer-high-for-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rates-of-active-surveillance-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer-high-for-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Engagement May Sustain Brain Health Function]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Greater engagement in social activities at baseline is associated with greater preservation of brain function over time in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia.Cynthia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-engagement-may-sustain-brain-health-function/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-engagement-may-sustain-brain-health-function/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing with them major health threats.As bad air days become more and more common, it&rsquo;s a good idea to learn new ways to keep your lungs and body systems...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-protect-yourself-during-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-to-protect-yourself-during-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Stress Based on NT-proBNP Changes May Improve CVD Risk Stratification]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- For community-dwelling older adults, longitudinal changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations (heart stress [HS]) may improve risk stratification of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-stress-based-on-nt-probnp-changes-may-improve-cvd-risk-stratification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-stress-based-on-nt-probnp-changes-may-improve-cvd-risk-stratification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase Seen in Rates of Xenobiotic-Induced Liver Injury From 2020 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- The rates of xenobiotic-induced liver injury (XILI) have increased, with acetaminophen (APAP) alone being the most frequently implicated xenobiotic, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-seen-in-rates-of-xenobiotic-induced-liver-injury-from-2020-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-seen-in-rates-of-xenobiotic-induced-liver-injury-from-2020-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Systemic Physical Multimorbidity Higher With Schizophrenia-Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- People with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar disorder have increased relative and absolute incidence of systemic physical multimorbidity, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Psychiatry.Sean...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/systemic-physical-multimorbidity-higher-with-schizophrenia-spectrum-bipolar-disorder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/systemic-physical-multimorbidity-higher-with-schizophrenia-spectrum-bipolar-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco, E-Cigarettes May Be Linked to Postoperative Recurrence of Crohn Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease (CD), heat-not-burn tobacco (HNBT) and possibly electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is associated with increased postoperative endoscopic recurrence of CD, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-not-burn-tobacco-e-cigarettes-may-be-linked-to-postoperative-recurrence-of-crohn-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-not-burn-tobacco-e-cigarettes-may-be-linked-to-postoperative-recurrence-of-crohn-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Behavioral Health Game Reduces Depressive Symptoms in Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- A codesigned digital behavioral health game for adolescents with depressive and anxiety symptoms is associated with a modest, sustained reduction in depressive symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-behavioral-health-game-reduces-depressive-symptoms-in-teens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-behavioral-health-game-reduces-depressive-symptoms-in-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Candidates Meet Criteria for Clinical Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Most metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) candidates meet criteria for clinical obesity (adiposity with obesity-related organ dysfunction), according to a study published online Aug. 11 in JAMA Network Open.Simone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery-candidates-meet-criteria-for-clinical-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery-candidates-meet-criteria-for-clinical-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Risk for Incident Psoriasis Elevated With Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an increased risk for incident psoriasis, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of Global Health.Yuting Qiu, from Capital Medical University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-risk-for-incident-psoriasis-elevated-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-risk-for-incident-psoriasis-elevated-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Protein Diet May Be Better in Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026-- A lower protein diet could be associated with better control of uremic toxins in patients starting peritoneal dialysis (PD) with a lower dose (incremental PD), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-protein-diet-may-be-better-in-incremental-peritoneal-dialysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-protein-diet-may-be-better-in-incremental-peritoneal-dialysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High, New CDC Data Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; A record share of U.S. kindergartners started school last year without at least one required vaccine, new federal data show.Exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year, up from 3.6% a year earlier, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kindergarten-vaccine-exemptions-hit-record-high-new-cdc-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kindergarten-vaccine-exemptions-hit-record-high-new-cdc-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness Is A Health Crisis, But Doctors Alone Can't Cure It, Analysis Argues]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; Loneliness is contributing to illness, but it&rsquo;s a fool&rsquo;s errand to expect doctors alone to cure this particular ailment, a new study says.Social isolation &mdash; whether it be from loss, health problems or other factors that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-is-a-health-crisis-but-doctors-alone-cant-cure-it-analysis-argues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/loneliness-is-a-health-crisis-but-doctors-alone-cant-cure-it-analysis-argues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constipation In Space: A New Study Provides Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; Constipation is a well-known problem for astronauts in space, and researchers now think they know why it occurs. Weightlessness appears to affect the gut microbiome, the billions of healthy bacteria that reside in a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/constipation-in-space-a-new-study-provides-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/constipation-in-space-a-new-study-provides-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Beauty Trends May Up Teens' Exposure To Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; That beauty tutorial on social media might influence more than what your teen buys.It may also increase their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, a new study warns."We often hear that social media may hurt kids'...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-beauty-trends-may-up-teens-exposure-to-hormone-disrupting-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-beauty-trends-may-up-teens-exposure-to-hormone-disrupting-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waist Size Is Accurate Way To Gauge Unhealthy Excess Weight, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; Are you worried that extra pounds might be harming your health?Check the notches on your belt, a new study suggests.Waist size might be one of the simplest and most effective measures to detect health risks associated with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-size-is-accurate-way-to-gauge-unhealthy-excess-weight-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-size-is-accurate-way-to-gauge-unhealthy-excess-weight-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panel Offers First Guidelines For Using E-Cigarettes To Help Smokers Quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; A panel of experts has issued the first clinical guidelines for using e-cigarettes to help adults quit smoking.E-cigarettes should be offered alongside other smoking cessation strategies like nicotine replacement therapies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/panel-offers-first-guidelines-for-using-e-cigarettes-to-help-smokers-quit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/panel-offers-first-guidelines-for-using-e-cigarettes-to-help-smokers-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom Promotes Affordable Insulin, But California's Generic Label Off To A Slow Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026&mdash; At a Walgreens in San Francisco&rsquo;s bustling Japantown neighborhood, pharmacist Margaret On stocks two boxes of long-acting insulin pens from California&rsquo;s new prescription drug label, CalRx, emblazoned with the state&rsquo;s iconic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newsom-promotes-affordable-insulin-but-californias-generic-label-off-to-a-slow-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newsom-promotes-affordable-insulin-but-californias-generic-label-off-to-a-slow-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Reveals Silicosis Rates Among Workers Fabricating Stone Countertops]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- From January 2019 through June 2026, there were 592 cases of silicosis in California among workers fabricating crystalline silica-containing engineered stone countertops, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-silicosis-rates-among-workers-fabricating-stone-countertops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-silicosis-rates-among-workers-fabricating-stone-countertops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dose-Dependent Link Seen for Clomiphene Citrate, Adverse Perinatal Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- There is a dose-dependent relationship between clomiphene citrate (CC) and adverse perinatal outcomes among fresh autologous in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, according to a study published in the August issue of BMJ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dose-dependent-link-seen-for-clomiphene-citrate-adverse-perinatal-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dose-dependent-link-seen-for-clomiphene-citrate-adverse-perinatal-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Adiposity Reclassifies Cardiovascular Risk Across BMI Spectrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) reclassify cardiovascular risk across normal weight, overweight, and obesity, according to a study published in the Aug. 11 issue of the Journal of the American College...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/central-adiposity-reclassifies-cardiovascular-risk-across-bmi-spectrum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/central-adiposity-reclassifies-cardiovascular-risk-across-bmi-spectrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-World ARIA Incidence With Lecanemab Aligns With Clinical Trial Findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 4 patients treated with lecanemab for mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer disease (AD) with confirmed amyloid pathology develop amyloid-related imaging abnormality (ARIA), according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-aria-incidence-with-lecanemab-aligns-with-clinical-trial-findings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-aria-incidence-with-lecanemab-aligns-with-clinical-trial-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalapeño Recalls Keep Growing As Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; The list of foods pulled from store shelves because they contain Salmonella-linked jalape&ntilde;o peppers keeps getting longer.Two more companies announced recalls in the past week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jalapeo-recalls-keep-growing-as-salmonella-outbreak-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jalapeo-recalls-keep-growing-as-salmonella-outbreak-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWS2 Scores Can ID Patients With Suspected Sepsis Needing Timely Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) values calculated by U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines can identify patients with suspected sepsis in whom delayed antibiotic administration is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/news2-scores-can-id-patients-with-suspected-sepsis-needing-timely-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/news2-scores-can-id-patients-with-suspected-sepsis-needing-timely-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Streaming Linked To Rise In Traffic Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; When a blockbuster album drops, streaming numbers may not be the only thing that spikes.A new study, published today in JAMA Network Open, finds traffic deaths also rise significantly.Dr. Vishal Patel of Harvard Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/music-streaming-linked-to-rise-in-traffic-deaths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/music-streaming-linked-to-rise-in-traffic-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Education Increases Skin Cancer Screening in Stem Cell Transplant Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- Remotely delivered interventions improve skin cancer screening among survivors of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-education-increases-skin-cancer-screening-in-stem-cell-transplant-survivors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-education-increases-skin-cancer-screening-in-stem-cell-transplant-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dexrazoxane Offers Lasting Doxorubicin Cardioprotective Effect in Childhood Cancer Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026-- For childhood cancer survivors, dexrazoxane seems to offer a doxorubicin cardioprotective effect on left ventricular (LV) systolic function in the long term, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dexrazoxane-offers-lasting-doxorubicin-cardioprotective-effect-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dexrazoxane-offers-lasting-doxorubicin-cardioprotective-effect-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quartz Countertop Workers Are Falling Prey To Lung Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s a rapidly growing epidemic of lung disease among craftspeople working with quartz countertops, a new study says.More and more quartz workers are developing silicosis, an incurable and progressive lung disease caused...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quartz-countertop-workers-are-falling-prey-to-lung-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quartz-countertop-workers-are-falling-prey-to-lung-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Smokers Unaware Of Heart, Brain Risks Of Smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; Many smokers still haven&rsquo;t absorbed the fact that smoking and secondhand smoke cause heart attacks and strokes, despite decades of messaging around tobacco&rsquo;s health risks, a new study says.More than 90% know that smoking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-smokers-unaware-of-heart-brain-risks-of-smoking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-smokers-unaware-of-heart-brain-risks-of-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tylenol, Other Medications Fuel Spike In Liver Damage Cases, Poison Center Data Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s been a nearly 400% increase in calls to U.S. poison centers related to liver injuries, mostly related to Tylenol and other medications, a new study says.Liver injuries caused by foreign substances skyrocketed from an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tylenol-other-medications-fuel-spike-in-liver-damage-cases-poison-center-data-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tylenol-other-medications-fuel-spike-in-liver-damage-cases-poison-center-data-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED Drug Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; The erectile dysfunction drug Cialis might increase the risk of glaucoma among men taking it to treat urinary incontinence, a new study says.Men taking tadalafil (Cialis) to treat side effects from an enlarged prostate wound...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-drug-might-increase-glaucoma-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ed-drug-might-increase-glaucoma-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Husband Was Kicked Out Of Hospice For Dying Too Slowly]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026&mdash; &ldquo;No more operations,&rdquo; he said.It was mid-January 2026, and my then-73-year-old husband, Mike Salmon, had just started bouncing back from a three-month ordeal of three operations related to aortic aneurysms, sepsis and a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/my-husband-was-kicked-out-of-hospice-for-dying-too-slowly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/my-husband-was-kicked-out-of-hospice-for-dying-too-slowly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tadalafil (Cialis), Used for BPH and ED, Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2026 &mdash; Tadalafil (sold as Cialis), a drug used to treat both erectile dysfunction and the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate, might increase the risk of glaucoma, a new study says.<br />
Men prescribed tadalafil for symptoms...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tadalafil-cialis-used-for-bph-and-ed-might-increase-glaucoma-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tadalafil-cialis-used-for-bph-and-ed-might-increase-glaucoma-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout Common Among Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Nearly 4 in 10 inpatient psychiatric mental health registered nurses (PMH-RNs) experience high burnout, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.Justinna Dixon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-common-among-psychiatric-mental-health-registered-nurses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burnout-common-among-psychiatric-mental-health-registered-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Self-Balancing, Personal Exoskeleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve (Wandercraft), the first self-balancing personal exoskeleton for eligible adult wheelchair users living with spinal cord injury.Eve enables eligible users, who can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-self-balancing-personal-exoskeleton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-self-balancing-personal-exoskeleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Enact Emergency Orders On Kratom While Awaiting Federal Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; States are moving faster and further than federal regulators to get kratom off store shelves, with some banning the herb outright while a pending federal rule targets only one of its chemicals.Massachusetts acted Thursday...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-enact-emergency-orders-on-kratom-while-awaiting-federal-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-enact-emergency-orders-on-kratom-while-awaiting-federal-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suboptimal Adherence to Brain Health Recommendations Common in Early Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- For patients with early Alzheimer disease (AD), suboptimal adherence to brain health recommendations is common, including among those pursuing anti-amyloid antibody therapy (AAT), according to a study published in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/suboptimal-adherence-to-brain-health-recommendations-common-in-early-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/suboptimal-adherence-to-brain-health-recommendations-common-in-early-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genomic Newborn Screening Could ID Cancer Predisposition Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- About 1 in 27,000 newborns develop an early-onset malignancy with an associated pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant, which can be identified in genomic newborn screening, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genomic-newborn-screening-could-id-cancer-predisposition-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genomic-newborn-screening-could-id-cancer-predisposition-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Highlights Substance Use in Young Adults in U.S. in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.Megan E. Patrick, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-highlights-substance-use-in-young-adults-in-us-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-highlights-substance-use-in-young-adults-in-us-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imaging Turnaround Time Increased From 2023 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Imaging turnaround times continued to increase across modalities through 2024, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Journal of the American College of Radiology.Alexandra R. Drake, M.P.H., from the Harvey L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/imaging-turnaround-time-increased-from-2023-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/imaging-turnaround-time-increased-from-2023-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many With Atypical Alzheimer Disease Do Not Qualify for Anti-Amyloid Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026-- Many people with atypical Alzheimer disease (AD) do not meet eligibility criteria for anti-amyloid therapies (AAT), according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Neurology.Dror Shir, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-with-atypical-alzheimer-disease-do-not-qualify-for-anti-amyloid-therapy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-with-atypical-alzheimer-disease-do-not-qualify-for-anti-amyloid-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Processed Foods Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; Ultra-processed foods might be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer, a new study says.Men who ate the most ultra-processed foods had as much as a 34% higher risk of prostate cancer, compared to those who ate less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/processed-foods-linked-to-prostate-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/processed-foods-linked-to-prostate-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Time Is Not All Bad For Kids' Brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; More screen time isn&rsquo;t always bad for kids' brains.It may even have some surprising benefits, according to a new study from Finland published in the journal Pediatric Exercise Science.Researchers followed 260 children for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screen-time-is-not-all-bad-for-kids-brains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/screen-time-is-not-all-bad-for-kids-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Is Coming: How Vaccines Help Protect Against Respiratory Illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; August is National Immunization Awareness Month &ndash; the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter. These germs can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to pneumonia. In some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/winter-is-coming-how-vaccines-help-protect-against-respiratory-illness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/winter-is-coming-how-vaccines-help-protect-against-respiratory-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep Disturbances Linked To Genetic Alzheimer's Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; A person&rsquo;s sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic risk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s, researchers reported recently...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-disturbances-linked-to-genetic-alzheimers-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-disturbances-linked-to-genetic-alzheimers-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-K Sets Kids Up For School Success, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; Parents who want their kids to do great at school should get them into pre-kindergarten, a new study suggests.Children who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school compared to kids who stay...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-k-sets-kids-up-for-school-success-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pre-k-sets-kids-up-for-school-success-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expect Other Seniors To Act Their Age? Then Expect Problems With Your Own Memory, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; They say you&rsquo;re as old as you feel, but you also might be as old as you expect other seniors to behave, a new study says.Older folks who have strong beliefs about &ldquo;acting one&rsquo;s age&rdquo; tend to report more memory problems...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/expect-other-seniors-to-act-their-age-then-expect-problems-with-your-own-memory-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/expect-other-seniors-to-act-their-age-then-expect-problems-with-your-own-memory-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People With Disabilities Say Medicaid Income Limits Stifle Career Advancement]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026&mdash; Erica Carter is passionate about her job, and she has seven acres of flowers and vegetables to show for it.Carter&rsquo;s specialty is reeling in grants to support students in the Omaha Nation school district, where she is a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-disabilities-say-medicaid-income-limits-stifle-career-advancement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-disabilities-say-medicaid-income-limits-stifle-career-advancement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stair Climbing Associated With Reduction in Cardiovascular, All-Cause Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Stair climbing as a form of physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the American Journal of Cardiovascular...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stair-climbing-associated-with-reduction-in-cardiovascular-all-cause-mortality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stair-climbing-associated-with-reduction-in-cardiovascular-all-cause-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socioeconomic Inequalities Tied to Functional Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Socioeconomic inequalities are associated with differences in mobility and functioning as people age, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in PLOS Medicine.Stephanie Schrempft, Ph.D., from Geneva University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socioeconomic-inequalities-tied-to-functional-aging/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socioeconomic-inequalities-tied-to-functional-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu Treatment With Oseltamivir Linked to Reduced Risk for Pediatric ICU Admissions, Length of Stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For children hospitalized with influenza, oseltamivir treatment is associated with a reduced risk for intensive care unit (ICU) admission and with decreased hospital length of stay (LOS), according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-treatment-with-oseltamivir-linked-to-reduced-risk-for-pediatric-icu-admissions-length-of-stay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/flu-treatment-with-oseltamivir-linked-to-reduced-risk-for-pediatric-icu-admissions-length-of-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Eases Painful Hallux Rigidus]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For adults aged 40 years or older with painful hallux rigidus, first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis offers a superior reduction in walking-related pain compared with watchful waiting, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-metatarsophalangeal-joint-arthrodesis-eases-painful-hallux-rigidus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-metatarsophalangeal-joint-arthrodesis-eases-painful-hallux-rigidus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Linked to Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use is associated with Alzheimer disease (AD)-related neuropathologic and clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Neurology.Jennifer Bruno, Ph.D., from Stanford...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopausal-hormone-therapy-use-linked-to-lower-risk-for-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopausal-hormone-therapy-use-linked-to-lower-risk-for-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study IDs Neurobiological Roots of Sensory Over-Responsivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Sensory over-responsivity (SOR) is associated with autistic traits and anxiety in both children with and without autism, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Academy of Child &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-neurobiological-roots-of-sensory-over-responsivity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-neurobiological-roots-of-sensory-over-responsivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- From 2005 to 2023, there was a decrease in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) testing for osteoporosis among Medicare beneficiaries, with the largest decrease seen for Hispanic beneficiaries, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2005-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-dxa-testing-for-osteoporosis-screening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2005-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-dxa-testing-for-osteoporosis-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Bacteria In Coastal Waters Has Killed 7 This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; At least seven people in Florida and Louisiana have died in recent weeks from a rare bacteria that can destroy skin and tissue. Louisiana reported five deaths so far this year, while Florida recorded its second death of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rare-bacteria-in-coastal-waters-has-killed-7-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rare-bacteria-in-coastal-waters-has-killed-7-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Endometriosis is associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Diabetologia.Maggie Fuzak Nunziato, Ph.D., from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-tied-to-higher-risk-for-developing-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-tied-to-higher-risk-for-developing-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Limit Movements With Rising Temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- Among older adults, higher temperatures are associated with lower life-space mobility, the geographic footprint of where people live, work, and recreate, according to a pilot study published in the May issue of Innovation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-limit-movements-with-rising-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-limit-movements-with-rising-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026-- For comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated with therapeutic hypothermia, neurological outcomes are not improved with increasing cooling duration, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-hypothermia-duration-explored-in-comatose-ohca-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-hypothermia-duration-explored-in-comatose-ohca-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socializing: A Prescription For Healthier Brain Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; Imagine heading to a doctor&rsquo;s office for memory problems and getting a prescription to hang out with friends.Prescriptions calling for &ldquo;doses&rdquo; of social engagement could help seniors&rsquo; brains age more gracefully, a new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socializing-a-prescription-for-healthier-brain-aging/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/socializing-a-prescription-for-healthier-brain-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking The Stairs May Lower Your Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; Taking the stairs instead of the elevator may do more for your health than you think.A large study published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs found people who regularly climbed the stairs were 39% less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-the-stairs-may-lower-your-risk-of-dying-from-heart-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-the-stairs-may-lower-your-risk-of-dying-from-heart-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet Tooth? It Could Be Shaping Your Decisions, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; A taste for sweets &mdash; ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries &mdash; might provide a window into the way you make decisions, researchers say.People with a sweet tooth are more apt to make impulsive choices &mdash; but not necessarily...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sweet-tooth-it-could-be-shaping-your-decisions-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sweet-tooth-it-could-be-shaping-your-decisions-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambling Linked To Mental Health Problems Among College Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; Gambling is a powerful temptation for today&rsquo;s college students, and those hooked have a greater risk of deeper mental health issues, a new study says.Student gambling frequently occurs alongside depression, anxiety and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gambling-linked-to-mental-health-problems-among-college-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gambling-linked-to-mental-health-problems-among-college-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stressed Parents Turn To Screens For Help, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; Parents under stress are more likely to use screens to help manage their children, a new study says.As stress levels rise, parents tend to use screens to help calm or occupy their children, researchers reported recently in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stressed-parents-turn-to-screens-for-help-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stressed-parents-turn-to-screens-for-help-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals Say They Found A Tool To Help Reduce Childbirth Risks: Wristbands]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026&mdash; Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration &ldquo;I Gave Birth.&rdquo;The wristbands are part of a growing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-say-they-found-a-tool-to-help-reduce-childbirth-risks-wristbands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospitals-say-they-found-a-tool-to-help-reduce-childbirth-risks-wristbands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physician Normalization of Symptoms May Lead Patients to Not Seek Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Reassurance of patients that their symptoms are "normal" may lead patients to infer that treatment is not necessary, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Nature Human Behaviour.Seyi Lawal, from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physician-normalization-of-symptoms-may-lead-patients-to-not-seek-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physician-normalization-of-symptoms-may-lead-patients-to-not-seek-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Linked to Neurodegeneration in APOE-ε4 Carriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Subclinical cardiac dysfunction relates to greater neurodegeneration cross-sectionally and longitudinally among APOE &epsilon;4 carriers, according to a study published online July 24 in Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia.Elizabeth E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subclinical-cardiac-dysfunction-linked-to-neurodegeneration-in-apoe-4-carriers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subclinical-cardiac-dysfunction-linked-to-neurodegeneration-in-apoe-4-carriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dexamethasone Eye Drops Can Reduce Progression to ROP Requiring Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Administration of dexamethasone eye drops reduces the proportion of preterm infants with prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) progressing to type 1 ROP requiring treatment, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dexamethasone-eye-drops-can-reduce-progression-to-rop-requiring-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dexamethasone-eye-drops-can-reduce-progression-to-rop-requiring-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deramiocel Can Safely Slow Progression in Advanced Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Deramiocel, a heart-derived cellular therapy consisting of human allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells, can safely slow progression of advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deramiocel-can-safely-slow-progression-in-advanced-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deramiocel-can-safely-slow-progression-in-advanced-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMH Predicts Benefit of Chemo + Endocrine Therapy in Under 55s With Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Anti-M&uuml;llerian hormone (AMH) appears to predict the benefit of chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy (CET) versus ET alone in premenopausal women younger than 55 years with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amh-predicts-benefit-of-chemo-endocrine-therapy-in-under-55s-with-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amh-predicts-benefit-of-chemo-endocrine-therapy-in-under-55s-with-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Temps, Heat Waves Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children, Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- High temperatures and heat waves are associated with poorer mental health in children and young people, according to a review published online July 25 in the International Journal of Epidemiology.Shevonne Kwan, R.N...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-temps-heat-waves-linked-to-poorer-mental-health-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-temps-heat-waves-linked-to-poorer-mental-health-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Wants More Information From Food Makers On New Food Chemicals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; For decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide what food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-wants-more-information-from-food-makers-on-new-food-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-wants-more-information-from-food-makers-on-new-food-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effect of Preparation Techniques Before Embryo Transfer Appears to Be Limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026-- Preparation techniques before embryo transfer (ET) do not seem to affect pregnancy rates, according to a review published online Aug. 5 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.Noyuri Yamaji, Ph.D., from Showa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/effect-of-preparation-techniques-before-embryo-transfer-appears-to-be-limited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/effect-of-preparation-techniques-before-embryo-transfer-appears-to-be-limited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspirin/Omega-3 Combo Matches Antibiotics In Treating Gum Disease, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; People with severe gum infections might be able to forego antibiotics by taking low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplements instead.Patients&rsquo; gum disease improved just as well with an aspirin and omega-3 treatment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aspirinomega-3-combo-matches-antibiotics-in-treating-gum-disease-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aspirinomega-3-combo-matches-antibiotics-in-treating-gum-disease-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Linked To Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; New research is drawing a surprising link between two conditions that affect millions of women.A major study &mdash; published Aug. 6 in the journal Diabetologia &mdash; finds women with endometriosis face a 46% higher risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-higher-type-2-diabetes-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-higher-type-2-diabetes-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental Pulse Oximeter Accurate Regardless Of Skin Tone, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; Pulse oximeters became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctors used the finger clip devices to tell whether a respiratory infection was robbing patients of needed oxygen. But skin tone impairs the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-pulse-oximeter-accurate-regardless-of-skin-tone-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-pulse-oximeter-accurate-regardless-of-skin-tone-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Normal' Can Backfire During Doctor/Patient Discussions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; A positive bedside manner might sometimes be the worst thing for doctors to provide patients, researchers say.Patients might come away thinking they don&rsquo;t need treatment &mdash; even if they really do &mdash; after a doctor reassures...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/normal-can-backfire-during-doctorpatient-discussions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/normal-can-backfire-during-doctorpatient-discussions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamiflu Helps Keep Severely Ill Kids Out Of The ICU, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash; Children with the flu who receive prompt treatment with Tamiflu are less likely to land in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU), a new study says.Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) given as soon as possible reduced children&rsquo;s risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tamiflu-helps-keep-severely-ill-kids-out-of-the-icu-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tamiflu-helps-keep-severely-ill-kids-out-of-the-icu-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients Wary Of Governments, Companies Pushing AI As A Rural Healthcare Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026&mdash;Two of the nation&rsquo;s most powerful health officials predict artificial intelligence will play a key role in solving rural America&rsquo;s health challenges.Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a panel of U.S. senators...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wary-of-governments-companies-pushing-ai-as-a-rural-healthcare-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wary-of-governments-companies-pushing-ai-as-a-rural-healthcare-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Activity Reduces Stroke, Mortality, Regardless of A-Fib]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduced risk for stroke and mortality among individuals with and without atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the Journal of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-activity-reduces-stroke-mortality-regardless-of-a-fib/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-activity-reduces-stroke-mortality-regardless-of-a-fib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bacterial Vaginosis Linked to Tripled Odds of STI Coinfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- More than 1 in 10 women (12 percent) positive for bacterial vaginosis (BV) are infected with at least one sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a study published in the August issue of O&amp;G Open.Elizabeth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacterial-vaginosis-linked-to-tripled-odds-of-sti-coinfection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacterial-vaginosis-linked-to-tripled-odds-of-sti-coinfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Medication Adherence Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Event Rate in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Greater long-term medication adherence among adults with type 2 diabetes is linked to fewer cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Regional Health: Europe.Lise B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-medication-adherence-tied-to-lower-cardiovascular-event-rate-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-medication-adherence-tied-to-lower-cardiovascular-event-rate-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organized, Biennial FIT-Based Screening Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- An organized fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program is associated with a sustained decline in CRC mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-biennial-fit-based-screening-linked-to-lower-colorectal-cancer-mortality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-biennial-fit-based-screening-linked-to-lower-colorectal-cancer-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinitiating Obesity Meds After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Greater One-Year Weight Loss in Youths]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Restarting obesity medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, soon after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) surgery is associated with greater one-year weight loss than surgery alone in adolescents...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reinitiating-obesity-meds-after-bariatric-surgery-tied-to-greater-one-year-weight-loss-in-youths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/reinitiating-obesity-meds-after-bariatric-surgery-tied-to-greater-one-year-weight-loss-in-youths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dietary Nitrate From Beetroot Juice Promising for Pregnant Women With CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- For pregnant women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), receipt of dietary nitrate from beetroot juice is associated with lower median creatinine concentrations and fewer serious adverse events, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dietary-nitrate-from-beetroot-juice-promising-for-pregnant-women-with-ckd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dietary-nitrate-from-beetroot-juice-promising-for-pregnant-women-with-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Begins to Increase Before Diagnosis of IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders from two to three years before diagnosis to 10 years after, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-psychiatric-disorders-begins-to-increase-before-diagnosis-of-ibd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-psychiatric-disorders-begins-to-increase-before-diagnosis-of-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full, Limited Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial in Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- For patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), full and limited functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) are both effective for improving health-related quality of life within 24 months, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/full-limited-functional-endoscopic-sinus-surgery-beneficial-in-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/full-limited-functional-endoscopic-sinus-surgery-beneficial-in-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Dose Omega-3 Linked to A-Fib Risk in Patients With High CVD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) treatment is associated with increased atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in patients at high cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-dose-omega-3-linked-to-a-fib-risk-in-patients-with-high-cvd-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-dose-omega-3-linked-to-a-fib-risk-in-patients-with-high-cvd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4CMenB Vaccine Confers Modest Protection Against Gonorrhea in Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026-- The 4C meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine confers modest protection against gonorrhea among adolescents, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.Mark McMillan, Ph.D., R.N., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/4cmenb-vaccine-confers-modest-protection-against-gonorrhea-in-teens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/4cmenb-vaccine-confers-modest-protection-against-gonorrhea-in-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Order Calls For Fewer Routine Childhood Vaccines, Doctors Push Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; A new executive order calls for American children to be routinely immunized against 11 diseases instead of the 17 now recommended by federal health officials.President Donald Trump signed the order Monday &mdash; the third such...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/executive-order-calls-for-fewer-routine-childhood-vaccines-doctors-push-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/executive-order-calls-for-fewer-routine-childhood-vaccines-doctors-push-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-World Performance Of Alzheimer's Drug, Leqembi, Matches Trial Data, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026 &mdash; Sally Osmer jumped at the chance to be treated with the cutting-edge Alzheimer&rsquo;s drug lecanemab.<br />
Osmer has a family history of the disease, and was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer&rsquo;s at age 74. She...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-performance-of-alzheimers-drug-leqembi-matches-trial-data-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-performance-of-alzheimers-drug-leqembi-matches-trial-data-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-World Performance Of Alzheimer's Drug Matches Trial Data, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; Sally Osmer jumped at the chance to be treated with the cutting-edge Alzheimer&rsquo;s drug lecanemab.Osmer has a family history of the disease, and was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer&rsquo;s at age 74. She didn&rsquo;t notice any...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-performance-of-alzheimers-drug-matches-trial-data-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-world-performance-of-alzheimers-drug-matches-trial-data-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds Undisclosed Chemicals In Most Personal Care Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; The ingredients listed on your shampoo, sunscreen or baby lotion may not tell the whole story.For a study just published in the journal Environment &amp; Health, researchers who tested 113 personal care and cleaning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-undisclosed-chemicals-in-most-personal-care-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-undisclosed-chemicals-in-most-personal-care-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbie And Ken Fade From Fantasy, Offer More Realistic Proportions, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; Barbie and Ken have come down to earth after years of showcasing impossible blonde bombshell perfection, a new study says.The body proportions of today&rsquo;s Barbie and Ken dolls are now much closer to those seen in real...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/barbie-and-ken-fade-from-fantasy-offer-more-realistic-proportions-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/barbie-and-ken-fade-from-fantasy-offer-more-realistic-proportions-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Together, Two Everyday Health Factors Double Death Risk In Midlife And Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; Two factors dramatically increase the risk of early death for middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study says &mdash; belly fat and vitamin D deficiency.People over 50 with belly fat and low vitamin D have a more than doubled...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/together-two-everyday-health-factors-double-death-risk-in-midlife-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/together-two-everyday-health-factors-double-death-risk-in-midlife-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children Should Get Flu Vaccine, Top Pediatrics Group Recommends]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; All children ages 6 months or older without contraindications should be vaccinated against the flu, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in updated recommendations.Vaccines reduce the risk of children and teens...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-should-get-flu-vaccine-top-pediatrics-group-recommends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-should-get-flu-vaccine-top-pediatrics-group-recommends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many States Cover Doula Care, But Access To A 'Birthing Bestie' Is Often Out Of Reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026&mdash; Doula Taja Iglesias and her business partner have built a space in Alexandria, Virginia, that&rsquo;s all things pregnancy, birth and childcare.Comfortable couches in one area invite expectant parents to settle in for birth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-states-cover-doula-care-but-access-to-a-birthing-bestie-is-often-out-of-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-states-cover-doula-care-but-access-to-a-birthing-bestie-is-often-out-of-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHEST Issues Guidelines for Management of Adult Bronchiectasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- New recommendations are presented for the management of adult bronchiectasis in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Chest Physicians and published online July 21 in CHEST.Rachel Thomson...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chest-issues-guidelines-for-management-of-adult-bronchiectasis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chest-issues-guidelines-for-management-of-adult-bronchiectasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study IDs Dementia Risk Factors in Those Older Than 90 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Dementia risk factors persist even in nonagenarians, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.Hilary L. Colbeth, Ph.D., from the University of California (UC) Davis, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-dementia-risk-factors-in-those-older-than-90-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-dementia-risk-factors-in-those-older-than-90-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalapeño Recall Reaches Seven Grocery Chains In 26 States]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Prepared foods sold at some Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop and Whole Foods stores are being pulled from shelves because the jalape&ntilde;os they contain may carry Salmonella.Taylor Fresh Foods of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jalapeo-recall-reaches-seven-grocery-chains-in-26-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/jalapeo-recall-reaches-seven-grocery-chains-in-26-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP Releases Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for All Children 6 Months and Older]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases updated recommendations for use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza for children...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-releases-influenza-vaccine-recommendations-for-all-children-6-months-and-older/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-releases-influenza-vaccine-recommendations-for-all-children-6-months-and-older/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randomized Trial of Early Vitrectomy Feasible for Postoperative Endophthalmitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- For adults with postoperative endophthalmitis, conducting a randomized trial of early vitrectomy versus standard-of-care treatment is feasible, with benefit suggested for early vitrectomy, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/randomized-trial-of-early-vitrectomy-feasible-for-postoperative-endophthalmitis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/randomized-trial-of-early-vitrectomy-feasible-for-postoperative-endophthalmitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning Symptoms, Clinical History Can Predict Sudden Cardiac Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Warning symptoms combined with clinical history can predict imminent sudden cardiac arrest (ISCA), and having a recurrent cardiovascular event is associated with increased SCA risk, according to two studies published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/warning-symptoms-clinical-history-can-predict-sudden-cardiac-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/warning-symptoms-clinical-history-can-predict-sudden-cardiac-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Melanoma Drug Based On Herpes Virus Granted FDA Accelerated Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Federal regulators have granted accelerated approval to a novel therapy for advanced melanoma &mdash; giving doctors another weapon to fight this challenging skin cancer.Tudriqev is an oncolytic viral therapy, which means it is a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-melanoma-drug-based-on-herpes-virus-granted-fda-accelerated-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-melanoma-drug-based-on-herpes-virus-granted-fda-accelerated-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Herpes Zoster Elevated for Individuals With Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- Individuals with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for herpes zoster, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft.Anna K. Schober, from the London School...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-herpes-zoster-elevated-for-individuals-with-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-herpes-zoster-elevated-for-individuals-with-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Achieving PSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026-- For patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), achieving a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of &lt;0.2 ng/mL within nine months of initiating treatment is associated with improved overall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/achieving-psa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/achieving-psa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Melanoma Drug, Tudriqev, Based On Herpes Virus Granted FDA Accelerated Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026 &mdash; Federal regulators have granted accelerated approval to a novel therapy for advanced melanoma &mdash; giving doctors another weapon to fight this challenging skin cancer.<br />
Tudriqev is an oncolytic viral therapy, which...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-melanoma-drug-tudriqev-based-on-herpes-virus-granted-fda-accelerated-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-melanoma-drug-tudriqev-based-on-herpes-virus-granted-fda-accelerated-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working At Home Makes Breastfeeding Harder, Not Easier, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Working from home won&rsquo;t necessarily help a new mother breastfeed, a new study says.Mothers who worked from home had lower breastfeeding rates than those working outside the home, researchers reported recently in the Western...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/working-at-home-makes-breastfeeding-harder-not-easier-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/working-at-home-makes-breastfeeding-harder-not-easier-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidney Dialysis: Here's What You Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Dialysis is a life-saving medical treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. What Is Dialysis And When Is It Needed? The term dialysis means to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kidney-dialysis-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kidney-dialysis-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Light Exercise May Lower Stroke Risk For People With A-fib]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; If you have atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, getting moving may make a real difference.A-fib is an irregular heartbeat that raises the risk of stroke &mdash; and it affects an estimated 10.5 million adults in the U.S. Yet research...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-light-exercise-may-lower-stroke-risk-for-people-with-a-fib/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-light-exercise-may-lower-stroke-risk-for-people-with-a-fib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage Among People With Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Heart health appears to affect brain health among people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says. People whose hearts are pumping blood less effectively tend to have brains that are shrinking faster...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-problems-linked-to-brain-shrinkage-among-people-with-genetic-risk-for-alzheimers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-problems-linked-to-brain-shrinkage-among-people-with-genetic-risk-for-alzheimers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zepbound Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Among Type 2 Diabetics]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; The weight loss drug Zepbound might cut the risk of heart attack or stroke among type 2 diabetics with excess weight and heart problems, a new study says.Patients taking tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) had a 32% lower risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/zepbound-lowers-heart-attack-stroke-risk-among-type-2-diabetics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/zepbound-lowers-heart-attack-stroke-risk-among-type-2-diabetics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Global Heat Linked To Mental Health Risks In Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; Climate-driven heat waves are harming children&rsquo;s mental health, and it&rsquo;s only going to get worse as it gets hotter, a new evidence review says.For every 1-degree Celsius increase in daily temperature, there&rsquo;s an almost 1%...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-global-heat-linked-to-mental-health-risks-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-global-heat-linked-to-mental-health-risks-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget Battle Erupts In Nation's Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2026&mdash; For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid &mdash; the state-federal health insurance program for low-income people &mdash; out of its general budget. But next year, the city is shifting part of that recurring...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/budget-battle-erupts-in-nations-capital-over-opioid-settlement-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/budget-battle-erupts-in-nations-capital-over-opioid-settlement-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Worse Menopausal Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is significantly associated with the number and severity of menopausal symptoms among midlife women, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Menopause.You Lee Yang, Ph.D., R.N., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-2-diabetes-linked-to-worse-menopausal-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-2-diabetes-linked-to-worse-menopausal-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult Children of Divorced, Unmarried Parents Face More Mental Health Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- The association between parental divorce and later mental health in adult offspring may be explained less by marital status and more by parental mental illness and substance use, according to a study recently published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adult-children-of-divorced-unmarried-parents-face-more-mental-health-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adult-children-of-divorced-unmarried-parents-face-more-mental-health-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Reverses Course, Approves First mRNA Flu Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first flu vaccine built on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, months after the agency refused to even consider the application.The shot, called mFLUSIVA, is made by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-reverses-course-approves-first-mrna-flu-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-reverses-course-approves-first-mrna-flu-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Add-On Tirzepatide May Reduce MACE Risk in People With T2D, ASCVD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- For individuals with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, adding tirzepatide to standard-of-care treatment is associated with a reduction in the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/add-on-tirzepatide-may-reduce-mace-risk-in-people-with-t2d-ascvd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/add-on-tirzepatide-may-reduce-mace-risk-in-people-with-t2d-ascvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathing Interventions May Curb Cravings With Substance Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Controlled breathing interventions can lessen cravings in people who use substances, according to a study published online July 29 in Addiction.Ariel Dart Roxburgh, Ph.D., from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breathing-interventions-may-curb-cravings-with-substance-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breathing-interventions-may-curb-cravings-with-substance-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study IDs Gaps in Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Before Gender-Affirming Mastectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Structural and systemic gaps exist that hinder effective integration of hereditary breast cancer risk assessment in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (GAM), according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-gaps-in-hereditary-breast-cancer-risk-assessment-before-gender-affirming-mastectomy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-ids-gaps-in-hereditary-breast-cancer-risk-assessment-before-gender-affirming-mastectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Respiratory Infections Linked to Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&ndash; Early respiratory infection burden is associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) diagnosis in childhood, according to a study published online July 29 in JAMA Dermatology.Nicklas Brustad, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-respiratory-infections-linked-to-atopic-dermatitis-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-respiratory-infections-linked-to-atopic-dermatitis-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires Now Top Source of Unhealthy Air for Pregnant Women in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) decreased between 2003 and 2019 in the United States, but the contribution of wildfire smoke to prenatal PM2.5 exposure has more than doubled, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfires-now-top-source-of-unhealthy-air-for-pregnant-women-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfires-now-top-source-of-unhealthy-air-for-pregnant-women-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy Dogs Aid Stroke Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; Pets make everything better &mdash;including stroke rehabilitation, a new study says.Patients recovering from a recent stroke became more engaged in rehab sessions when a therapy animal was present, researchers report in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapy-dogs-aid-stroke-rehab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapy-dogs-aid-stroke-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Yoga Calm A Grumpy Gut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; For millions of people living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, relief may come from an unexpected place &mdash; the yoga mat.IBS causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits.A new clinical review of 10...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-yoga-calm-a-grumpy-gut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-yoga-calm-a-grumpy-gut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-Term Vegan Diet Linked To Lower Inflammation And Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; Switching to a vegan diet for even a short time can reduce inflammation and slow aging on a cellular level, a new study says.People who adopted a vegan diet for just one month experienced changes in genetic expression that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-vegan-diet-linked-to-lower-inflammation-and-aging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-vegan-diet-linked-to-lower-inflammation-and-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Finds Little Proof IVF Embryo Transfer Tricks Boost Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; Techniques meant to improve the odds that in vitro fertilization (IVF) will result in pregnancy have little to no medical evidence behind them, a new review says.Doctors try a number of methods to improve the success rate of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-finds-little-proof-ivf-embryo-transfer-tricks-boost-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-finds-little-proof-ivf-embryo-transfer-tricks-boost-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Smoke An Increasing Hazard To U.S. Pregnancies, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; Wildfire smoke has become a major factor in the way air pollution affects pregnancies in the U.S., a new study says.Prenatal exposure to air pollution caused by wildfires has more than doubled in recent years, as climate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-an-increasing-hazard-to-us-pregnancies-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-an-increasing-hazard-to-us-pregnancies-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicaid Work Rule Leaves Homeless People In The Cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2026&mdash; Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find and keep a job.&ldquo;They called me a &lsquo;liability to the job site,&rsquo; &rdquo; Pugh said, recalling the words of his manager when a seizure cost him his last job at a fast-food restaurant in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicaid-work-rule-leaves-homeless-people-in-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicaid-work-rule-leaves-homeless-people-in-the-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Drug for Full Range of Narcolepsy Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 in adults.Orzeyful marks the first medicine approval for the full range of symptoms associated with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-drug-for-full-range-of-narcolepsy-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-drug-for-full-range-of-narcolepsy-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Body Size Linked to Subsequent Reproductive Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood is associated with lower odds of childbirth as women age, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in JAMA Network Open.Dorthe C. Pedersen, Ph.D., from Copenhagen University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-body-size-linked-to-subsequent-reproductive-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-body-size-linked-to-subsequent-reproductive-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Drug, Orzeyful, for Full Range of Narcolepsy Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 in adults.<br />
Orzeyful marks the first medicine approval for the full range of symptoms associated with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-drug-orzeyful-for-full-range-of-narcolepsy-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-drug-orzeyful-for-full-range-of-narcolepsy-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Jalapeños Sickens Hundreds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to fresh jalape&ntilde;o peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, according to federal health officials.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-imported-jalapeos-sickens-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-imported-jalapeos-sickens-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked to Increased RA Disease Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity and flare risk, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-to-air-pollutants-linked-to-increased-ra-disease-activity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-to-air-pollutants-linked-to-increased-ra-disease-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vascular Burden in Midlife Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Maintaining optimal midlife vascular health is associated with more dementia-free survival years, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Neurology Open Access.Jiaqi Hu, Ph.D., from Tsinghua University in Beijing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vascular-burden-in-midlife-linked-to-increased-risk-for-dementia-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vascular-burden-in-midlife-linked-to-increased-risk-for-dementia-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cretostimogene Promising for High-Risk, Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For patients with high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the oncolytic immunotherapy cretostimogene grenadenorepvec shows a clinically meaningful antitumor response, according to a study published in the August...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cretostimogene-promising-for-high-risk-non-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cretostimogene-promising-for-high-risk-non-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Fat Percentage May Be Better Indicator of Men's Reproductive Health Than BMI]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For men, body fat percentage may be a better indicator of reproductive health than body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online July 29 in Human Reproduction.Nis Brix, M.D., from Aarhus University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/body-fat-percentage-may-be-better-indicator-of-mens-reproductive-health-than-bmi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/body-fat-percentage-may-be-better-indicator-of-mens-reproductive-health-than-bmi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autonomous Oxygen Titration Increases Proportion of Time in Normoxemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For adults hospitalized with an acute illness or injury and receiving supplemental oxygen, autonomous oxygen titration substantially increases the proportion of time spent in normoxemia and reduces time spent in hypoxemia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autonomous-oxygen-titration-increases-proportion-of-time-in-normoxemia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autonomous-oxygen-titration-increases-proportion-of-time-in-normoxemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botox Helpful in Alleviating Chronic Migraine in Pediatric Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Onabotulinumtoxin A is effective in decreasing headache frequency and disability of chronic migraine in pediatric patients, according to a study published online July 8 in Pediatric Neurology.Lauren Vilardo, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/botox-helpful-in-alleviating-chronic-migraine-in-pediatric-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/botox-helpful-in-alleviating-chronic-migraine-in-pediatric-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Smoke Sends More Oregonians To Emergency Rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Days of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say.Respiratory complaints have climbed past what the state normally sees...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-sends-more-oregonians-to-emergency-rooms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-sends-more-oregonians-to-emergency-rooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer-Attributable Costs High for Seniors, Vary With Cancer Phase, Type, Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- For older adults, cancer-attributable costs vary with cancer phase, type, and race, according to a study published online July 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Angela B. Mariotto, Ph.D., from the National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-attributable-costs-high-for-seniors-vary-with-cancer-phase-type-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-attributable-costs-high-for-seniors-vary-with-cancer-phase-type-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Preterm Birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026-- Exposure to glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of preterm birth, according to a study published online July 14 in Environmental Pollution.Teresa Herrera...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glyphosate-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-preterm-birth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glyphosate-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-preterm-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peanut Allergy? Fecal Transplant Might Be A Solution, Pilot Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Peanut allergies might be treatable by using a fecal transplant to introduce &ldquo;good&rdquo; bacteria into a person&rsquo;s digestive tract, a new study says.Some young adults with peanut allergies wound up with a higher tolerance to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-allergy-fecal-transplant-might-be-a-solution-pilot-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-allergy-fecal-transplant-might-be-a-solution-pilot-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz Takes Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed Wednesday as new head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The U.S. Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Schwartz as director of the nation's premier public health agency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cdc-director-dr-erica-schwartz-takes-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cdc-director-dr-erica-schwartz-takes-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Midlife Habits That Could Help Protect Your Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Your brain's future may hinge on three key health factors in middle age.A study published Aug. 5 in the journal Neurology Open Access found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes and no history of smoking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-midlife-habits-that-could-help-protect-your-brain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-midlife-habits-that-could-help-protect-your-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want Strong Bones? Review Says Vigorous Sports Like Handball Beat Walking, Strength Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Light exercise might not be enough to ensure strong bones, a new evidence review says.People who engage in high-intensity sports appear to promote the highest levels of bone growth, researchers reported recently in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-strong-bones-review-says-vigorous-sports-like-handball-beat-walking-strength-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/want-strong-bones-review-says-vigorous-sports-like-handball-beat-walking-strength-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germs From Pet Dogs Might Protect Infants Against Infection, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Kids with pet dogs get fewer respiratory tract infections and require fewer rounds of antibiotics than children not exposed to canines, a new study says.Microbes from dogs appear to provide some protection to children...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/germs-from-pet-dogs-might-protect-infants-against-infection-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/germs-from-pet-dogs-might-protect-infants-against-infection-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting Can Offset ADHD Risk In Toddlers, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; Kind and patient parenting can offset an increased risk of ADHD that children might have developed in the womb, a new study says.Children can have a higher risk of ADHD if they&rsquo;ve been exposed to inflammation during...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parenting-can-offset-adhd-risk-in-toddlers-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parenting-can-offset-adhd-risk-in-toddlers-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided By Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And The Messy Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026&mdash; More than 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health nurse, has called more than 100 of them. Almost everyone has said the same thing: It&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurses-chase-cyclospora-aided-by-interviews-fast-food-receipts-and-the-messy-details/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurses-chase-cyclospora-aided-by-interviews-fast-food-receipts-and-the-messy-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Risk for ALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Occupational exposure to pesticides is associated with an increased risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a review published online Aug. 4 in Occupational &amp; Environmental Medicine.France Labr&egrave;che...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-exposure-to-pesticides-linked-to-risk-for-als/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-exposure-to-pesticides-linked-to-risk-for-als/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trial Participation Identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Black and Hispanic children with cancer often do not participate in clinical trials due to various reasons, including the informed consent discussion, non-English language preference, and study requirements, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/barriers-to-pediatric-cancer-clinical-trial-participation-identified/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/barriers-to-pediatric-cancer-clinical-trial-participation-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autism Therapy Spending Quintuples, Prompting Federal Push For State Oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, reports The New York Times.Spending per child more than doubled over that period, rising from a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autism-therapy-spending-quintuples-prompting-federal-push-for-state-oversight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autism-therapy-spending-quintuples-prompting-federal-push-for-state-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family History Drives Cancer Risk in BRCA Test Groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Lifetime cancer risk is modified by family history in women who undergo BRCA1 or BRCA2 testing, and those who test negative may still face a greater risk for cancer if they have a family history of cancer, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-drives-cancer-risk-in-brca-test-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-drives-cancer-risk-in-brca-test-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-Weekly Oral Islatravir-Lenacapavir Noninferior to Daily B/F/TAF in HIV]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- For adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1, once-weekly oral islatravir-lenacapavir (ISL/LEN) is noninferior to once-daily oral bictegravir-emtricitabine-tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) for maintaining HIV viral load...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-weekly-oral-islatravir-lenacapavir-noninferior-to-daily-bftaf-in-hiv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-weekly-oral-islatravir-lenacapavir-noninferior-to-daily-bftaf-in-hiv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tadalafil Linked to Glaucoma in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- For men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), tadalafil is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma compared with a non-phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (non-PDE5i), according to a study published online Aug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tadalafil-linked-to-glaucoma-in-men-with-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tadalafil-linked-to-glaucoma-in-men-with-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protocol IDs Patients Who Can Be Treated While Seated in the ED]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- A data-driven design can optimize a vertical processing pathway (VPP), identifying patients who can be served safely while seated in the emergency department (ED), according to a study published online July 9 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/protocol-ids-patients-who-can-be-treated-while-seated-in-the-ed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/protocol-ids-patients-who-can-be-treated-while-seated-in-the-ed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Risk for Hypertension]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026-- Premature menopause is associated with a higher risk for developing hypertension, according to a study published online July 29 in Menopause.Vicente Arrarte, M.D., Ph.D., from Miguel Hern&aacute;ndez University of Elche in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-increased-risk-for-hypertension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-increased-risk-for-hypertension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Obesity Might Impact Women's Future Ability To Give Birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Girls with childhood obesity could struggle with fertility later in life, a new study says.Women who were obese as children were less likely to give birth as adults, researchers reported Aug. 4 in JAMA Network Open. The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-might-impact-womens-future-ability-to-give-birth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-obesity-might-impact-womens-future-ability-to-give-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could The Air You Breathe Be Triggering Painful Arthritis Flares?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Could the air you breathe be making your arthritis worse?A published today in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases suggests exposure to fine particle air pollution may trigger flare-ups.People with rheumatoid arthritis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-the-air-you-breathe-be-triggering-painful-arthritis-flares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-the-air-you-breathe-be-triggering-painful-arthritis-flares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Managed Oxygen Promotes More Stable Oxygen Levels In Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; AI-driven oxygen delivery can help hospitalized patients maintain better blood oxygen levels, potentially speeding their recovery, a new study says.Patients treated with AI-automated oxygen spent 85% of their time in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-managed-oxygen-promotes-more-stable-oxygen-levels-in-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-managed-oxygen-promotes-more-stable-oxygen-levels-in-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Type 2 Diabetes Might Make Menopause Worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Women with type 2 diabetes might face a tougher time with menopause, a new study says.Across all menopause stages, women with type 2 diabetes reported worse symptoms compared to those without diabetes, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-2-diabetes-might-make-menopause-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/type-2-diabetes-might-make-menopause-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pesticides Linked To Increased ALS Risk, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Exposure to pesticides on the job can increase a person&rsquo;s risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a new evidence review says.Workplace exposure to herbicides and insecticides is linked to a 60% to 70% increased risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pesticides-linked-to-increased-als-risk-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pesticides-linked-to-increased-als-risk-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Being Used To Boost Medicaid Enrollment, But Not Without Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026&mdash; Vanessa Barahona received a call this past spring from Angelica at Kern Family Health Care in Bakersfield, California, telling her it was time to renew her coverage under Medi-Cal, the state&rsquo;s version of Medicaid.Angelica...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-is-being-used-to-boost-medicaid-enrollment-but-not-without-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-is-being-used-to-boost-medicaid-enrollment-but-not-without-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: 1,955 Arboviral Disease Cases Reported in 48 States, D.C. in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- A total of 1,955 arboviral disease cases were reported by 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2024, 92 percent of which were caused by West Nile Virus (WNV), according to research published in the July 30 issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-1955-arboviral-disease-cases-reported-in-48-states-dc-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-1955-arboviral-disease-cases-reported-in-48-states-dc-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food-Based Support Aids Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Medically tailored groceries (MTG) result in lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and improved food and nutrition security among patients with type 2 diabetes and social needs, according to a study published online July 21 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-based-support-aids-type-2-diabetes-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-based-support-aids-type-2-diabetes-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditional Recommendations Developed for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- In an American College of Chest Physicians clinical practice guideline, published online July 21 in CHEST, nine conditional recommendations are presented for the screening, testing, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/conditional-recommendations-developed-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/conditional-recommendations-developed-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 Percent of U.S. Adults With HTN Eligible for Treatment Under New Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Under updated hypertension guidelines, about one-third of adults with hypertension are newly eligible for therapy, but 43 percent remain untreated, according to a study published online July 29 in the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/28-percent-of-us-adults-with-htn-eligible-for-treatment-under-new-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/28-percent-of-us-adults-with-htn-eligible-for-treatment-under-new-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Shows Antihistamines Offer No Meaningful Benefit in Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Evidence shows that routine antihistamine use may not provide a benefit in the management of atopic dermatitis, according to a review published online July 29 in The BMJ.Alexandro W.L. Chu, M.D., from McMaster University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-shows-antihistamines-offer-no-meaningful-benefit-in-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-shows-antihistamines-offer-no-meaningful-benefit-in-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Restriction in First 1,000 Days From Conception Linked to Lower Risk for Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Sugar restriction in the first 1,000 days from conception is associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.Jiazhen Zheng, Ph.D., from The Hong Kong University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-restriction-in-first-1000-days-from-conception-linked-to-lower-risk-for-dementia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-restriction-in-first-1000-days-from-conception-linked-to-lower-risk-for-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-Based Behavioral Treatment Improves Child Weight Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) combined with enhanced standard of care (ESOC) in primary care improves child weight outcomes, according to a study published online July 27 in JAMA Pediatrics.Amanda E. Staiano...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-based-behavioral-treatment-improves-child-weight-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-based-behavioral-treatment-improves-child-weight-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women Has Increased Since 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- The prevalence of current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking increased among pregnant U.S. women from a low in 2011, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-use-among-pregnant-women-has-increased-since-2011/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alcohol-use-among-pregnant-women-has-increased-since-2011/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASN: Genetics, Change in Saturated Fat Intake Contribute to LDL-C Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Genetic background and change (&Delta;) in saturated fat (SFA) intake contribute to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) response for individuals following a healthy low-carbohydrate (HLC) or healthy low-fat (HLF) diet...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asn-genetics-change-in-saturated-fat-intake-contribute-to-ldl-c-response/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asn-genetics-change-in-saturated-fat-intake-contribute-to-ldl-c-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Increased Risk for Alopecia]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are associated with an increased risk for alopecia in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online July 22 in The BMJ.Huilin Tang, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-increased-risk-for-alopecia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-increased-risk-for-alopecia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Reports First U.S. Deaths From Parasite Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; Two Michigan residents have died in a widening outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the first deaths from the intestinal parasite ever confirmed in the United States.State health officials announced the deaths Monday, the Associated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-reports-first-us-deaths-from-parasite-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-reports-first-us-deaths-from-parasite-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathing Exercises Can Curb Addiction Cravings, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; Controlled breathing might help people who are trying to kick an addiction to alcohol, tobacco or drugs, a new evidence review says.Breathing techniques appeared to help people reduce their cravings, researchers reported...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breathing-exercises-can-curb-addiction-cravings-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breathing-exercises-can-curb-addiction-cravings-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collagen Peptides Show Promise For Women's Bone Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; Collagen is best known for beauty benefits. But new research shows it may also help support something every runner depends on &mdash; strong bones."Oftentimes, we associate running with being bad for us, bad for our bones, because...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/collagen-peptides-show-promise-for-womens-bone-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/collagen-peptides-show-promise-for-womens-bone-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Body Fat, Not BMI, Linked To Lower Sperm Counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; A man&rsquo;s body mass index (BMI) is a poorer indication of his fertility than other, more precise measures of body fat, a new study says.A higher body fat percentage is linked to lower sperm counts and changes in the balance of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-body-fat-not-bmi-linked-to-lower-sperm-counts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-body-fat-not-bmi-linked-to-lower-sperm-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bacterial Vaginosis Tied To Tripled STI Risk, Major Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; Women with vaginosis are around three times as likely to also test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia or other bacterial sexually transmitted infections, a new study says.The study results confirm guidance from the U.S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacterial-vaginosis-tied-to-tripled-sti-risk-major-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bacterial-vaginosis-tied-to-tripled-sti-risk-major-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Smart Ring Can Track Blood Sugar, Alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; An experimental ring might one day help people with diabetes track their glucose levels, a new study says.The &ldquo;smart ring&rdquo; continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers found in finger sweat, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-smart-ring-can-track-blood-sugar-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-smart-ring-can-track-blood-sugar-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts As Trump's DOJ Questions Legal Protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2026&mdash; Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son, Mason. Virginia&rsquo;s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-disabilities-fear-service-cuts-as-trumps-doj-questions-legal-protections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-with-disabilities-fear-service-cuts-as-trumps-doj-questions-legal-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Injuries Caused 50.9 Million Injuries, 1.34 Million Deaths in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- In 2023, there were 50.9 million road injury incident cases and 1.34 million deaths, according to a study published online July 20 in The Lancet Public Health.Stephanie C.C. van der Lubbe, M.D., from the National University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/road-injuries-caused-509-million-injuries-134-million-deaths-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/road-injuries-caused-509-million-injuries-134-million-deaths-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omalizumab, Multiallergen OIT Both Viable for Multifood Allergy Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- For patients with multifood allergy, treatment success seems higher with omalizumab versus active multiallergen oral immunotherapy (MOIT), but the difference may have been driven by a high rate of study discontinuation by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/omalizumab-multiallergen-oit-both-viable-for-multifood-allergy-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/omalizumab-multiallergen-oit-both-viable-for-multifood-allergy-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Launches Nationwide Trial Of GLP-1 Drug For Problem Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials have launched a nationwide clinical trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans cut back on drinking.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will test semaglutide, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/va-launches-nationwide-trial-of-glp-1-drug-for-problem-drinking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/va-launches-nationwide-trial-of-glp-1-drug-for-problem-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASN: Healthy Plant-Based Diet Beneficial, Regardless of Food Processing Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- The associations of healthy or unhealthy plant-based diet indices (hPDI or uPDI) with risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and mortality seem not to vary based on food processing levels, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asn-healthy-plant-based-diet-beneficial-regardless-of-food-processing-levels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asn-healthy-plant-based-diet-beneficial-regardless-of-food-processing-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaining an Hour of Sleep May be Protective Against Retinal Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Gaining an hour of sleep in the context of daylight saving time (DST) transitions may be protective against retinal disease risk, according to a study published online June 26 in Scientific Reports.Kyle S. Chan, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gaining-an-hour-of-sleep-may-be-protective-against-retinal-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gaining-an-hour-of-sleep-may-be-protective-against-retinal-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Considerable Gaps Identified in LDL Cholesterol Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- There are considerable gaps in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) control, especially among adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to a research letter published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-gaps-identified-in-ldl-cholesterol-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-gaps-identified-in-ldl-cholesterol-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micro-, Nanoplastics Detected More Often in Patients With STEMI]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are detected significantly more frequently in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) than in patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) and controls with normal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/micro-nanoplastics-detected-more-often-in-patients-with-stemi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/micro-nanoplastics-detected-more-often-in-patients-with-stemi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Launches Nationwide Trial Of GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide For Problem Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026 &mdash; Federal health officials have launched a nationwide clinical trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans cut back on drinking.<br />
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will test...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/va-launches-nationwide-trial-of-glp-1-drug-semaglutide-for-problem-drinking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/va-launches-nationwide-trial-of-glp-1-drug-semaglutide-for-problem-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Patients Face Delays in Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026-- Hispanic patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may receive delayed diagnoses and may report different symptoms than non-Hispanic patients, according to a study published online July 23 in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hispanic-patients-face-delays-in-frontotemporal-dementia-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hispanic-patients-face-delays-in-frontotemporal-dementia-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premature Menopause Linked To High Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; Women who enter menopause at an earlier age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study says.Researchers found that nearly 23% of women with premature menopause and 19% of women with early menopause had high...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-high-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/premature-menopause-linked-to-high-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-Weekly Pill Could Revolutionize HIV Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; A new once-weekly pill could revolutionize regular care for patients with HIV, a new study says.This experimental pill is as effective as one of today&rsquo;s leading HIV therapies, researchers reported in The New England Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-weekly-pill-could-revolutionize-hiv-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-weekly-pill-could-revolutionize-hiv-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender 'Top Surgery' Patients Aren't Receiving Adequate Breast Cancer Advice, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; Transgender individuals undergoing &ldquo;top surgery&rdquo; aren&rsquo;t being provided adequate counseling about their future risk of breast cancer, a new study says.Top surgery &mdash; gender-affirming mastectomy &mdash; might appear to reduce or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/transgender-top-surgery-patients-arent-receiving-adequate-breast-cancer-advice-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/transgender-top-surgery-patients-arent-receiving-adequate-breast-cancer-advice-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Childhood Divorce Increase Kids' Risk Of Adult Depression &mdash; Or Is It Other Parental Problems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; Kids whose parents divorce have higher odds of depression in adulthood &mdash; but the marital split might not be the main driver of these mood disorders.Children of divorce have a 41% increased risk of depression as adults...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-childhood-divorce-increase-kids-risk-of-adult-depression-mdash-or-is-it-other-parental-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-childhood-divorce-increase-kids-risk-of-adult-depression-mdash-or-is-it-other-parental-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uninsured But Undaunted, A Surgical Patient Searched The Globe For A Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2026&mdash; Around the end of last year, Ronmel Rangel, 63, began to feel a familiar discomfort in his lower abdomen. Twenty-five years earlier, while living in his native Venezuela, he had undergone surgery to repair a hernia on the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uninsured-but-undaunted-a-surgical-patient-searched-the-globe-for-a-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uninsured-but-undaunted-a-surgical-patient-searched-the-globe-for-a-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of Alcohol Intake on Fibrosis Risk Varies by Sex, Liver Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Patients with metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD) have worse fibrosis scores than those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and reducing alcohol intake can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/impact-of-alcohol-intake-on-fibrosis-risk-varies-by-sex-liver-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/impact-of-alcohol-intake-on-fibrosis-risk-varies-by-sex-liver-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press-Needle Therapy Shows Potential for Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For children with allergic rhinitis (AR), press-needle therapy, especially in addition to medication, is potentially effective, improving clinical response, symptoms, and quality of life, according to a review published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/press-needle-therapy-shows-potential-for-pediatric-allergic-rhinitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/press-needle-therapy-shows-potential-for-pediatric-allergic-rhinitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Can Accurately Detect Left Ventricular Dysfunction From Electrocardiograms]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of electrocardiogram (ECG) data can simultaneously detect subtypes of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-accurately-detect-left-ventricular-dysfunction-from-electrocardiograms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-accurately-detect-left-ventricular-dysfunction-from-electrocardiograms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Linked to Higher Odds of Eosinophilic Esophagitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is significantly associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a study published online July 22 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-linked-to-higher-odds-of-eosinophilic-esophagitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-linked-to-higher-odds-of-eosinophilic-esophagitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy Show Therapeutic Efficacy in Interstitial Cystitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) shows therapeutic efficacy, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/platelet-rich-plasma-shockwave-therapy-show-therapeutic-efficacy-in-interstitial-cystitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/platelet-rich-plasma-shockwave-therapy-show-therapeutic-efficacy-in-interstitial-cystitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC Sues Hims &amp; Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued telehealth company Hims &amp; Hers, alleging it shared consumers' private health information with advertising platforms and unknowingly charged some customers for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ftc-sues-hims-amp-hers-over-health-privacy-and-billing-practices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ftc-sues-hims-amp-hers-over-health-privacy-and-billing-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exacerbation Risk Profiles Vary With House Dust Mite Sensitization in Pediatric Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- For children with asthma, exacerbation risk is associated with distinct profiles depending on house dust mite (HDM) sensitization status, according to a study published online July 16 in the International Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exacerbation-risk-profiles-vary-with-house-dust-mite-sensitization-in-pediatric-asthma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exacerbation-risk-profiles-vary-with-house-dust-mite-sensitization-in-pediatric-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyperuricemia Predicts Mortality With Chronic Kidney Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026-- Hyperuricemia independently predicts mortality with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.Rasha Babiker, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the Ras Al Khaimah...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hyperuricemia-predicts-mortality-with-chronic-kidney-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hyperuricemia-predicts-mortality-with-chronic-kidney-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family History Plays Role In Genetic Risk For Breast Cancer, Researchers Find]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; A woman&rsquo;s genetic risk for breast cancer depends on her family history as well as the presence of cancer-causing mutations, a new study says.Breast cancer risk among women tested for BRCA gene mutations shifted depending on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-plays-role-in-genetic-risk-for-breast-cancer-researchers-find/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-history-plays-role-in-genetic-risk-for-breast-cancer-researchers-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Dad Eats Before Conception May Influence Baby's Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; When it comes to preparing for a healthy pregnancy, the focus is usually on moms. But new research suggests dads' nutrition plays an important role, too."Maternal nutrition and health before, during and after the baby's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-dad-eats-before-conception-may-influence-babys-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-dad-eats-before-conception-may-influence-babys-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily Routine Key To Good Health, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; Finding a comfortable, consistent daily schedule could be crucial to boosting your mental and physical health, a new study says.People who maintain a consistent routine tend to have lower levels of pain and depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daily-routine-key-to-good-health-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daily-routine-key-to-good-health-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine Levels Are Rising Among Teens Who Vape, New Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; Vape devices are flooding teens&rsquo; bodies with increasingly heavy doses of addictive nicotine, a new study finds.Average urine levels of a key nicotine metabolite, cotinine, nearly tripled among teenagers over a period of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-levels-are-rising-among-teens-who-vape-new-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-levels-are-rising-among-teens-who-vape-new-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom Reverses On Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit For California Teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDayNews) &mdash; California public school teacher Mollie Blustein planned her pregnancy so that her daughter would arrive during summer break. But when the elementary school teacher went into premature labor and delivered her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newsom-reverses-on-long-sought-paid-leave-benefit-for-california-teachers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newsom-reverses-on-long-sought-paid-leave-benefit-for-california-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psilocybin Therapy Helps Ease Veterans' Severe PTSD, Pilot Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 31, 2026&mdash; U.S. Army veteran Zachariah Collett served a 28-month combat tour in Iraq that left deep scars on his psyche.After his medical retirement at age 25, due in part to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Collett suffered from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-therapy-helps-ease-veterans-severe-ptsd-pilot-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psilocybin-therapy-helps-ease-veterans-severe-ptsd-pilot-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Drug Approvals<br />
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.Gwyn Lo (ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin) Transdermal System<br />
Date of Approval: July 28, 2026Treatment for: Birth ControlPress Release | Approval...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Young Adults Not Prepared to Manage Their Own Health Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the skills needed to manage their own health care, according to the results of a survey released by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-young-adults-not-prepared-to-manage-their-own-health-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-young-adults-not-prepared-to-manage-their-own-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disease-Specific Immune Trajectories Identified Years Before IBD Onset]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Disease-specific immune trajectories are identified years before onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 21 in Gut.Arno R. Bourgonje, M.D., Ph.D., from the Icahn School of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disease-specific-immune-trajectories-identified-years-before-ibd-onset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/disease-specific-immune-trajectories-identified-years-before-ibd-onset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Link Between Liver Fibrosis in MASLD, ASCVD Varies by Glycemic Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the association between liver fibrosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) varies with glycemic status, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/link-between-liver-fibrosis-in-masld-ascvd-varies-by-glycemic-status/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/link-between-liver-fibrosis-in-masld-ascvd-varies-by-glycemic-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Third of Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Exhibit Anxiety Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- A considerable proportion of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) exhibit anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal of Inflammation Research.Pei-Wen Wu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-third-of-patients-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-exhibit-anxiety-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-third-of-patients-with-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-exhibit-anxiety-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Reveals Limited Effects of Exercise on Hip Osteoarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For individuals with hip osteoarthritis, exercise produces small improvements in pain and physical function, but these improvements may not be clinically meaningful, according to a review published online July 22 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-reveals-limited-effects-of-exercise-on-hip-osteoarthritis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-reveals-limited-effects-of-exercise-on-hip-osteoarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Simtriyo for Treating ADHD in Children and Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of Simtriyo (centanafadine) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years and older weighing &ge;20 kg.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-simtriyo-for-treating-adhd-in-children-and-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-simtriyo-for-treating-adhd-in-children-and-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[App Can Help Reduce Interdialytic Weight Gain in Chronic Hemodialysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- For adults receiving chronicoutpatient hemodialysis, use of a smartphone-based app designed to support fluid intake restriction is feasible and associated with sustained reductions in interdialytic weight gain (IDWG)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/app-can-help-reduce-interdialytic-weight-gain-in-chronic-hemodialysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/app-can-help-reduce-interdialytic-weight-gain-in-chronic-hemodialysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eosinophilic Esophagitis Prevalence May Be Higher Than Thought in Pediatric Patients With Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Screening for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in a pediatric asthma clinic may identify more patients than previously thought, according to a study published online June 23 in JACI: In Practice.Robert E. Becker, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eosinophilic-esophagitis-prevalence-may-be-higher-than-thought-in-pediatric-patients-with-asthma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eosinophilic-esophagitis-prevalence-may-be-higher-than-thought-in-pediatric-patients-with-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feelings of Hunger Gradually Return With Semaglutide Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year, even as feelings of hunger gradually return, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Jena S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feelings-of-hunger-gradually-return-with-semaglutide-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feelings-of-hunger-gradually-return-with-semaglutide-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men 50 Years and Older Seem to Have Insufficient Knowledge Toward BPH]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026-- Men aged 50 years and older demonstrate insufficient knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 17 in Neurourology and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-50-years-and-older-seem-to-have-insufficient-knowledge-toward-bph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-50-years-and-older-seem-to-have-insufficient-knowledge-toward-bph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists Defend Fauci's Pandemic Work As Senate Hearing Turns Bitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; More than 155 physicians, scientists and public health advocates signed a public letter defending Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he faced a hostile Senate hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.Fauci led the National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/scientists-defend-faucis-pandemic-work-as-senate-hearing-turns-bitter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/scientists-defend-faucis-pandemic-work-as-senate-hearing-turns-bitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaping Is Likely Reshaping The Future Of Cancer In The US, Study Argues]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; E-cigarettes could be reshaping the future of cancer in the United States, by offering people a less-toxic option than smoking, a new study argues.Smokers are increasingly switching to vaping and other forms of nicotine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-is-likely-reshaping-the-future-of-cancer-in-the-us-study-argues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vaping-is-likely-reshaping-the-future-of-cancer-in-the-us-study-argues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Questions Effectiveness of Antihistamines in Easing Eczema]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; People with eczema often take antihistamine pills, hoping to ease relentless itching.But a new study finds they may do little to help and could even cause worrisome side effects.A team led by Dr. Alexandro Chu, of McMaster...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-questions-effectiveness-of-antihistamines-in-easing-eczema/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-questions-effectiveness-of-antihistamines-in-easing-eczema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Consumption Early In Life Linked To Increased Dementia Risk, World War II-Era Data Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; Feeding your toddler &mdash; or unborn child &mdash; less sugar might protect their brains from dementia much later in life, a new study says.Children who endured World War II sugar rationing had an up to 23% lower risk of dementia in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-consumption-early-in-life-linked-to-increased-dementia-risk-world-war-ii-era-data-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-consumption-early-in-life-linked-to-increased-dementia-risk-world-war-ii-era-data-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Stress Harming Middle-Age Sleep, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; Work stress could be eating away at the sleep of most middle-aged working folks, undermining their health, a new study says.Nearly 70% of a small group of people ages 50 to 66 experienced persistent sleep problems, even...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/work-stress-harming-middle-age-sleep-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/work-stress-harming-middle-age-sleep-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cell Phone Ownership Linked To Lower Reading Skills In Elementary Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; Cell phones could be blunting young children&rsquo;s reading skills, a new study says.Elementary school students who simply owned a cell phone scored worse on reading comprehension tests, researchers reported recently in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cell-phone-ownership-linked-to-lower-reading-skills-in-elementary-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cell-phone-ownership-linked-to-lower-reading-skills-in-elementary-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice's Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 30, 2026&mdash; Mark Vantrease regularly sees his Vietnam War buddies over breakfast, attends his grandchildren&rsquo;s Little League games, and, when he&rsquo;s up to it, tends to his lush front-yard garden, which is dotted with shells retrieved...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospices-bad-reputation-amid-fraud-crisis-will-hurt-patients-industry-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hospices-bad-reputation-amid-fraud-crisis-will-hurt-patients-industry-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Distress, Fatigue Common in Childhood Survivors of Leukemia, Lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Adult childhood cancer survivors (CCS) of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) frequently report mental distress, fatigue, and executive function (EF)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-distress-fatigue-common-in-childhood-survivors-of-leukemia-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-distress-fatigue-common-in-childhood-survivors-of-leukemia-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renal Impairment Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Renal impairment and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are interrelated, with higher odds of AMD among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published online July 25 in the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/renal-impairment-linked-to-age-related-macular-degeneration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/renal-impairment-linked-to-age-related-macular-degeneration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Treatment for U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults Shifted Rapidly From 2022 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) weight-loss drugs for obesity care, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.Sarah...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-treatment-for-us-adolescents-and-young-adults-shifted-rapidly-from-2022-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-treatment-for-us-adolescents-and-young-adults-shifted-rapidly-from-2022-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide Not Linked to Higher Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD) risk is not increased with semaglutide among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online June 1 in Ophthalmology.Cindy X. Cai, M.D., from Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-not-linked-to-higher-neovascular-age-related-macular-degeneration-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-not-linked-to-higher-neovascular-age-related-macular-degeneration-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Learning LDL-C Equation Comparable to Original Martin-Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- A simplified machine learning-based low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) equation provides results that are comparable to the original Martin-Hopkins equation, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-ldl-c-equation-comparable-to-original-martin-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-ldl-c-equation-comparable-to-original-martin-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most U.S. Adults Unsure Which Vaccines CDC Recommends During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- Most Americans are unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends during pregnancy, according to the results of a survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-us-adults-unsure-which-vaccines-cdc-recommends-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-us-adults-unsure-which-vaccines-cdc-recommends-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming Program May Provide Short-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026-- A swimming and education program may provide short-term improvement of chronic low back pain, according to a study published online July 21 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Deborah M. Wareham, from Macquarie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swimming-program-may-provide-short-term-relief-from-chronic-low-back-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swimming-program-may-provide-short-term-relief-from-chronic-low-back-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.The organization, which supplies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/red-cross-declares-rare-national-blood-supply-crisis-amid-summer-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/red-cross-declares-rare-national-blood-supply-crisis-amid-summer-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Women Drinking During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; An increasing number of women drink during pregnancy, potentially risking the health of their unborn children, a new study says.More than 1 in 7 women reported that they drank alcohol while pregnant in 2023-24...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-women-drinking-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-women-drinking-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; Pregnancy can make you really sleepy. It can even make you snore. But when does that become more than just a normal part of pregnancy?The American College of Chest Physicians says those symptoms could be signs of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/not-just-pregnancy-fatigue-could-it-be-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/not-just-pregnancy-fatigue-could-it-be-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; Want to give your tot a brain boost when it comes to learning language?Maintain eye contact as much as possible when you&rsquo;re talking to them, a new study suggests.Eye contact helps a baby decide what is important, acting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/talking-to-your-baby-eye-contact-is-key-to-language-development-experiment-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/talking-to-your-baby-eye-contact-is-key-to-language-development-experiment-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community &mdash; the high school cafeteria.Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/doordash-grubhub-delivering-junk-food-to-1-in-4-teens-during-school-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/doordash-grubhub-delivering-junk-food-to-1-in-4-teens-during-school-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Deadlier Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026&mdash; The next foodborne illness outbreak could be much worse.That&rsquo;s the concern of food safety leaders across the U.S. who are raising alarms over federal cuts they say have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cyclospora-boosts-fears-that-deadlier-foodborne-outbreaks-are-ahead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cyclospora-boosts-fears-that-deadlier-foodborne-outbreaks-are-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female Emergency Medicine Physicians Order More Tests, Admit More Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Female emergency department physicians order more tests than male physicians, but these differences may not be unnecessary care, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Dan P. Ly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/female-emergency-medicine-physicians-order-more-tests-admit-more-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/female-emergency-medicine-physicians-order-more-tests-admit-more-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves At-Home Furoscix ReadyFlow Autoinjector]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Furoscix ReadyFlow (furosemide injection; MannKind) for the treatment of edema in adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease.Furoscix ReadyFlow is an at-home...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-at-home-furoscix-readyflow-autoinjector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-at-home-furoscix-readyflow-autoinjector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfortumab Vedotin-Pembrolizumab More Effective for MIBC Than Cisplatin-Gemcitabine]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab is associated with improved event-free and overall survival compared with cisplatin and gemcitabine, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/enfortumab-vedotin-pembrolizumab-more-effective-for-mibc-than-cisplatin-gemcitabine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/enfortumab-vedotin-pembrolizumab-more-effective-for-mibc-than-cisplatin-gemcitabine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequent TV Watching Linked to Smaller Brain Volume]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Not all sitting is the same in terms of its impact on brain health, according to a study published online July 10 in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia.Natan Feter, Ph.D., from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-tv-watching-linked-to-smaller-brain-volume/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-tv-watching-linked-to-smaller-brain-volume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Young Adults Receive Palliative Care as Part of Advanced Cancer Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Few young adults receive palliative care (PC) as part of treatment for stage 4 solid tumors or poor-prognosis high-grade brain tumors, according to a research letter published online July 23 in JAMA Network Open.Kewei...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-young-adults-receive-palliative-care-as-part-of-advanced-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-young-adults-receive-palliative-care-as-part-of-advanced-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Increased Plaque Burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Cardiovascular risk factors (RFs) are associated with increased plaque burden, according to a study published online July 23 in JACC Advances.Jakub Chmiel, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-risk-factors-linked-to-increased-plaque-burden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiovascular-risk-factors-linked-to-increased-plaque-burden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weaker Rest-Activity Rhythm, Unfavorable Sleep Profile Linked to Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- Weaker rest-activity rhythms (RARs) and unfavorable sleep profiles are associated with a higher prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online July 17 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.Renjie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weaker-rest-activity-rhythm-unfavorable-sleep-profile-linked-to-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weaker-rest-activity-rhythm-unfavorable-sleep-profile-linked-to-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Povorcitinib Beneficial for Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), povorcitinib (an oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor) is beneficial, according to a study published online July 23 in Nature Medicine.Martina L. Porter, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/povorcitinib-beneficial-for-moderate-to-severe-hidradenitis-suppurativa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/povorcitinib-beneficial-for-moderate-to-severe-hidradenitis-suppurativa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Type A Linked to Lower Mortality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- For patients undergoing hemodialysis, ABO blood type is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney International Reports.Masafumi Kurajoh, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-type-a-linked-to-lower-mortality-in-patients-undergoing-hemodialysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-type-a-linked-to-lower-mortality-in-patients-undergoing-hemodialysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children, Teens Have Higher Psychological Burden of Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026-- The psychological burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) seems strongest in children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 6 in Frontiers in Public Health.Hongli Wang, from the Beijing Institute of Chinese...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-teens-have-higher-psychological-burden-of-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-teens-have-higher-psychological-burden-of-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fifth-death-reported-in-nyc-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fifth-death-reported-in-nyc-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Young Adults Aren't Ready To Manage Their Own Healthcare, Poll Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; Many young adults aren&rsquo;t prepared to manage their own healthcare, a new survey has found.About 1 in 6 parents (17%) said their 18- to 25-year-old doesn&rsquo;t handle any basic healthcare responsibilities on their own, including...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-young-adults-arent-ready-to-manage-their-own-healthcare-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-young-adults-arent-ready-to-manage-their-own-healthcare-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can A Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Active As You Age?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; A new study is shifting the conversation about multivitamins.Instead of asking whether they can prevent heart disease or cancer, researchers are asking whether they can help older adults maintain their independence.Their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-a-daily-multivitamin-help-you-stay-active-as-you-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-a-daily-multivitamin-help-you-stay-active-as-you-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-Based Childhood Obesity Program Helps Kids Cut Weight, Become Healthier]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; Childhood obesity can be effectively treated through a family-based program provided through their local pediatrician, a new clinical trial says.About 42% of kids in the program lost enough weight to improve their heart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-based-childhood-obesity-program-helps-kids-cut-weight-become-healthier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-based-childhood-obesity-program-helps-kids-cut-weight-become-healthier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prebiotic Soda Health Claims Questioned In New Nutrition Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; Prebiotic soda is one of the latest health crazes, promising better gut health while helping slake thirst.But a new study suggests these drinks aren&rsquo;t delivering on their promises to customers.On average, prebiotic sodas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prebiotic-soda-health-claims-questioned-in-new-nutrition-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prebiotic-soda-health-claims-questioned-in-new-nutrition-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast Can Help Teens Make Better Food Choices Throughout Their Day, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; Teens who start eating breakfast regularly are more likely to make healthy food choices through the rest of the day, a new study says.Teenagers who ate breakfast still consumed as many daily calories as those who skipped...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breakfast-can-help-teens-make-better-food-choices-throughout-their-day-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breakfast-can-help-teens-make-better-food-choices-throughout-their-day-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Afford Aging In Place, Older Adults Turn To 'Golden Girls' Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 28, 2026&mdash; Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo.&ldquo;I want to stay here,&rdquo; she vowed. &ldquo;And die here.&rdquo;She might pull that off. In relatively good health, Jennett...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/to-afford-aging-in-place-older-adults-turn-to-golden-girls-housing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/to-afford-aging-in-place-older-adults-turn-to-golden-girls-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS-Related Mortality Rates Highest in Non-Hispanic Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Multiple sclerosis (MS)-related mortality rates are highest among non-Hispanic Blacks, with an earlier age of death also seen for non-Hispanic Blacks, according to a study published online July 22 in Neurology Open...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ms-related-mortality-rates-highest-in-non-hispanic-blacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ms-related-mortality-rates-highest-in-non-hispanic-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Linked to Increased Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with an increased risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD) up to 46 years later, according to a study published online July 21 in PLOS Medicine.Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-pregnancy-outcomes-linked-to-increased-risk-for-peripheral-artery-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-pregnancy-outcomes-linked-to-increased-risk-for-peripheral-artery-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87.5 Million U.S. Adults Now Eligible for Statins Under New Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- The 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/multisociety guideline on the management of dyslipidemia has increased the U.S. population recommended for primary prevention statin therapy, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/875-million-us-adults-now-eligible-for-statins-under-new-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/875-million-us-adults-now-eligible-for-statins-under-new-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Reveal No Hypersensitivity Due to Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Multimodal pain testing data reveal no post-axillary brachial plexus block hypersensitivity in healthy controls, according to a study published in the August issue of Anesthesiology.Yun-Yun Chen, M.D., from the Brigham and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/data-reveal-no-hypersensitivity-due-to-axillary-brachial-plexus-block-alone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/data-reveal-no-hypersensitivity-due-to-axillary-brachial-plexus-block-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation May Offer Long-Term Cardiovascular Benefits in OSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is associated with variable but potential long-term cardiovascular benefits, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-may-offer-long-term-cardiovascular-benefits-in-osa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-may-offer-long-term-cardiovascular-benefits-in-osa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Panel Backs Two Peptides For Compounding, Rejects One]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; A federal advisory panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make two more unproven peptides while voting to reject a third.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted Friday to add epitalon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-panel-backs-two-peptides-for-compounding-rejects-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-panel-backs-two-peptides-for-compounding-rejects-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Cycling Linked to Increased Loss of Muscle Volume]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- For individuals who maintain stable weight over 48 months, weight cycling, defined as repeated episodes of weight loss and regain, is associated with increased loss of thigh muscle volume, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-cycling-linked-to-increased-loss-of-muscle-volume/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-cycling-linked-to-increased-loss-of-muscle-volume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crohn Disease Linked to Increased Risk for Periprosthetic Joint Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026-- Crohn disease (CD) is associated with an increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published in the August issue of Arthroplasty Today.McKenzie W. Culler...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/crohn-disease-linked-to-increased-risk-for-periprosthetic-joint-infection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/crohn-disease-linked-to-increased-risk-for-periprosthetic-joint-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Accurate Are Photo-Based Calorie Apps? 4 Are Put To The Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; Snap a photo, get a calorie count. It sounds simple &mdash; but a new study finds some popular AI-powered food tracking apps may underestimate calories and fat by roughly a third."Photo-based calorie tracking apps are very...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-accurate-are-photo-based-calorie-apps-4-are-put-to-the-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-accurate-are-photo-based-calorie-apps-4-are-put-to-the-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed-Killing Chemical Linked To Premature Births In Humans, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; The active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weed killer might increase the risk of premature births, a new study says.Pregnant women with higher urine levels of the chemical glyphosate were 35% more likely...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-killing-chemical-linked-to-premature-births-in-humans-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-killing-chemical-linked-to-premature-births-in-humans-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular School Cafeteria Meals Need An Update To Meet Healthy Food Standards, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; Spicy chicken wings, tacos, pizza, sausage biscuits and breakfast smoothies offered by school cafeterias must be reinvented, lest they vanish from the menu, a new study says.These items all contain loads of added sugar and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-school-cafeteria-meals-need-an-update-to-meet-healthy-food-standards-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-school-cafeteria-meals-need-an-update-to-meet-healthy-food-standards-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed-Killing Chemical, Glyphosate, Linked To Premature Births In Humans, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026 &mdash; The active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weed killer might increase the risk of premature births, a new study says.<br />
Pregnant women with higher urine levels of the chemical glyphosate were 35% more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-killing-chemical-glyphosate-linked-to-premature-births-in-humans-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-killing-chemical-glyphosate-linked-to-premature-births-in-humans-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovarian Syndrome Quadruples Heart Disease Risk In Women, Major Study Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; Young women suffering from an ovary-related hormone condition might be living with a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, a new large-scale study says.Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) had more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ovarian-syndrome-quadruples-heart-disease-risk-in-women-major-study-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ovarian-syndrome-quadruples-heart-disease-risk-in-women-major-study-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Yo-yo' Weight Loss Linked To Decline In Muscle Mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; Middle-aged folks have a higher risk of muscle loss if their weight &ldquo;yo-yos&rdquo; due to inconsistent dieting, a new study says.People who repeatedly dropped and regained weight wound up losing nearly four times as much thigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/yo-yo-weight-loss-linked-to-decline-in-muscle-mass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/yo-yo-weight-loss-linked-to-decline-in-muscle-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Child Is Terrified': Doctors On Front Lines Of Measles Comeback Speak Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 27, 2026&mdash; This isn&rsquo;t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of a bad era. Confirmed measles cases just hit a 35-year high, and it&rsquo;s only July. Together with last year, the number of cases has exceeded the combined total...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-child-is-terrified-doctors-on-front-lines-of-measles-comeback-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-child-is-terrified-doctors-on-front-lines-of-measles-comeback-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IFNα Elevation Drives Immune Endotype of Sjögren Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026 -- Elevation of interferon (IFN)&alpha; drives an immune endotype of Sj&ouml;gren disease, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Rheumatology.<br />
Deborah Forbes, M.B.Ch.B., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ifn-elevation-drives-immune-endotype-of-sjgren-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ifn-elevation-drives-immune-endotype-of-sjgren-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 3 Women and 1 in 4 Men Engage in Intentional Outdoor Tanning]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026 -- More than one-third of women and one-quarter of men engage in intentional outdoor tanning, with variance observed by age, race, physical activity level, and alcohol use, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-3-women-and-1-in-4-men-engage-in-intentional-outdoor-tanning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-3-women-and-1-in-4-men-engage-in-intentional-outdoor-tanning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Atherosclerotic CVD Events Higher With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously polycystic ovarian syndrome, have a higher incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-atherosclerotic-cvd-events-higher-with-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-atherosclerotic-cvd-events-higher-with-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy May ID Cardiometabolic Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) during pregnancy is associated with longer time to incident postdelivery diagnosis of cardiometabolic conditions, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Network Open.Ellen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cardiovascular-health-in-pregnancy-may-id-cardiometabolic-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cardiovascular-health-in-pregnancy-may-id-cardiometabolic-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Presentation of Cancer Common in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Emergency presentation (EP) for cancer diagnosis is common among older U.S. adults and predicts persistently elevated mortality, according to a study published online July 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/emergency-presentation-of-cancer-common-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/emergency-presentation-of-cancer-common-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Preterm Birth, Very Low Birth Weight Linked to Lower Positive Functioning in Early Adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- A substantial portion of adults born either very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) exhibit lower positive functioning in early adulthood, according to a study published online July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.Elif...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-preterm-birth-very-low-birth-weight-linked-to-lower-positive-functioning-in-early-adulthood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-preterm-birth-very-low-birth-weight-linked-to-lower-positive-functioning-in-early-adulthood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early-Life PFAS Exposure Tied to Intestinal Inflammation in Childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026-- Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals," during pregnancy and early life is associated with increased intestinal inflammation during childhood, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-life-pfas-exposure-tied-to-intestinal-inflammation-in-childhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-life-pfas-exposure-tied-to-intestinal-inflammation-in-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Advisers Dismiss Safety Warnings, Back Four Peptide Treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted Thursday to let specialized pharmacies produce and sell four peptide treatments the agency banned three years ago.The votes are nonbinding, but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-advisers-dismiss-safety-warnings-back-four-peptide-treatments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-advisers-dismiss-safety-warnings-back-four-peptide-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequent Marijuana Use Linked To Higher Stress Hormone Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; Marijuana may help you unwind &mdash; but using it too often could have the opposite effect on your stress response.Researchers say adults who use pot frequently wake up with higher levels of cortisol, also known as the "stress...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-marijuana-use-linked-to-higher-stress-hormone-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/frequent-marijuana-use-linked-to-higher-stress-hormone-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money Problems Might Make Your Brain Old Before Its Time, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; Being cash-strapped certainly frays your nerves, but it might also accelerate brain aging, a new study says.People who have persistent money struggles or low income as young adults tend to perform less well on cognitive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/money-problems-might-make-your-brain-old-before-its-time-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/money-problems-might-make-your-brain-old-before-its-time-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back Pain? Try Swimming, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; Suffering from low back pain?A few laps in the swimming pool might help, a new study says.An eight-week swimming program significantly improved function and pain among a group of people with back problems, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/back-pain-try-swimming-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/back-pain-try-swimming-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic Cuts Down Calorie Intake For At Least A Year, Even If Hunger Returns, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; Worried that your Ozempic is becoming less effective over time?Don&rsquo;t worry &mdash; you&rsquo;re still eating less, even if you are feeling a bit hungrier, a new study says.People on semaglutide for weight loss continue to eat less even...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-cuts-down-calorie-intake-for-at-least-a-year-even-if-hunger-returns-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-cuts-down-calorie-intake-for-at-least-a-year-even-if-hunger-returns-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black MS Patients Dying Younger Than White Ones, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white folks, a new study reports.The death rate among Black patients with MS peaks between ages 65 and 74, while white patients are most...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-ms-patients-dying-younger-than-white-ones-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-ms-patients-dying-younger-than-white-ones-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump's DEI Crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 24, 2026&mdash; As Earl Williams drove through a historic Black neighborhood known as Dewey City in his hometown of Thomasville, Georgia, he hardly recognized what he saw.Homes that once belonged to friends, family and neighbors had siding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/public-health-improvements-stall-amid-trumps-dei-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/public-health-improvements-stall-amid-trumps-dei-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many U.S. Schools Unprepared To Help Concussed Students Return To The Classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Many U.S. schools aren&rsquo;t well prepared to help students who&rsquo;ve suffered a concussion, a new study says.A quarter of public schools have no concussion policy at all, and those with such a policy aren&rsquo;t adequately training...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-schools-unprepared-to-help-concussed-students-return-to-the-classroom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-schools-unprepared-to-help-concussed-students-return-to-the-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Morbidity Gap Increased 21.9 Percent From 1990 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- The global morbidity gap increased from 1990 to 2023, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Public Health.Simon I. Hay, D.Sc., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-morbidity-gap-increased-219-percent-from-1990-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-morbidity-gap-increased-219-percent-from-1990-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 4 U.S. Workers Sticking With a Job Strictly for Health Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers saythey are staying in a job they do not want for the health insurance, according to the results of a survey from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.The poll, conducted in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-us-workers-sticking-with-a-job-strictly-for-health-insurance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-us-workers-sticking-with-a-job-strictly-for-health-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Seroprevalence of Alpha-Gal IgE Antibodies Highest in States With Elevated Case Counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- The estimated seroprevalence of alpha-gal immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies is similar to the geographic distribution of suspected alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) cases, according to research published in the July 2 issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-seroprevalence-of-alpha-gal-ige-antibodies-highest-in-states-with-elevated-case-counts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-seroprevalence-of-alpha-gal-ige-antibodies-highest-in-states-with-elevated-case-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organized Sports-Based Interventions Can Improve Gross Motor Skills in Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), organized sports-based interventions may improve gross motor skills, with the most consistent benefits seen for martial arts and aquatic training, according to a review...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-sports-based-interventions-can-improve-gross-motor-skills-in-autism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-sports-based-interventions-can-improve-gross-motor-skills-in-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indefinite-Duration Maintenance Therapy No Better Than Fixed-Duration Therapy in Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For patients with standard-risk newly diagnosed multiple myeloma not undergoing up-front autologous stem cell transplantation, indefinite-duration maintenance therapy does not yield significantly longer overall survival...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/indefinite-duration-maintenance-therapy-no-better-than-fixed-duration-therapy-in-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/indefinite-duration-maintenance-therapy-no-better-than-fixed-duration-therapy-in-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plasmapheresis Linked to Improved Outcomes for MOGAD Attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) attacks, plasmapheresis appears to be associated with improved outcomes, especially in isolated optic neuritis, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plasmapheresis-linked-to-improved-outcomes-for-mogad-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plasmapheresis-linked-to-improved-outcomes-for-mogad-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burden of Myocardial Dysfunction Elevated for Individuals With Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Individuals with psoriasis have a higher burden of myocardial dysfunction, independent of cardiometabolic risk, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burden-of-myocardial-dysfunction-elevated-for-individuals-with-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/burden-of-myocardial-dysfunction-elevated-for-individuals-with-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problematic Social Media Use Linked to Worsening of ADHD Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Increases in a problematic social media use may contribute to worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during adolescence, particularly among boys, according to a study published online July 17...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-social-media-use-linked-to-worsening-of-adhd-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-social-media-use-linked-to-worsening-of-adhd-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adults With CHD and Lower Household Incomes Have Higher Mortality, Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) living in states with a lower median household income and higher percentage of uninsured people have increased rates of mortality and disability, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adults-with-chd-and-lower-household-incomes-have-higher-mortality-disability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adults-with-chd-and-lower-household-incomes-have-higher-mortality-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fecal Microbiota Transplantation-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Chronic Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026-- For adults with chronic insomnia disorder, a fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)-based treatment protocol is associated with improved sleep continuity, according to a study published online July 22 in the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fecal-microbiota-transplantation-based-treatment-shows-promise-for-chronic-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fecal-microbiota-transplantation-based-treatment-shows-promise-for-chronic-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Pulled From Shelves Over Salmonella Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold across the South and Southwest are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the voluntary recall Wednesday of 1,589,577...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-16-million-dozen-eggs-pulled-from-shelves-over-salmonella-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-16-million-dozen-eggs-pulled-from-shelves-over-salmonella-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organized Sports Help Enhance Motor Skills In Children With Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Can organized sports help improve motor skills in kids with autism spectrum disorder?Although motor delays are not part of the core diagnostic criteria, it's estimated that 50% to 88% of children with autism experience...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-sports-help-enhance-motor-skills-in-children-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organized-sports-help-enhance-motor-skills-in-children-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Living Longer, But Spending More Years With Illness And Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; People worldwide are living longer than ever before, but spending many of those extra years battling poor health, a new study says.The global morbidity gap &mdash; the difference between total life expectancy and years of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-living-longer-but-spending-more-years-with-illness-and-disability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-living-longer-but-spending-more-years-with-illness-and-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Underwhelms As A Hip Arthritis Treatment, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Exercise doesn&rsquo;t help improve pain from hip arthritis as much as doctors and physical therapists might hope, a new evidence review has concluded.Exercises can relieve pain and improve function, but not enough that patients...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-underwhelms-as-a-hip-arthritis-treatment-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-underwhelms-as-a-hip-arthritis-treatment-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tongue Pacemaker Might Improve Sleep Apnea Patients' Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Do you have sleep apnea, but find CPAP machines too uncomfortable or noisy?A pacemaker for the tongue might help improve your sleep and overall health, a new study says.People who received a hypoglossal nerve stimulation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tongue-pacemaker-might-improve-sleep-apnea-patients-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tongue-pacemaker-might-improve-sleep-apnea-patients-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Costs Are Top Health Care Issue For Midterm Voters, But Fraud Tops GOP List]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 23, 2026&mdash; Health care costs top the list of voters&rsquo; health care priorities for the midterm elections, with half (51%) of all voters and more than half of Democratic (60%) and independent (55%) voters saying the issue is extremely...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-costs-are-top-health-care-issue-for-midterm-voters-but-fraud-tops-gop-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-costs-are-top-health-care-issue-for-midterm-voters-but-fraud-tops-gop-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self-Management Does Not Improve Opioid Taper Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or self-management to patient-centered opioid tapering does not improve taper success at 12 months, according to a study published online July 7 in the Annals of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-self-management-does-not-improve-opioid-taper-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-self-management-does-not-improve-opioid-taper-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setmelanotide Beneficial in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- For patients aged 4 to 66 years with acquired hypothalamic obesity, setmelanotide leads to significantly greater reductions in body mass index (BMI) and hunger than placebo, according to a study published in the July 9...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/setmelanotide-beneficial-in-acquired-hypothalamic-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/setmelanotide-beneficial-in-acquired-hypothalamic-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis Linked to Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Oral microbiome dysbiosis and disruption of the oral-gut microbiome network are associated with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (SHOA), according to a study published online July 21 in RMD Open.Jiatian Li, from Central...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-microbiome-dysbiosis-linked-to-symptomatic-hand-osteoarthritis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-microbiome-dysbiosis-linked-to-symptomatic-hand-osteoarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 &mdash; A recent multi-state parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America&rsquo;s largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.As federal health officials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taylor-farms-faces-cyclospora-outbreak-recalls-and-political-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taylor-farms-faces-cyclospora-outbreak-recalls-and-political-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHA: Consuming Up to 400 mg/Day of Caffeine Safe for Most Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day, equivalent to up to five cups of caffeinated coffee, is considered safe for most adults and may reduce the risk for certain cardiovascular conditions, according to a scientific...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-consuming-up-to-400-mgday-of-caffeine-safe-for-most-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aha-consuming-up-to-400-mgday-of-caffeine-safe-for-most-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phelan-McDermid Syndrome More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, has a prevalence of 13.7 per 100,000, according to genetic data from multiple sources in a study published online June 28 in Autism Research.Noting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-more-prevalent-than-previously-estimated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/phelan-mcdermid-syndrome-more-prevalent-than-previously-estimated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; The United States has recorded more measles cases this year than in any year since 1991, with more than five months still left on the calendar.The country had logged 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/measles-cases-set-35-year-us-record-with-months-to-go-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/measles-cases-set-35-year-us-record-with-months-to-go-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compounded GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Remain Widely Available]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Despite the end of nationwide shortages of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the market for compounded GLP-1 RA alternatives remains strong, and some of these products are from pharmacies with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/compounded-glp-1-receptor-agonists-remain-widely-available/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/compounded-glp-1-receptor-agonists-remain-widely-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD Poses Additional Concussion Challenges for Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026-- Athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more susceptible to sport-related concussion (SRC) and have a longer recovery period, according to a review published online May 20 in Clinical and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-poses-additional-concussion-challenges-for-athletes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-poses-additional-concussion-challenges-for-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; Obesity treatment for young people in the U.S. is rapidly changing.Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, while rates of bariatric surgery are declining, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-surges-among-young-people-with-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-surges-among-young-people-with-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; It just so happens your mother&rsquo;s warnings were on the mark &mdash; TV does indeed rot your brain, a new study says.Heavy TV watching is associated with increased shrinkage in areas of the brain connected with memory and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-does-indeed-rot-your-brain-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-does-indeed-rot-your-brain-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; Athletes with ADHD face greater risk from concussions, a new evidence review has concluded.They could be more than twice as likely to sustain a concussion, and tend to report more severe and longer-lasting symptoms...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-does-adhd-affect-athletes-concussion-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-does-adhd-affect-athletes-concussion-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they&rsquo;re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.About 24% of employees say they want to quit their job but are staying for the employer-provided...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-americans-stuck-in-jobs-for-health-insurance-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-4-americans-stuck-in-jobs-for-health-insurance-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tick-Borne Meat Allergy: Many Carry Alpha-Gal Antibodies Without Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; Many more Americans than previously estimated carry antibodies related to a meat allergy caused by tick bites, a new study says.Nearly 1 in 4 adults in states with the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome carry antibodies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tick-borne-meat-allergy-many-carry-alpha-gal-antibodies-without-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tick-borne-meat-allergy-many-carry-alpha-gal-antibodies-without-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agencies In New York And Beyond Pass The Buck On Opioid Cash Oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026&mdash; Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis. It&rsquo;s a pot of gold eyed by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/agencies-in-new-york-and-beyond-pass-the-buck-on-opioid-cash-oversight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/agencies-in-new-york-and-beyond-pass-the-buck-on-opioid-cash-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity More Likely for Immigrants With Longer Duration of U.S. Residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Hispanic and Asian adults with longer duration of U.S. residence have a higher prevalence of obesity, according to a research letter published online July 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Maria Claros, M.P.H., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-more-likely-for-immigrants-with-longer-duration-of-us-residence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-more-likely-for-immigrants-with-longer-duration-of-us-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 to 2023 Saw Shift in Causes of Cirrhosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- There have been substantial epidemiologic shifts in the burden of cirrhosis in the United States during the past decade, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Pedro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2008-to-2023-saw-shift-in-causes-of-cirrhosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2008-to-2023-saw-shift-in-causes-of-cirrhosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timing of JAK Initiation, Shingles Vaccine Administration Can Affect Outcomes in RA]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the timing of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor initiation relative to administration of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can affect early response and arthritis control, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/timing-of-jak-initiation-shingles-vaccine-administration-can-affect-outcomes-in-ra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/timing-of-jak-initiation-shingles-vaccine-administration-can-affect-outcomes-in-ra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Physician Knowledge Linked to Lower Use of Low-Value Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- Better physician knowledge is associated with lower use of low-value services (LVS), according to a study published online July 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Jonathan L. Vandergrift, from the American Board of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/greater-physician-knowledge-linked-to-lower-use-of-low-value-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/greater-physician-knowledge-linked-to-lower-use-of-low-value-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Definition of Functional High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Updated in Era of Combo Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 21, 2026-- In the era of combination quadruplet therapy (QUAD) + autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), functional high-risk (FHR) multiple myeloma (MM) should include patients who have disease progression within 36 months of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/definition-of-functional-high-risk-multiple-myeloma-updated-in-era-of-combo-therapy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/definition-of-functional-high-risk-multiple-myeloma-updated-in-era-of-combo-therapy/</guid></item></channel></rss>