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'4/20/2026 9:36:34 PM'

PT Beats CBT for First-Line Low Back Pain Treatment

Findings of a real-world study confirm guidelines that recommend physical therapy as first-line treatment; it has a slight edge over cognitive-behavioral therapy. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 8:28:02 PM'

Ontario Action Plan Aims to Increase Access to Primary Care

The provincial government is entering a physician services agreement with the goal of attracting and retaining more family doctors. Medscape News Canada

'4/20/2026 7:36:54 PM'

Discoid Lupus: Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Lower CV Risk

Early use of hydroxychloroquine in adults with isolated discoid lupus is linked to lower 5-year rates of hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and stroke, a study shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 6:42:50 PM'

Women With SLE Show Higher Rates of Cervical HPV Infection

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus who receive immunosuppressive therapy show a higher prevalence of cervical lesions and cervical human papillomavirus infection than immunocompetent women. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 3:00:05 PM'

Aerobic Exercise Tied to Improved Mobility, Alertness in PD

Aerobic exercise may help ease depression and daytime sleepiness in Parkinson’s disease, though its benefits for mobility, cognition, and sleep appear limited. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 12:30:50 PM'

Inpatient Obesity Interventions Offer Opportunities

Hospitalization may provide a wake-up call and a chance for focused interventions. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 10:41:45 AM'

Non-Medicinal Satiety Tips PCPs Can Suggest for Weight Loss

An emphasis on fiber and protein in food can help patients find success. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 5:16:49 AM'

Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Does It Work?

Low-intensity shockwave therapy improves erectile function in trials, but guidelines continue to classify it as investigational pending stronger long-term evidence. Medscape News Global

'4/20/2026 5:09:35 AM'

Microbiome May Predict Fiber-Induced Bloating

Few patients with bloating experience symptoms from fermentable fibers, with predictors including a higher baseline symptom burden and distinct gut microbiome patterns. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 4:47:17 AM'

Updated AACE Algorithms Guide Type 2 Diabetes Management

New graphics and text address prediabetes, T2D, and management of cardiovascular risk factors. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 4:40:50 AM'

What Precedes Aid With Dying in Young Adults With Cancer?

Researchers analyze experiences and characteristics of a cohort of adolescent and young adult patients with cancer who received medical assistance in dying in Canada. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 4:15:02 AM'

Impella No Help in MI Without Shock

STEMI patients without cardiogenic shock treated with a microaxial flow pump and a 30-minute delay in PCI have no less heart muscle damage than those who undergo immediate revascularization. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Osimertinib Maintains QOL Post-Chemoradiotherapy in NSCLC

Osimertinib maintains health-related quality of life and functioning in patients with unresectable stage III lung cancer after definitive chemoradiotherapy. Medscape News UK

'4/20/2026 4:00:00 AM'

SARS-CoV-2 Tied to Higher Respiratory Failure Risk Than Flu

Hospitalised adults with SARS-CoV-2, parainfluenza virus, or RSV vs influenza A/B infection experience greater acute respiratory failure, with those with SARS-CoV-2 infection having the greatest risk. Medscape News UK

'4/20/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Early Emotions Shape Long-Term Mental Health in JIA

An individual's emotional state at the time of juvenile idiopathic arthritis diagnosis is linked to their future mental health outcomes. Medscape News UK

'4/20/2026 3:46:49 AM'

Can Fasting Reprogram Chronic Pain?

Therapeutic fasting offers a metabolic approach to chronic pain by shifting to fat metabolism, reducing systemic inflammation, and modulating central sensitization. Medscape News Europe

'4/20/2026 3:06:59 AM'

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Harm Glucose Control

A large NHANES analysis suggests that 7 hours of sleep may represent a metabolic sweet spot, whereas too little, too much, or excessive weekend catch-up sleep may worsen insulin resistance. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 3:06:05 AM'

How Male Anatomy Became Medicine’s Default and What It Means

Medical education continues to rely on male anatomy as the standard, raising concerns about diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in women. Medscape News UK

'4/20/2026 2:55:27 AM'

‘Secret Shopper’ Study Finds Risks in Compounded GLP-1s

Study on compounded GLP-1s uncovers use of additives and questionable sterility practices, revealing legally ‘murky’ area. Medscape Medical News

'4/20/2026 2:16:55 AM'

Cleveland Clinic Launches Respiratory Virus Dashboard in FL

The health system’s public, easily accessible data is an alternative to the state’s website, which can be challenging to use, sources say. Medscape Medical News