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'1/2/2026 8:20:33 AM'

Gene-Editing Breakthrough Ends Transfusions for UK Patient

UK doctors have delivered a one-time CRISPR therapy to free a woman with beta thalassaemia from lifelong blood transfusions. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 8:01:35 AM'

FFA Appears Earlier in Patients With Skin of Color

A study finds that over one-third of frontal fibrosing alopecia cases occur in people with skin of color, who are diagnosed a decade earlier than White patients. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 2:08:07 AM'

Is It Safe to Skip Surgery After Colorectal Polyp Removal?

New data indicate that nonoperative surveillance after removing a malignant colorectal polyp can achieve high rates of rectal and sphincter preservation without compromising outcomes. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Bullying Predicts Youth Trauma Across Three Nations

Severe bullying, especially when involving perceived threats, is a major predictor of posttraumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents, a three-nation European study finds. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Biologic Therapies in IBD: Drug Persistence Pattern Explored

Biologics remain viable options with varying persistence over 1 year in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Can Dual-Energy CT Replace Standard Imaging in GI Bleeding?

A retrospective single-centre study finds that a dual-energy CT protocol is non-inferior to a conventional triphasic CT protocol in diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 1:25:57 AM'

Testing During Exercise Flags High Risk After Fontan Surgery

A higher pulmonary vascular resistance index during exercise, but not at rest, predicts poor clinical outcomes in adults with Fontan circulation, highlighting the value of invasive exercise testing. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:48:09 AM'

Early, Intense Flu Across Europe as Subclade K Dominates

At least 27 of 38 countries in the WHO European Region report high or very high flu activity, indicating widespread circulation. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 12:44:59 AM'

Out-of-Pocket Costs Affect Psoriatic Rx Adherence Rates

A large US claims analysis links out-of-pocket medication costs with adherence and discontinuation patterns among patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:43:30 AM'

Cognition Worse With Combo Therapy vs Endo Alone in BC

Chemoendocrine therapy shows a greater negative association with patient-reported cognitive decline than endocrine therapy alone in pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:34:29 AM'

High-THC Cannabis Tied to Less Pain, More Adverse Events

Cannabis with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol is associated with short-term improvement in pain vs placebo, but also increased side effects, according to a newly updated review. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:14:00 AM'

Remote Care Enables Effective Weight Loss With Semaglutide

Patients with overweight/obesity receiving branded semaglutide via a nationwide telehealth platform achieve weight-loss outcomes comparable to those in the STEP 1 trial of GLP-1 receptor agonist. Medscape Medical News

'1/1/2026 11:44:17 PM'

Recycling Program Cuts Carbon Footprint of GI Endoscopy

A recycling program for gastroenterology procedures at a high-volume outpatient endoscopy center was practical, reduced carbon emissions, and improved operational efficiency. Medscape Medical News

'1/1/2026 10:28:30 PM'

Head Injuries Tied to Increased Risk for Suicide Attempts

Individuals who experience a head injury have a 21% greater likelihood of attempting suicide later in life than those without such injuries. Medscape Medical News

'1/1/2026 10:05:54 PM'

Prediabetes Remission Halves MI and HF Risk, Lancet Study

The study harmonized two landmark cohorts and compared outcomes by remission status, improving comparability and generalizability. Medscape News Europe

'1/1/2026 9:48:37 PM'

Diabetes Guidelines: Match Therapies to Patient Phenotypes

Clinical trials underrepresent women, children, and adults aged 65 years or older, so diabetes guidelines must be adapted to patient characteristics, not applied verbatim. Medscape News Europe

'1/1/2026 8:56:50 PM'

No Reset: When a Clinical Mindset Takes Over Your Whole Life

Physicians are trained to anticipate every negative outcome. But that mindset can follow you home, fueling anxiety and eroding your emotional well-being. Medscape Medical News

'1/1/2026 7:40:52 PM'

Med Op-Ed: Avalanche Survival, HFpEF Skepticism, and More

A device you might want with you in an avalanche; why heart failure with preserved ejection fraction may be seen as a diagnostic placeholder; and how to curate treatment options for a patient. Medscape Medical News

'1/1/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Is Finnish Diabetes Care Meeting Patient Needs?

Individuals with diabetes in Finland face major gaps in albuminuria screening and pharmacologic management, with those with type 1 diabetes having suboptimal glycaemic control. Medscape News UK

'1/1/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Weight-Loss Interventions Boost Psoriasis Treatment Outcomes

A systematic review and meta-analysis finds that weight-loss interventions are associated with decreased psoriasis severity and improved quality of life. Medscape News UK