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'2/20/2026 11:33:22 AM'

Acalabrutinib + Venetoclax Combo Earns FDA Nod for CLL

The all-oral, fixed-duration treatment combination provided better PFS and safety than investigator’s choice of chemoimmunotherapy in the phase 3 AMPLIFY study. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 11:15:02 AM'

Protective Clothing, Low-Cost Sunscreens May Cut Expenses

The annual cost of recommended sunscreen use varies by up to 36-fold, depending on unit price and concurrent sun-protective behaviors. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 9:36:47 AM'

Birthing Techniques Linked to ADHD Risk

Using a vacuum followed by forceps was associated with a higher risk for ADHD than delivery by second-stage cesarean. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 8:21:59 AM'

Healthy Life Expectancy Declines Again

Years spent in good health have dropped to their lowest level since comparable data were first collected in 2011 to 2013, with stark regional gaps across the UK. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 8:05:34 AM'

Certain Occupations Linked to Higher IBD Risk

According to a large international study, specific occupations were linked to higher IBD risk, with diesel exposure, work patterns, and socioeconomic status playing key roles. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 3:33:59 AM'

Lipedema Is Now Recognized as a Chronic Disease

International consensus defines lipedema as a chronic disease; clarifies its biology and diagnosis; and urges standardized care, research, and policy action. Medscape News Europe

'2/20/2026 3:33:37 AM'

When a Breast Cancer Surgeon Gets Breast Cancer

Anne Peled, MD, helped pioneer a sensation-preserving mastectomy procedure. When she got the diagnosis, she needed the procedure herself. Here’s what happened. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 3:31:08 AM'

Midwifery Graduates Face Job Drought

Nearly one in three newly qualified midwives cannot find NHS roles, despite chronic shortages across maternity services. Press Association

'2/20/2026 2:49:26 AM'

Rethinking Risk Communication Before Pediatric Surgery

Pediatricians should share medical, social, and medication details and prep families for safer pediatric procedures. Medscape Medical News

'2/20/2026 2:39:58 AM'

Cold Alerts Backed by New Mortality Data

New monitoring shows vulnerability to cold weather in England may be increasing compared with previous years. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 2:11:49 AM'

HER2 Therapy for Biliary Cancer Approved by UK Regulator

The MHRA approved a first-in-class bispecific antibody for HER2-positive biliary tract cancer, offering a new line of therapy for patients who have progressed on standard care. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Updated HEART Score Enhances CAD Prediction Accuracy of CCTA

Integrating male sex, RBBB, and haemoglobin and glucose levels into the HEART score improves its ability to predict significant coronary artery disease on CCTA in the emergency department setting. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Integrated Day Therapy Improves Sleep in Alcohol Dependence

Integrative daytime therapy for 8 weeks significantly reduces insomnia severity and improves sleep quality in patients with alcohol dependence, a recent Polish study finds. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Bariatric Surgery Tied to Early Benefits in MASLD

Bariatric surgery is linked to notable reductions in hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Medscape News UK

'2/20/2026 12:55:14 AM'

Dental Disease May Undermine Elite Athletic Performance

Poor oral health in elite athletes, with high caries and periodontal rates, can impair sleep, recovery, and training adaptation. Authors call for routine dental care in athletic teams. Medscape News Europe

'2/20/2026 12:53:41 AM'

Groups Clash Over State Medical Malpractice Reforms

As malpractice premiums rise and large verdicts draw national attention, trial lawyers, health systems, and medical groups clash over whether new liability caps will stabilize New Mexico’s health system. Medscape Medical News

'2/19/2026 11:47:40 PM'

Exercise May Mitigate Risk for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy

Regular aerobic exercise between pregnancies is linked to improved heart health and a reduced risk for preeclampsia recurring in a subsequent pregnancy. Medscape Medical News

'2/19/2026 11:29:36 PM'

ACC: Don’t Mandate ECG Screening for Athletes

ECG screening for athletes finds more cardiovascular problems, but US states should not require it due to potential downsides, ACC says. Medscape Medical News

'2/19/2026 11:22:38 PM'

Exercise May Improve Survival in a Variety of Cancer Types

New data suggest that even modest levels of exercise after a cancer diagnosis may benefit survivors of less commonly studied cancers. Medscape Medical News

'2/19/2026 11:14:17 PM'

Gluten Sensitivity Without Celiac Disease Common in IBS

About 30% of young adults with irritable bowel syndrome report gluten sensitivity without celiac disease or wheat allergy and improve on a gluten-free diet. Medscape Medical News