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'2/4/2026 9:51:10 PM'

Bradycardia Tied to Xylazine Exposure in ED Opioid Overdoses

Bradycardia on arrival is associated with an increased likelihood of xylazine detection in adults in the emergency department with suspected opioid overdose, a US study shows. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 9:38:01 PM'

Early Folate, B6 Intake Tied to Lower Mortality Risk in PD

Higher folate and vitamin B6 intake years before Parkinson’s diagnosis is linked to reduced mortality risk, but postdiagnosis intake does not affect survival, research shows. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 8:52:39 PM'

Weight-Loss Benefits Not Linked to Changes in Body Fat

An analysis of data from two studies shows that cardiometabolic improvements following weight loss are largely independent of changes in overall body fat percentage or fat distribution. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 8:10:08 PM'

Worsening Heart-Kidney-Metabolic Health May Threaten Vision

People with worsening cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may face an increased risk for developing age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 8:04:26 PM'

Switching JAK Inhibitors Can Be Effective in Severe Alopecia

A study finds that many patients with severe alopecia areata achieve meaningful hair regrowth after switching JAK inhibitors, especially prior responders. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 7:39:37 PM'

Amantadine May Boost Recovery in Moderate TBI

Amantadine, alone or with citicoline, is linked to greater recovery of consciousness and cognition after moderate traumatic brain injury than citicoline alone, a study shows. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 7:34:02 PM'

SNRIs Raise Pregnancy Hypertension Risk More Than SSRIs

Venlafaxine shows a higher risk for hypertensive disorders in pregnant women than sertraline. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 6:55:11 PM'

Lead Exposure Later in Childhood Harms Mental Health

Both cumulative lead exposure over time and lead exposure at age 8 are associated with an increased risk for depression at age 12. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 6:03:24 PM'

Nivolumab-Ipilimumab Not Cost-Effective for Liver Cancer

Researchers assess the cost‐effectiveness of nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs lenvatinib or sorafenib for hepatocellular carcinoma from a US healthcare payer perspective. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 10:30:00 AM'

AI Tool Rapidly Flags Patients Ineligible for Thrombolysis

A large language model identified patients ineligible for thrombolysis with nearly 95% sensitivity. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 8:03:52 AM'

VTE During Pancreatic Cancer Care Linked to Worse Survival

Venous thromboembolism is associated with worse survival in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving perioperative therapy, new data show. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 8:02:01 AM'

When Cancer Is Missed in Learning Disability Care

Missed warning signs and communication barriers mean cancer is often diagnosed late in people with learning disabilities. Medscape News UK

'2/4/2026 5:07:47 AM'

More Older Adults to Get RSV Vaccine During April

During April, adults aged 80 and over and care home residents in England will be offered RSV vaccination, alongside eligibility for 75-year-olds. Medscape News UK

'2/4/2026 4:19:06 AM'

Higher Rates of EOE, Food Allergy Mostly in White Male Teens

Better adherence to guidelines for food allergen introduction to infants may improve incidence of EoE and food allergy. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 4:08:08 AM'

Tethered to Tech, Nurses Suffer Digital Compassion Fatigue

The explosion of telehealth, remote monitoring, and screen-based charting is leading to digital compassion fatigue for nurses. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 3:59:52 AM'

Wildfire Smoke During Late Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk

Prenatal exposure to wildfire smoke during the third trimester may increase the risk for autism in offspring, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 3:45:44 AM'

Model Predicts Recurrent C difficile Infection Risk in IBD

A new machine learning model can accurately identify patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are at a high risk for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 3:43:20 AM'

New Risk Assessment Needed for Redo Surgery in Adult CHD

Further database analysis is needed to create accurate risk prediction models for surgical morbidity and mortality to aid decision-making in patients with congenital heart disease. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 3:07:43 AM'

Many Patients Struggle With At-Home BP Monitoring

A new study finds half of all patients did not take enough blood pressure readings, with one third taking none at all. Medscape Medical News

'2/4/2026 2:45:52 AM'

When Telehealth Prescribing for UTIs Requires Testing

The triage guide is intended to make sure patients get appropriate care, especially with the rise in telehealth and antibiotic resistance. Medscape Medical News