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'4/3/2026 12:15:57 PM'

Novel Agent for Alopecia Areata Appears Safe, Effective

A proof-of-concept study supports the safety and efficacy of rezpegaldesleukin vs placebo for treating severe-to-very-severe alopecia areata. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 11:30:56 AM'

Oncology Care Model’s Net Losses Well Exceed Savings

But the CMS’s cancer-focused alternative payment model’s losses “mask successes” that should serve as lessons, experts say. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 7:32:45 AM'

Strength Training Potentially Beneficial in Patients With HS

Development of validated interventions and guidance for physical therapists and dermatologists — and HS patients themselves — is a goal. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 6:25:56 AM'

All-RISE, FAST III: Novel FFR Noninferior to Standard

Two trials showed novel angiography-based physiology assessments were comparable to pressure wire-based approaches for guiding percutaneous coronary intervention. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 5:45:33 AM'

Myopia Numbers Are Rising. Our Response Should Be Too

With myopia affecting 1 in 3 people, eye experts are urging clinicians to act now to slow progression in patients. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 5:44:16 AM'

Is Parkinson’s Disease More Than a Movement Disorder?

New research shows PD’s diverse symptoms may stem from problems in a single brain circuit in the motor cortex, suggesting it may be more than a movement disorder. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 5:29:27 AM'

Prior Bariatric Surgery Lowers Postop Risk Over GLP-1s

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'4/3/2026 5:00:14 AM'

Aerobics May Up Sleep Quality in Depression, Anxiety

Aerobic exercise is associated with improved sleep quality in patients with psychiatric disorders, with the strongest benefits in those with depression, a meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:53:33 AM'

AHPRA to Add Sexual Misconduct Findings to Public Register

To help patients make informed decisions, AHPRA will retrospectively publish in the public register tribunal decisions relating to sexual misconduct by healthcare providers. Medscape News Australia

'4/3/2026 4:46:04 AM'

EBV Antibodies May Aid MS Differential Diagnosis

Repeatedly elevated Epstein-Barr virus antibodies on serial blood tests may help distinguish multiple sclerosis from MOGAD and NMOSD, potentially offering a new diagnostic marker. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:24:55 AM'

Another Pregnancy Can Worsen Insulin Sensitivity Over Time

In parous women, an additional pregnancy is linked to a selective decline in whole-body insulin sensitivity over 10 years, with no clear changes in beta-cell function or blood glucose levels. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:08:42 AM'

Sirolimus-Coated Balloon Reduces PAD Amputation Risk

Angioplasty with sirolimus-coated balloons, as compared with uncoated balloons, reduced limb amputation and other adverse events in the SirPAD trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 4:01:42 AM'

French Nutrition Expert Targeted by Health Deepfakes

Deepfake videos impersonating Serge Hercberg stayed online for days despite multiple reports, exposing gaps in platform moderation and risks to patient trust. Medscape News Europe

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Incidental Liver Lesions Common in Patients With CHD on cMRI

Nearly 10% of patients with congenital heart disease have incidental liver lesions detected during cardiac MRI, the majority of which being previously unknown to clinicians. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Antipsychotic Efficacy Plateaus at Lower Doses in Acute SSD

A large meta-analysis reveals that most antipsychotics achieve near-maximal efficacy at the lower end of recommended dose ranges, typically around 3-5 mg/d of risperidone equivalents. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Are Second-Line Therapies Effective in Ulcerative Colitis?

Infliximab, subcutaneous anti-TNF agents, and ustekinumab show comparable effectiveness as second-line therapies in patients with ulcerative colitis after vedolizumab failure. Medscape News UK

'4/3/2026 3:59:00 AM'

Transcatheter ViV Safe for Failed Bioprostheses

A valve-in-valve procedure for dysfunctional bioprosthetic mitral valves had lower 1-year risk for death and stroke than redo surgery, according to a clinical trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:41:09 AM'

IBD: High Mental Health Toll for Newly Diagnosed Patients

Patients newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease report a higher proportion of anxiety and depressive symptoms than the general population. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:35:31 AM'

Short IV Methylprednisolone Pulses May Speed GCA Remission

The use of short intravenous pulses of methylprednisolone followed by reduced-dose oral prednisone is associated with a shorter time to remission in patients newly diagnosed with giant cell arteritis. Medscape Medical News

'4/3/2026 3:10:42 AM'

Whole Blood Transfusion Not Superior to Usual Care in Trauma

Prehospital transfusion of whole blood does not lower the risk for early death or massive transfusion than standard component therapy in patients with life-threatening hemorrhage, a trial shows. Medscape Medical News