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'5/17/2025 6:20:22 AM'

Sotagliflozin Lowers A1c, Weight Even in Kidney Impairment

In a meta-analysis, both the 200-mg and 400-mg doses were effective, although the 400-mg dose was more effective in those with moderate-to-severe kidney disease. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 11:48:00 AM'

FDA Clears First Diagnostic Blood Test for AD

The Lumipulse G pTau217/Beta-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in symptomatic adults 55 years and older. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 7:00:00 AM'

Carbohydrate Quality Influences Healthy Aging in Women

High-quality carbohydrate and dietary fiber intake from whole grains, fruit, and vegetables during midlife is associated with higher odds of healthy aging in women. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 6:28:20 AM'

Retifanlimab Wins Upfront Indication for Anal Cancer

The anti-PD-1 antibody was approved as first-line treatment for locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell anal carcinoma. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 5:48:35 AM'

Trial Tests Carbon Fibre Inserts for Osteoarthritis Relief

A new clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of carbon fibre inserts in alleviating pain from osteoarthritis in the big toe, addressing a significant gap in evidence. Medscape News UK

'5/16/2025 5:04:14 AM'

Ph-Positive Leukemia: No Longer a Death Sentence?

A quarter century of groundbreaking research has transformed the landscape for treating Philadelphia chromosome–positive leukemia. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:54:59 AM'

New ‘Real World’ Data on Lecanemab Side Effects

New data show that lecanemab is well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting, with expected and manageable side effects. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:29:31 AM'

Maternal Disability Linked to Higher Infant ED Use

Infants of women with disabilities visit the emergency department more often in their first year, highlighting the need for better healthcare access and support. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:28:12 AM'

Federal Budget Bill Includes Medicare Pay Hike for MDs

Lawmakers tussle over a federal budget bill that includes a Medicare rate increase for clinicians starting in 2026. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:27:57 AM'

Fracture Risk Lower With Semaglutide vs Sleeve

When treating obesity, semaglutide may be associated with a reduced fracture risk compared with sleeve gastrectomy. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:26:51 AM'

New Weight-Loss Options Improve Cardiac Health

Weight loss can reverse the cardiovascular changes that take place in the heart, but will a new diet and exercise work, or is intervention necessary with bariatric surgery or GLP-1s? Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:08:10 AM'

Hospitalists Lead Charge Against HAIs

Hospitalists play a crucial role in combating hospital-acquired infections. Learn about the strategies that are proving to be most effective. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 4:00:00 AM'

7 T MRI Matches 3 T for Diagnosing Wrist Ligament Injuries

A study finds accuracies of 7 T and 3 T MRI comparable for detecting wrist ligament injuries, with MRI adding diagnostic value by spotting additional conditions. Medscape News UK

'5/16/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Age Matters in Gallbladder Surgery Success

Cholecystectomy is associated with an increased long-term risk for overall mortality among individuals younger than 40 years but not among those older than 50 years. Medscape News UK

'5/16/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Postpartum Mental Illness Common in Year 2

A UK study shows increased cases of mental illness between 1995 and 2018 among women in the second postpartum year, supporting extended perinatal mental health care. Medscape News UK

'5/16/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Why Aren’t More PCPs Ordering Allergen Tests?

The lack of PCP-initiated testing represents a critical missed opportunity for early identification and management of asthma triggers and a chance to prevent asthma exacerbations, new data suggest. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 3:49:32 AM'

Infection Patterns Matter in Selecting Arthritis Therapies

Besides knowing what different patterns of infection exist across advanced therapies, what is “really important” is how infection risk is communicated to patients, Mark Russell, PhD, says. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 3:26:59 AM'

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Higher Odds of NMSC

Chronic skin inflammation, immunosuppression, and barrier dysfunction could explain excess risk. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 3:01:39 AM'

‘Legal Morphine’ — The Rise of Kratom and 7-OH in the US

Experts are sounding the alarm about increased use of kratom and about highly concentrated products containing 7-OH, a more potent and potentially addictive active metabolite in kratom. Medscape Medical News

'5/16/2025 2:57:54 AM'

‘Allergen-Free’ Sunscreen? Take a Closer Look

Nearly 90% of 200 products contained allergens that could cause allergic contact dermatitis. Medscape Medical News