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'2/25/2026 9:31:12 AM'

GPs ‘Reeling’ Over New Contract in England

A new GP contract for England promises same-day urgent appointments, but medical leaders warn it raises unrealistic expectations and workload risks. Medscape News UK

'2/25/2026 7:54:00 AM'

FDA Grants Full Approval to Encorafenib in Metastatic CRC

Traditional approval of encorafenib plus cetuximab and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for patients with BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer follows accelerated approval 2 years ago. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 7:17:29 AM'

Dupilumab Approved for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis

The FDA has approved dupilumab to treat allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in adults and children ages 6 years and older. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 6:05:00 AM'

Skin Infections Common in Border Camps

Dermatologic diseases, particularly infections and inflammatory conditions, frequently affect displaced persons at Mexico-US border camps, especially children, according to an analysis. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 4:11:50 AM'

Targeted Tablet Approved for ESR1 Breast Cancer

MHRA approval of imlunestrant offers a new option for patients with ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer. Medscape News UK

'2/25/2026 3:05:36 AM'

NHS Secures Bone Cement to Avert Surgery Delays

Two alternative bone cements have been secured after a packaging fault threatened hip and knee replacement schedules across England. Press Association

'2/25/2026 2:59:06 AM'

Dreaming Under Anesthesia: Possible and Even Beneficial

Research now shows that patients dream under anesthesia and report their dreams as uplifting, leading to more positive surgical experiences. What’s really happening? Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 2:39:44 AM'

Study Reveals Gaps in ED Syphilis Screening

Despite increased STI testing in US emergency departments from 2020 to 2024, syphilis screening is often missed, particularly among female and insured patients. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 2:15:00 AM'

Q&A: AMA President’s Health Crisis Informs View of US System

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, knew the facts and statistics. But a brain tumor truly opened his eyes. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 2:08:48 AM'

UK Drug Regulator Seizes 2,000 Doses Of Illegal Weight-loss Drugs in Latest Crackdown

Britain's medicines regulator said on Wednesday it raided ⁠two premises in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, seizing almost 2,000 doses ⁠of illegal weight-loss drugs and... Reuters Health Information

'2/25/2026 2:06:28 AM'

Can Antidepressants Boost Poststroke Dysphagia Recovery?

Antidepressant therapy may independently improve recovery from dysphagia after acute ischemic stroke through multiple potential mechanisms, new data show. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 2:03:28 AM'

Earlier Mepolizumab in EGPA May Raise Remission Rate

Initiating mepolizumab within 3 months of EGPA diagnosis is associated with a higher remission rate, earlier glucocorticoid withdrawal, and less damage accrual. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Better Support Tied to Reduced Hospital Use in Older Adults

Stable or improved financial conditions and social support are linked to fewer hospital admissions among older adults with different levels of frailty. Medscape News UK

'2/25/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Do Higher Inflammatory Marker Levels Matter After Stroke?

After stroke, atrial fibrillation is linked to higher inflammation beyond the acute phase; higher high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels are tied to a risk for major events, not recurrent stroke. Medscape News UK

'2/25/2026 2:00:00 AM'

1 in 5 Kids Face Early Breathing Issues After Tonsil Surgery

1 in 5 children with OSA and planned ICU admission post-tonsil surgery develop early breathing issues that mostly need oxygen or NIV; younger age and nocturnal desaturation predict a higher risk. Medscape News UK

'2/25/2026 1:49:59 AM'

MDMA Analogue Shows Rapid, Durable Benefit in PTSD

A novel, non-hallucinogenic, experimental drug shows statistically significant, rapid, and durable improvement in PTSD symptom severity in a phase 2 trial. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 1:31:28 AM'

BMI Shapes Oxytocin Needs in Labor Induction

Individuals receiving maximum oxytocin doses have elevated risk for cesarean delivery and postpartum hemorrhage, but the risks are attenuated in those with elevated BMI. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 1:30:40 AM'

Higher Genetic Risk for IBD Linked to Disease Severity

Higher genetic risk for inflammatory bowel disease is linked to more severe disease and increased risks for hospital stays and earlier need for advanced treatments. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 1:10:29 AM'

RSV Tamps Down Rhinovirus Coinfection in Infants

Order of infection appeared to affect disease severity in nasal tissue models. Medscape Medical News

'2/25/2026 1:09:52 AM'

Americans Trust Vaccines, School Mandates, Rejecting Trump Agenda, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds

A bipartisan majority of Americans believe vaccines are safe and that children should receive them to attend school, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, illustrating the... Reuters Health Information