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A three-decade series of coincidences will likely help doctors treat narcolepsy — and possibly prevent opioid addiction — and could lead to...

The risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia in individuals receiving denosumab peaked at 2 weeks after administration and returned to its b...

Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to gastrointestinal, mental health, and vision problems, but the benefits appear to outweigh the...

The novel therapy, delivered via implantable, pill-sized device, improved RA signs and symptoms in patients receiving daily stimulation....

Simple well-being screens could help clinicians view patients holistically, fostering referrals and proactive health measures. Medscape M...

The GLP-1 receptor agonist improved both histology and fibrosis in patients, with additional improvements in their liver enzymes, noninvasiv...

Rural generalist physicians are poorly supported in their work and need well-structured payment plans, ample access to locums, and training,...

Stump appendicitis is a rare but serious complication often confused with other conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and management....

LT4 monotherapy remains the standard treatment for hypothyroidism, although a subset of patients continues to have hypothyroidism despite no...

Relying on the simplest explanation in a medical diagnosis may not be relevant to an aging population with multiple conditions. Medscape...

Individuals born preterm have a higher risk for death even in their third and fourth decades. Medscape Medical News

Data from a large cohort showed the need for lifestyle improvement. Medscape Medical News

Large database study finds no increase in mortality, although other endpoints haven’t yet been reported, and the findings might not apply to...

Societal discrimination and stressors such as coming out lead to a higher use of mental health services in Sweden by LGBTQ+ people than by h...

Depressive symptoms at baseline or follow-up were associated with a lower likelihood of achieving remission in patients with RA and in those...

About 6 in 10 people say they probably won’t get an updated shot this year, despite the CDC’s recommendation that everyone do so. MDedge...

Adults with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy have an increased risk for stroke over 10 years follow-up and could benefit from...

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as carbonated drinks, processed meats, and sweet or savory packaged snacks, is associated w...

For patients with atrial fibrillation who need protection from stroke and other complications after ablation, left atrial appendage closure...

Two FDA panels were almost unanimous in their opinion that the agency should eliminate restrictions that psychiatrists and patients say limi...

Researchers are hunkering down to develop tools that can better predict suicide and prevent deaths. Data mining and a multidisciplinary appr...

The development marks the fifth approved indication of the drug since October 2023. Medscape Medical News

PET imaging using a radiolabeled antibody picked up clear cell renal cell carcinoma and could help avert unnecessary biopsies and surgeries....

Updates to two genetic risk assessment guidelines now include prostate, endometrial, and gastric cancer to reflect the growing understanding...

Transplant rates and waitlist dropouts for women are now similar to those for men, yet some disparities still exist. Medscape Medical New...