Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The White House, CDC, FDA, and Baxter weigh in on the IV fluid shortage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene; GLP-1 drugs given to adolescents with obesity may decrease risk for suicide; and November 3 poses a hazard for millions of patients with diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the uneven distribution of excess deaths from COVID; bright light therapy is associated with a strong remission rate in patients with nonseasonal depressive disorders; and the growing popularity of at-home, do-it-yourself brain stimulation devices for psychiatric conditions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New findings suggest that patients with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk for long COVID; air pollution is associated with premature mortality in type 2 diabetes; and the researcher who experimented on herself to get answers about sleep and brain connectivity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Hospitals face an IV fluid shortage due to hurricanes; smartphone data might help identify older adults at risk for dementia; and legislators propose a ban on contaminated poppy seeds linked to fatal overdoses. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: More than half of peer reviewers for major medical journals receive industry payments; Dr Valentin Fuster predicts clinicians will start imaging subclinical heart disease in 30-year-olds; and cancer survivors with overweight or obesity have higher risk for a second primary cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A lawsuit accuses top academic publishers of obstructing scientific research; metformin use by patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with lower incidence of long COVID and death; and clinicians speak out about toxic workplace culture. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Two US scientists win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA; improper arm position for blood pressure measurements can lead to overestimation of diastolic and systolic pressures; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether spicy food is hot because we expect it to be. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA approves a next-generation Cologuard test for colorectal cancer screening; the CDC reports significant spikes in pertussis cases; and growing numbers of residents are unionizing. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Experts call on pediatricians to be prepared for the clinical impact of climate change; older adults who experience falls are at higher risk of developing dementia; and physicians' tips for dealing with vaccine hesitancy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: More women are entering higher-paid physician specialties; a new approach to transplanting pancreatic islets successfully treated diabetes; and high levels of urinary cadmium are associated with cognitive impairment. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Experts predict that flu and COVID season this year will be a lot like last year; long COVID in children and adolescents gets increased scrutiny; and an investigational drug shows promise for the treatment of Tourette syndrome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether time-restricted eating can improve metabolic syndrome; heat-related emergency department visits more than double at two Texas children's hospitals; and Ukrainian neurosurgeons are developing new protocols for brain injuries. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Oncologists report increasing use of GLP-1 drugs for patients with cancer; a study finds that antidepressants improve verbal memory in moderate to severe depression; and Los Angeles County reports its fourth case of locally transmitted dengue. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An international research collaboration says new data support an animal origin for COVID; air travel causes insulin pumps to over- and underdeliver; and a new approach to hypertension medication combines three drug classes in one pill. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A third of US adults may have low iron levels; gestational carriers are at higher risk for maternal morbidity than women conceiving naturally or through IVF; and perceptions about step count apps might make them more effective. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Diabetes prevalence is up almost 19% in 10 years; researchers use the EHR to identify thousands of patients with familial risk for breast and ovarian cancer; and treatment-resistant major depression increases risk for premature mortality. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on new research showing how many former football players believe they have CTE; eating disorder experts voice fears over teen use of GLP-1 drugs; and hypnosis may help patients during menopause. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Pertussis rates are up significantly in the US this year; a European epilepsy drug shows effectiveness against obstructive sleep apnea; and an increase in Medicare funding will provide additional residency slots for some academic centers. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An AI tool reduces risk for unexpected deaths among hospitalized patients; the healthcare sector is a top target for ransomware attacks; and why women with unilateral breast cancer opt for double mastectomy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Older medicines show greater effectiveness for acute migraine than newer ones do; neurologic conditions often co-occur with chronic pelvic pain; and adding high-dose vitamin D does not improve survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A post-pandemic ban on receiving cancer medication at home is upheld; continuous glucose monitoring reduces hospitalization even in patients with type 2 diabetes who don't use insulin; and e-cigarette use may alter the nasal microbiome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the sweet spot for a cardiovascular benefit from caffeine; the use of hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms is at historic lows; and new research shows that flavored e-cigarettes can help lower smoking rates in adults with psychiatric conditions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A blood test detects amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; experts debate whether obesity medications spell the end of bariatric surgery; and 1 hour of training on a clinical documentation tool helped doctors spend less time in the EHR. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Surgeons perform the first combined face and eye transplant; semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits extend to patients with impaired kidney function; and fatal drug overdoses often involve people with mental health disorders that are unrelated to substance use. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Patients with long COVID show abnormal lung perfusion despite normal CT scans; the FDA is investigating potential exposure to heavy metals through the use of tampons; and a study finds that hormone therapy may help women manage menopause symptoms into their 80s. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872