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'12/29/2025 6:05:00 AM'

Gestational Diabetes Rates Surge in the US

Gestational diabetes rates rose in live first singleton pregnancies every year between 2016 and 2024 among all racial and ethnic groups in the US. Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 2:31:17 AM'

Top 10 Obesity Stories of 2025 That Resonated With Readers

Curious to know which obesity stories grabbed the attention of readers this year? Medscape Medical News developed a list of the most-read articles. Read on. Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 2:30:34 AM'

Read Them Now! The Top 10 GI Stories in 2025

Did you miss the most popular gastroenterology stories this year? Medscape Medical News tracked the news most popular with readers — here’s the list! Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 2:05:06 AM'

Stroke Disability After ED Dizziness Visits Is Low

Stroke-related disability or death within 30 days is rare after discharge from the emergency department following a visit for dizziness, a study finds. Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 2:04:31 AM'

Europe’s MDs’ Top 2025 Reads: Burnout, AI, and…Sperm?

European doctors came to Medscape Medical News to read about everything from GLP-1s to digital healthcare tools, in addition to a few quirky topics that reveal doctors are humans too. Medscape News Europe

'12/29/2025 2:00:00 AM'

Thyroglobulin Levels May Predict Thyroid Cancer Recurrence

A retrospective analysis shows that low postoperative thyroglobulin levels are associated with a low risk for recurrence in patients with intermediate- or high-risk differentiated thyroid cancer. Medscape News UK

'12/29/2025 2:00:00 AM'

Zoliflodacin Equals Ceftriaxone-Based Therapy for Gonorrhoea

A novel oral antibiotic zoliflodacin is as effective as ceftriaxone plus azithromycin in treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea, a trial finds. Medscape News UK

'12/29/2025 2:00:00 AM'

Can Fracture Type Distinguish Mastocytosis and Osteoporosis?

Patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis exhibit a distinct vertebral fracture pattern, marked by a predominance of biconcave fractures, differentiating it from primary osteoporosis. Medscape News UK

'12/29/2025 12:40:06 AM'

Lassa Fever Vaccine Shows Encouraging Results in Phase 1

In a phase 1 trial, a new vaccine candidate against Lassa fever demonstrates an acceptable safety profile and induces strong, long-lasting immune responses. Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 12:13:31 AM'

Few Adults Adhere to US Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

A new study shows low adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines among commercially insured US adults, with most either overscreened or underscreened. Medscape Medical News

'12/29/2025 12:05:00 AM'

Teen Body Image May Predict Mental Health Outcomes

Body dissatisfaction among 16-year-olds may predict risk for later development of eating disorders, depression, and higher BMI, a UK twin cohort study suggests. Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 11:51:21 PM'

Are We Missing Valvular Heart Disease in Cancer Patients?

Routine echocardiography in cancer centers can spot severe valve disease earlier and trigger timely treatment decisions. Medscape News Europe

'12/28/2025 11:48:57 PM'

Lactate-Albumin Ratio: A Prognostic Marker in Renal Disease

A high lactate-albumin ratio can indicate poor prognostic outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease admitted to the ICU who are not dependent on continuous renal replacement therapy Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 10:51:51 PM'

Vitamin B6 Pills Tied to Neuropathy: Stricter Rules Urged

Neuropathies from vitamin B6 occur almost exclusively with supplements, not diet, undercutting the myth that water-soluble vitamins are always harmless. Medscape News Europe

'12/28/2025 10:27:18 PM'

Relapse Risks After Rituximab Reinduction in ANCA Vasculitis

Risk factors for relapse after reinduction treatment with rituximab in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis differ according to treatment phases. Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 9:57:49 PM'

Christmas Spice or Cure? Cinnamon’s Health Claims Tested

Some trials show modest improvements in fasting glucose, lipids, or inflammatory markers, possibly via antioxidant or microbiome effects, but robust clinical confirmation is lacking. Medscape News UK

'12/28/2025 9:22:49 PM'

Do Steroids Help in HIV-Negative Pneumocystis Pneumonia?

In patients without HIV who have Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, early adjunctive corticosteroid therapy is not associated with reduced 90-day mortality. Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 8:39:37 PM'

Few Prostate CT Simulations Successful on First Attempt

A new study reveals that only about 1 in 3 patients with prostate cancer have a successful first CT simulation, while 1 in 6 need to be rescheduled for another day. Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 8:18:09 PM'

Physical Activity May Trigger Transient Low Back Pain Flare

Lifting, bending, and squatting are linked to an increased risk for low back pain flares, but none of the activities are linked to long-term disability, a study shows. Medscape Medical News

'12/28/2025 7:59:31 PM'

Pediatric HS Prescriptions Rise With Disease Stage

In pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, higher Hurley stage is associated with greater use of biologics, systemic agents, intralesional steroids, and opioid prescriptions. Medscape Medical News