Antibodies positive for P.1 variants in LTC residents

Only a Few AI Devices Serve Kids; Regulatory Hurdles Persist

AI medical devices for children remain scarce and cover few clinical areas.

RSV Springs Ahead

Moderate but rising RSV rates in many areas counter the decline in other respiratory infections.

Cesarean Birth in the Middle East: A Public Health Reckoning

The issue is not just about maternal preference or obesity, but about the systemic forces making cesarean delivery the default.

Don't Stop Gliflozin: Continue SGLT2i in Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Dr David Armstrong says new research suggests clinicians should continue SGLT2is in patients with diabetic foot ulcers to support faster healing without increasing amputation risk.

The Moral Failure of the CDC-Funded Hep B Vaccine Study

5 Million Deaths Tied to Global Inactivity

New research ties global inactivity to millions of deaths; specialists call for standardized national monitoring, bigger school programs, and funding that links infrastructure to activity.

Endoscopy Beats Surgery for Malignant Gastric Blockage

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy offers the best clinical success among all other techniques used for palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction.

Joint Patterns Predict Treatment Response in Early RA

Treatment-naive patients with early RA and hand-dominant joint involvement are more likely to achieve better disease activity responses to csDMARD and bDMARD treatments.

European Code Against Cancer Targets Barriers to Prevention

Cancer prevention adherence depends on structural and social factors, including cost, time, and access, in addition to patient motivation or awareness.

Joss Reimer Becomes Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer

In an interview with Medscape News Canada, Reimer said that confronting the rising number of measles cases will be one of her first priorities.

Smartphone App Improves Axial Spondyloarthritis Care

A smartphone app added to standard care may help patients with axial spondyloarthritis to improve symptoms, function, and quality of life over 12 weeks.

Finland Fast-Tracks Youth Mental Health Care at School

Trained school nurses and social workers are providing early interventions for mild symptoms, reserving specialists for the more serious cases.

Parental Pressure Alters Pediatric Care Decisions

Pediatric providers including nurse practitioners frequently feel pressured to satisfy parental requests, often leading them to alter their workup and management plans, a survey-based study shows.

Can Exercise Ease ‘Chemobrain’ During Chemotherapy?

Engaging in a simple home-based exercise regimen of walking and resistance training during chemotherapy can help patients with cancer stay sharper and less fatigued, new data show.

ctDNA Shows Strong Prognostic Value in TNBC: What Now?

Ultrasensitive ctDNA testing distinguishes patients with very different risks for recurrence — but it remains to be seen whether acting on the results can improve their outcomes.