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'3/23/2026 11:52:22 AM'

Fall-Related Eye Injuries Reveal Hidden Health Risks

Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 10:51:48 AM'

Postmenopausal Bone Gains From Exercise May Plateau

Younger women and those with normal BMI who met certain thresholds for weekly moderate-intensity physical activity experienced improved lumbar spine health, according to an analysis of NHANES data. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 6:00:13 AM'

Children Missing Out as Discharge Delays Rise

Hundreds of children remain in hospital in England despite being fit to leave, as gaps in community care delay discharge and limit access to beds. Press Association

'3/23/2026 5:47:51 AM'

Scotland Introduces Newborn Screening for SMA

Scotland will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy via blood spot testing, aiming to enable earlier treatment before symptoms and irreversible damage occur. Press Association

'3/23/2026 4:49:36 AM'

What Successful Doctors Do When They Stop Feeling Successful

You got the title. You checked the boxes. But what if success stops being fulfilling (or never was)? Three physicians share how they redefined ‘success’ to fit their careers. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 4:19:14 AM'

ctDNA Shows Strong Prognostic Value in TNBC: What Now?

Ultrasensitive ctDNA testing distinguishes patients with very different risks for recurrence — but it remains to be seen whether acting on the results can improve their outcomes. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 4:14:23 AM'

Viral Coinfection May Predict Bacteremic Pneumonia

Patients with respiratory viral co-infection may have an increased risk of developing bacteremic Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia and 30-day mortality compared with those without viral co-infection. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Higher Mortality Risk Seen in axSpA, PsA in Real-World Study

Patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis face an elevated risk for all-cause mortality compared with the general population, and the risk is reduced with b/tsDMARD treatment. Medscape News UK

'3/23/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Health Perceptions May Predict Life Satisfaction in Cancer

Subjective health status and nutritional factors are mainly associated with life satisfaction in patients with cancer, a cross-sectional study reports. Medscape News UK

'3/23/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Chest X-Ray First Cuts Antibiotic Overuse in Pneumonia

For suspected community-acquired pneumonia, performing chest x-ray as a first-line test, and to a lesser extent CRP testing as a first-line test, significantly reduces antibiotic use. Medscape News UK

'3/23/2026 3:56:45 AM'

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: For This Doctor, It’s Personal

After two decades tracking cases of the meat allergy, Tina Merritt, MD, urges greater awareness of cross-reactivity and gaps in labeling for mammalian-derived ingredients. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 3:34:43 AM'

Premature Menopause Linked With Greater Risk for CHD

Menopause before age 40 is correlated with a much greater risk for coronary heart disease, and therefore cardiologists should consider earlier preventive measures for this population. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 3:26:29 AM'

ECT: Life-Saving Treatment or Outdated Therapy?

Around 2500 patients in the UK receive ECT each year — but debate continues about its effectiveness, risks, and future. Medscape News UK

'3/23/2026 3:23:25 AM'

HIV Status Affects Pregnancy-Related Cardiac Changes

Pregnancy history is associated with significant differences in cardiac structure and function, which vary by HIV status. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 2:51:03 AM'

Can Exercise Ease ‘Chemobrain’ During Chemotherapy?

Engaging in a simple home-based exercise regimen of walking and resistance training during chemotherapy can help patients with cancer stay sharper and less fatigued, new data show. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 2:13:31 AM'

CAC Still Predicts Heart Risk When Lp(a) Is High

An observational study shows the two factors to be independent predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 2:09:11 AM'

Is ‘Good’ Cholesterol Really Good? HDL Role Evolving

Both low and extremely high HDL cholesterol levels may increase cardiovascular risk. Medscape News Europe

'3/23/2026 2:05:29 AM'

Parental Pressure Alters Pediatric Care Decisions

Pediatric providers including nurse practitioners frequently feel pressured to satisfy parental requests, often leading them to alter their workup and management plans, a survey-based study shows. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 1:56:15 AM'

Light Activity May Reduce HBP Risk in Pregnancy

No need for strenuous exercise: Consistent, daily light activity can reduce hypertension risk in pregnant women by 30%. Medscape Medical News

'3/23/2026 1:50:55 AM'

Finland Fast-Tracks Youth Mental Health Care at School

Trained school nurses and social workers are providing early interventions for mild symptoms, reserving specialists for the more serious cases. Medscape News Europe