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'5/17/2026 9:13:53 PM'

Hydronephrosis on USG Predicts Stones but May Not Cut CT Use

Hydronephrosis identified on point-of-care ultrasound is linked to higher risks for stone disease and early urologic intervention in suspected renal colic but not with reduced CT use or ED stays. Medscape Medical News

'5/17/2026 7:15:12 PM'

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Risks

Individuals with HS show higher risks for cardiovascular outcomes, including hypertension, coronary or ischemic heart disease, venous thromboembolism, and myocardial infarction, in a meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 1:00:59 PM'

FDA Approves ctDNA-Guided Atezolizumab for Bladder Cancer

The approval of IV atezolizumab and atezolizumab with hyaluronidase-tqjs is the first for bladder cancer since a 2022 withdrawal of accelerated approval of atezolizumab for urothelial carcinoma. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 9:15:00 AM'

MenB Catch-Up Vaccine Call After Henley Student Dies

Calls for a meningitis B catch-up programme for young adults are growing after a student died in an outbreak in the Reading area. Press Association

'5/15/2026 9:02:29 AM'

Debate: Fast or Slow Correction of Chronic Hyponatremia?

Guidelines advise slow serum sodium correction to avoid osmotic demyelination, but recent data suggest that risk is low, and rapid correction may produce better outcomes. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 7:49:49 AM'

FDA Drug Center Head Expected to Leave After Commissioner's Exit, Sources Say

(Refiles Friday story to correct spelling of acting head's first name to Tracy from Tracey in ⁠first paragraph) Reuters Health Information

'5/15/2026 5:16:48 AM'

Menopause Symptoms Worse in Women With Abdominal Obesity

Women with abdominal obesity report a higher burden of certain menopausal symptoms and exhibit a distinct pattern of symptom interrelationships relative to women without abdominal obesity. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 4:59:17 AM'

Neurodegenerative Screening: Eye Biomarkers Gain Ground

Video oculography detects subtle eye movement abnormalities that may signal atypical Alzheimer’s disease early, raising interest in ocular biomarkers for neurologic screening. Medscape News Europe

'5/15/2026 4:43:57 AM'

Few Pediatric Cancer Drugs Reach Phase 3 or Approval

Fewer than one out of five anticancer drugs that entered pediatric clinical testing advanced to phase 3 trials, and fewer still earned pediatric regulatory approval, according to recent analysis. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 4:37:20 AM'

Can Lower-Dose Tirzepatide Keep Weight Off?

New trial data suggest some patients may maintain meaningful weight loss after stepping down from the maximum dose of tirzepatide. Medscape News Europe

'5/15/2026 4:36:27 AM'

Brain Cooling Boosts LVO Recovery After Thrombectomy

Targeted intra-arterial cooling delivered during clot retrieval significantly increases functional independence after large-vessel ischemic stroke, with no added risk. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 4:18:01 AM'

Drug Combo May Be a Better Choice for Some Men With BPH

Treatment with tamsulosin and mirabegron appear to reduce urinary frequency and prostate symptoms more than monotherapy, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 4:10:38 AM'

Socioeconomic Gaps Tied to Concussion-Related ED Visits

Socioeconomic disparities determine where patients seek concussion care and patients' likelihood of receiving follow-up care, a study finds. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 4:00:00 AM'

New Tool Predicts Self-Harm Risk in Substance Use Disorders

A large population-based study identifies clinical predictors and develops a validated risk model to help clinicians identify individuals with substance use disorders at high risk for self-harm. Medscape News UK

'5/15/2026 4:00:00 AM'

PRECISE Score Predicts Prostate Cancer Progression

A multicentre validation of the PRECISE scoring system for prostate MRI shows that it effectively predicts disease progression and can reduce unnecessary biopsies for patients on active surveillance. Medscape News UK

'5/15/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Insomnia Tied to Greater Symptom Burden in IBS

Insomnia affects a substantial subset of patients with irritable bowel syndrome and is linked to a higher burden of somatic and psychological symptoms and impaired quality of life. Medscape News UK

'5/15/2026 3:58:03 AM'

Pinpoint Giant Cell Arteritis in Primary Care

New treatments for giant cell arteritis offer steroid-free remission but require primary care clinicians to monitor for serious cardiovascular and infection risks. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 3:36:25 AM'

Pesticides May Help Explain Rising Early-Onset CRC Rates

A study linked a common herbicide to rising early-onset colorectal cancer, using DNA methylation to trace lifelong exposures rather than relying on patient recall. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 3:27:42 AM'

How One Psilocybin Trip May Reshape the Brain

New research suggests a single high dose of psilocybin alters neural activity and may trigger lasting structural brain changes tied to improved well-being. Medscape Medical News

'5/15/2026 3:07:10 AM'

Restarting GLP-1s After Stopping: How to Counsel Patients

Many patients taking GLP-1 RAs for weight loss discontinue within the first year. How can clinicians support long-term success with these drugs? Medscape Medical News