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Targeted Therapies Are Transforming IgAN Management

Breakthroughs in IgA nephropathy research are accelerating, with multitargeted therapies, pathogenic insights, and updated KDIGO guidelines, reshaping disease management and improving patient outcomes.

Hold GLP-1s or Give Clear Liquid Diet Before Endoscopy?

Continuing GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy prior to elective upper endoscopy increases the risk for residual gastric volume, but clear liquids the day before could mitigate the risk.

Polypharmacy in CKD: 10 Drugs Clinicians Must Monitor

Clinical management in patients with CKD requires vigilance because routine therapies may impair renal functions under specific conditions and may trigger complications.

Conference MDAngle: ACC 2026 Amyloidosis/ATTR-CM

Cuban Doctors Keep Calabria’s Hospitals Running

A pandemic-era rule lets Calabria temporarily accept foreign medical degrees, enabling Cuban doctors to staff critical anesthesia, cardiology, and emergency positions.

Judge Orders Hospital Rating Group to Overhaul Safety Grades

Five South Florida hospitals successfully sue the leading hospital rating group, Leapfrog, claiming they are punished for not providing data.

Infographic: Primary Care on Mental Health’s Front Lines

More than half of primary care physicians (PCPs) said their patients 'frequently' need mental and/or behavioral health treatment; 84% see PCPs playing an essential role here.

Preventing DKA With Education and Prescriptions

Dr Anne Peters discusses steps to improve management of patients with diabetes.

Facing Death as a Doctor: Knowledge vs Nature

A new analysis suggests physicians die at home or in hospice only slightly more often than other groups, underscoring the complexity of their own end-of-life decisions.

Sugammadex for Block Reversal Cuts Postop Urinary Retention

Following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the incidence of postoperative urinary retention is lower with sugammadex than with neostigmine used for reversal of neuromuscular blockade, a study shows.

Streaming Medical Series That Docs Love

A new wave of streaming shows has replaced medical soap operas with the gritty, realistic stressors of modern medicine. Which ones do doctors like?

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome May Be Missed in Primary Care

Experts highlight the role of primary care in identifying joint hypermobility syndrome and distinguishing it from connective tissue disorders.

The Pitt Season 2: EM Docs Rate Its Accuracy (Part 1)

Drs Robert Glatter and Amy Faith Ho break down the medicine in The Pitt Season 2 — from a dramatic hilar flip to hypokalemic paralysis, priapism, and more.

Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions Raise Eye Safety Concerns

Eyelash extensions may contribute to blepharitis, dry eye disease, and corneal injury through meibomian gland dysfunction.

When Pain Persists: Managing FM and Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr Philip Mease shares his clinical insights for diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis.

Opioids Offer Limited Relief for Many Acute Pain Conditions

A sweeping review of previous research suggests commonly prescribed opioids often provide only modest pain relief and may increase side effect risk.