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'7/22/2026 12:18:07 AM'

Are Humans Naturally Monogamous? A Debate Revisited

Research suggests that human monogamy reflects interactions among biology, culture, and environment rather than a fixed biologic trait, with pair bonding shaped by multiple influences. Medscape News Global

'7/21/2026 11:51:25 PM'

Doctors’ Handwriting: Why Scribbles Still Matter

From prescription errors to a handwriting-inspired font, experts revisit why physicians’ handwriting continues to raise practical and patient safety concerns. Medscape News Global

'7/21/2026 10:58:22 PM'

Life After Childhood Cancer Needs Better Follow-Up

As survival rates climb, experts are warning that cure is only the first step, with many survivors needing lifelong monitoring for late effects and coordinated care. Medscape News Europe

'7/21/2026 10:26:00 PM'

Quizartinib Benefit in AML Limited to FLT3-Mutated Subgroup

A recent trial assesses whether the addition of quizartinib following intensive chemotherapy improves survival outcomes in older patients with previously untreated AML. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 9:37:49 PM'

How to Predict Iron Therapy Response in IBD

Hepcidin and ferritin-based indices help identify patients with active inflammatory bowel disease who are less likely to respond to iron therapy. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 9:51:18 AM'

Global Trial to Test Lifestyle Plus Metabolic Tx in Dementia

A $100 million global trial will investigate whether adding a metabolism-targeting therapy to multidomain lifestyle intervention further reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older adults at risk for dementia. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 7:00:50 AM'

First Evidence That Targeting Tau May Slow Cognitive Decline

The investigational drug diranersen led to tau reduction with the lowest dose showing the most consistently positive clinical effect. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 6:38:06 AM'

Fecal Biomarkers Distinguish Pediatric IBD From Diarrhea

Fecal eosinophil-derived neurotoxin, lipocalin-2, and calprotectin are elevated in pediatric IBD, with calprotectin best distinguishing IBD from acute diarrhea, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 4:50:17 AM'

High Suspicion for Cyclosporiasis Needed, Tracing Continues

With the outlines shifting in the current outbreak, testing for the parasite is a no-brainer, say experts. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 4:34:50 AM'

Holmium Enucleation Safe for Recurrent Prostatic Obstruction

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate appears safe and effective for patients who have recurrent benign prostatic obstruction. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 4:27:13 AM'

Noncardia Gastric Cancer Risk Higher in Some Ethnic Groups

Hispanic and Asian populations in the US show a clinically meaningful risk for noncardia gastric cancer up to two decades earlier than non-Hispanic White populations. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 4:12:18 AM'

Delays Harmless for Most Macular Degeneration Patients

Waiting for prior authorization of drugs affects a small portion of patients with age-related macular degeneration, resulting in vision loss. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Thyroid Issues Can Worsen Prognosis of Heart Failure

Thyroid dysfunction is associated with a higher risk for long-term mortality in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction. Medscape News UK

'7/21/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Hypertension in HCM: What Clinicians Should Know

Concomitant hypertension in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy shows a greater burden of myocardial fibrosis on cardiac imaging and is linked to a higher risk for death. Medscape News UK

'7/21/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Can High-Protein Pregnancy Diet Affect Child Lipid Profile?

A high-protein and low-glycaemic index diet during pregnancy can negatively affect lipid profile in children through 9 years of age. Medscape News UK

'7/21/2026 3:57:19 AM'

Ultrasound Increases Diagnostic Certainty of PsA Diagnosis

Preliminary findings of the PREDICT study suggest that the DUET Ultrasound Enthesitis Score may improve the confidence with which rheumatologists can diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 3:56:35 AM'

Parental Anxiety Persists Up to 2 Years After NICU Discharge

Parents of extremely premature infants show higher anxiety levels well beyond hospital discharge. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 3:40:46 AM'

Faricimab May Aid Hard-to-Treat Macular Degeneration Cases

Faricimab may stabilize vision, reduce retinal fluid and thickness, and cut treatment burden in difficult-to-treat cases of wet age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News

'7/21/2026 3:37:44 AM'

Novo Sues Lilly, Claiming Misleading Ads in Weight-loss Drug Battle

Novo Nordisk sued rival Eli Lilly in a U.S. federal court on Tuesday, accusing the U.S. drugmaker of false advertising in claiming its weight-loss medicines outperform... Reuters Health Information

'7/21/2026 3:31:22 AM'

Older Adults Have Worse Lower GI Bleeding Outcomes

Older adults with lower gastrointestinal bleeding present with more severe disease and substantially higher 30-day mortality—yet most deaths stem not from bleeding itself, but from decompensation of underlying chronic conditions. Medscape Medic...