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Insulin Resistance Detected Early May Guide HS Therapy

Screening for insulin resistance early after the diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa shows promise for guiding therapies to improve the disease course. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/insulin-resistance-detected-early-may-guide-hidradenitis-2026a10009i5?src=rss

Knowledge Areas: Transforming Hospital Care

Vall d’Hebron reorganized care into Knowledge Areas; the Heart Area pilot cut length of stay by 18%, 30-day readmissions by 12%, and in-hospital mortality by 48% — early but promising. Medscape News Europe source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/knowledge-areas-transforming-hospital-care-2026a10009du?src=rss

Extensive Screen Time Tied to CV Risk

Screen time is identified as an independent cardiovascular risk factor in an observational study of young adults living in Pakistan. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/extensive-screen-time-may-be-independent-cv-risk-factor-2026a10009db?src=rss

Which Factors Predict Progression From Prediabetes to T2D?

A real-world study suggests that adults with prediabetes aged 35-64 years are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than patients aged 18-34 years or have certain comorbidities. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/which-factors-predict-progression-prediabetes-t2d-2026a100097x?src=rss

Extending Postpartum Monitoring Reduces Severe Complications

Extending the surveillance period past the delivery period to 6 weeks postpartum would align with World Health Organization practices. Medscape News Canada source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/extending-postpartum-monitoring-period-could-catch-more-2026a100097a?src=rss

Placental Abruption Linked to Heart Disease in Teens

Cardiovascular disease shows up as early as within the first year of life. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/placental-abruption-linked-heart-disease-teens-2026a1000975?src=rss