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'1/21/2026 11:55:12 PM'

Can Outdoor Walks Improve the Mental Health of ICU Patients?

Therapeutic walks for selected ICU patients are linked to improved mood, lower anxiety, and depression, highlighting the importance of emotional well-being during prolonged critical care. Medscape News Global

'1/21/2026 11:54:54 PM'

Psoriasis: Addressing Weight Loss in Patients

Understanding of the benefits of weight loss, including benefits in patients with psoriatic disease, ‘has grown exponentially in the last several years,’ said dermatologist Daniel C. Butler, MD. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 11:18:35 PM'

Vitamins in Sepsis: Evidence vs Clinical Expectations

Sepsis care may gain from a patient-centered vitamin strategy — learn which deficiencies matter, where evidence supports intervention, and where caution is advised. Medscape News Europe

'1/21/2026 11:17:49 PM'

Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk, Faster Progression of ALS

Prolonged exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide is associated with increased risk for motor neuron disease, as well as accelerated decline and poorer survival after diagnosis. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 10:30:44 PM'

What Is the Optimal ADT Duration for Prostate Cancer?

An individual-patient meta-analysis sheds light on the optimal duration of androgen deprivation therapy in men with prostate cancer on definitive radiotherapy. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 10:04:22 PM'

Severe Shortages in Ob/Gyn Workforce Predicted by 2035

Geographic maldistribution will be a major challenge, but increasing telehealth and advanced practice practitioners plus loan repayment programs may help. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 10:00:09 PM'

Deferred Systemic Therapy: A Potential Option in Mets RCC?

Deferring systemic therapy may improve survival outcomes in carefully selected patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, new data suggest. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 9:38:37 PM'

Reusable Items Reduce Plastic Waste in the Operating Room

An initiative that asks surgery patients to bring their own reusable bags for belongings and a reusable water bottle decreased surgical carbon footprints, waste, and cost. Medscape News Canada

'1/21/2026 9:36:53 PM'

Time to Reconsider Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for ADHD?

A larger trial of trigeminal nerve stimulation in children with ADHD produce results that differ from an earlier pilot study, raising new questions about its efficacy. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 9:14:18 PM'

Could Clinically Integrated Texting Boost Quitting?

An automated SMS program embedded into TB care helped 40% of patients quit smoking; experts explore if a program might help cessation among smokers with other comorbidities. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 9:08:14 PM'

‘Striking’ Impact of Hearing Aids on Dementia Risk

Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 7:13:53 PM'

Low Blood Pressure Linked With Colitis in Older Women

The risk for ischemic colitis is higher among older women with low diastolic blood pressure and those taking at least two antihypertensive medications. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 6:12:00 PM'

Incretins Show Real-World Metabolic Gains Across Care Models

In adults with T2D and obesity receiving standard diabetes care, incretin therapy lowers A1c percentage, body weight, and LDL cholesterol, regardless of weight management clinic referral. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 6:05:00 AM'

Study Gauges Acne Incidence, Severity in Transgender People

The incidence of acne varies by transgender status, in a multicenter cohort study of transgender individuals starting hormone therapy. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 4:52:48 AM'

Europe’s ECDC Recommends Against Doxycycline to Prevent STIs

If used at the population level, it could contribute to antimicrobial resistance, so using clinical judgement is critical before it’s prescribed. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 3:12:51 AM'

UK Study Backs Routine Screening for Type 1 Diabetes

Routine blood tests could spot children at risk for type 1 diabetes years early, cutting emergency diagnoses and opening the door to treatments that delay insulin. Medscape News UK

'1/21/2026 3:07:44 AM'

UK Glaucoma Cases Set to Rise 60% by 2060, Study Warns

More than one million people in the UK may already have glaucoma, with cases projected to rise sharply by 2060, increasing demand for eye care services. Press Association

'1/21/2026 2:47:34 AM'

VNS Effective, Durable for Severe Resistant Depression

In severe treatment-resistant depression, long-term data show VNS benefits not only persist for 2 years but also continue to emerge in late responders. Medscape Medical News

'1/21/2026 2:38:12 AM'

Can Exercise and Nutrition Support Immunity in Cancer?

Researchers highlight how exercise and dietary strategies may complement immunotherapy by improving immune function, tumour perfusion, and quality of life. Medscape News UK

'1/21/2026 2:35:47 AM'

Education Boosts Residents’ Confidence in Allergy Counseling

An education module for internal medicine residents improves counseling of patients with food allergies on the use of self-injectable epinephrine. Medscape Medical News