Sharon Smith

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

Symptoms associated with wheat sensitivity may involve more than gluten, making careful testing important before dietary restriction and limiting reliance on self-diagnosis. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/wheat-sensitivity-gluten-only-trigger-2026a1000rnd?src=rss

US and Europe healthcare providers describe inconsistent approaches to nonsegmental vitiligo severity, with quality of life, repigmentation, and progression influencing treatment decisions. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/vitiligo-severity-assessments-vary-among-hcps-2026a1000rmz?src=rss

US radiologists vary substantially in their reading of low-dose CT lung cancer screens, highlighting a need for measures to help standardize interpretation. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/wide-variation-seen-lung-screening-false-positive-rates-2026a1000rms?src=rss

Evidence points to a neuroimmune pathway through which psychological stress may amplify skin inflammation, raising questions about future approaches to eczema care. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/stress-and-eczema-brain-skin-axis-real-2026a1000rgy?src=rss