Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: AI bests Harvard hospital doctors in a clinical reasoning challenge; new rules will provide pregnant physicians with accommodations from employers; and the recently approved drugs that are providing alternatives in four clinical areas. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A ketogenic diet reduces psychiatric symptoms; the AGA says a syndrome linked to cannabis use is on the rise; and a lawsuit claims that an ACA scheme targeted low-income consumers. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The study that asked large language models to create and distribute medical misinformation; vaporized cannabis is found effective in treating acute migraine; and salt substitutes show potential for reducing cardiovascular deaths. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Hormone therapy is found beneficial for women over age 65 years; Dr F. Perry Wilson on the toll of stigmatizing language in medical notes; and new data show the risks of increasingly popular home births. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new speech test may help in detecting dementia; the latest tools for physicians to automate EHR documentation; and ways to work remotely other than traditional telemedicine. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Medscape report finds that doctor pay is up but dissatisfaction with income remains; multicancer early detection tests show promise for cancers that lack routine screening; and a smartphone app tracks mental health using the patient's voice. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Medication at hospital discharge reduces alcohol incidents in patients with alcohol use disorder; the perils of copy and paste in the EHR; and a major study finds that many patients may not need beta-blockers after an MI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A blood test detects pancreatic cancer with 97% accuracy; adults with knee osteoarthritis may experience faster brain aging; and physicians suggest using "advanced HIV" in place of "AIDS." https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A fasting-mimicking diet may slow metabolic and immune system aging; gamification and financial incentives boost step counts; and a study finds that statins increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Less than half of cancer drugs approved under the FDA's accelerated pathway have been shown to improve survival; erectile dysfunction gets better in patients who use an app; and clinicians surveyed about the use of opioids for cancer pain say there is a fear of prescribing among some doctors. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The first recipient of a genetically edited porcine kidney is home from the hospital; new data show that older people with overweight may have better protection from cardiovascular death than do leaner people; and a study concludes that metabolic health can affect the brain. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New data on skin effects from the use of semaglutide; dogs may be able to sniff out PTSD; and how second victim syndrome impacts surgeons. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Recommendations for how to address hedonic eating; genetic testing for early-onset atrial fibrillation is endorsed by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society; and new data from France on the association between exposure to pesticides and pancreatic cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Exercising 1 hour a week improves sleep; nearly two thirds of US doctors received payments from drug or device makers; and nonprofit hospitals are adding concierge services that cost up to $4000 a year. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on a new study of a possible cancer-causing chemical; reducing alcohol consumption may lower cardiovascular events in people who drink heavily; and mechanical thrombectomy is found effective in PE patients with pulmonary hypertension. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A report on the superstitions and rituals of surgeons; the patient hack that led to remote CGM monitoring; and the association between high outdoor temperatures and increased inflammatory response. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The number of cases of long COVID is increasing; a preclinical study suggests that Alzheimer's disease is transmissible; and increases in Tommy John surgery in young ball players has experts concerned. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research shows that human brains are getting larger; older adults improve their exercise by speaking with peers; and non-sugar sweeteners are found effective for weight maintenance in adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Medscape commentary urges primary care doctors to get more involved in abortion; French researchers find that hair-straightening products may harm the kidneys; and a simple skin biopsy detects a protein linked with Parkinson's disease. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses the possible risks of the upcoming solar eclipse; a next-generation stool DNA test shows improved sensitivity for colorectal cancer; and adult survivors of childhood cancer are not getting sufficient screening. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Influenza is linked to greater risk for neurologic disorders than COVID is; dementia risk is higher in disadvantaged neighborhoods; and new research shows that vitamin D deficiency correlates with nerve fiber damage in patients with type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Some health plans are easing restrictions on bariatric surgery in response to the high cost of diet drugs; a new bill in Congress targets medical school diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; and magnesium loss may be an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Adding supervised exercise to obesity medication is more effective than diet drugs alone for maintaining weight loss; the FDA approves new class of medication for the treatment of drug-resistant hypertension; and Dr William Schaffner's advice on how to get reluctant patients to say yes to the COVID vaccine. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Depression is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease; how to approach weight loss after menopause; and researchers develop a vibrating pill that can induce a sense of fullness. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on new data on "Havana syndrome"; Mediterranean herbs improve glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes; and the controversy surrounding the use of ovarian tissue transplantation to delay menopause. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

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.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

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