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Among patients undergoing first-time lung cancer screening, cancer survivors may have a slightly higher cancer detection rate. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-do-cancer-survivors-fare-after-lung-cancer-screening-2025a1000q98?src=rss

A new Cochrane review bolsters confidence in the safety and effectiveness of RSV vaccines for older adults and pregnant people. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dont-wait-new-data-backs-rsv-vaccines-ahead-fall-surge-2025a1000q3s?src=rss

Asking briefly about signs and symptoms of asthma allows clinicians to find unrecognized cases even in a community with an already high asthma prevalence. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/brief-universal-asthma-screen-finds-more-cases-2025a1000q3q?src=rss

In children receiving peanut oral immunotherapy, adverse event rates can be predicted from characteristics like large skin prick test wheals and a history of allergic conditions. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/patient-factors-may-predict-adverse-event-rates-during-2025a1000q3n?src=rss

A meta-analysis of pediatric patients shows the potential promise of this noninvasive biomarker for early diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of nephrotic syndrome. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/urinary-ngal-may-guide-steroid-use-nephrotic-syndrome-2025a1000pxt?src=rss

A third of UK pharmacies report patients questioning vaccines after US President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims linking jabs and paracetamol in pregnancy to autism. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/trump-vaccine-claims-unsettle-uk-pharmacy-patients-2025a1000px9?src=rss

Intensive cytotoxic bridging therapy is linked to delayed recovery after CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/myeloma-hidden-risk-car-t-prep-2025a1000pxo?src=rss

A fragmented insurance system meant continuous coverage for only 1 in 4 kids, while 2 in 5 had a coverage disruption. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/us-children-face-gaps-health-insurance-coverage-2025a1000psd?src=rss

Testing olfaction should become a standard part of post-COVID care, researchers suggest. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/smell-loss-may-linger-years-after-covid-2025a1000pro?src=rss

Clinicians can present numbers to patients using numerical formats instead of vague words, fixed denominators, absolute differences in risks, visuals, and clinical context for unfamiliar data. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/five-strategies-communicating-medical-numbers-patients-2025a1000pmp?src=rss

Cardiovascular diseases remain the top cause of global disease burden and deaths, and nearly 80% of the burden can be attributed to modifiable risk factors, an updated study reports. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/global-burden-heart-disease-rising-many-risk-factors-2025a1000pml?src=rss

Integrating certain strategies in primary care can help improve screening, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment for cannabis use disorder, a study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/primary-care-strategies-aid-cannabis-use-screening-and-care-2025a1000pmj?src=rss

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding is linked to lower odds of developing food allergies in children, new research shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mediterranean-diet-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-linked-2025a1000pg3?src=rss

Resistance rates among E coli isolates in ED-treated CA-UTIs remained stable, whereas prescribing shifted from fluoroquinolones and SMZ/TMP to beta-lactams between 2011 and 2021, a study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ed-trends-antimicrobial-resistance-utis-2025a1000pg1?src=rss

Living near vineyards increases pesticide exposure, with young children having the highest risk, according to a French study. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/living-near-vineyards-raises-pesticide-exposure-2025a1000pfx?src=rss

In healthy premature or full-term infants, a single dose of clesrovimab prevents respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/single-dose-clesrovimab-provides-protection-against-2025a1000pfz?src=rss

In the US, people with HIV infection and virologic suppression on dolutegravir/lamivudine are more likely to discontinue the regimen than those on bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/higher-discontinuation-dolutegravir-lamivudine-than-2025a1000p9f?src=rss

Food insecurity in US adolescents is linked to an increased likelihood of obesity, highlighting a dose-response relationship. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-food-insecurity-drives-obesity-adolescents-us-2025a1000p94?src=rss

Autism experts came out strongly against the HHS report, citing the lack of solid scientific evidence for a link between autism and acetaminophen and for the efficacy of leucovorin as a treatment. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/autism-experts-rebuff-hhs-report-tylenol-autism-link-new-2025a1000p8p?src=rss

A compound comprising five agonists that together tackle weight loss, glucose reduction, insulin sensitization, and blood fat normalization shows promise in mouse models. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-quintuple-agonist-weight-loss-glucose-control-2025a1000p3x?src=rss

Melatonin use is common in children with atopic dermatitis, but its perceived effectiveness for sleep and itching is inconsistent, a study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/melatonin-use-common-often-self-directed-mixed-benefits-2025a1000p3w?src=rss

Experts warn: Gen Z isn’t an outlier. It’s a preview of where we’re headed — and that has big implications for the future of public health. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gen-z-losing-trust-public-health-can-you-blame-them-2025a1000p3o?src=rss

New research reveals how chronic stress alters the gut microbiome, fueling imbalances that may raise disease risks. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-chronic-stress-disrupts-gut-microbiome-2025a1000p3j?src=rss

A meta-analysis of 145 randomized controlled trials found that 586 mg of flavan-3-ols a day lowered systolic blood pressure by 2.8 mm Hg on average. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/apples-cocoa-everyday-foods-linked-cv-benefits-2025a1000ovw?src=rss

Ruxolitinib is the first topical JAK inhibitor approved in the US for pediatric AD. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ruxolitinib-cream-approved-children-aged-2-11-atopic-2025a1000ow3?src=rss

Superagers maintain brain health well into late life, and researchers are studying them to uncover insights that will potentially help more people avoid cognitive decline. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/inside-science-superagers-2025a1000ooy?src=rss

A new report details why children are uniquely vulnerable to wildfire smoke and provides 10 essential protective measures for clinicians to share with families. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aep-warns-clinicians-children-risk-wildfire-smoke-2025a1000oor?src=rss

Many of the randomized controlled trials for large vessel vasculitis with significant or nonsignificant outcomes show fragility, and measures do not vary with the risk for bias, drug type, or subtype. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/trial-results-large-vessel-vasculitis-show-fragility-2025a1000oov?src=rss

A U-shaped association exists between BMI and the risk for liver stiffness in older adults, with both lower and higher BMI increasing risk, a cohort study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bmi-shows-u-shaped-link-liver-stiffness-older-adults-2025a1000oom?src=rss

Low Mediterranean diet adherence and higher red meat consumption are independently linked to more severe periodontitis and blood markers of inflammation. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mediterranean-diet-adherence-linked-better-periodontal-2025a1000ojc?src=rss

Improving hypertension control rates will require a multidisciplinary, team-based approach nationwide, experts say. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/canadian-hypertension-guidelines-refocus-controlling-heart-2025a1000oj8?src=rss

With obesity and diabetes rising in people as young as their 20s, clinicians face a looming challenge in preventing early dementia. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rising-obesity-diabetes-young-adults-may-accelerate-2025a1000oe9?src=rss

A single dose of benzathine benzylpenicillin G is as effective as three doses for early syphilis, including in people with HIV, with less injection site pain. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/single-dose-benzathine-penicillin-equals-3-early-syphilis-2025a1000oe5?src=rss

Intracerebral hemorrhage is linked to longer treatment delays than acute ischemic stroke, which may lead to worsening outcomes, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/longer-treatment-delays-intracerebral-hemorrhage-vs-acute-2025a1000oe4?src=rss

Antipsychotic use is linked to increased glucose and insulin levels in patients with severe mental illness regardless of dose or weight changes, a new meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/antipsychotics-may-alter-glucose-control-independent-weight-2025a1000oe2?src=rss

ED-based peer support recovery programs increase treatment uptake and engagement but do not significantly reduce repeat overdose rates, a cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-peer-support-after-opioid-overdose-boost-recovery-2025a1000oa3?src=rss

A nasal allergy test demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing allergic rhinitis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diagnostic-accuracy-nasal-allergy-test-allergic-rhinitis-2025a1000o9w?src=rss

In veterans with newly diagnosed cancer, each additional potentially inappropriate medication is independently linked to higher risks for frailty, hospitalization, and mortality, a cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-risk-meds-worsen-cancer-outcomes-veterans-2025a1000o5w?src=rss

Psoriasis cases worldwide have nearly doubled since 1990, generating an economic burden of $148.85 billion. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/global-psoriasis-burden-doubles-1990-2025a1000o5l?src=rss

The WHO’s revised hemoglobin thresholds cut the reported prevalence of anemia by nearly half in Peru and Argentina, but experts warn that the burden remains urgent. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/who-cutoffs-impact-childhood-anemia-rates-latin-america-2025a1000o5h?src=rss

In many lower-middle-income countries, a month’s worth of wages may be required to afford a single cancer treatment such as paclitaxel. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/essential-medicines-still-out-reach-1-4-worldwide-2025a1000o5i?src=rss

Dermatologist highlights cosmeceutical products useful in the management of acne, atopic dermatitis, and melasma. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/which-cosmeceuticals-are-backed-research-2025a1000o0b?src=rss

Children with a low disease burden have a 77% response rate and 68% 5-year overall survival. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/car-t-anti-gd2-shows-promise-paediatric-neuroblastoma-2025a1000nzs?src=rss

Elinzanetant helps postmenopausal women have fewer hot flashes and night sweats, with mostly mild side effects and no major risks, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/elinzanetant-may-effectively-treat-hot-flashes-beyond-6-2025a1000nzq?src=rss

Avoiding smoking, getting optimal sleep, regular vigorous exercise, a high-quality diet, and moderate alcohol intake are linked to lower constipation risk in middle-aged and older adults. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/healthy-habits-cut-functional-constipation-risk-40-2025a1000nuy?src=rss

As therapeutic options increase, the chronic spontaneous form of urticaria is more treatable than ever. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dermatologist-urges-colleagues-take-larger-role-urticaria-2025a1000nuq?src=rss

Strong bone-building activity was expected in this younger population, but questions remain about follow-up treatment. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bone-density-rises-first-trial-romosozumab-premenopausal-2025a1000nqp?src=rss

A study finds the combination of mycophenolate mofetil and methotrexate is more effective and safer than a regimen of cyclophosphamide followed by azathioprine for treating Takayasu arteritis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/drug-duo-shows-promise-takayasu-arteritis-2025a1000nqh?src=rss

A low-FODMAP diet reduces postprandial distress syndrome symptoms in almost three quarters of patients with functional dyspepsia. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-fodmap-diet-eases-functional-dyspepsia-symptoms-2025a1000nqf?src=rss

A new malaria vaccine reduces transmission to mosquitoes in a phase 1 trial, offering a potential tool for future elimination strategies. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-malaria-vaccine-targets-parasites-weakest-link-2025a1000nlr?src=rss

A retrospective study finds that rates of malnutrition and other adverse clinical outcomes are higher 1 month before surgery than 6-12 months before surgery in patients with IBD. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/malnutrition-and-infection-rates-increase-before-2025a1000nlo?src=rss

A French cohort study using national claims data finds higher mortality and readmission rates up to 30 months after COVID hospitalization. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/covid-hospitalization-linked-long-term-health-risks-2025a1000nln?src=rss

Median PFS benefit was just over 3 months in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC who had tumor suppressor gene co-mutations. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nsclc-survival-benefit-seen-egfr-tki-chemo-2025a1000nlj?src=rss

Patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC who progress on first-line osimertinib live longer without disease worsening when the drug is maintained alongside chemotherapy second line. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/osimertinibs-benefits-nsclc-can-extend-beyond-first-line-2025a1000nlc?src=rss

Perioperative nivolumab in eligible patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer offers improved survival outcomes and preserves quality of life, new data show. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/perioperative-nivolumab-does-not-sacrifice-qol-nsclc-2025a1000nl9?src=rss

From praise to purpose, these five PERMA-Lead moves strengthen engagement and performance in the clinical teams. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-five-perma-lead-moves-really-transform-your-team-2025a1000nhe?src=rss

Most children with atopic dermatitis who receive live vaccines while on dupilumab have no adverse events, according to a retrospective study. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/study-suggests-low-risk-live-attenuated-vaccines-children-2025a1000nhf?src=rss

Early palliative care consultations for patients with decompensated cirrhosis can help reduce unplanned hospital readmissions, a retrospective analysis shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/early-palliative-care-can-prevent-cirrhosis-readmissions-2025a1000nd4?src=rss

Medical self-tests sold online and in pharmacies are convenient but often lack clear instructions and conflict with existing clinical guidelines. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medical-self-tests-create-blind-spots-clinicians-2025a1000ncz?src=rss

Europe is facing record outbreaks of West Nile and chikungunya, with Italy hardest hit and climate change driving a ‘new normal’ of mosquito-borne disease. Medscape News UK source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ecdc-warns-arbovirus-surge-europe-2025a1000ncy?src=rss

The risk stratification tool shows a more than doubling of the rate of upper gastrointestinal cancer detections with about a 30% cost savings than universal screening in a study in China. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/risk-stratification-tool-improves-upper-gi-cancer-detection-2025a1000n25?src=rss

Pulmonary rehabilitation yields comparable benefits with minimal vs specialist gym exercise equipment in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, a randomized clinical trial shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pulmonary-rehabilitation-may-not-need-specialist-gym-2025a1000n6r?src=rss

Xenograft showed no signs of hyperacute rejection or infection during monitoring period. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pig-lung-transplant-lasts-9-days-2025a1000n1p?src=rss

A French study reports that school refusal due to anxiety is linked to depression in one third of cases and triples the risk for adult psychiatric disorders. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/school-refusal-or-truancy-what-doctors-need-know-2025a1000n1u?src=rss

Leukocytosis may serve as a reliable marker of supraphysiologic glucocorticoid dosing in patients with adrenal insufficiency on replacement therapy, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/leukocytosis-may-signal-steroid-overdose-adrenal-disease-2025a1000n1q?src=rss