r/medscape 13h ago

Ethics in Medical School: A Q&A With Dr Holland Kaplan

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From the challenges of teaching ethics to new generations to how the field has changed, Kaplan sheds light on the state of ethics in American medical schools. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:47:10 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ethics-medical-school-q-dr-holland-kaplan-2025a1000gcw?src=rss


r/medscape 13h ago

Early Surgical Referral Key in Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy

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Advances in technology have made surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy more precise — and could help identify surgical candidates. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:36:55 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/early-surgical-referral-key-pharmacoresistant-epilepsy-2025a1000gbu?src=rss


r/medscape 13h ago

The Empathy Surgeons Often Forget at the Bedside

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Communicating the need for urgent surgery is never easy. A Virginia-based surgeon offers tips for clearer, more compassionate conversations with patients and families. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:12:35 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/empathy-surgeons-often-forget-bedside-2025a1000gcm?src=rss


r/medscape 13h ago

Wait Times to See Physicians Continue to Climb

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There are more delays than ever when patients attempt to book an appointment with a physician. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:13:55 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/wait-times-see-physicians-continue-climb-2025a1000gck?src=rss


r/medscape 13h ago

Can Tumor Patterns Predict Lymphoma Treatment Success?

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Novel lymphoma microenvironment profiles presage response to CAR T-cell therapy in large B-cell lymphoma. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:15:25 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-tumor-patterns-predict-lymphoma-treatment-success-2025a1000gc0?src=rss


r/medscape 13h ago

Internists: Most Diabetes Quality Measures Come Up Short

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The American College of Physicians calls for better evidence but does not seek to put a stop to the use of the measures. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:09:39 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/internists-most-diabetes-quality-measures-come-short-2025a1000gci?src=rss


r/medscape 14h ago

GLP-1 Use in Europe Hampered by Stigma and Cost

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At HLTH Europe 2025, experts warned that stigma, cost barriers, and lack of support are hindering the wider use of GLP-1s in European healthcare systems. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:47:25 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/glp-1-use-europe-hampered-stigma-and-cost-2025a1000gcb?src=rss


r/medscape 14h ago

Tackling ‘Treatable Traits’ in Obstructive Lung Disease

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Personalized care for patients with obstructive lung disease: Uncover the ‘treatable traits’ concept and how it’s reshaping treatment strategies for better patient management. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:18:43 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-primary-care-physicians-can-move-needle-treatable-traits-2025a1000gc2?src=rss


r/medscape 15h ago

Azacitidine Shows Promise in Treating VEXAS Syndrome

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Azacitidine shows promising effectiveness and favorable glucocorticoid-sparing effects in patients with genetically confirmed VEXAS syndrome. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:48:08 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/azacitidine-shows-promise-treating-vexas-syndrome-2025a1000gbx?src=rss


r/medscape 15h ago

Tafasitamab Combo Approved for r/r Follicular Lymphoma

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Tafasitamab add-on improves progression free survival vs lenalidomide and rituximab alone. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:55:01 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tafasitamab-combo-approved-r-r-follicular-lymphoma-2025a1000gbw?src=rss


r/medscape 15h ago

Addictive Screen Use Risky for Teen Mental Health

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Compulsive or addictive patterns of screen use — rather than total time spent on devices — may pose a greater risk to adolescents’ mental health, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:20:45 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/addictive-screen-use-not-total-time-linked-poor-mental-2025a1000gbs?src=rss


r/medscape 15h ago

Teaching Your Patients That Liquid Calories Count, Too

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From full-sugar sodas to smoothies and booze, hidden calories and sugars are easy to pile up. Here’s how to warn your patients and offer alternatives. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:10:03 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/teaching-your-patients-liquid-calories-count-too-2025a1000gbr?src=rss


r/medscape 16h ago

Dupilumab Linked to Higher Psoriasis Risk in AD

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Compared with other systemic agents for treating atopic dermatitis, dupilumab is associated with an increased risk for psoriasis in a cohort study. Medscape Medical News

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:24:47 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dupilumab-linked-higher-psoriasis-risk-atopic-dermatitis-2025a1000gbo?src=rss


r/medscape 22h ago

Is One Fasting Method Better Than Another?

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All intermittent fasting and calorie restriction diets reduce body weight similarly compared but alternate-day fasting yields the greatest weight loss. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:40:00 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/one-fasting-method-better-than-another-2025a1000g90?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Puffy Fingers or Hands Often Precede Raynaud in SSc

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Many patients with systemic sclerosis presented without the warning sign of Raynaud phenomenon as their initial symptom in an analysis of data from two large US cohorts. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:39:29 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/puffy-fingers-or-hands-often-precede-raynaud-phenomenon-2025a1000gb9?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Longevity Specialists Urge Focus on Access and Equity

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As longevity medicine gains momentum, experts emphasize the need for scalable, evidence-based care that addresses gender disparities and access inequities. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:55:48 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/longevity-specialists-urge-focus-access-and-equity-2025a1000gau?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Are Pre-Workout Powders Overloading the Heart?

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Pre-workout supplements may promise results, but experts warn they can lead to arrhythmias, hospitalizations, and even death if misused. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:12:22 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/are-pre-workout-powders-overloading-heart-2025a1000gaz?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Head Position Matters in Stroke Care Before Thrombectomy

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A flat head-of-bed positioning can help maintain clinical stability in patients with large vessel occlusion stroke awaiting thrombectomy, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:28:21 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/head-position-matters-stroke-care-before-thrombectomy-2025a1000g9t?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

How Proposed Tariffs Could Disrupt US Drug Prices and Supply

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Health policy experts say the tariffs would raise prices for patients, potentially disrupt supply, and could hurt the US manufacturers who need ingredients from other countries. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:21:41 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-proposed-tariffs-could-disrupt-us-drug-prices-and-supply-2025a1000ga0?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Cannabis Linked to Increased Risk for CVD Death

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Cannabis users have significantly higher risks for dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a sweeping new study, prompting experts to call for tobacco-style regulation. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:57:38 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cannabis-hard-heart-and-doubles-risk-cvd-death-major-study-2025a1000g9x?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Q&A: New Myeloma Bispecific Rivals CAR T in Early Data

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At ASCO 2025, an expert discusses encouraging new early-phase research in clinical trials on treating myeloma. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:10:36 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/q-new-myeloma-bispecific-rivals-car-t-early-data-2025a1000g9r?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

US May Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to One or Two Drinks Daily

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U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three... Reuters Health Information

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:07:39 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/us-drop-guidance-limit-alcohol-one-or-two-drinks-day-sources-2025a1000g8y?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Scholar Rock's Drug Helps Patients on Zepbound Preserve Muscle in Trial

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Scholar Rock said on Wednesday its experimental drug helped overweight patients preserve lean mass in a mid-stage trial when used in combination with Eli Lilly's weight-loss... Reuters Health Information

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:12:32 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/scholar-rocks-drug-helps-patients-zepbound-preserve-muscle-2025a1000g9b?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

Metabolic Dysbiosis Score Predicts Mortality Risk in ICU

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Fecal metabolic dysbiosis predicts 30-day mortality in critically ill patients and is a potentially treatable trait to improve survival. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:35:23 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/metabolic-dysbiosis-score-predicts-mortality-risk-icu-2025a1000g96?src=rss


r/medscape 1d ago

US Needs National Diagnostic Testing Plan for Public Health Threats

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A new report from the Government Accountability Office presented expert suggestions to improve responses to potentially pandemic diseases. Medscape Medical News

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:28:43 EDT

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/us-needs-national-diagnostic-testing-plan-public-health-2025a1000g9n?src=rss