Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Microdosing of diet drugs finds proponents and critics; blood pressure readings in a food market may be no different than in a doctor's office; and an app connects Spanish-speaking farmworkers in California to health professionals in Mexico. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Republican senator and physician says Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, made promises to him about vaccines and the CDC; legalization of cannabis is linked to an increase in schizophrenia; and regular dental flossing is associated with reduced stroke risk. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on how ultraprocessed foods lead to obesity; the Trump administration expands its drive to reverse transgender rights; and medical centers in the US are opening up precision medical clinics. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA approves a new combination drug for migraine; new research finds that most patients who start GLP-1 drugs discontinue them within a year; and Trump administration statements and actions raise questions about the future of US aid for global health. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The publication of bird flu research in the United States is delayed by a pause on federal communications; the FDA approves a new drug for acute pain; and how people take their coffee may affect diabetes risk. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The COVID pandemic is linked to more patients leaving emergency departments before receiving medical attention; physical activity in older adults improves function and extends lifespan; and extremely hot or cold weather is associated with an increase in psychiatric symptoms. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Senate Democrats sharply attack Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at his confirmation hearing for HHS secretary; health officials in Kansas report an outbreak of tuberculosis with 70 cases; and a historical look at "doctators" — physicians who became cruel dictators. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on predicting pain; supine hypertension is associated with increased CVD risks; and new guidance on preventing surgical site infections. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Researchers find subtle signs of neurodegeneration decades before the start of motor symptoms in Huntington's disease; colorectal polyps in first- and second-degree relatives are associated with increased risk for colorectal cancer; and patients taking GLP-1 drugs may be more likely to receive screening for thyroid cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Doctors react to sudden meeting cancellations by the National Institutes of Health; the FDA approves a nasal spray as monotherapy for major depressive disorder; and increased loneliness in adolescence is associated with poor health outcomes in adulthood. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study identifies nearly 700 genes linked to major depressive disorder; the prevalence of steatotic liver disease in lean adults is nearly 13%; and large weight gain or loss in people with obesity and CVD is associated with increased mortality. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA warns of risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome with two RSV vaccines; children who responded well to obesity treatment had lower risk for mortality in young adulthood; and AI bests visual readers in recognizing stenosis on coronary CT angiography. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on a new comprehensive study analyzing the benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs; frequent social media use is linked to more irritability; and wildfire smoke is associated with higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new report shows that the incidence of many cancers is increasing in women and younger adults; screening mammography at age 40 years could save lives and money; and more walking is associated with fewer depressive symptoms. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Processed red meat is associated with increased risk for dementia; more drug companies are restricting assistance for commercially insured patients; and a new understanding of a potential cause of pain from fibromyalgia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Minority enrollment in medical schools drops in the first year after the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action; the CDC reports high flu activity but lower COVID numbers; and new research finds that mental health measures add little to a CVD prediction model. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new way to grade ultraprocessed foods; physical activity before a cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced risk for mortality; and the CDC says norovirus virus cases continue to rise. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dementia cases are projected to double in the next 40 years; higher exposure to radon is linked to increased risk for gestational diabetes; and a new anti-DEI law in Alabama could affect clinical trials. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Glycemic control improves with simple phone calls to patients; nearly 1 in 5 patients wait more than 3 months to see a neurologist; and expert advice on adequate nutrition for patients taking GLP-1 drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research finds that dietary calcium may lower the risk for colorectal cancer; growing concern among scientific journals about low-quality submissions; and why more primary care physicians aren't offering contraceptive services. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study identifies proteins associated with social isolation and loneliness; risk for venous thromboembolism during pregnancy has increased significantly; and the growing conflict for physicians over the risks of alcohol. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The CDC says that a Louisiana man who died of bird flu had a variant found in recent human cases; experts offer recommendations for treating loss of muscle mass from diet drugs; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on lead pollution, the Roman Empire, and implications for today. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Bisphosphonate use in patients with osteoporosis is linked to higher risk for a serious eye condition; older adults with major depressive disorder exhibit risky driving behaviors; and gastrointestinal problems are the most common cluster of symptoms in patients with kidney failure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The surgeon general says alcoholic drinks should carry a warning label on the risk for cancer; new research suggests that brain features in young people who use drugs may have been there prior to use; and AI-aided colonoscopy increases detection of premalignant colorectal polyps. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An RSV vaccine protects older adults from hospitalization; higher levels of environmental metals are associated with poor cognitive performance; and a small study suggests that traffic noise increases anxiety. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Beta-blockers may slow the progression of Huntington disease; why doctors continue to use BMI despite all the criticism; and some experts call for new guidance on poststroke depression. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A pilot program leads to faster diagnosis for adults with ADHD; a new study finds that sleep disturbances could be a sign of MASLD; and stem cell transplantation may benefit children with a life-threatening form of arthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: More Americans are suffering from life-restricting pain; tips for managing side effects from GLP-1 medications; and coffee consumption is associated with an abundance of a specific gut bacterium. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research examines gender differences in MASLD; a widely advertised drug for hot flashes gets a boxed warning about liver injury; and 45 circulating proteins in plasma are linked to risk for MI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The economy, gun violence, and hate crimes are among the top causes of anxiety for Americans; the FDA is urged to consider getting rid of boxed warnings for suicidal risk on antidepressants; and a diet drug becomes the first medication approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The AMA is unhappy with Congress's failure to act on Medicare payment cuts for physicians; the FDA updates which food products can be labeled as "healthy"; and COVID-19 continues to retreat from being a top cause of death in the United States. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Black children may be more likely than White children to be suspected of experiencing child abuse; a guideline recommends metformin when initiating antipsychotic treatment to mitigate weight gain; and a look at who should be screening for gambling disorders. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Union drives jump among private-sector doctors; researchers examine substances in watch bands; and medical schools incorporate instruction about AI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study finds that statin users may have significantly higher risk for glaucoma; Danish researchers conclude that steroid use may impair myocardial blood flow in young men; and growing calls for health warning labels on social media. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on taxi drivers and preventing Alzheimer's; virtual visits for UTIs increase; and prenatal cannabis use does not help with depression. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A 700% increase in overdose deaths from a drug used to tranquilize elephants; transgender and gender-diverse adolescents take fewer steps per day than their cisgender peers; and researchers examine the association between acute pancreatitis and the development of diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Deep brain stimulation improves walking in patients with spinal cord injury; CDC data show a 7% drop in childhood flu vaccinations; and dietary supplement use increases the odds of initiating steroids in young men. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: US schools increase education in mental health and suicide prevention but decrease programs about substance use; new research finds that patients with BRCA mutations and breast cancer before age 40 years benefit from risk-reducing surgeries; and the whistleblower cardiologist who was fired by his hospital after reporting that a colleague was doing unnecessary procedures. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The American Diabetes Association releases new standards of care; the USPSTF updates its cervical cancer screening guidelines; and a CDC study finds that giving a neuraminidase inhibitor to patients with influenza on the day of hospital admission is associated with less severe clinical outcomes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on childhood tonsillectomy and later-life stress; leaded gas from cars is linked to psychiatric disorders in Gen Xers; and a mattress that could reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Outpatient psychotherapy rises in the US with significant disparities; women with infertility who do not receive fertility treatment have higher risk for autoimmune rheumatic disease; and a Medscape commentary warns that H5N1 avian influenza poses a pandemic threat. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Doctors in anonymous posts online voice little sympathy for the murdered CEO of UnitedHealthcare; the WHO lists endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are needed; and a commentary counters the refrain that diet and exercise are better than medication for obesity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Three million adults risk losing health coverage if Republicans reduce Medicaid funding; the use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity increased sharply while bariatric surgeries decreased; and consumption of dark chocolate – but not milk chocolate – is associated with lower risk for type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study shows a significant drop in the percentage of US hospitals with obstetric care; patients with high iron levels have increased risk for fracture; and a lifestyle app may help pregnant women lower blood pressure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The American Diabetes Association advises against the use of compounded diet drugs; Dr F. Perry Wilson on how metals affect the brain; and a survey finds that an overwhelming majority of doctors agree that medical education needs to change to address the use of AI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of colorectal cancer risk than BMI; GLP-1 drugs may lower the rate of VTE in patients with diabetes; and researchers warns that deaths from antimicrobial resistance could outnumber deaths from cancer in 25 years. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new report says that populations around the world face unprecedented risks to health from climate change; hospitals are equipping security guards in the ED with bodycams; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether it makes a difference how much water you drink each day. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Growing concern over the disorder of hoarding; spinal cord stimulation may be effective for chronic back or leg pain; and international experts provide guidance on the appropriate use of oral minoxidil. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: E-cigarette users have double the risk of developing blurred vision and eye pain; a survey sheds light on the job outlook for residents; and a heart drug in the MRA class shows no benefit for patients post MI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Alcohol-related mortality doubles in 20 years; consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with accelerated biological aging; and semaglutide is safe and effective in treating MASH. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872