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Ataxia in MS: Clinical Tips From Diagnosis to Rehab

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:29:08 EDT

Drs Sarah Donkers and Katherine Knox share strategies for assessing and treating ataxia in multiple sclerosis.

Concomitant Clopidogrel and Omeprazole: Evidence Revisited

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:02:01 EDT

Evidence shows omeprazole reduces clopidogrel activation, yet uncertainty persists over whether this interaction affects cardiovascular outcomes in clinical practice.

Can Age-Old Chinese Therapy Reduce Insulin Needs in T2D?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Acupuncture may reduce insulin requirements to a greater extent than a sham treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight receiving insulin therapy, a trial suggests.

Psoriasis Tied to Chronic Intense Pain, Multiple Pain Sites

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

A population-based study reports that psoriasis is associated with chronic pain at multiple sites and with high intensity even after ruling out known diagnoses of psoriatic arthritis.

C difficile Hospital Deaths Rose in the COVID Pandemic

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:23:21 EDT

Clostridioides difficile infection, especially complicated by COVID, elevates nosocomial mortality risk in the US, whereas admissions decrease.

Exosomes Move Into the Regenerative Medicine Spotlight

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:16:16 EDT

Exosomes emerge as a potential alternative to stem cells in regenerative medicine, and early studies suggest roles in skin rejuvenation, alopecia, and wound healing.

ACOG Issues Simplified Maternal Vaccine Schedule

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:12:32 EDT

The organization says it aims for clarity for its members and to dispel misinformation.

Drop Flare Fears to Fix Rheumatic Vaccination Gaps

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:46:59 EDT

Vaccination remains the best measure to protect immunosuppressed patients, but new evidence suggests a rethink of scheduling.

Allowing Rotavirus Vaccination in NICU May Boost Coverage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:35:41 EDT

ACIP guidelines currently say rotavirus vaccination should not be administered before NICU discharge, but study authors say that’s contributing to poor coverage.

Celiac Disease and Antibiotic Use: Is There a Causal Link?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:25:28 EDT

A recent study suggests that the link between antibiotic use and celiac disease may reflect increased testing and not causation.

Psilocybin Shows Benefit in Real-World TRD

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:25:20 EDT

One of the first real-world studies of psilocybin therapy suggests meaningful improvements in treatment-resistant depression outside the controlled setting of clinical trials.

Antihistamines Not Tied to Dementia Risk in Allergic Disease

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:23:51 EDT

The use of second-generation antihistamines is not linked to a higher risk of developing dementia in patients with chronic urticaria, chronic sinusitis, or allergic rhinitis, a real-world study shows.

Hydrofluoric Acid Burns: Why Clinicians Often Miss Them

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:30:02 EDT

Hydrofluoric acid burns may look deceptively mild at first, but delayed, disproportionate pain can signal a far more serious toxic injury.

Dilated Ureter May Up UTI Risk in Kids With Hydronephrosis

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:05:40 EDT

Dilation of the ureter is linked to an increased risk for urinary tract infections in children with prenatal hydronephrosis.

Secondary Syphilis Sign Shows Reliable Histologic Pattern

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:36:58 EDT

Condyloma lata in secondary syphilis shows consistent histopathologic findings that may help prevent misdiagnosis.

What Is the Celebrity Effect? When Awareness Drives Action

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EDT

From cancer to Parkinson's disease, public figures shape health perceptions in ways that few traditional awareness campaigns can achieve.

Apple Watch App Detects Seizures With Fewer False Alarms

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:14:07 EDT

An app tied to the Apple Watch detects 46 of 47 tonic-clonic seizures with a false-alarm rate lower than that reported for other seizure detection devices.

First, Do No Harm. Then Press 'Record.'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:46:10 EDT

The use of AI scribes is exploding in US healthcare systems, but there are patient consent issues behind ‘recording’ these visits. Dr Amy Faith Ho looks at the ramifications of this new technology.

Golimumab Shows Benefit in Refractory HS

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:00 EDT

More than half of patients with treatment-refractory hidradenitis suppurativa achieve meaningful disease improvement with golimumab therapy in a study.

The Vascular Etiology of Migraine Myth

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:58:55 EDT

Neurologist Indu Subramanian asks migraine expert Andrew Charles how the vascular hypothesis emerged and what the imaging studies really show.