Sharon Smith

Burn specialists report serious injuries after children heat gel-filled toys, prompting authorities to warn families against microwaving them or using them improperly. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/squishy-toy-warning-after-children-suffer-serious-burns-2026a1000ryw?src=rss

In patients with T1D, certain CGM metrics can provide information on the risk for severe hypoglycemia independent of A1c and add predictive value for diabetic ketoacidosis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cgm-metrics-can-improve-prognosis-insights-beyond-a1c-t1d-2026a1000ryt?src=rss

Guidelines call for strict limits on invasive tests for pancreatic cyst surveillance, and a new study supports the strategy’s safety. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pancreatic-cysts-sparing-use-invasive-tests-seems-safe-2026a1000ryr?src=rss

UKHSA data show a 50% drop in newborn ICU admissions since the RSV maternal vaccine programme took full effect, though officials say low uptake still leaves many babies exposed. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rsv-maternal-vaccine-halves-baby-intensive-care-admissions-2026a1000ryc?src=rss

Hospitals are more likely to divert ambulances when nearby hospitals are already diverting, independent of their own patient load, a study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/peer-hospitals-may-affect-ambulance-diversion-2026a1000rti?src=rss

The history of lobotomy shows the risks for limited evidence and oversight, while modern approaches emphasize targeted treatment, informed consent, and rigorous evaluation. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/freemans-lobotomy-deep-brain-stimulation-what-changed-2026a1000rt1?src=rss