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'4/16/2026 9:15:00 PM'

Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Boosts QOL in Obesity

Greater weight loss during a 24-month primary care lifestyle intervention was associated with larger improvements in quality-of-life among patients with obesity. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 11:32:34 AM'

Trump Nominates Former Deputy Surgeon General as CDC Director

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would nominate Erica Schwartz, who had served as deputy surgeon general during the COVID-19 pandemic, to become director of... Reuters Health Information

'4/16/2026 11:18:42 AM'

Physical Health Key to Seniors’ Mental Health

Social connections, physical health, freedom from chronic pain, and spiritual engagement are linked to increased likelihood of good mental health in older adults. Medscape News Canada

'4/16/2026 10:43:16 AM'

Phentolamine Eye Drops Ease Presbyopia in Second Randomized Trial

The adrenergic antagonist improved near vision in adults with presbyopia, with over 20 hours of improvement from a single administration in the VEGA-3 trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 10:14:29 AM'

COVID Inquiry Praises Jab Rollout but Demands Payout Reform

The UK COVID-19 inquiry praises the vaccine rollout but urges urgent reform of injury payouts, proposing a rise to at least £200,000. Press Association

'4/16/2026 8:32:22 AM'

US FDA Weighs Broader Use Of Testosterone Therapy for Low Sex Drive in Men

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering approving testosterone replacement therapy ⁠to treat low sex drive in men whose bodies do not produce enough of ⁠the... Reuters Health Information

'4/16/2026 7:38:48 AM'

NICE Backs Belantamab Mafodotin for Relapsed Myeloma

NICE has recommended belantamab mafodotin for relapsed multiple myeloma, with trial data showing remissions of more than 3 years. Medscape News UK

'4/16/2026 7:33:06 AM'

One in 10 Pharmacies Cloned by Fake Jab Sellers

Counterfeit weight-loss jab sellers are cloning pharmacy websites and regulator logos to deceive patients, a new survey warns. Press Association

'4/16/2026 6:48:10 AM'

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Subscription Program

The telehealth platform program saves money for some self-pay patients, but experts express concerns about fragmentation of care. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 5:12:58 AM'

Unexpected Results Lead to Questions on IVUS-Guided PCI

When IVUS did not outperform angiography for guiding percutaneous interventions in two trials, the results offered more questions than answers. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 5:03:05 AM'

Incretin-Based Drugs Show Superior Glycemic Profiles on CGM

Continuous glucose monitoring in the GRADE trial shows that incretin-based drugs such as sitagliptin and liraglutide produce the most stable glycemic profiles and show the lowest hypoglycemia risk. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 4:39:57 AM'

GLP-1 RAs May Lower Hysterectomy Risk in Endometrial Cancer

There’s now a hint that GLP-1 receptor agonists might prevent hysterectomies in endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia/early-stage endometrial cancer, but prospective trials are needed to confirm it. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 4:37:09 AM'

Poststroke Virtual Therapy No Better Than Standard Care

Early high-dose, high-intensity virtual exploratory movement therapy is not superior to standard care for hand and arm recovery after stroke, a new phase 2 trial suggests. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 4:05:30 AM'

Does Marital Status Affect Cancer Risk?

A large population-based study found marital status was associated with differences in cancer risk across multiple cancer types. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 4:02:35 AM'

Integrase Inhibitors May Raise Cardiometabolic Risk in HIV

Switching to integrase strand transfer inhibitors may raise cardiometabolic risk in people living with HIV on stable antiretroviral therapy and with a low-to-moderate cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Recent Depression Tied to Treatment Intensification in T2D

Patients with T2D who have a history of depression, especially a recent episode, are more likely to undergo earlier treatment intensification and insulin initiation than those who do not. Medscape News UK

'4/16/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Torque Teno Virus Predicts Malignancy Post-Kidney Transplant

Higher torque teno virus loads during the first year after kidney transplant are associated with an increased risk for malignancies in subsequent years, a prospective study finds. Medscape News UK

'4/16/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Can Healthy Lifestyle Improve Quality of Life in Psoriasis?

High levels of physical activity, adequate sleep, and a healthy BMI are linked to lower odds of quality-of-life impairments in patients with psoriasis. Medscape News UK

'4/16/2026 3:59:45 AM'

Common Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disability Identified

A newly identified recessive neurodevelopmental disorder may be among the most common genetic causes of intellectual disability and epilepsy, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News

'4/16/2026 3:58:16 AM'

Catheter Fibrinolysis Cuts Early Risk in Pulmonary Embolism

Ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed fibrinolysis plus anticoagulation vs anticoagulation alone reduces clinical deterioration in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. Medscape Medical News