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OA Trial Drug Seeks to Be Analgesic Alternative to NSAIDs

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:20:31 EDT

If future trials continue to show positive results, the drug may provide a pain-relief option that lacks the risks of long-term NSAID use.

Microplastics: A Growing GI Health Concern

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:03:52 EDT

Emerging evidence indicates micro and nanoplastics alter gut microbial communities, provoke inflammatory responses, and contribute to GI and hepatic disease.

POTS and Post-COVID POTS: Insights From RECOVER-AUTONOMIC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:57:42 EDT

Cardiologists Michelle O’Donoghue and Pam Taub discuss the RECOVER-AUTONOMIC trial of ivabradine +/- coordinated care vs placebo in patients with post-COVID POTS and how to manage various POTS phenotypes.

Radon Exposure and Ovarian Cancer: A Preventable Risk?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:56:02 EDT

Radon mitigation isn’t just about lung cancer anymore. Dr JoAnn Manson details new evidence suggesting a strong link between radon levels and ovarian cancer.

Infographic: How Prepared Are Doctors for Financial Futures?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:44:33 EDT

In our survey, 19% of physicians reported family net worth exceeding $5 million. Male doctors more often claimed such wealth than women did.

Bubble Tea: ‘Metabolically Louder Than We Think’

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:42:20 EDT

High Fruit, Veggie Diet Tied to Early-Onset Lung Cancer?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:01:16 EDT

Counterintuitive findings hint that diets rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains may increase the risk of lung cancer in young nonsmokers, but experts are skeptical.

Drugmaker Seeks Alopecia Areata Indication for Upadacitinib

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:22:04 EDT

Studies showing significant improvements in scalp hair coverage support the application for approval for adolescents and adults with severe alopecia areata.

Do Repetitive Motor Behaviors Always Signal Autism?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:24 EDT

Repetitive motor behaviors such as hand flapping and rocking occur in more than one third of toddlers who do not meet diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

UK and US Set Path to Shared Medical Device Approvals

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:13:48 EDT

The MHRA and FDA have agreed to explore mutual recognition of medical device approvals, in a move that could cut delays for patients in both countries.

Childhood Trauma Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Women with prior adverse childhood experiences may face a higher risk for gestational diabetes, with the risk rising with each additional adverse experience, a meta-analysis of 11 studies shows.

Virtual Reality Games Boost Muscle Strength During Dialysis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

An intradialytic virtual reality platform combining exercise, nutritional education, cognitive training, and psychological support proves feasible and safe for patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Does AD Affect Adults More With Early Onset Than With Later?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Patients with atopic dermatitis since childhood show a greater psychosocial burden than those with the disease since adolescence; however, no variation in allergic comorbidities is observed.

Early-Onset Kaposi Sarcoma Shows Indolent Course

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:50 EDT

Early-onset Kaposi sarcoma in HIV-negative men is a distinct disease subgroup and is usually managed with local therapy rather than systemic treatment.

Former World War I Pharmacist Who Wrote Murder Methods

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:59:22 EDT

A misplaced decimal in the imperial-to-metric shift inspires many Christie plots — and reminds physicians how tiny medication errors can produce fatal outcomes.

They Say Compassion Drains You. Science Disagrees

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:27:47 EDT

Research suggests it’s not compassion that wears doctors down but a different emotion — a distinction that may help them recharge more effectively.

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.

Trump Administration Appeals Judge's Order Upending Kennedy's Vaccine Policies

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:44:17 EDT

The Trump administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling blocking key elements of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to reshape U.S. vaccine...

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.