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A Nutritional Experiment: State-by-State Changes in SNAP
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

Dr Wilkoff wonders what the effects will be of 12 states proposing changes to restricted foods under SNAP.

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Trump Officials Consider Ophthalmologist Hemmati for Top Vaccine Post, Reports Say
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

The Trump administration is considering appointing Houman Hemmati, an ⁠ophthalmologist and a frequent Fox News guest, to lead the FDA's Center ⁠for Biologics Evaluation and...

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Residency Training May Formalize Digital Competencies
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

Medical residents report limited structured training in AI and digital health despite increasing clinical relevance.

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Reusable Catheters Just as Safe as Disposables
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

Reusable catheter strategies may be as safe as single-use devices for preventing UTIs, but questions remain about their practical use.

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A Simple Test Could Predict a Patient’s Final 24 Hours
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

New research suggests the loss of the corneal reflex — a classic marker of brain death — could help clinicians make more specific assessments during the final days and hours of life.

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Multidose Ibuprofen Regimen Eases IUD Insertion Pain
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

Taking three doses of ibuprofen before the insertion of an intrauterine device reduces pain during the procedure compared with a placebo.

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AI Chatbots Vary Widely on Fake Medical References
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

A study of nine AI chatbots found hallucination rates from 0% to 34%, with Grok 3 performing the worst and Perplexity Research being most reliable.

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Are Medical Errors Driven by Systems Rather Than Clinicians?
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

A neurosurgeon warns that medical errors may be driven by systemic failures, with more than half of them potentially preventable through simple measures.

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Common Kitchen Herbs May Help Prevent Obesity
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

Common culinary herbs such as cress, coriander, sage, and mint may help prevent and manage obesity by reducing inflammation, improving metabolic health, and supporting gut microbiota.

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Countertransference: A Practical Picture for All Physicians
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

How do physicians' emotions shape patient care? Dr Richard Zhang explores countertransference and its impact on clinical decisions, bias, and the doctor-patient relationship.

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Medicare’s WISeR Prior Authorization Model: Is It Wise?
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

The program is already negatively affecting day-to-day care, and if it is normalized, it could become a template for expanding algorithmic gatekeeping across Medicare.

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Schistosomiasis: Four Things You May Not Know
Published Date: 15 Apr 2026

From Ancient Egypt to Modern China, how parasitic worms have shaped human health and world history.

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S Korea Bans Syringe Stockpiling to Prevent Supply Disruptions

South Korea will ⁠ban stockpiling medical syringes and needles ⁠to prevent supply disruptions at ⁠hospitals starting on ‌Tuesday.

Teleneurology Bests On-Site Rounds for Postacute Stroke

In a head-to-head comparison of telemedicine and on-site care in postacute stroke rounds, teleneurology outperforms in-person consultations for guideline-supported care.

Feeding a Need: Hospitals Addressing Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is a growing problem, linked with higher rates of hospitalization and chronic illness. With 1 in 7 children affected, pediatric hospitals are taking action.

Kennedy Broadens Vaccine Advisory Panel's Role to Focus on Risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday issued a new charter for a CDC vaccine advisory committee that expands the role of the panel to include a ⁠focus on...

Phage Therapy Gains Momentum in Antibiotic Resistance

Growing antimicrobial resistance is prompting renewed interest in phage therapy, with preliminary data indicating improved outcomes when combined with standard antibiotics.

Suspended CDC Lab Testing May Cause Delays, Local Strain

Methods and standards for alternative options may vary.

Patient Nondisclosure May Compromise Diagnosis and Care

Patients often withhold key health information during consultations, which may contribute to delayed diagnosis, unnecessary testing, and suboptimal clinical decisions.

CDC Warns of ‘Rhino Tranq’ in Illicit Drug Supply

The animal sedative has been associated with a severe withdrawal syndrome that does not appear to respond to conventional opioid withdrawal treatment.

Bangladesh Launches Emergency Vaccination Campaign as Measles Outbreak Spreads

Bangladesh on Sunday launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children ⁠as a fast‑spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the...

Infection Prevention in Europe, Part 1: Preparing Clinicians

Climate change, aging populations, and antimicrobial resistance will reshape infection prevention, requiring cross sector collaboration, better data systems, and targeted vaccination by 2040.

Women Face Longer Peer Review Delays

A PLOS Biology analysis finds papers led by women spend 7%-15% longer in peer review, a delay that can undermine promotion, funding, and career advancement for clinician-researchers.

Marijuana Use Tied to More Asthma Attacks in Young Adults

Young adults with asthma who inhale marijuana have a higher likelihood of asthma attacks, a new study finds.

Butterfly Network Gets FDA Clearance for AI Ultrasound Pregnancy Tool

Butterfly Network said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory clearance for an artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound ⁠tool that can estimate gestational age, a move the...

FDA Approves Higher Dose Of Genetic Disorder Drug for SMA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Biogen's spinal muscular atrophy ⁠drug Spinraza, the company said on Monday, after rejecting it last...

Separate Hiring for Abortion Doctors Barred in Sicily

Italy's Constitutional Court bars Sicily from advertising jobs reserved for health workers willing to ⁠perform abortions, but it can find alternatives to safeguard access.

Real-Time Antimicrobial Stewardship May Aid Bacteremia Care

A real-time antimicrobial stewardship intervention may increase early switches from intravenous to oral antibiotics for nonstaphylococcal bloodstream infections, without changing clinical outcomes.

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S Korea Bans Syringe Stockpiling to Prevent Supply Disruptions

South Korea will ⁠ban stockpiling medical syringes and needles ⁠to prevent supply disruptions at ⁠hospitals starting on ‌Tuesday.

Teleneurology Bests On-Site Rounds for Postacute Stroke

In a head-to-head comparison of telemedicine and on-site care in postacute stroke rounds, teleneurology outperforms in-person consultations for guideline-supported care.

Feeding a Need: Hospitals Addressing Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is a growing problem, linked with higher rates of hospitalization and chronic illness. With 1 in 7 children affected, pediatric hospitals are taking action.

Kennedy Broadens Vaccine Advisory Panel's Role to Focus on Risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday issued a new charter for a CDC vaccine advisory committee that expands the role of the panel to include a ⁠focus on...

Phage Therapy Gains Momentum in Antibiotic Resistance

Growing antimicrobial resistance is prompting renewed interest in phage therapy, with preliminary data indicating improved outcomes when combined with standard antibiotics.

Suspended CDC Lab Testing May Cause Delays, Local Strain

Methods and standards for alternative options may vary.

Patient Nondisclosure May Compromise Diagnosis and Care

Patients often withhold key health information during consultations, which may contribute to delayed diagnosis, unnecessary testing, and suboptimal clinical decisions.

CDC Warns of ‘Rhino Tranq’ in Illicit Drug Supply

The animal sedative has been associated with a severe withdrawal syndrome that does not appear to respond to conventional opioid withdrawal treatment.

Bangladesh Launches Emergency Vaccination Campaign as Measles Outbreak Spreads

Bangladesh on Sunday launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children ⁠as a fast‑spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the...

Infection Prevention in Europe, Part 1: Preparing Clinicians

Climate change, aging populations, and antimicrobial resistance will reshape infection prevention, requiring cross sector collaboration, better data systems, and targeted vaccination by 2040.

Women Face Longer Peer Review Delays

A PLOS Biology analysis finds papers led by women spend 7%-15% longer in peer review, a delay that can undermine promotion, funding, and career advancement for clinician-researchers.

Marijuana Use Tied to More Asthma Attacks in Young Adults

Young adults with asthma who inhale marijuana have a higher likelihood of asthma attacks, a new study finds.

Butterfly Network Gets FDA Clearance for AI Ultrasound Pregnancy Tool

Butterfly Network said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory clearance for an artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound ⁠tool that can estimate gestational age, a move the...

FDA Approves Higher Dose Of Genetic Disorder Drug for SMA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Biogen's spinal muscular atrophy ⁠drug Spinraza, the company said on Monday, after rejecting it last...

Separate Hiring for Abortion Doctors Barred in Sicily

Italy's Constitutional Court bars Sicily from advertising jobs reserved for health workers willing to ⁠perform abortions, but it can find alternatives to safeguard access.

Real-Time Antimicrobial Stewardship May Aid Bacteremia Care

A real-time antimicrobial stewardship intervention may increase early switches from intravenous to oral antibiotics for nonstaphylococcal bloodstream infections, without changing clinical outcomes.

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Retaining APPs: Why One APP Won’t Leave Rheumatology

Clear expectations, mutual respect with physicians, and compensation models all play important roles in retaining advanced practice providers, a physician assistant says.

Pneumonia Tied to Noncommunicable Disease Risk in Adults

Hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia is linked to an increased risk of developing multiple chronic noncommunicable diseases over 5 years in adults.

Is ‘Spring Fatigue’ Real? Sleep Study Questions It

In a nine-wave online survey of 418 adults over 18 months, researchers find fatigue levels do not fluctuate seasonally — only everyday activity fatigue falls as days lengthen.

Telemedicine Matches Clinic Visits in IIH Care

Remote consults using optical coherence tomography data show high agreement with traditional clinic evaluations for the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

When Medications May Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Medication-related cognitive impairment is common, mimics neurodegenerative disease, increases with polypharmacy, and may be prevented with regular cognitive assessment monitoring.

Access to Mental Health Support ‘Uneven’ for Young Canadians

The need for mental health support services is high in Canada, especially among youth, but many are unable to access the care they need in a timely manner.

Pope Leo Calls Universal Healthcare a 'Moral Imperative'

Pope Leo has made a plea for countries ⁠to offer their citizens universal healthcare, calling it a "moral imperative" that people have access to ⁠the health services they need.

Will the UK Lose Senior Doctors Earlier Than EU Peers?

Findings from a Medscape survey suggest German and French doctors plan to work longer than their British counterparts — and it’s not just a lifestyle choice.

Human Milk Tied to Fewer Respiratory Admissions in Preemies

Among infants born very preterm, human milk feeding at hospital discharge is associated with fewer respiratory hospital admissions during their first 18 months than exclusive formula feeding.

Depression Predicts Disability Progression in Progressive MS

Depression screening predicts subsequent disability progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

World’s Best Hospitals Ranking Puts Mayo Back at No. 1

A new global hospital ranking spanning 32 countries places Mayo Clinic first and highlights strong performances from hospitals in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

How Babies Process Pain — and Sugar’s Role in Relieving It

Mounting evidence backs sucrose as an analgesic for newborns — yet their experience of pain remains mysterious.

Environmental Pollution From Pharmaceuticals Raises Concern

Pharmaceutical residues increasingly enter ecosystems across the drug life cycle, prompting calls for coordinated global action grounded in One Health principles.

Newer Groundwater Linked to Increased PD Risk

Drinking water sourced from newer groundwater or carbonate aquifers is linked to a significantly increased risk for Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.

AAN Issues Guidance on Consumer Wearables in Neurologic Care

New AAN guidance examines how consumer wearable devices can support neurologic care, including epilepsy monitoring and sleep tracking — while cautioning that many of them are insufficiently validated.

When Hearing Fails, Vision Rehab Falls Short

Patients with hearing impairment who receive vision rehabilitation are 42% less likely than those with normal hearing to achieve a meaningful functional improvement, a recent study shows.

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