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'3/11/2026 12:46:39 AM'

Bone Drugs Help in Steroid-Treated PMR, Gastric Drugs Don’t

The use of bisphosphonates is linked to a reduced risk for fragility fractures in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica on glucocorticoids, whereas gastroprotective drugs offer no clear benefit. Medscape Medical News

'3/11/2026 12:45:18 AM'

Majority of Papillary Thyroid Cancer Cases Are Overdiagnosis

Study finds up to 94% of papillary thyroid cancers in the past three decades were overdiagnosed, with stable mortality rates, despite soaring detection rates. Medscape Medical News

'3/11/2026 12:19:57 AM'

Shingles Vaccine Safe in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases

A herpes zoster vaccine is safe in adults with autoimmune rheumatic disease and elicits a strong immune response, but responses are weaker in those on rituximab or mycophenolate, per a phase 4 study. Medscape Medical News

'3/11/2026 12:14:31 AM'

Skin Inflammation Therapies Might Target Depression

Anti-inflammatory therapies that are highly effective for inflammatory skin diseases might also be relevant to depression because of shared inflammatory pathways. Medscape Medical News

'3/11/2026 12:07:24 AM'

Federal Loan Caps Will Reduce PA School Applicants

Proposed federal student loan caps will drive students into pricier private loans, or derail their aspirations of becoming PAs, creating professional healthcare shortages. Medscape Medical News

'3/11/2026 12:06:20 AM'

How to Talk to Your Patients About Exercise and Pain

Some are afraid to move if it hurts. Some push too hard. Everyone agrees that exercise reduces chronic pain and enhances health — but how do you keep patients on track? Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 11:34:58 PM'

Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions Raise Eye Safety Concerns

Eyelash extensions may contribute to blepharitis, dry eye disease, and corneal injury through meibomian gland dysfunction. Medscape News Australia

'3/10/2026 10:58:21 PM'

Bed Rest Won’t Stop Preterm Birth in Women With Short Cervix

Activity restriction does not appear to lower the risk for preterm birth in pregnant women with a short cervix; it may even have the opposite effect. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 10:21:10 PM'

Evidence Questions Routine Calcium Supplementation for Bones

Evidence from randomized trials suggests that calcium supplements may not significantly reduce fracture risk in well-nourished adults. Medscape News Europe

'3/10/2026 10:03:13 PM'

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome May Be Missed in Primary Care

Experts highlight the role of primary care in identifying joint hypermobility syndrome and distinguishing it from connective tissue disorders. Medscape News Europe

'3/10/2026 9:14:29 PM'

Opioid Risk Score Falls Short in External Study

A validation study raises concerns about an Epic risk score for opioids used in primary care. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 8:50:10 PM'

ADHD Prescription Rates Rose Quickly After Pandemic Onset

The number of new monthly dispensations of ADHD drugs to adults in Ontario more than doubled after the onset of the COVID pandemic. Medscape News Canada

'3/10/2026 12:11:53 PM'

FDA OKs Leucovorin for Rare Genetic Disorder, but Not Autism

The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency linked to FOLR1 mutations but said evidence is insufficient to support approval for autism. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 10:56:39 AM'

Extended Dupilumab Dosing Maintains Efficacy in Nasal Polyps

Dupilumab yields rapid reductions in nasal polyp burden and improvements in smell function; these benefits persist with extended dosing intervals. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 10:15:49 AM'

Doctors Raise Their Voices Against AMR

Healthcare professionals are stepping into the spotlight in Lifeline, a musical that blends medicine, music, and a warning about antimicrobial resistance. Medscape News UK

'3/10/2026 9:41:47 AM'

Statins After 80? Lower Death Risk With Heart Benefit

In adults aged 80 years or older, the use of statins is linked to a lower risk for all-cause mortality and new coronary events. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 9:29:25 AM'

Missed Cardiac Arrest Signs in Teen Footballer Death

A coroner has warned that failure to recognise cardiac arrest delayed CPR for a teenage footballer, highlighting gaps in emergency recognition and defibrillator use. Press Association

'3/10/2026 9:17:55 AM'

Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to Billions in Lost Productivity

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to billions in lost productivity in the US and UK, with absenteeism and reduced job performance driving much of this economic burden. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 7:00:00 AM'

Post-Fertility Treatment, Cancer Incidence Varies by Type

Researchers looked for incidence of multiple types of cancer in 417,984 Australian women who used medically assisted reproduction from 1991 to 2018. Medscape Medical News

'3/10/2026 6:16:05 AM'

Tazemetostat Pulled From Market Over Secondary Cancer Risk

Options remain for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, but tazemetostat was the only drug approved specifically for epithelioid sarcoma. Medscape Medical News