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'7/7/2026 8:23:26 AM'

NHS Bed-Blocking Bill Rises to £2.7 Billion a Year

King's Fund analysis finds delayed discharges now cost the NHS £2.7 billion a year, with one in 10 hospital beds occupied by patients medically fit to leave. Press Association

'7/7/2026 7:58:28 AM'

People With Atopic Eczema Stick With Dupilumab Longer

Real-world data shows dupilumab had higher 1-year treatment continuation than oral or subcutaneous methotrexate and ciclosporin. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 4:48:50 AM'

Social Needs Screening Not Associated With Use of Services

Social needs intervention in US pediatric practices is associated with higher rates of self-reported social needs discussions and referrals but not higher resource enrollment. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Cortisol Normalises by 4 Weeks After Stopping Contraceptives

Serum corticosteroid-binding globulin and total cortisol levels decrease rapidly and normalise within 4 weeks after the cessation of combined oral contraceptives, a Dutch study shows. Medscape News UK

'7/7/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Lower Right Heart Reserve Linked to Worse Shunt Outcomes

In patients with heart failure, a lower TAPSE/PASP ratio is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalisation after interatrial shunting. Medscape News UK

'7/7/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Lead and Mercury Levels Drop Markedly in UK Pregnancy

Blood lead and mercury levels fall markedly among pregnant women in the UK since the early 1990s, and methylmercury accounts for most mercury detected in the blood. Medscape News UK

'7/7/2026 3:57:14 AM'

Dapagliflozin Cuts Heart Risk in T2D With Advanced Fibrosis

Dapagliflozin can reduce the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with T2D at a high risk for advanced liver fibrosis, according to a retrospective study. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 3:49:44 AM'

Maternal RSV Shot Largely Safe, Except for Hypertension Risk

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus given late in pregnancy is not linked to adverse birth outcomes but is linked to a slightly increased risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 3:33:45 AM'

Telitacicept Tames Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy

Data from the first stage of a phase 3 study show significant reductions in proteinuria among patients treated with telitacicept. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 3:23:01 AM'

Q&A: Managing GI Toxicities of Immunotherapy

Gastrointestinal side effects are among the most important issues to address with patients starting on immune checkpoint inhibitors. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 2:14:23 AM'

Fathers’ Childhood Trauma Linked to Child Behavior Problems

Fathers’ adverse childhood experiences are linked to a higher likelihood of their children having behavior problems. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 1:48:26 AM'

CMS Proposes TAVR Coverage Framework

Treating patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis does not require collecting further evidence. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 1:46:01 AM'

Ambulatory Surgery May Be an Option for Troublesome HS

A wave of recently approved therapies has improved options for the control of hidradenitis suppurativa, but surgery remains a possible option for faster clinical benefit. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 1:37:50 AM'

Hydrolyzed Rice Formula Effective in Cow’s Milk Allergy

Hydrolyzed rice formula serves as an additional nutritional option for managing cow’s milk protein allergy in infants. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 1:21:46 AM'

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Still Spreading, WHO Says

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding as population ⁠movement fuels transmission, a World Health Organization official said on... Reuters Health Information

'7/7/2026 1:09:49 AM'

When Patients Arrive With AI Diagnoses

Patients increasingly come to visits with AI-generated ideas and online research, forcing doctors to balance information, uncertainty, and reassurance in real time. Medscape News Europe

'7/7/2026 1:07:26 AM'

Some Sleep Apnea Patients Benefit the Most From Tirzepatide

The weight-loss drug is approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea, but some types of patients seem to benefit the most. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 12:47:22 AM'

Pharmacist-Led Outreach Improves SGLT2 Inhibitor Uptake

Patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes receiving pharmacist-led outreach were nearly twice as likely to start an SGLT2 inhibitor as those receiving usual care. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 12:41:24 AM'

Clinical Connections May Tie Headaches and Obesity Together

Patients may not know it, but obesity can lead to more headaches. Medscape Medical News

'7/7/2026 12:22:52 AM'

As Hospitals Become Insurers, Hospitalists’ Role Expands

More health systems are adopting the ‘payvider’ system to eliminate conflict between the system and insurers. Medscape Medical News