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'7/23/2025 10:16:44 PM'

Loneliness May Drive Depression, Poor Physical Health

Loneliness is associated with a high probability of depression and an increased number of poor mental and physical health days a month, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 10:14:29 PM'

Parental Trauma Linked to Higher ED Use in Children With SCD

Parents' childhood trauma may shape emergency care use patterns in their children with sickle cell disease, a study finds. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 9:18:37 PM'

Insurance, Race May Affect Pregnancy Risk With Isotretinoin

Pregnancies in patients on isotretinoin are lower than those on topical retinoids but still occur, despite the iPLEDGE program, and sociodemographic factors may play a role. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 9:09:53 PM'

FDA Declines to Approve New Melanoma Therapy

In a complete response letter, the FDA indicates the drug trial is not an adequate, well-controlled clinical investigation, among other issues. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 4:00:23 PM'

Delgocitinib Approved by FDA for Chronic Hand Eczema

The topical JAK inhibitor is the first treatment approved specifically for adults with moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 7:30:00 AM'

Decline in Physical Activity Precedes Cardiovascular Events

Lifelong physical activity is vital for preventing chronic cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 7:05:00 AM'

Lichen Sclerosus Tied to Higher Vulvar Cancer Risk

Medicare data show older women with vulvar lichen sclerosus are over 11 times more likely to develop vulvar squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 6:20:55 AM'

After a Long Delay, ME/CFS Strategy Finally Arrives

The government has published its long-awaited plan for ME/CFS care, but patient groups warn it lacks the detail needed to deliver real change. Medscape News UK

'7/23/2025 5:55:49 AM'

Direct Primary Care Providers Get a Major Policy Win

Patients will be able to tap health savings account funds to pay for more personalized medicine. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 5:53:26 AM'

CMS Review of Organ Procurement Organizations Sparks Debate

The latest CMS performance assessment shows progress, but looming penalties have sparked debate over fairness and readiness. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 5:37:25 AM'

Why Is Medical Cannabis Missing From Med School Curriculum?

Medical Cannabis is available in 48 states. But only 14 states offer education in medical schools and colleges, leaving many future prescribers ill-prepared to counsel patients. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 5:05:03 AM'

Children’s Breakfast Cereal Trending Downward Nutritionally

A study finds children’s cereals prioritizing palatability over health, as new products contain significantly more sugar, fat, and sodium than previous launches. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 5:04:15 AM'

Technology Provides Aid in Fight Against Workplace Violence

Bluetooth tools can send help exactly where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 4:09:22 AM'

AI Tool Diagnoses ADHD and Autism in 15 Minutes

A new artificial intelligence tool detects movements imperceptible to the eye — revealing cognitive clues to diagnose autism and ADHD in just 15 minutes with up to 70% accuracy. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Stroke Incidence Rises in Boys and Stable in Girls

A nationwide Danish study finds that the incidence of paediatric stroke is rising among boys while remaining stable among girls. Medscape News UK

'7/23/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Low Apgar Scores Predict Poor Outcomes in Premature Infants

Five-minute Apgar scores < 7 are linked to higher risks for mortality and severe morbidity among infants born very preterm, but their predictive power varies across European countries. Medscape News UK

'7/23/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Diverse Early-Life Diet Linked to Lower Celiac Disease Risk

Among 18-month-old children, a more diverse diet — but not healthy eating — is associated with a modestly lower risk of developing celiac disease later in life. Medscape News UK

'7/23/2025 3:53:46 AM'

COVID-19 Pandemic Tied to Accelerated Brain Aging

Living through the COVID-19 pandemic may have aged people’s brains by almost 6 months, regardless of infection status. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 3:46:30 AM'

Earlier Palliative Cancer Care Cuts End-of-Life ED Visits

Patients with advanced cancer who receive earlier outpatient palliative care referrals engage more in advance care planning and have fewer ED visits at the end of life. Medscape Medical News

'7/23/2025 3:46:19 AM'

Could Ketamine Addiction Become the UK’s Next Drug Crisis?

Doctors are urging greater awareness of ketamine’s dangers as addiction rates soar among young people and serious health consequences go unrecognised. Medscape News UK