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'7/14/2025 1:05:00 PM'

Aluminum in Vaccines Not Linked to Childhood Disorders

A study of 1.2 million Danish children found no link between vaccines containing aluminum and an elevated risk for 50 autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 12:59:02 PM'

How a Shingles Shot May Guard Against Dementia

A large database study finds that Shingrix and Arexvy, two vaccines containing a special immune-boosting ingredient, may offer unexpected protection against dementia. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 12:30:40 PM'

Screen All With Hypertension for Primary Aldosteronism

In a new clinical practice guideline, the Endocrine Society advises universal screening of those with hypertension by measuring renin and aldosterone. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 9:06:08 AM'

WHO Endorses Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Recommendation comes on heels of FDA approval of lenacapavir as preventive measure Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 7:13:10 AM'

New Tool Predicts Pediatric Agitation Risk in the ED

In pediatric ED mental health visits, BRACHA and its shortened version BRACHA-S predict the risk for agitation requiring intervention, enabling early risk stratification. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 5:44:04 AM'

PICU Mortality Higher for Deprived, Minority Children

A new UK study found that children from deprived or ethnic minority backgrounds face higher mortality in paediatric intensive care units. Medscape News UK

'7/14/2025 4:51:21 AM'

EMA: Varicella Vaccines to Warn of Rare Encephalitis Risk

Varilrix/Varivax labels to highlight rare encephalitis risk after fatal case, but vaccine use continues. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 4:21:34 AM'

EU to Ease Clozapine Monitoring Frequency After First Year

Clozapine blood monitoring can now be reduced to every 12 weeks after 1 year of treatment, and annually after 2 years, in patients without neutropenia. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 4:00:00 AM'

TNF Inhibitors Linked to Lower PsA Risk in Severe Psoriasis

Treatment with TNF inhibitors may be beneficial over phototherapy in reducing the risk for psoriatic arthritis in patients with severe psoriasis. Medscape News UK

'7/14/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Lurbinectedin Shows Modest Efficacy and Safety in ES-SCLC

Compassionate-use lurbinectedin demonstrates modest yet consistent efficacy and is well tolerated in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Medscape News UK

'7/14/2025 4:00:00 AM'

Newborn Sepsis Doubles Childhood Epilepsy Risk

Infants who develop sepsis or meningitis within their first week of life face a substantially increased risk for subsequent childhood epilepsy, a large population-based cohort study shows. Medscape News UK

'7/14/2025 3:52:30 AM'

HT Amplifies Weight Loss With Tirzepatide in Menopause

Postmenopausal women on tirzepatide show lower weight loss than those typically seen with the obesity drug, but weight loss is increased with the use of hormone therapy. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 3:47:08 AM'

Can Nonresponders to Antiobesity Medicines Be Predicted?

A phenotype-based profiling test can help predict whether a patient might respond better to one antiobesity medicine or another, but more validation is needed. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 3:41:55 AM'

Potential Practice-Changer in Cystectomy Care

A 30-day course of antibiotics after robot-assisted radical cystectomy appears to eliminate UTIs and reduce costs of care. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 3:19:19 AM'

Which Diet Strategy Best Suits T2D Care in Obesity?

Intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous energy restriction can improve A1c levels and aid weight loss in those with T2D and obesity, but intermittent fasting offers more benefits. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 3:08:27 AM'

Environmentally Friendly Inhalers Fall Short on Patient Tolerance

Veterans Affairs data-based study finds that changing from MDI to DPI is linked to greater healthcare use, though the veteran population is often sicker than most patients. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 2:30:47 AM'

New Clozapine Consensus Guidelines Drop ANC Monitoring

Monitoring absolute neutrophil count levels beyond 2 years of clozapine treatment is no longer necessary, new international guidelines state. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 2:27:55 AM'

Looming Medicaid Cuts Seen Harming Primary Care

Clinicians fear cuts to the Medicaid could jeopardize the financial viability of their practices and increase gaps in patient care. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 2:06:32 AM'

ACG Refreshes Preventive Care in IBD Guidance

The update covers the safety and appropriate timing of vaccinations, screening for osteoporosis, cervical cancer, skin cancer, depression and anxiety, and the importance of quitting smoking. Medscape Medical News

'7/14/2025 1:16:17 AM'

At-Home Alzheimer’s Testing Is Here: Are Physicians Ready?

Despite concerns raised by clinicians and ethicists, direct-to-consumer testing for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers is here, posing new challenges for physician-patient communication. Medscape Medical News