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NICE has recommended zanidatamab for HER2-positive biliary tract cancer in final draft guidance, offering patients more time and better quality of life.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

'4/21/2026 4:39:23 AM'

Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Responds to HER2 Therapy

Six of eight patients (75%) with HER2-positive rectal adenocarcinoma responded to trastuzumab and tucatinib plus chemotherapy, including four clinical complete responses. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 4:22:15 AM'

Shhhh: Quieter Hospitals Offer Benefits to Inpatients

Quiet is better in hospital rooms and corridors. Making it so isn’t simple, but the benefits are clear. Medscape Medical News

'4/21/2026 4:15:53 AM'

Why Real Estate Is the One Investment Doctors Can’t Resist

Real estate is the number one income source outside of medicine for physicians. Here’s why so many doctors accept the risk, time demands, and costly surprises. Medscape Medical News

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

PCOS Linked to Later Menopause and Fewer Symptoms

A population-based study reveals that women with PCOS are less likely to reach late perimenopause or postmenopause by their mid-40s than their peers and experience fewer menopausal symptoms. Medscape News UK

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

Thyroid Dysfunction Tied to NAFLD in Children With Obesity

Elevated levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone may signal the presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents with obesity, according to a meta-analysis of 10 studies. Medscape News UK