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