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Gabapentin Not Linked to Better Outcomes for Kids’ Migraine

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

For children hospitalized with migraine, gabapentin use wasn’t associated with less pain or fewer readmissions than no use in an observational study.

S1 Episode 4: How Early Is Early Enough to Reverse MASLD?

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Drs VanWagner and Chen discuss whether fatty liver is reversible, weight-loss targets, diet quality, exercise, and where GLP-1s and bariatric surgery fit into MASLD treatment.

AI Outperforms Gene Sequencing for Lung Nodule Triage

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Interpret findings with caution, but AI-based radiomics may help curb unnecessary procedures.

Discharge Support Remains Weak Spot in CQC Patient Survey

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

The CQC's 2025 survey of 58,000 patients found rising satisfaction overall, but discharge planning remains an area of difficulty.

Adding Radiotherapy to NAC Shows No Survival Benefit in PDAC

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

For patients with resectable pancreatic cancer, adding radiotherapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve pathological response, but that doesn’t translate into better outcomes.

Excess Gut Sulfide Tied to Distinct Gene Expression Changes

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Sulfide overproduction in the gut can alter small bowel gene expression more than bacterial or methanogen overgrowth does, affecting mitochondrial function, redox balance, and immune signaling.

Early Screening Linked to Better Outcomes in RA

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Patients referred via a specialized screening clinic that expedites rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis have lower functional disability than those referred via standard referral pathways.

WHO Says Ebola Outbreak in Uganda Is Over, as Cases Rise in Congo

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over ⁠but it is not under control in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization...

Exercise Type Matters for Post-Stroke Mental Health

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Dual-task training and mind-body exercise are most beneficial for post-stroke depression in older adults; resistance training leads for post-stroke anxiety, a study shows.

Roaches to the Rescue: Australian Scientists Develop Cyborg Cockroaches for Medical Missions

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

A swarm of giant cockroaches may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but Australian researchers say the insects could one day be used by search-and-rescue teams to deliver...

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Raises SAB Mortality Risk

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Recent SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to higher mortality in adults with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, especially in hospital-onset cases.

Combined Mental Health Screening IDs More At-Risk Teens

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Depression screening alone missed more than half of adolescents with mental health concerns; combining anxiety and suicide risk assessments with it may reveal additional positive screens.

The Hidden Cost of Daily Steroids in Duchenne Dystrophy

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on daily corticosteroids maintained walking ability 4 years longer than those on intermittent treatment, but at what cost to their bone health and growth?

Surgery Underused in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Care

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Two thirds of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism have or develop end-organ damage, but only 20% undergo parathyroidectomy, a national cohort study shows.

More Water, More Food; More Spice, Less Food

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Two studies challenge conventional weight-loss advice.

How Safe Is Lifileucel After Patients Go Home?

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

The T-cell therapy’s inpatient toxicity is well-characterized, but the risks patients may face after hospital discharge have been unclear.

Early Step-Down Safe, Cost-Effective in Stable Candidiasis

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Switching from an echinocandin to an azole within 5 days is not associated with worse outcomes in clinically stable adults with invasive candidiasis, a study shows.

China Approves J&J Psoriasis Pill Icotyde, Says Drugmaker

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

China's drug regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson's oral pill ⁠for psoriasis, the company said on Thursday, intensifying competition in the ⁠world's second-largest...

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Affects 1 in 700 US Women

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Vulvar lichen sclerosus shows markedly higher rates in women over 60, with White women experiencing the highest burden, a study shows.

Key Changes in Pediatric Resuscitation in 2025

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

The ERC’s 2025 pediatric resuscitation update simplifies airway management, drug dosing, and post-ROSC care to help teams act faster in emergencies.

Mild TBI Mortality Reaches 13.6% at 12 Months

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Death rate in patients with mild TBI is 13.6% at 12 months; patients with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 13-14 have a higher death risk than those with score 15, a study shows.

Daptomycin, Linezolid Use Safe From Resistance Rise

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Increased daptomycin and linezolid use is not linked to clinically significant increases in resistance in Gram-positive bacteria over 8 years, study suggests.

GLP-1s May Improve Inflammation, Anemia in Dialysis Patients

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

In patients undergoing hemodialysis, GLP-1 RA use is associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers and lower requirements for anemia medications.

Medscape State of the Medical Profession Index Report 2026

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Doctors’ satisfaction with how the medical profession is tackling issues such as patient care and recruitment, as well as their optimism for progress, may reflect an industry at a crossroads.

Weight Down, Steps Down: The GLP-1 Catch

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Studies suggest that strong recommendations for exercise with GLP-1s are commonly not heeded; possible reasons vary.

Ginseng, the ‘Miracle Root’: How Strong Is the Evidence?

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Evidence varies across ginseng uses, with some potential benefits but limited support for treating fatigue, cognitive decline, infections, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease.

Inpatient Weight Loss May Cut HF Rehospitalization Risk

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Losing weight during hospitalization for heart failure in patients treated with intravenous loop diuretics is associated with a reduced 30-day risk for rehospitalization.

Common Lipid-Lowering Drug May Slow Diabetic Eye Damage

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

A common lipid-lowering drug is tied to markedly lower odds of vision-threatening retinopathy, cataracts, and macular edema in patients with mild or moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.

What Is Fibermaxxing and Is More Fiber Always Better?

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Higher-fiber intake is linked to important health benefits; however, benefits appear to plateau at moderate intake, whereas excessive amounts can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Diabetes may independently raise the risk for sudden cardiac death, regardless of obstructive coronary artery disease status.

Sleep Apnoea Tied to Heart Rhythm Risk in Dialysis Patients

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis who have sleep apnoea — particularly those older than 60 years — face an increased risk for new-onset atrial fibrillation, a Finnish study finds.

Overheard in Medicine: Who Owns the Incidental Finding?

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Overhead in Medicine is a Medscape digest that surfaces a few of the week’s top posts from major medical subreddits.

How to Find the Sweet Spot for Cardio and Strength Training

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Many people lean harder on one or the other — or do neither — but more science shows concurrent training may be the key to improved long-term health and vitality.

‘A Lot to Say’: Doctors Use Comics to Deliver Best Medicine

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

From comics-style stories to New Yorker cartoons, drawing is more than a creative outlet for these doctors — they’ve helped create an impactful new field: graphic medicine.

States Tighten Private Equity Healthcare Oversight

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Nearly a dozen states have recently enacted laws addressing private equity in healthcare, including ownership transparency and physician control, with more bills pending.

Deep Dive: SNRIs: One Mechanism, No Interchangeability

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Milnacipran and its enantiomer, levomilnacipran, share a mechanism but not one approved indication. Alan Schatzberg, MD, on what that split means for prescribing.

Optical Biomarkers Predict Atopic Dermatitis Severity

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Composite optical imaging biomarker models accurately assess atopic dermatitis severity and identify clinically normal skin with hidden inflammation, a study finds.

Healthy Diet May Aid Lung Health in Asthma and COPD

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

A healthier diet is linked to better lung function among adults with asthma or COPD, with the largest gains seen among those with COPD.

Fluoroquinolone Cross-Reactions Rare, Vary by Drug Pair

Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

A fluoroquinolone allergy label rarely predicts a cross-drug reaction to another fluoroquinolone, with most reactions occurring within a year of the initial allergy.

Today's Updates

Gabapentin Not Linked to Better Outcomes for Kids’ Migraine

S1 Episode 4: How Early Is Early Enough to Reverse MASLD?

AI Outperforms Gene Sequencing for Lung Nodule Triage

Discharge Support Remains Weak Spot in CQC Patient Survey

Adding Radiotherapy to NAC Shows No Survival Benefit in PDAC

Excess Gut Sulfide Tied to Distinct Gene Expression Changes

Early Screening Linked to Better Outcomes in RA

WHO Says Ebola Outbreak in Uganda Is Over, as Cases Rise in Congo

Exercise Type Matters for Post-Stroke Mental Health

Roaches to the Rescue: Australian Scientists Develop Cyborg Cockroaches for Medical Missions

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Raises SAB Mortality Risk

Combined Mental Health Screening IDs More At-Risk Teens

The Hidden Cost of Daily Steroids in Duchenne Dystrophy

Surgery Underused in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Care

More Water, More Food; More Spice, Less Food

How Safe Is Lifileucel After Patients Go Home?

Early Step-Down Safe, Cost-Effective in Stable Candidiasis

China Approves J&J Psoriasis Pill Icotyde, Says Drugmaker

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Affects 1 in 700 US Women

Key Changes in Pediatric Resuscitation in 2025

Mild TBI Mortality Reaches 13.6% at 12 Months

Daptomycin, Linezolid Use Safe From Resistance Rise

GLP-1s May Improve Inflammation, Anemia in Dialysis Patients

Medscape State of the Medical Profession Index Report 2026

Weight Down, Steps Down: The GLP-1 Catch

Ginseng, the ‘Miracle Root’: How Strong Is the Evidence?

Inpatient Weight Loss May Cut HF Rehospitalization Risk

Common Lipid-Lowering Drug May Slow Diabetic Eye Damage

What Is Fibermaxxing and Is More Fiber Always Better?

Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

Sleep Apnoea Tied to Heart Rhythm Risk in Dialysis Patients

Overheard in Medicine: Who Owns the Incidental Finding?

How to Find the Sweet Spot for Cardio and Strength Training

‘A Lot to Say’: Doctors Use Comics to Deliver Best Medicine

States Tighten Private Equity Healthcare Oversight

Deep Dive: SNRIs: One Mechanism, No Interchangeability

Optical Biomarkers Predict Atopic Dermatitis Severity

Healthy Diet May Aid Lung Health in Asthma and COPD

Fluoroquinolone Cross-Reactions Rare, Vary by Drug Pair

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