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Single-Pill Hypertension Therapy Remains Underutilized
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Single-Pill Hypertension Therapy Remains Underutilized

A recent study found that single-pill combination therapy for hypertension is underutilized among newly diagnosed…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 31 views
FDA Approves First Golimumab Biosimilars to Treat RA and UC
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FDA Approves First Golimumab Biosimilars to Treat RA and UC

The FDA has approved two golimumab biosimilars, Immgolis and Immgolis Intri, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 26 views
Maternal Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to CVD Risk in Children
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Maternal Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to CVD Risk in Children

A study has found that children whose mothers had diabetes during pregnancy face a higher long-term risk of…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 27 views
CDC Offers Hantavirus Guidance, Says Risk Is Extremely Low
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CDC Offers Hantavirus Guidance, Says Risk Is Extremely Low

The CDC and WHO have stated that the risk of the Andes strain of hantavirus spreading from MV Hondius cruise ship…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 35 views
Seasonal COVID Vaccine Linked With Halved Infection Risk
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Seasonal COVID Vaccine Linked With Halved Infection Risk

The 2025/2026 seasonal COVID vaccine has been found to reduce the risk of infection by approximately 50% in older…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 25 views
Is Persistent Hunger After Weight Loss Behind Weight Regain?
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Is Persistent Hunger After Weight Loss Behind Weight Regain?

A study on mice suggests that biological factors may drive weight regain after weight loss through a condition known…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
Do Smokers Need to Quit Before Lung Cancer Surgery?
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Do Smokers Need to Quit Before Lung Cancer Surgery?

A recent study indicates that lung cancer patients who smoke before surgery face higher pulmonary complication risks…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 32 views
New Data: Perinatal MDD Peaks 2 Weeks After Birth
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New Data: Perinatal MDD Peaks 2 Weeks After Birth

A recent study found that major depressive disorder (MDD) affects about 6% of women during pregnancy and peaks at 9.8%…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 34 views
Talking Bot Wins Over Patients and Docs in Ophthalmology
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Talking Bot Wins Over Patients and Docs in Ophthalmology

A voice-based generative AI assistant has shown promise in educating patients with wet age-related macular…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
New Benchmark for Reduced-Intensity Sickle Cell BMT Set
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New Benchmark for Reduced-Intensity Sickle Cell BMT Set

Johns Hopkins University has introduced a new reduced-intensity conditioning regimen for bone marrow transplants in…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 33 views
Acute Kidney Injury Sets Kids Up for Chronic Kidney Disease
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Acute Kidney Injury Sets Kids Up for Chronic Kidney Disease

A recent meta-analysis indicates that children who survive acute kidney injury (AKI) face increased long-term risks…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 35 views
US Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 Years
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US Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 Years

Kratom use in the US has surged dramatically, with reported exposures increasing from 19 in 2010 to 1242 in 2023.…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 27 views
Ketamine Tied to Rapid Relief of Depression Symptoms
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Ketamine Tied to Rapid Relief of Depression Symptoms

A systematic review found that intravenous ketamine provides rapid relief for adults with major depressive disorder,…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 36 views
Vasectomy Reversal More Cost-Effective Than IVF
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Vasectomy Reversal More Cost-Effective Than IVF

New research suggests that vasectomy reversal is a more cost-effective option for couples wishing to conceive after a…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 31 views
France Expands 2026 Vaccination Rules Amid Resurgence
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France Expands 2026 Vaccination Rules Amid Resurgence

France is expanding its vaccination rules in response to a resurgence of preventable diseases. A group of 300 experts…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views
Lupus Can Cost Young Women More Years Than Diabetes, HIV
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Lupus Can Cost Young Women More Years Than Diabetes, HIV

A recent study highlights the significant impact of lupus on young women's health, revealing it as a leading cause of…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
Undiagnosed Dementia Tied to Increased Mortality Risk
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Undiagnosed Dementia Tied to Increased Mortality Risk

A recent study found that undiagnosed dementia is prevalent in both the US and Brazil, with significantly higher rates…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 30 views
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Demands Multidisciplinary Approach
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Demands Multidisciplinary Approach

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), requires a…

5/18/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
Coffee Linked to Better Cognition in Patients With PD
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Coffee Linked to Better Cognition in Patients With PD

A study has found that coffee consumption is associated with improved executive function in patients with early…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 30 views
Isotretinoin Plus Laser Safe, Effective for Rhinophyma
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Isotretinoin Plus Laser Safe, Effective for Rhinophyma

A recent study indicates that combining CO2 laser resurfacing with isotretinoin is a safe and effective treatment for…

5/18/2026 · 5 min read · 37 views
Antibiotic Stewardship: Five Tips to Reduce Resistance
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Antibiotic Stewardship: Five Tips to Reduce Resistance

Antibiotic stewardship is crucial in combating antimicrobial resistance through evidence-based prescribing. Key…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views
Germany Flags Safety Risks in ‘Vitamin Drip’ Trend
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Germany Flags Safety Risks in ‘Vitamin Drip’ Trend

Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has issued a health-risk warning regarding the growing trend…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 25 views
Hydronephrosis on USG Predicts Stones but May Not Cut CT Use
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Hydronephrosis on USG Predicts Stones but May Not Cut CT Use

A study found that hydronephrosis identified through renal point-of-care ultrasound (rPOCUS) can predict the presence…

5/18/2026 · 2 min read · 41 views
The Unprecedented Rise of Scientists Fact-Checking the Feds
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The Unprecedented Rise of Scientists Fact-Checking the Feds

Scientists and physician-researchers are increasingly stepping in to fact-check federal health claims amid growing…

4/29/2026 · 9 min read · 32 views
Migraine Med Shows Weight-Loss Benefit
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Migraine Med Shows Weight-Loss Benefit

Atogepant, an FDA-approved migraine medication, has shown potential for significant weight loss in patients with…

4/29/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
Upadacitinib After TNF Inhibitor Failure Improves RA Control
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Upadacitinib After TNF Inhibitor Failure Improves RA Control

A recent study found that switching to upadacitinib after failing a TNF inhibitor significantly improved disease…

4/29/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
Fiber-Bacteria Combo May Aid Celiac Disease Recovery
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Fiber-Bacteria Combo May Aid Celiac Disease Recovery

A study has found that patients with celiac disease have a reduced ability to metabolize dietary fiber due to a lack…

4/29/2026 · 3 min read · 33 views
Diet‑Modulated Gut Microbes Predict BMI and Risk
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Diet‑Modulated Gut Microbes Predict BMI and Risk

A recent study published in Nature has identified gut bacterial species linked to BMI and health status in a large…

4/29/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views
Prediabetes Tied to Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
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Prediabetes Tied to Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

New research indicates that prediabetes may affect fat tissue in a way that complicates weight maintenance after…

4/29/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
How to Talk to Your Patients About Resistance Exercise
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How to Talk to Your Patients About Resistance Exercise

Resistance exercise, first popularized by Thomas DeLorme in 1945, remains underutilized despite its proven benefits…

4/29/2026 · 7 min read · 34 views
Zanubrutinib May Have PFS Edge Over Combo Therapy in CLL
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Zanubrutinib May Have PFS Edge Over Combo Therapy in CLL

Zanubrutinib monotherapy shows improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to acalabrutinib-venetoclax in…

4/28/2026 · 3 min read · 20 views

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