Sharon Smith

The frequency of physical activity and step cadence may be the top predictors of brain health outcomes in adults aged 40 years or older, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-frequency-cadence-may-predict-white-matter-health-2026a100081z?src=rss

People with lower limb motor disability need tailored equipment, training, and medical oversight to boost performance while preventing upper limb overload and skin problems. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/winter-sports-and-lower-limb-motor-disability-2026a10007w8?src=rss

Tight glycemic targets in gestational diabetes can lower the risk for large-for-gestational-age births without increasing the risk for serious maternal and neonatal complications. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tight-glycemic-target-gestational-diabetes-reduces-risks-2026a10007w4?src=rss

Nearly half of new colorectal cancer cases now occur in people younger than age 65 years, highlighting the need for earlier screening and better symptom awareness. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/concerning-crc-continues-shift-toward-younger-adults-2026a10007w2?src=rss

Albumin replacement therapy targeting serum levels ≥ 3.0 g/dL does not improve 90-day survival in patients with septic shock in the emergency department, a trial shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/albumin-replacement-therapy-shows-no-survival-benefit-septic-2026a10007qy?src=rss

Reduced daytime physical activity, as measured with wearable trackers, is tied to increased risk for multiple sclerosis progression and brain atrophy, new research shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/activity-trackers-may-predict-ms-progression-2026a10007qv?src=rss