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'4/21/2026 11:11:22 PM'

Racial Disparities in ED Sedation for Mental Health Care

A 5-year ED study finds that Black individuals and individuals arriving via EMS or law enforcement have significantly higher odds of receiving intramuscular chemical sedation. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 11:04:12 PM'

Severe Thrombocytopenia Tied to Poor Prognosis in APS

Severe thrombocytopenia is associated with poorer overall survival among patients with antiphospholipid syndrome, a retrospective study finds. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 10:15:07 PM'

Guidance Reduces Caregiver Anxiety in Child Food Allergy

Only 16% of the survey-takers reported their child’s allergist had offered strategies to decrease either their own anxiety about food allergy or that of their child. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 10:12:18 PM'

The Long-COVID Crisis: No Cure, Little Attention

On International Long COVID Awareness Day, advocates warned that long COVID — affecting 400 million people — remains underrecognized by clinicians and underfunded. Medscape News Europe

'4/21/2026 2:50:00 PM'

‘Remarkable’ Early Results for Novel Immune Therapy in SPS

A novel therapy improves mobility and could be the first approved therapy for stiff person syndrome. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 10:45:04 AM'

Digital Twin Platform Comes to Orthopedics to Optimize Care

The platform will be used to build virtual anatomic replicas of patients to run simulations and plan surgery, make intraoperative decisions, and predict outcomes across treatment options. Hospital for Special Surgery

'4/21/2026 10:30:53 AM'

Can a Common, Safe, Low-Cost Med Boost Cognition After TBI?

Gabapentin, a widely available medication, is linked to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced mortality after TBI, results of a large observational study show. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 8:29:54 AM'

Why Constipation Remains Underrecognized in Pregnancy

Hormonal changes, reduced motility, and mechanical factors drive constipation during pregnancy, which requires targeted assessment and safe management. Medscape News Europe

'4/21/2026 7:55:56 AM'

Life-Extending Bile Duct Cancer Drug Cleared for NHS Use

NICE has recommended zanidatamab for HER2-positive biliary tract cancer in final draft guidance, offering patients more time and better quality of life. Medscape News UK

'4/21/2026 7:44:00 AM'

New Strategy Demands NHS Treat Allergy as Long-Term Condition

A coalition of allergy charities and clinicians has published a national strategy calling for an allergy tsar and NHS reform. Press Association

'4/21/2026 7:30:25 AM'

Prior Uterine Surgery Tied to Preterm Birth, Stillbirth Risk

Women who undergo uterine surgery before their first registered birth are more likely to deliver preterm or experience stillbirth. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 6:03:42 AM'

U.S. to Ask States to Revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid Providers

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S. Medicare and ⁠Medicaid healthcare programs, said on Tuesday the Trump administration plans to ask all ⁠50 states to... Reuters Health Information

'4/21/2026 5:59:02 AM'

Moderna Wins EU Approval for Combined Flu, COVID Shot for Older Adults

Moderna said on Tuesday the European Commission had approved its combination vaccine for ⁠the prevention of influenza and COVID-19 in adults 50 years of age and... Reuters Health Information

'4/21/2026 5:20:34 AM'

High-Dose Flu Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Vaccination with a higher dose of the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 5:05:51 AM'

US Aid Cuts Undermine HIV Prevention in South Africa, Report Finds

U.S. funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support ⁠the roll-out of the new prevention drug lenacapavir, a report... Reuters Health Information

'4/21/2026 5:04:35 AM'

Data on Widespread Vaccine Skepticism May Be Misleading

Clinician’s careful read cautions against interpreting recent poll findings in isolation. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 4:51:47 AM'

Can a Public-Private Partnership Blunt Hospital Violence?

In partnering with the FBI, the AHA is offering a robust framework to identify and de-escalate workplace threats. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 4:50:43 AM'

Germany Risks Missing Out on New Drugs, AstraZeneca CEO Says

AstraZeneca's CEO said Germany risks missing out on new drugs that ⁠the drugmaker plans to launch if the nation sticks with plans to keep pharmaceutical spending in check. Reuters Health Information

'4/21/2026 4:48:23 AM'

Novel Copper-Binding Agent Shows Benefit in Wilson Disease

The novel drug ALXN1840 is both safe and effective in the treatment of adults with Wilson Disease, a rare disorder of copper overload, the phase 3 FOCUS trial suggests. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 4:45:55 AM'

Targeting the Proximal Nerve: Faster Implant for Sleep Apnea

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation was approved in 2014 as a therapeutic alternative for obstructive sleep apnea. Medscape Medical News