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'4/3/2026 4:24:55 AM'

Another Pregnancy Can Worsen Insulin Sensitivity Over Time

In parous women, an additional pregnancy is linked to a selective decline in whole-body insulin sensitivity over 10 years, with no clear changes in beta-cell function or blood glucose levels. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:08:42 AM'

Sirolimus-Coated Balloon Reduces PAD Amputation Risk

Angioplasty with sirolimus-coated balloons, as compared with uncoated balloons, reduced limb amputation and other adverse events in the SirPAD trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:01:42 AM'

French Nutrition Expert Targeted by Health Deepfakes

Deepfake videos impersonating Serge Hercberg stayed online for days despite multiple reports, exposing gaps in platform moderation and risks to patient trust. Medscape News Europe

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Incidental Liver Lesions Common in Patients With CHD on cMRI

Nearly 10% of patients with congenital heart disease have incidental liver lesions detected during cardiac MRI, the majority of which being previously unknown to clinicians. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Antipsychotic Efficacy Plateaus at Lower Doses in Acute SSD

A large meta-analysis reveals that most antipsychotics achieve near-maximal efficacy at the lower end of recommended dose ranges, typically around 3-5 mg/d of risperidone equivalents. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Are Second-Line Therapies Effective in Ulcerative Colitis?

Infliximab, subcutaneous anti-TNF agents, and ustekinumab show comparable effectiveness as second-line therapies in patients with ulcerative colitis after vedolizumab failure. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 3:59:00 AM'

Transcatheter ViV Safe for Failed Bioprostheses

A valve-in-valve procedure for dysfunctional bioprosthetic mitral valves had lower 1-year risk for death and stroke than redo surgery, according to a clinical trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:41:09 AM'

IBD: High Mental Health Toll for Newly Diagnosed Patients

Patients newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease report a higher proportion of anxiety and depressive symptoms than the general population. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:35:31 AM'

Short IV Methylprednisolone Pulses May Speed GCA Remission

The use of short intravenous pulses of methylprednisolone followed by reduced-dose oral prednisone is associated with a shorter time to remission in patients newly diagnosed with giant cell arteritis. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:10:42 AM'

Whole Blood Transfusion Not Superior to Usual Care in Trauma

Prehospital transfusion of whole blood does not lower the risk for early death or massive transfusion than standard component therapy in patients with life-threatening hemorrhage, a trial shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:07:14 AM'

Stroke Support System Linked to Fewer Vascular Events

An AI-assisted clinical decision-support system is associated with reduced incidence of vascular events in patients with acute ischemic stroke, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:02:38 AM'

12 Common Hypertension Pitfalls and How to Fix Them

A review identifies 12 common hypertension errors, highlighting missed diagnostic steps and treatment gaps that may affect long-term cardiovascular outcomes. Medscape News Middle East

'4/3/2026 2:26:51 AM'

SGLT2i Show Cardiorenal, Liver Benefits in Cirrhosis

In patients with type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis, SGLT2 inhibitors show increased efficacy over DPP-4 inhibitors in kidney, cardiac, and liver outcomes. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 2:18:03 AM'

Infection Prevention in Europe, Part 2: Six Futures to 2040

Europe’s next two decades will test whether closer cooperation, trusted data sharing, and community-centered prevention can outpace fragmentation and rising infectious risks. Medscape News Europe

'4/3/2026 2:05:27 AM'

Simple Kindergarten Tests Flag Early and Late Dyslexia Risk

Screening knowledge of letters, sounds, naming, and word pattern skills at the kindergarten level predicts the risk for dyslexia in grades 1 and 4. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 1:52:37 AM'

Lab-Grown Esophagus: Hope in Congenital Esophageal Atresia

In a preclinical animal study, implantation of lab-grown esophageal grafts restored swallowing, offering hope for infants with long-gap esophageal atresia. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 1:41:23 AM'

Ped Rheumatology Referrals Often Lack Essential Information

Potentially inappropriate or poorly documented referrals require increasing amounts of time from an already overburdened specialty. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 1:24:26 AM'

Infection Prevention in Europe, Part 1: Preparing Clinicians

Climate change, aging populations, and antimicrobial resistance will reshape infection prevention, requiring cross sector collaboration, better data systems, and targeted vaccination by 2040. Medscape News Europe

'4/3/2026 1:23:46 AM'

Brexpiprazole Safe, Effective in Early-Episode Schizophrenia

Brexpiprazole is linked to reduced symptoms, improved functioning, and greater response compared with placebo in patients with early-episode schizophrenia, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 1:11:44 AM'

Experts Push Back on WHO’s ‘Misleading’ Portrayal of ECT

Leading psychiatry groups say WHO guidance on ECT risks stigmatizing and reducing access to a safe, effective, and sometimes life-saving treatment for patients with severe mental illness. Medscape Medical News