Sharon Smith

‘This study provides important new insights into why some people develop fibromyalgia syndrome and identifies biological pathways that could lead to new treatment approaches,’ a study co-author says. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/large-study-describes-genetic-underpinning-fibromyalgia-2026a1000pph?src=rss

After Medicaid expansion, early-stage diagnosis and 3-year survival improve among Americans with lung cancer, primarily those living in nonurban areas. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medicaid-expansion-tied-reduced-lung-cancer-survival-gaps-2026a1000ppa?src=rss

Transperineal 3D mapping biopsy may help select patients with low-risk prostate cancer who are most likely to fare well with active surveillance. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/transperineal-biopsy-ids-active-surveillance-candidates-2026a1000ph5?src=rss

If the agency follows the committee’s advice, it will issue a rule that would allow the compounds to be sold for any condition. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-expert-panel-backs-compounding-six-peptides-2026a1000pgw?src=rss

A systematic review supports broader genetic testing for childhood short stature, helping clinicians replace idiopathic diagnoses with molecular causes. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/short-stature-genetic-testing-transforming-diagnosis-2026a1000pbc?src=rss

Researchers identify a new subphenotype of obesity marked by fast gastric emptying, low GLP-1 levels, and greater postmeal hunger that is tied to substantially greater weight loss with tirzepatide. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/obesity-phenotype-predicts-tirzepatide-super-responders-2026a1000pax?src=rss