Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Measles cases in 2 months total almost as many as all cases last year; neurologic disorders are now the leading global cause of illness and disability; and some tips on recovering from long COVID. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Hundreds of different kinds of smart pills are now being developed; excessive screen time can significantly reduce toddlers' verbal interaction with parents; and routine rapid viral testing has little to no impact on emergency room treatment of patients with respiratory infection. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Patients with essential tremor may have three times the risk of developing dementia; the maternal mortality rate in the US is better than previously thought; and some countries are asking physicians not to prescribe GLP-1 drugs for weight loss alone because of shortages. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on a new study on the benefits and risks of vitamin D; sharp criticism of the integrity issues surrounding Alzheimer's research; and service dogs help reduce seizures in patients with epilepsy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: MRI surveillance may lower breast cancer mortality by 80% in women with  BRCA1 sequence variations; UCSF researchers find evidence of SARS-CoV-2 in the body over a year after infection; and high levels of niacin consumption are tied to a reduced risk for premature death in people with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease. https://www.medsca...

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA grants a breakthrough designation to a psychedelic drug for anxiety treatment; an AI tool may improve diagnosis of ear infections; and a global report concludes that mental health has not improved since before the pandemic. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An uproar in France over major cuts to research; a Los Angeles hospital uses AI to predict severe postpartum bleeding; and a look at the movement to unionize residents. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA approves the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system; the nation's largest independent primary care medical practice is sued for Medicare fraud; and a fiber supplement that changes the gut microbiome shows some benefit for weight loss. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses evidence that COVID-19 causes autoimmune disease; calls to poison centers about young people using psilocybin have sharply increased; and the Endocrine Society disputes claims on social media that adrenal fatigue is a medical condition. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Ethicist Art Caplan on whether a $300,000 fine is deserved for falsifying vaccination records; a vibrating glove might help relieve painful hand contractures; and a common teaching about epinephrine may be more myth than evidence-based medicine. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An EMT student saves a woman's life following an auto accident, all while dressed in a Barbie outfit; children with October birthdays have a lower rate of influenza diagnosis; and infection with herpes simplex virus is associated with double the risk for dementia in older adults https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA is removing forever chemicals from food packaging; a report finds that more patients are receiving in-network care; and doctors who receive negative reviews online are fighting back with apps. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on research showing that marijuana increases the risk for heart disease; adolescents with opioid use disorder are not getting treatment; and dietary supplements for cognitive enhancement purchased online are more contaminated than prescription versions of the product. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Moderate to severe head injury increases the risk for brain cancer in veterans; bariatric surgery provides long-term improvement in diabetes outcomes; and scents can improve memory deficits in patients with major depressive disorder. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Mayo Clinic study finds that bariatric surgery may increase the risk for some cancers and decrease the risk for others; taking 2000 steps a day is associated with reduced risk for heart failure in older women; and a low–glycemic index diet has similar protective effects against diseases as a high-fiber diet. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: High dietary intake of sugar is associated with elevated risk for depression; imaging companies begin charging an add-on fee for mammography AI analysis; and the French cardiologist who invented TAVR dies at age 79. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: About a quarter of studies in five Nordic countries have never been published; a fourth wave of the opioid epidemic hits the US; and a study finds that internet use by older people is associated with reduced risk for dementia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on how high-protein diets may increase atherosclerosis; research finds that women derive more health benefits from exercise than men do; and exercise may help relieve pain in patients with cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in cognition; new research from Harvard finds no connection between caffeine consumption and episodic migraine; and adherence to a plant-based diet is linked with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The US nursing workforce bounced back after the pandemic; a study finds cognitive benefits from playing an instrument or singing in a group; and a RAND Corporation study shows major state-by-state differences in the availability of mental telehealth services. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Pennsylvania urologist sues his former employer, claiming illegal enforcement of a noncompete agreement; the European CDC reports the spread of hypervirulent antibiotic-resistant pneumonia; and a Canadian review finds no benefit from treating postinfectious cough. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Symptoms of long COVID may be changing; a study finds that a plant-based diet can improve sexual function and urinary health in patients with prostate cancer; and a commentary calls a kimchi weight loss study "mind-boggling." https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Medscape survey finds that many physician parents are feeling conflicted over job demands; Dr F. Perry Wilson on how COVID significantly increased healthcare encounters for veterans; and premeal expandable capsules are shown to be effective for weight loss. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study shows that hypertriglyceridemia is a red flag for diabetes in young adults; a group goes to court seeking to make available a psychedelic that can help ease anxiety in patients with cancer; and millions of people in Britain have had their GP prescribe a worker who helps with social problems like loneliness. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: GLP-1 drugs are associated with reduced risk for mental health problems; new research finds that onset of type 2 diabetes at younger ages is linked with increased cancer risk; and AI improves the accuracy of dermatologists and PCPs in diagnosing skin diseases. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872