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10-Year Data Confirm No Benefit From Knee Arthroscopy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:12:48 EDT

Ten-year follow-up data from the FIDELITY sham knee arthroscopy study confirms the procedure offers no benefits and may be associated with worse outcomes.

Treat Emotional Milestones Like Motor Development, AAP Says

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:59:51 EDT

For the parents of toddlers, pediatricians should encourage anticipatory guidance focused on autonomy — such as letting toddlers choose their own clothing — to support self-regulation.

Less Than Half of Perinatally Exposed Infants Are HCV Tested

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:50:52 EDT

Few eligible young children receive antiviral medications for this treatable infection.

Why the FDA Rejected RP-1 in Melanoma: A Data Deep Dive

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:58:01 EDT

Dr Bishal Gyawali unpacks the FDA’s decision to deny RP-1 in melanoma, exploring why single-arm data and confounded response rates failed to meet the bar for clinical evidence.

Cataplexy: The Missed Symptom in Your Clinic

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:22:35 EDT

Is it a cardiac event, a seizure, or narcolepsy? Dr Alison Kole advises primary care physicians on how to accurately spot the hidden signs of cataplexy.

Biologic Evidence May Reshape Long-COVID Diagnosis and Care

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:13:24 EDT

Researchers have reported biologic abnormalities in long COVID, challenging the view that symptoms are primarily psychosomatic.

For These Doctors, Medicine Is Also a Literary Journey

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:05:30 EDT

Medical literary journals are an emotional lifeline for doctors who process the weight of healthcare through writing. And some doctors are very, very good at it.

How Oculomics Is Bringing Systemic Disease Into Focus

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:41:40 EDT

Oculomics, the study of eye biomarkers of systemic disease, is gaining traction as retinal imaging and AI advance. Tear testing could take the field in a new direction.

GLP-1 Overdoses on the Rise: Cause for Concern?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:13 EDT

GLP-1 overdoses are on the rise, and some clinicians suggest informing patients of the risk in the initial consultation.

EU Urged to Recognize Family Medicine as a Specialty

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:29:16 EDT

European legislation may not reflect current clinical practice, prompting renewed advocacy to formally recognize family physicians as specialists.

Surveillance Strategies for HCC: New Update

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:28:39 EDT

New AGA practice update addresses HCC risk stratification, surveillance, and emerging biomarkers.

Valproate Tied to Higher Mortality in Dementia and Epilepsy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

In older people with dementia and epilepsy, starting treatment with valproate is linked to a higher risk for deaths than starting treatment with other commonly used antiseizure medicines.

What Drives Norway's Infant Mortality Drop?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Infant mortality continues to fall in Norway as survival improves for extremely premature infants and deaths linked to prematurity, congenital malformations, and sudden infant death syndrome decrease.

How Primary Care Med Prescribing Precedes Pancreatic Cancer

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Changes in insulin prescriptions in primary care are observed prior to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, with women experiencing an increase earlier than men.

Families Need Support Before and After Celiac Diagnoses

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:29:18 EDT

Families’ reports of initial emotional distress were mitigated with education and access to resources.

AstraZeneca to Invest $405 Million in Britain After US-UK Pharma Deal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:26:36 EDT

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that Britain's biggest company AstraZeneca would invest 300 million pounds ($405 ⁠million) in the country, after pausing...

EU Regulator Forms Expert Group to Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:26:20 EDT

The European Union's medicines regulator said on Wednesday it has set ⁠up a new advisory group that would advise the agency on issues related ⁠to vaccine hesitancy and boost...

Sleep Disorders Very Common in Patients With Osteoarthritis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:15:10 EDT

While pain is recognized as a likely contributor to poor sleep, the relationship may be bidirectional, with sleep problems also contributing to osteoarthritis symptoms.

Museum Artworks Offer Lessons in Clinical Vision

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:13:16 EDT

Like skin conditions, paintings and sculptures tell a larger story the more closely you look.

Germany to Impose Levy on Sugary Drinks From 2028

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:29 EDT

Germany plans to impose a levy on sugary drinks under a healthcare reform package that aims to rein in rising rates of ⁠obesity and ease pressure on the health system.