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'11/25/2025 8:04:03 PM'

Concussion May Raise the Risk for Vehicle Crashes

A concussion diagnosis is associated with a 49% higher risk for a subsequent vehicle crash in adults than more benign injuries, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 7:37:17 PM'

FDA Approves Durvalumab + FLOT for Certain GI Cancers

The approval is for adults with resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 7:36:55 PM'

Can Heparin Improve Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis Care?

Adding low-molecular-weight heparin to insulin therapy offers no clinical benefit over insulin alone in patients with hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 7:05:47 PM'

Fluoride in Water Linked to Academic Edge

Highschoolers in 1980 whose local water supply had recommended levels of fluoride performed better on standardized tests than peers in other places that had insufficient amounts of the mineral. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 6:44:48 PM'

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion May Lower Stroke Severity

Left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation is linked to lower risk for cardioembolic stroke and mortality in new research. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 11:39:35 AM'

Fitness May Offset Diabetes Risk From Statins, BMI

Although overweight, obesity and high-intensity statin therapy can increase diabetes risk, new evidence demonstrates cardiorespiratory fitness has a protective effect. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 11:12:28 AM'

Diets of Food-Allergic Kids Adequate, Could Use More Variety

Study found more allergies were linked to increased diet moderation and less dietary variety. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 9:13:36 AM'

Do Statins Raise Vascular Hospitalization Risk in Dementia?

New data raise the question of whether statins increase cardiovascular or cerebrovascular hospitalizations in dementia, but small event counts and study limitations warrant cautious interpretation. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 7:59:34 AM'

Opportunistic CT Screening Can Identify Osteoporosis

New technology may support opportunistic screening to identify low bone density. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 7:42:53 AM'

NICE Recommends New CAR-T Therapy for Adult ALL

NICE has recommended obecabtagene autoleucel for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL, offering a potentially more effective option to existing therapies. Medscape News UK

'11/25/2025 6:41:34 AM'

FDA OKs SMA Gene Therapy Itvisma

Itvisma contains the active ingredient in Zolgensma approved in 2019 for children younger than 2 years but is reformulated for intrathecal administration across age groups. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:58:39 AM'

Gut Microbiota Show Promise in the Fight Against Gout

Human studies suggest protective associations, but clinical benefit remains elusive. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:48:06 AM'

Expanded Lung Cancer Screening Could Avert Many More Deaths

Two modeling studies suggest that making more people eligible for lung cancer screening would prevent tens of thousands of deaths in the US each year — but at what cost? Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:46:30 AM'

Pirfenidone Improves Lung Function After Radiation Injury

Pirfenidone, an oral antifibrotic, improves lung function and reduces acute pulmonary exacerbations in patients with grades 2-3 radiation induced lung injury. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:35:00 AM'

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Demands Whole-Patient Care

EoE is increasingly diagnosed in Europe, yet for many patients, the biggest hurdle lies beyond treating the inflammation. Medscape News Europe

'11/25/2025 2:32:06 AM'

When Alcohol and COPD Collide, Lungs Suffer More

Experts urge primary care docs to question the alcohol use of patients with COPD. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:27:14 AM'

‘Devious’ Lung-Brain Cancer Connection Surprises Researchers

Two teams discover how small cell lung cancer hijacks neural pathways to proliferate faster, especially to the brain. Common neuro drugs could be the answer. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:00:36 AM'

Just-Signed Law Expected to Speed New Sunscreens to Market

Consumers in the US may finally have access to formulations and ingredients that have long been available in other countries. Medscape Medical News

'11/25/2025 2:00:00 AM'

A Decade After STEMI PCI, 1 in 5 Face Target Lesion Failure

A study finds target lesion failure in 1 in 5 patients with STEMI within 10 years of primary percutaneous coronary intervention, with older age and comorbidities being risk factors. Medscape News UK

'11/25/2025 2:00:00 AM'

Undiagnosed Klinefelter Linked to Worse Metabolic Health

Men with Klinefelter syndrome have a more than twofold increased risk for metabolic disorders, with undiagnosed men showing the worst metabolic profile, a population-based cohort study shows. Medscape News UK