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'9/4/2026 11:32:04 AM'

WhatsApp Chatbot Outreach Boosts CRC Screening Uptake

A theory-based WhatsApp chatbot delivering personalized risk assessment and practical screening information significantly increased colorectal cancer screening participation compared to standard text reminders. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 7:51:55 AM'

Anastomotic Repair Tied to Lower Stricture Recurrence Risk

Anastomotic urethroplasty is linked to lower risk for stricture recurrence than buccal mucosa graft onlay in patients with radiation-induced urethral scarring after prostate cancer radiotherapy. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 7:50:33 AM'

Substance Use Screening Varies at Provider, Clinic Levels

Variation in alcohol and drug screening is seen at provider and clinic levels; factors such as need for an interpreter and alcohol-related cognitive disorders are tied to lower screening probability. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 7:09:42 AM'

Shorter Premedication May Not Raise Contrast Reaction Risk

In patients with iodinated contrast allergy, contrast-enhanced CT imaging performed within 4 hours of intravenous steroid and diphenhydramine premedication is not linked to higher breakthrough reactions. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 6:33:19 AM'

GLP1R Expression Tied to Male Pattern Hair Loss

A genetic analysis suggests that increased GLP1R expression is linked to higher risk for male pattern hair loss. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 6:08:16 AM'

GLP-1 Meds Linked to Symptomatic Remission in UC

GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy is linked to higher symptomatic remission rates among patients with ulcerative colitis, with benefits appearing independent of weight loss. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 6:05:39 AM'

Pharmacies Call for Tougher Response to Increasing Crime

An NPA survey found most pharmacies faced shoplifting, break-ins, or abuse last year, and almost a third did not report incidents to police. Medscape News UK

'9/4/2026 4:48:53 AM'

Avacopan in Vasculitis: Uncommon but Severe Liver Risks

Liver enzyme elevations related to avacopan therapy are uncommon in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, although drug-induced liver injury may occur. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 4:42:05 AM'

Does Pediatric ALL Therapy Work Long-Term in Young Adults?

Researchers evaluate the 10-year outcomes of a pediatric-inspired regimen in adolescents and young adults with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 4:08:57 AM'

Talc Powder Not Linked to Lung Cancer in Women

A study of US women finds no connection between talc powder use and lung cancer, though subgroup findings leave questions open. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Greater Depression Severity Predicts Higher iCBT Benefits

An individual treatment benefit prediction model reveals that patients with more severe depression receive greater benefits from internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy. Medscape News UK

'9/4/2026 4:00:00 AM'

AI Speeds Up Chest Radiograph Readings but Lowers Accuracy

Commercial AI tools for chest radiography reduce reading time and boost reader confidence but fail to improve diagnostic accuracy. Medscape News UK

'9/4/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Does Liver Disease Affect Cholangiocarcinoma Outcomes?

Patients diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma who have preexisting chronic liver disease experience improved survival compared with those who do not have prior chronic liver disease. Medscape News UK

'9/4/2026 3:58:22 AM'

Recombinant Flu Vaccine Cuts Nursing Home Outbreaks

Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine is linked to fewer influenza outbreaks in nursing homes during the 2019-2020 season. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 3:45:25 AM'

Aeson Artificial Heart Delivers in Advanced Heart Failure

Results presented at ESC 2026 and published in the European Heart Journal support the Aeson device as a potential option for patients with few remaining treatment alternatives. Medscape News Europe

'9/4/2026 3:38:05 AM'

Skin Deep: Could Clues Reveal Underlying Disease Early?

From liver disease to malignancy, characteristic skin findings can prompt a broader evaluation and help physicians consider systemic conditions during routine examinations. Medscape News Europe

'9/4/2026 3:34:27 AM'

5 Things Doctors Should Know About Medical AI Regulation

Federal and state regulators are drawing new boundaries around medical AI, from how the tools are vetted to who bears responsibility when they fail. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 2:38:50 AM'

Modified Vitamin A May Slow Rare Vision Disease

A deuterium-enriched vitamin A pill slows the growth of retina-damaging lesions in Stargardt disease by more than 20%, according to a recent clinical trial. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 2:15:41 AM'

Social Media Tied to Heavier Chemical Product Use in Teens

Teens who follow beauty influencers and watch skincare tutorials use far more personal care products, raising concerns over chemical exposure. Medscape Medical News

'9/4/2026 2:05:05 AM'

Cyclosporiasis outbreak Exposes a Weakened US public Health System

During the height of the summer outbreak of cyclosporiasis, Dea Lancaster set aside her usual duties as nurse coordinator at Michigan's Washtenaw County Health Department to... Reuters Health Information