
Head Injuries Tied to Increased Risk for Suicide Attempts
Jan 2, 2026 · Individuals who experience a head injury have a 21% greater likelihood of attempting suicide later in life than those without such injuries.
GLP-1 Users Should Fast 24 Hours Before Anesthesia - Medscape
Jun 5, 2025 · A consensus statement from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement recommends patients should continue GLP-1 RAs and adhere to a 1-day clear liquid …
Mycophenolate Mofetil in SSc: Lower Risk for Vascular Issues
4 days ago · Mycophenolate mofetil treatment in patients with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis is linked to a reduced need for escalation of vasoactive or vasodilator therapies for vascular …
Advice on the Challenges in Managing Sjögren Disease
Jan 8, 2026 · Dr Teja Kapoor urges early-career clinicians not to underestimate Sjögren’s disease, which requires thorough testing and multidisciplinary collaboration.
FDA Clears First Diagnostic Blood Test for AD - Medscape
May 16, 2025 · The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510 (k) clearance to the first blood test to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Sexsomnia Carries Legal Risk and Demands Careful Diagnosis
6 days ago · Sexsomnia poses diagnostic and legal challenges, with polysomnography aiding assessment and prevention centered on sleep hygiene, trigger avoidance, and informed partner safety.
Tarlatamab Approved for Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer
Jan 3, 2025 · Tarlatamab is a first-in-class bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE). It simultaneously binds to tumour cells and T cells, bringing them into proximity to help T cells recognise and destroy cancer cells.
CDK 4/6 Blocker Prolongs Survival in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Jan 9, 2025 · “Incredible” results from the PATINA trial suggested a new standard of care for HER2, ER-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Is Radioiodine Beneficial After Thyroidectomy? - Medscape
Jan 21, 2025 · A 5-year follow-up of those randomized to receive or not receive radioiodine after thyroidectomy showed nearly the same low rates of recurrent events.
Rising Skin Cancer Rates: Epidemic or Overdiagnosis? - Medscape
Apr 9, 2025 · While skin cancer rates are growing in many parts of the world, experts disagree on whether this represents a true epidemic or overdiagnosis is a contributing factor.