Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on how facial temperature reveals age and disease; the CDC says that many adults with opioid use disorder are not receiving necessary treatment; and the debate over whether elevated Lp(a) should be treated. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Women's odds of healthy aging decrease with watching television instead of being physically active; screen time is associated with higher risk for myopia in children and teenagers; and high-tech hospitals still rely on the humble fax. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Plant-based meat alternatives may improve cardiovascular risk factors; the US Surgeon General's call for warning labels on social media gets mixed reviews from experts; and a WHO report warns of iodine deficiency in Europe. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The CDC warns of an increased risk for dengue virus infection; combination therapy decreases the use of methamphetamine; and ways to increase screening for lung cancer among eligible patients. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The US Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms its recommendation for intensive intervention in some children with obesity; new research shows which surgeries drive the most opioid prescriptions in youth; and a diet drug may help prevent peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the unintended consequences of Texas's "heartbeat" abortion law; loneliness is linked to increased risk for stroke in adults over 50; and a study finds higher risk for young-onset dementia in women with preeclampsia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Six biotypes of depression and anxiety are identified with brain imaging and AI; patients with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea get cardiovascular benefits from bariatric surgery; and poor vision may increase the likelihood of dementia in older adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Intermittent fasting is more effective than a calorie-restricted diet is for gut health; doctors and nurses describe how a cyberattack on the Ascension health system seriously affected patient care; and "butterflies in the stomach" is not just a figure of speech. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research finds that regular walking can prevent recurrent episodes of low back pain; a renowned hypertension and diabetic kidney disease specialist dies; and meet doctors who prescribe themselves, and take, new diet drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Bariatric surgery may improve survival more than GLP-1 drugs do; ChatGPT performs nearly as well as radiologists on an error detection test; and gene therapy is safe and improves vision for patients with a rare eye disorder. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on some problems with long COVID research; traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; and lifestyle modifications improve pain and physical function in patients with arthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Surgeons are the physicians most likely to be reported for unprofessional conduct; dermatologists weigh in on the addition of iron oxide to sunscreens; and an 8-year-old boy becomes the first patient in the state of New York to undergo gene therapy for beta thalassemia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Physician groups applaud the US Supreme Court decision upholding access to an abortion pill; sleep health is associated with levels of loneliness; and the largest genetic study of restless legs syndrome identifies potential treatment targets. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Studies find that estrogen alone in women with prior hysterectomy significantly increases the incidence of ovarian cancer and mortality; the number of children with ADHD goes up by 1 million in 6 years; and the AMA delays action on resolutions aimed at AI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide a broad definition of long COVID; new research suggests that the pool of kidney donors can be expanded with little risk; and high-frequency electric nerve blocks reduce pain in patients who have undergone amputation. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses the first generation to have more cancer than their parents do; an FDA advisory panel unanimously endorses an anti-amyloid Alzheimer's drug; and telehealth appointments could improve relationship satisfaction in couples with one partner with sleep apnea. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: "Night owls" may benefit from taking hypertension medication at a certain time of day; seniors who are around kids have a sixfold increased risk for pneumococcal disease; and a large French study shows no overall increased cancer risk for children born through assisted reproductive technology. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study finds that nearly 1 in 3 physicians endorsing products on X did not disclose financial ties to the manufacturer; antidepressant discontinuation symptom incidence may be lower than previously thought; and melatonin supplementation is associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: FDA expert panelists say problems with a study led them to reject MDMA for the treatment of PTSD; the USPSTF recommends exercise to prevent falls in older adults; and what's in the pipeline for the next wave of weight loss drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses why inpatient mortality may not be the best way to judge hospitals; new guidelines from the Endocrine Society call for limiting vitamin D supplementation to specific groups; and a long-COVID patient created a website to help other patients find clinical trials. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A male contraceptive gel suppresses sperm faster than investigational injections do; two kinds of drugs complement each other in treating cardiovascular and kidney disease; and a diet rich in vegetables may improve glucose tolerance. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Metabolic diseases account for nearly one fourth of US prescription drug costs; teens who use cannabis are at increased risk for psychotic disorders; and pharmacogenetic tests help predict whether a medication will work or have side effects. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Worse diabetes is associated with less weight loss on semaglutide; an investigational drug meets the primary endpoints of a trial in patients with major depressive disorder and insomnia; and high levels of Lp(a) are linked with increased risk for kidney disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on how automated resuscitation could ensure proper hemodynamics and save lives; GLP-1 medications plus an add-on treatment may lead to additional weight loss; and private clinics and an obstetrician group are divided over a new state law allowing cesarean sections outside of hospitals. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New data show that semaglutide improves kidney function in patients who have overweight or obesity without type 2 diabetes; an FDA panel concludes that the benefits of weekly insulin do not outweigh the risks; and Italy undertakes nationwide screening of children for celiac disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

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