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Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EDT

Physicians reveal how well their incomes help build family net worth, as well as investment and spending philosophies. Wealth disparities are reported by gender and race.

Three Psychiatric Emergencies Most Clinicians Misdiagnose

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:26 EDT

Delirium, alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal, and catatonia are often mistaken for psychiatric illness. Dr Adjoa Smalls-Mantey explains how to recognize them before they become life-threatening.

S4 Episode 3: How Much Monitoring Is Enough in Psoriasis Care?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:08:06 EDT

Dr Steven Feldman joins Drs Jennifer Cather and Brad Glick to discuss how much monitoring systemic psoriasis treatments really require in modern practice.

US to Loosen Marijuana Rules in Major Shift for $47 Billion Industry

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:38:35 EDT

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less...

The 19 Dimensions That Constitute Positive Mental Health

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:53:16 EDT

Global experts released the first international consensus on what it means to be well, identifying 19 core dimensions that constitute positive mental health.

Bipolar II Disorder May Raise the Risk for Mortality

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:23:18 EDT

Bipolar II disorder is associated with higher all-cause mortality risk in teens and adults than bipolar disorder I or not having either condition, a new study shows.

The Mental Health Cost of Abortion Bans

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:45 EDT

The mental health consequences of abortion bans are mounting in patients denied access to care and the physicians struggling to treat them.

Loneliness Tied to Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease Risk

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:50:13 EDT

Loneliness is linked to an increased risk for degenerative valvular heart disease and could be a modifiable risk factor for at-risk patients.

Tips for Mental Health Support in Psoriatic Arthritis

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:33:50 EDT

Drs Elaine Husni and Sarah Rispinto discuss how clinicians can recognize emotional distress and provide support in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Pediatricians Fall Short in Screening for Suicide Risk

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:04:19 EDT

Approximately 9% of high school students report a suicide attempt annually.

UK Lawmakers Approve Lifetime Smoking Ban for Today's Under-18s

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:24:54 EDT

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to ⁠legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on...

Loneliness and Isolation: The Hidden Costs of Hospitalization

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:03:20 EDT

Adults who are hospitalized often feel lonely and socially isolated.

Tau Blood Test Detects AD Risk Years Before Brain Changes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:40:19 EDT

Plasma pTau217 may detect initial buildup of AD-related brain changes before they can be detected by current ‘gold standard’ tests, such as PET scans, new research shows.

Can a Common, Safe, Low-Cost Med Boost Cognition After TBI?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:30:53 EDT

Gabapentin, a widely available medication, is linked to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced mortality after TBI, results of a large observational study show.

When Is It Purging, and When Is It Not?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:45:16 EDT

In managing eating disorders, how we define purging affects diagnosis, stigma, and medical risk.

How to Recognize Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:48:40 EDT

Dr Aron explains that screening tools and insight into the disorder can speed diagnosis of OCD.

High-Dose Flu Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:34 EDT

Vaccination with a higher dose of the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of developing dementia among older adults.

New Drugs Are Primary Care Game Changers, but Pricey

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:57:57 EDT

Four recent approvals are poised to affect patient care.

Researchers, Advocates Welcome EO on Psychedelics

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:22:19 EDT

The directive is expected to lead to fewer legal hurdles for psychedelic studies, increased funding, and potentially stepped-up rescheduling of the drugs.

Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:03:39 EDT

As physicians navigate the subsidy expirations and new efficiency mandates, which specialties do doctors feel are most and least appealing?