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Ocular Motor Cranial Neuropathy Tied to Parkinson’s Disease

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Ocular motor cranial neuropathy is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.

TBI Shows Two-Way Association With Neurologic Conditions

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Traumatic brain injury is bidirectionally associated with the incidence of stroke, dementia, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, a retrospective study shows.

Pediatric Cancer in the 2000s: Uneven Survival Gains Seen

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

A large database study found overall 5- and 10-year improvement in pediatric cancer survival, but some cancers lag others, and demographic factors seem to influence trends.

Rheumatologist Shortage to Hit Nonmetropolitan Areas Hardest

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Workforce projections show an uneven distribution of rheumatologists in the US, with notable shortages in nonmetropolitan areas and certain states and districts.

Epcoritamab Shows Promise in Frail Older Adults With LBCL

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

A phase 2 trial assesses fixed-duration epcoritamab monotherapy as first-line therapy for frail older adults with newly diagnosed anthracycline-ineligible large B-cell lymphoma.

NHS Extends RSV Jab to At-Risk Adults Aged 65-74

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

All adults aged 65-74 with a chronic respiratory condition or a weakened immune system will be offered the RSV vaccine from September, NHS England has confirmed.

Coffee and the Gut: What’s Brewing in the Microbiome?

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Emerging evidence suggests coffee influences gut microbiota through bioactive compounds beyond caffeine, with potential effects on digestive and metabolic health.

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Skin Diseases Near Approval

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

CAR T-cell therapy is expected to expand quickly across autoimmune skin diseases following an anticipated regulatory approval that might come as soon as this year.

MCC Linked to Higher Mortality, Healthcare Use

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Patients with Merkel cell carcinoma had higher mortality, more hospitalizations, and a greater comorbidity burden than matched patients without the disease and several other cancer cohorts in a study.

Eczema and the Topical Steroid Withdrawal Controversy

Published Date: 04 Jul 2026

Topical steroid withdrawal is a controversial topic. What matters is treating patients with compassion and supporting them in their decision to stop treatment.