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'4/24/2026 2:28:43 AM'

SSRI Added to Antipsychotics May Raise Cardiac Risk

Concurrent use of SSRI and antipsychotics is associated with a significantly increased risk for ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/24/2026 1:38:28 AM'

Plant-Based Diet Quality May Affect Dementia Risk

A plant-based diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes is linked to a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/24/2026 1:02:49 AM'

Carotid Revascularization May Lower Seizure Risk in Stenosis

Carotid revascularization is linked to a reduced risk for both short- and long-term seizures or epilepsy in patients with carotid stenosis, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/24/2026 12:40:27 AM'

HT: A Proactive Approach to Menopause Management

Proactive use of hormone therapy may help improve the quality of life and health of perimenopausal and menopausal women. Medscape Medical News

'4/24/2026 12:28:32 AM'

Syphilis Linked to Risk for Major Cardiovascular Events

Syphilis is independently linked to an elevated risk for major cardiovascular events and death, with the strongest association observed in patients with later stages of the disease. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 11:57:26 PM'

Poststroke Epilepsy Carries Higher Risk for Dementia

Poststroke epilepsy is linked to a significantly higher risk for dementia, suggesting a need for increased surveillance and interventions to prevent epilepsy in patients with stroke. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 11:50:03 PM'

Yoga Can Reduce Blood Pressure in Adults With High BMI

Yoga practice is associated with substantial reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure among adults with overweight or obesity, according to a meta-analysis of 30 studies. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 11:24:34 PM'

The Health Worker Paradox: When Caregivers Become Patients

Physicians often have worse health than the public: long shifts, night calls, and chronic stress have turned medical practice into a system-driven health hazard for clinicians. Medscape News Europe

'4/23/2026 11:12:51 PM'

Anemia Linked to Alzheimer’s Biomarkers, Dementia Risk

Older adults with anemia had 66% higher odds of developing dementia, with those with elevated Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers at highest risk. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 10:50:52 PM'

Daraxonrasib Combo Shows Promise in First-Line mPDAC

A phase 1/2 trial shows strong early efficacy for daraxonrasib plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer — but toxicity is a concern. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 10:45:16 PM'

Skin-Picking and Hair-Pulling Disorders: Which Drugs Work?

Glutamatergic agents, including an over-the-counter therapy, are showing promise. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 10:00:49 PM'

New Model's Accuracy Varies With Definition of Sepsis

A locally trained sepsis model shows early warning potential in acute care, but its accuracy varies by the sepsis definition used, and high false-positive rates limit its clinical utility. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 9:20:44 PM'

Pioneers Who Changed Clinical Practice

A soldier’s wound, a makeshift apartment lab and a risky self experiment: how curiosity, chance, and persistence led to discoveries that underpin today’s diagnostics and treatments. Medscape News Europe

'4/23/2026 1:24:07 PM'

Omalizumab Plus Immunotherapy May Ease Allergic Asthma

Omalizumab, alone or with allergen immunotherapy for house dust mites, may reduce daily use of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with house dust mite-sensitized mild-to-moderate allergic asthma. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 11:58:16 AM'

DMR Slows Post-Tirzepatide Weight Regain

Early results from a pilot study show the minimally invasive endoscopic intervention reduces the weight gain that occurs following discontinuation of anti-obesity medications. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 11:21:25 AM'

UK Biobank Members' Health Data Found for Sale on Alibaba

The UK government confirmed the breach after Biobank data on all 500,000 members appeared listed for sale, though names and addresses were not included. Press Association

'4/23/2026 10:58:37 AM'

Lonapegsomatropin Shows Long-Term Benefit in Adult GHD

A 52-week extension study showed that the drug continues to maintain favorable body composition with no safety issues. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 10:30:30 AM'

One-Month Limit Imposed on Ramipril 1.25-mg Supplies

New shortage protocol allows UK pharmacists to restrict dispensing as supply pressures hit a drug used by millions. Medscape News UK

'4/23/2026 9:27:56 AM'

Challenges of Placebo Arms in Weight-Loss Drug Trials

Drugmakers continue to test weight-loss medicines against dummy pills and shots, even with a growing number of effective approved obesity drugs. This practice raises practical questions. Medscape Medical News

'4/23/2026 9:01:20 AM'

Colorectal Cancer Predicted to Keep Rising in Younger Adults

Researchers say the rise in colorectal cancer among Americans younger than 45 is likely to keep accelerating over the next decade. Medscape Medical News