Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Swiss researchers are developing a gel that could make alcohol 50% less toxic; new data show that having a classmate with mental illness increases the risk for psychiatric problems later in life; and a study concludes that healthy sleep is linked with lower odds of GI conditions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods is associated with greater risk for cognitive decline; sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and CKD improves chances for kidney transplant; and the surgeon who never knew that his colleague was suicidal. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research finds that breast cancer mortality is lower among statin users; an AI-based eye-tracking tool may help in the diagnosis of pediatric autism; and patients with minor ischemic stroke may not benefit from IV thrombolysis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Studies suggest that extreme exercise may prolong life; Dr F. Perry Wilson on new research implying a risk from fluoride; and researchers call for greater use of social media to reach teens about obesity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Many patients with severe TBI whose life support was withdrawn may have survived; researchers report the first use of whole-body low-field MRI; and more nurse practitioners are leaving primary care for specialty practice. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The US Department of Justice moves to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance; a first-in-human study finds that deep brain stimulation is effective in low back pain; and older adults with hip fracture have significantly higher risk for dementia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Drug overdose deaths decline for the first time in 5 years; how clinicians can help seniors avoid cybercrimes; and French experts recommend specific ages for the use of digital devices in childhood. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: There's a whopping increase in colorectal cancer cases in younger people; a review concludes that certain men who take testosterone have higher risk for CVD; and switching from one healthy diet to another may not produce further weight loss in those with overweight or obesity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research shows that patients can taper diet drugs and maintain weight loss; new clinical guidelines recommend screening for age-related hearing loss at age 50; and Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses why cardiac biomarkers don't help predict heart disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Food ads on video game live streams increase teenagers' consumption of fat, salt, and sugar; warning letters to doctors reduce off-label prescribing in dementia; and traffic noise increases risk for cardiovascular disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The AMA president-elect says shrinking reimbursements and excessive administrative tasks are causing doctors to leave healthcare in droves; targeted video games help reduce symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents; and arsenic-contaminated drinking water is linked to risk for type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The AI BioButton monitors vital signs of 80,000 patients at dozens of hospitals; plant-based meals reduce ammonia levels in patients with cirrhosis; and new research finds that the interval between colorectal screenings could be extended for some patients. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A first-in-human trial shows that stem cell transplants can improve motor function after stroke; clinicians publish the first reported case of toxic leukoencephalopathy from inhaled fentanyl; and magnetic seizure therapy treats mania in the first randomized trial of the technique for bipolar disorder. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses a study linking olive oil to decreased risk for dementia; new research finds that the APOE4 gene may cause one fifth of Alzheimer's cases; and an LSD-based medicine provides rapid improvement in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A nonprescription gel treats erectile dysfunction in 60% of men studied; ADHD is linked to increased risk for dementia; and CVD events are more likely to occur in women who develop hypertension at younger ages. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Medications for acid reflux are linked to increased risk for headaches; a study raises questions about the eligibility rules for clinical trials; and Black Americans who experience discrimination may have increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A major disparity between COVID and flu deaths and vaccination rates; the rate of "deaths of despair" among Black Americans has surpassed the rate in White Americans; and fish oil supplementation during pregnancy appears to increase the risk for overweight in offspring. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the benefits of time-restricted eating and high-intensity interval training; mandates for clinicians to report dementia cases are linked to underdiagnosis; and new mammography recommendations reignite a breast cancer screening debate. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Experts in psychedelics warn of the need for proper informed consent for upcoming clinical use of the drugs; a randomized trial finds that aspirin does not protect against recurrence of breast cancer; and NCAA data show that the number of suicides in college athletes has doubled in 20 years. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Antidepressants are not associated with an increased risk for dementia; most children with skin disorders experience stigmatization; and where people go for care when they can't find a primary care doctor. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Oregon becomes the first state to change the name of PAs from "physician assistant" to "physician associate"; a chemical solvent is linked to Parkinson's disease risk in cities with higher exposure; and delta wave disruption during sleep is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Exercise in the evening may yield more health benefits for people with obesity; AI predicts inpatient hypoglycemic events; and wearable devices show that sleep and heart rate are associated with stress levels in college students. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new FTC rule banning noncompete agreements will allow many doctors to switch jobs without losing patients; worldwide deaths from viral hepatitis are increasing; and GI experts warn that companies claiming to improve gut health with microbiome tests can't support their claims. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether female doctors are better than male doctors; health providers are still struggling financially in the aftermath of the UnitedHealth Group cyberattack; and a GLP-1 drug significantly improves pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An expert group recommends oral minoxidil as an alternative to topical formulations for some patients with hair loss; a Danish study finds that the lifetime risk for atrial fibrillation is increasing; and European experts say a type of neuromodulation for major depression is being underutilized. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872