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'1/4/2026 11:16:23 PM'

Can a Single-Payer Approach Work for Cell, Gene Therapies?

Medscape Medical News talked with researcher Stacie Dusetzina about the prospects for a single-payer program to help with the very high upfront costs of cell and gene therapies, many of which are in development. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 9:55:25 PM'

Early Hypertension Linked to a Poorer Prognosis in T2D

Adults with type 2 diabetes who have hypertension before 45 years of age have higher risks for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and all-cause mortality than those without hypertension. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 9:26:36 PM'

Adding Radiotherapy to TACE May Improve Early HCC Survival

First-line transarterial chemoembolization combined with radiotherapy is associated with improved survival among patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 9:09:49 PM'

Virtual Care Expansion Tied to Fewer Low-Acuity ED Visits

Veterans Affairs virtual care expansion reduces emergency department visits for low-acuity conditions by 12%. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 8:54:01 PM'

Ulcerative Colitis Inflammation Signals Poor CRC Survival

Greater background mucosal inflammation was associated with poorer survival outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis who developed colorectal cancer. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 8:25:18 PM'

Long-Time NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz Terminated

After a decade leading NIH’s neurologic research arm, NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz was abruptly terminated — 1 day after Christmas. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 8:17:50 PM'

High-Dose Rifampin Fails to Improve TB Meningitis Survival

In patients with tuberculous meningitis, high-dose rifampin yields no survival advantage over the standard dose. Medscape Medical News

'1/4/2026 7:54:21 PM'

Fever During Pregnancy: Step-by-Step Guide for What to Do

Sepsis scores are not validated in pregnancy; delays increase mortality. If intrauterine infection is suspected, induce delivery and start antibiotics. Medscape News Europe

'1/2/2026 8:20:33 AM'

Gene-Editing Breakthrough Ends Transfusions for UK Patient

UK doctors have delivered a one-time CRISPR therapy to free a woman with beta thalassaemia from lifelong blood transfusions. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 8:01:35 AM'

FFA Appears Earlier in Patients With Skin of Color

A study finds that over one-third of frontal fibrosing alopecia cases occur in people with skin of color, who are diagnosed a decade earlier than White patients. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 2:08:07 AM'

Is It Safe to Skip Surgery After Colorectal Polyp Removal?

New data indicate that nonoperative surveillance after removing a malignant colorectal polyp can achieve high rates of rectal and sphincter preservation without compromising outcomes. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Bullying Predicts Youth Trauma Across Three Nations

Severe bullying, especially when involving perceived threats, is a major predictor of posttraumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents, a three-nation European study finds. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Biologic Therapies in IBD: Drug Persistence Pattern Explored

Biologics remain viable options with varying persistence over 1 year in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Can Dual-Energy CT Replace Standard Imaging in GI Bleeding?

A retrospective single-centre study finds that a dual-energy CT protocol is non-inferior to a conventional triphasic CT protocol in diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 1:25:57 AM'

Testing During Exercise Flags High Risk After Fontan Surgery

A higher pulmonary vascular resistance index during exercise, but not at rest, predicts poor clinical outcomes in adults with Fontan circulation, highlighting the value of invasive exercise testing. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:48:09 AM'

Early, Intense Flu Across Europe as Subclade K Dominates

At least 27 of 38 countries in the WHO European Region report high or very high flu activity, indicating widespread circulation. Medscape News UK

'1/2/2026 12:44:59 AM'

Out-of-Pocket Costs Affect Psoriatic Rx Adherence Rates

A large US claims analysis links out-of-pocket medication costs with adherence and discontinuation patterns among patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:43:30 AM'

Cognition Worse With Combo Therapy vs Endo Alone in BC

Chemoendocrine therapy shows a greater negative association with patient-reported cognitive decline than endocrine therapy alone in pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:34:29 AM'

High-THC Cannabis Tied to Less Pain, More Adverse Events

Cannabis with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol is associated with short-term improvement in pain vs placebo, but also increased side effects, according to a newly updated review. Medscape Medical News

'1/2/2026 12:14:00 AM'

Remote Care Enables Effective Weight Loss With Semaglutide

Patients with overweight/obesity receiving branded semaglutide via a nationwide telehealth platform achieve weight-loss outcomes comparable to those in the STEP 1 trial of GLP-1 receptor agonist. Medscape Medical News