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Exposure to Molds Tied to Poor Outcomes in Dust Mite Allergy

Exposure to indoor molds is linked to poorer clinical outcomes in patients with house dust mite allergies, a researcher finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exposure-molds-tied-poor-outcomes-dust-mite-allergy-2026a1000dl6?src=rss

When Protecting Patients Conflicts With Telling the Truth

Physicians describe when delayed disclosure may be justified and why lying to patients is never ethically acceptable, even under family pressure. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-protecting-patients-conflicts-telling-truth-2026a1000dfz?src=rss

Treating ‘The Sinus’ in Primary Care

How to sort out a simple cold, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/treating-sinus-primary-care-2026a1000dg1?src=rss

Two Hair Loss Drugs Not Tied to Heart Disease Risk

Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors do not increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients treated for androgenetic alopecia, study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/finasteride-dutasteride-not-linked-cvd-risk-patients-2026a1000dey?src=rss

Low Obesity-Related QOL Motivates Kids Weight Management

Families may be more motivated to participate in a pediatric weight management program when children and adolescents experience lower obesity-related quality of life. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-obesity-related-qol-motivates-kids-weight-management-2026a1000der?src=rss

Tips for Dermatologists to Guide GLP-1 Therapy

For many patients without a primary care provider, a dermatologist may be the only healthcare professional who can counsel them about minimizing metabolic disease risks with GLP-1 therapy. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tips-counsel-dermatology-patients-glp-1-therapies-2026a1000d8l?src=rss