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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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More Water, More Food; More Spice, Less Food
Published Date: 28 Aug 2026

Two studies challenge conventional weight-loss advice.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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