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Sandoz Files European Complaint About Chinese Antibiotic Imports

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz filed a draft ⁠anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission over Chinese imports ⁠of the antibiotic ingredient amoxicillin.

Fact vs. Fallacy: Challenging the Norms of Cancer Care

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Dr Bishal Gyawali explores why lowering the bar for drug approvals is a fallacy and why asking for better evidence is a sign of patient advocacy, not an attack on innovation.

T2* MRI Maps Iron in Finger Soft Tissue in Microvasculopathy

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Quantitative T2* MRI is feasible and reproducible for detecting microvasculopathy-related iron deposition in the soft tissues of the fingers.

Femoral BMD May Reflect Broader Health in Older Women

Published Date: 30 May 2026

An observational study suggests that bone mineral density may serve as a marker of systemic health.

Eye Inflammation Tied to Anti-Adalimumab Antibody Formation

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Patients with autoimmune diseases who experience ocular inflammation while on adalimumab have an increased risk of developing antibodies against the drug, according to a recent retrospective study.

WHO Identifies Ebola Treatments & Vaccines for Testing

Published Date: 30 May 2026

The World Health Organization has recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Natural Supplements Linked to Cases of Severe Liver Injury

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Experts warn that concentrated herbal and dietary supplements are increasingly linked to severe liver injury, while regulation remains limited.

Remote Monitoring in Cirrhosis Could Reduce Admissions

Published Date: 30 May 2026

A digital monitoring system for advanced cirrhosis may help detect deterioration earlier and reduce hospital admissions.

The Alcohol-Sugar Double Whammy Coming to Patients Near You

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Highly sweetened alcoholic drinks may amplify liver risk by combining concentrated alcohol exposure with metabolic stress.

Exam Rooms Front Line in Fight Against Youth Vaping

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Exam rooms are becoming a critical and increasingly complex front line in preventing adolescent nicotine addiction.

Occupational PTSD Typically Affects UK Men More Than Women

Published Date: 30 May 2026

A 28-year surveillance study in the UK showed that occupational posttraumatic stress disorder most frequently affected men, with police and military personnel at the highest risk.

CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in CNS and Extramedullary B-ALL

Published Date: 30 May 2026

A retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of CD19 CAR T-cell therapy in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with extramedullary or CNS disease.

Reassuring Data for Two High-Efficacy MS Meds in Pregnancy

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Two longitudinal studies showed no adverse safety signals associated with prenatal exposure to two high-efficacy drugs for MS.

Pediatric Ketamine Sedation Not Tied to Serious AEs

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Children receiving ketamine sedation in the ED rarely have serious side effects, but risks are slightly higher in those who are older, those with respiratory infections, or those receiving opioids.

NICE Recommends Mepolizumab for Uncontrolled COPD

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Mepolizumab is the second biologic approved for eosinophilic COPD this year, joining dupilumab in offering an alternative to triple therapy alone.

Time-Restricted Eating Reshapes Gut Flora, Aids Weight Loss

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Time-restricted eating alters the gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles in young adults with overweight or obesity, with changes linked to weight loss and improved cardiometabolic health.

Tirzepatide Raises Thyroid Risk in Certain At-Risk Patients

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Patients with end-stage renal disease or preexisting thyroid disease are more likely to experience either a new thyroid problem or a worsening of their thyroid disease while on tirzepatide.

Is It Time to Talk to Patients About Bowel Hygiene?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Advising patients about bowel hygiene is on the rise as understanding grows about the multifaceted nature of GI disorders.

From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, Face Firming Drive S Korea Tourism

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Just over 2 million foreigners visited South Korea last year for medical treatment, nearly double the 2024 figure of ‌1.17 million.

IBS: New Dietetic Guidance Advises to ‘Think Beyond Diet’

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Updated BDA guidance moves away from a diet-first approach to IBS, urging dietitians to consider lifestyle, mental health, and nondietary factors.

Analysis: 'Breakneck' Ebola Epidemic Outpaces World Response

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Health teams are racing to find thousands of people ⁠who may have been exposed to the virus while also grappling with myriad challenges that make it difficult to contain.

US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

Published Date: 30 May 2026

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming ⁠from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,...

Kenyan Court Orders Suspension of US Plan for Ebola Quarantine Facility

Published Date: 30 May 2026

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit argued the site...

Should North Africa Be Concerned About Ebola?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Yes, but don’t panic, say experts.

Treat the Overlap Between Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue

Published Date: 30 May 2026

As more patients seek help for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and similar symptoms for long COVID, primary care clinicians play a bigger role in treatment.

Does Obesity Drive Related Conditions in Older Adults?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Many health conditions related to obesity are common in older adults, but some are more attributable to obesity than others.

Nighttime BP Measured Using Wrist Device Reveals Heart Risks

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Nighttime blood pressure measured at home with a wrist-worn device is independently associated with the odds of left ventricular hypertrophy, beyond office and morning measurements.

Higher Abdominal Fat Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Higher abdominal fat is associated with accelerated biological aging across multiple measures, and metabolic aging explains much of the increased risks for heart disease and death.

Beyond the Mediterranean Diet: What’s Next for Gut Health?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Emerging data suggest Western dietary patterns may promote inflammatory gut changes, whereas traditional diets appear linked to more favorable metabolic effects.

Which Patients With Early HCC Should Undergo Resection?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Analysis of 2869 patients suggest resection may improve overall and disease-free survival vs RFA/TACE in selected early multinodular HCC.

Rib Fracture Management: Is Individualized Treatment Needed?

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Aggressive pain control and selective surgical stabilization are central to rib fracture management following chest trauma.

Don’t Ignore Mild Asthma in Children

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Mild childhood asthma is often missed, risking impaired lung growth, fixed airflow obstruction and future COPD; early diagnosis and control can prevent lasting harm.

House Dust Mite Immunotherapy May Prevent Allergies in Kids

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Preventive house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy in sensitized, symptom-free preschoolers may safely induce blocking antibodies, reduce allergic responses, and limit new sensitizations.

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Remission of Asthma in Obesity

Published Date: 30 May 2026

In patients with obesity and asthma, remission of asthma and improvements in pulmonary function are seen following metabolic and bariatric surgery, according to a meta-analysis.

FDA Advisors Favor XFG Strain for Next COVID Vaccine

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Experts skipped the cicada variant BA.3.2 and last year’s LP.8.1 vaccine strain and recommended monovalent XFG option.

Guselkumab Adds PsA Structural Damage Inhibition to Label

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Guselkumab is the only IL-23 inhibitor that has been proven to help stop further structural damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis.

Traffic Pollution Linked to Higher Rhinosinusitis Risk

Published Date: 30 May 2026

Chronic rhinosinusitis driven by different traffic pollutants may eventually require different treatments.

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Sandoz Files European Complaint About Chinese Antibiotic Imports

Fact vs. Fallacy: Challenging the Norms of Cancer Care

T2* MRI Maps Iron in Finger Soft Tissue in Microvasculopathy

Femoral BMD May Reflect Broader Health in Older Women

Eye Inflammation Tied to Anti-Adalimumab Antibody Formation

WHO Identifies Ebola Treatments & Vaccines for Testing

Natural Supplements Linked to Cases of Severe Liver Injury

Remote Monitoring in Cirrhosis Could Reduce Admissions

The Alcohol-Sugar Double Whammy Coming to Patients Near You

Exam Rooms Front Line in Fight Against Youth Vaping

Occupational PTSD Typically Affects UK Men More Than Women

CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in CNS and Extramedullary B-ALL

Reassuring Data for Two High-Efficacy MS Meds in Pregnancy

Pediatric Ketamine Sedation Not Tied to Serious AEs

NICE Recommends Mepolizumab for Uncontrolled COPD

Time-Restricted Eating Reshapes Gut Flora, Aids Weight Loss

Tirzepatide Raises Thyroid Risk in Certain At-Risk Patients

Is It Time to Talk to Patients About Bowel Hygiene?

From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, Face Firming Drive S Korea Tourism

IBS: New Dietetic Guidance Advises to ‘Think Beyond Diet’

Analysis: 'Breakneck' Ebola Epidemic Outpaces World Response

US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

Kenyan Court Orders Suspension of US Plan for Ebola Quarantine Facility

Should North Africa Be Concerned About Ebola?

Treat the Overlap Between Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue

Does Obesity Drive Related Conditions in Older Adults?

Nighttime BP Measured Using Wrist Device Reveals Heart Risks

Higher Abdominal Fat Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Beyond the Mediterranean Diet: What’s Next for Gut Health?

Which Patients With Early HCC Should Undergo Resection?

Rib Fracture Management: Is Individualized Treatment Needed?

Don’t Ignore Mild Asthma in Children

House Dust Mite Immunotherapy May Prevent Allergies in Kids

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Remission of Asthma in Obesity

FDA Advisors Favor XFG Strain for Next COVID Vaccine

Guselkumab Adds PsA Structural Damage Inhibition to Label

Traffic Pollution Linked to Higher Rhinosinusitis Risk

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