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'6/9/2026 6:13:10 AM'

Could the Iran Conflict Disrupt MRI Services?

Strikes on Qatar's gas facilities have cut global helium supply, raising concerns for hospitals running older MRI scanners. Medscape News Europe

'6/9/2026 5:42:02 AM'

NHS Funds Direct Optometrist Referrals to Eye Specialists

A £20 million government investment will let high street optometrists in England refer patients directly to NHS eye services, bypassing GPs. Press Association

'6/9/2026 5:07:19 AM'

Lyme Primer: How the HHS Strategy Stacks Up To Science

Experts support targeting ticks but caution against the long-term use of antibiotics. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 4:59:25 AM'

ED Overcrowding Linked to Near-Tenfold Rise in Deaths

The RCEM estimates 15,860 deaths were linked to long ED waits in 2025, nearly ten times the 2015 figure. Medscape News UK

'6/9/2026 4:19:26 AM'

Novel Tool Predicts Risk for Difficult-To-Treat Depression

A novel self-report tool may help identify patients with major depressive disorder at risk for difficult-to-treat depression before multiple treatment failures occur. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 4:17:18 AM'

CGRP Mab for Migraine Linked to Fracture Risk

CGRP monoclonal antibodies are associated with a higher odds of fracture in a large retrospective study, highlighting a potential safety signal that warrants further investigation. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Common Metabolic Issue in Women Tied to Mortality Risk

Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome face a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without the condition, a Finnish study shows. Medscape News UK

'6/9/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Doppler Measures Spot Brain Risk in FGR

Middle cerebral artery Doppler and cerebroplacental ratio can help predict adverse neurologic outcomes in foetal growth restriction, supporting antenatal risk stratification. Medscape News UK

'6/9/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Serum Potassium Concentrations Shape Heart Failure Risk

A meta-analysis identifies the optimal serum potassium range linked to a lower risk for death and hospitalisation in heart failure, with low potassium tied to worse outcomes in HFrEF. Medscape News UK

'6/9/2026 2:52:47 AM'

Semaglutide Accepted in Scotland for CV Risk Reduction

The SMC accepted semaglutide for adults with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity, expanding its role beyond weight management. Medscape News UK

'6/9/2026 2:34:20 AM'

AI Brings Oxygen Therapy Closer to Autopilot

EMILY.AI uses AI to personalize oxygen delivery in real time, aiming for safer saturation control and fewer manual adjustments. Medscape News Europe

'6/9/2026 2:16:39 AM'

Study Finds No Link Between Semaglutide and AMD Risk

Compared with other glucose-lowering drugs, semaglutide is not associated with the risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in adults with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 2:00:30 AM'

NfL a Biomarker for Cognitive Function in Patients With MS?

New data offer strong evidence that neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels could be an accurate biomarker for monitoring cognitive function in MS. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 1:57:14 AM'

OPTIMA Supports Therapy De-escalation in Breast Cancer

The 50-gene Prosigna assay can help guide chemotherapy decision-making, identifying patients aged 40 years or older who are unlikely to derive meaningful benefit from treatment. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 1:55:39 AM'

TNFi Use in Early Peripheral SpA Outperforms Methotrexate

‘These data [from the phase 3 SPARTACUS trial] support the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment before structural damage,’ said one expert not involved in the research. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 1:44:45 AM'

Can GLP-1s Curb Cancer Progression?

A real-world analysis links GLP-1s to substantially lower rates of metastatic progression in four cancers associated with obesity and/or diabetes — but experts urged caution to interpret the findings. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 1:42:29 AM'

Older Age Not Linked to Worse Bladder Surgery Outcomes

Patients aged 80 years or older have the same short-term survival rates after open bladder removal surgery as younger patients, provided they are in similar health and fitness. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 1:22:53 AM'

Indian Cancer Patients Battle Shortage Of Key Drugs as Platinum Costs Surge

Kumar Ajit spent more than a week calling dozens of pharmacies in India before he tracked down the platinum-based cancer drug cisplatin his 70-year old mother needed to... Reuters Health Information

'6/9/2026 1:12:44 AM'

Digital CBT May Help Cut Risk for Depression, Anxiety, EDs

Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy-guided self-help is linked to reduced risk for mental disorders such as depression and anxiety in college students, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

'6/9/2026 12:31:29 AM'

AI Saves Clinicians Time but Most Lack Training, Survey Finds

AI is saving clinicians time, but the majority of healthcare professionals say training in the technology is inadequate, ⁠inconsistent or unavailable, a global survey... Reuters Health Information