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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