Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Medscape report observes a 5% rise in the income of residents; a global study finds that lead exposure is responsible for over 5 million cardiovascular deaths; and an FDA panel is weighing whether the nasal decongestant phenylephrine should be removed from the market. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor significantly reduces blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension; AI matches 500 specialized readers in mammogram reading accuracy; and Dr F. Perry Wilson discusses whether brain bleeds may be contagious. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A company reports encouraging results from a phase 2 trial of a hypertension drug given subcutaneously; experts say patients with long COVID should get the new COVID booster and flu shot; and a study finds that rates of liver cancer vary substantially by race and ethnicity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Regular exercise can reduce cancer survivors' risk for all-cause mortality; Israeli scientists create a model of a human embryo from stem cells; and a survey finds that many US adults believe that marijuana cigarettes are safer than tobacco. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Researchers reimagine the humble bandage; how ob/gyn residents in states with abortion bans are getting abortion training; and what happens when patients who don't speak English try to get an appointment for cancer treatment. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New data show that the average body temperature is not what we thought; some advice on whether doctors can accept money that patients leave in their wills; and a surprise in the PTSD rate for first-year residents during the pandemic. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research finds an association between abdominal fat and reduced brain volume; experts warn of a gap in menopause care due to enduring myths about hormone replacement therapy; and younger patients are seeking "Barbie Botox" for thinner necks. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The federal government is deciding whether to reschedule marijuana as a less dangerous drug; new research shows that more unclaimed dead bodies are being used to train medical students; and aspirin may reduce older adults' risk for type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: 1 in 5 men are infected with high-risk HPV; 7% of US adults are very worried about getting COVID; and an AI tool lets prospective students generate custom medical school rankings. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Screening for financial toxicity may reduce cancer cost burdens; the first app to provide insulin dosing recommendations based on CGM data has been FDA approved; and the number of gender-affirming surgeries in the United States has tripled. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson analyzes a study which found that cancer screenings don't save lives; high rates of CTE are found in young athletes exposed to repetitive head injuries; and COVID may do long-term lasting damage to the immune system. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The number of people with long COVID may have been underestimated; the pandemic produced sharp increases in the use of mental health services; and ECMO may be overused for patients with acute MI in cardiogenic shock. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Researchers fully decipher the Y chromosome; the most effective herbal remedies for type 2 diabetes; and a new strain of SARS-CoV-2 could evade vaccines and natural immunity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A San Francisco research team restores speech to a paralyzed woman; 1 in 5 women report mistreatment during their maternity care; and what employed physicians like and don't like about their jobs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new treatment approach to hypertension is one step closer to FDA approval; aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease is underutilized globally and in the US; and risky alcohol consumption is common among adult cancer survivors. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An investigation finds that insurance company lobbying is causing doctors to be charged for electronic payments; a new survey shows that substance abuse is at historic levels; and record heat is particularly dangerous for patients with diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Deep brain stimulation may aid stroke recovery; caregiver depression can affect outcomes for patients with Parkinson's disease; and a way to regrow hair might be found in the kitchen cabinet.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Most patients with early Alzheimer's disease are not eligible for two newly approved drugs; mineral sunscreens may be best in extreme heat; and the rate of cancer rises among people under age 50.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A home exercise program helps healthcare workers reduce depression, burnout, and absenteeism; YouTube announces a new policy on medical misinformation; and an Australian study reveals a feature of psychiatric illness. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Pig kidneys filter blood and produce urine after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient; what makes some older adults "superagers"; and men who play tackle football are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease and related neurologic problems. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The rate of long COVID is declining; water fasting does not provide benefits that last; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether you can extract a song from the brain of someone listening to music. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Nearly half of US adults are interested in the new weight loss drugs; long COVID is also a problem for teens and children; and meet the NYU physiatrist who believes that much of back pain is in the mind. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Step counts as low as 2300-4000 per day still provide mortality benefit; the US suicide rate hits a record high; and veterans with traumatic brain injury commit suicide sooner than do veterans without TBI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A meta-analysis concludes that isometric exercise is best for reducing blood pressure; a diet drug produces "unprecedented" weight loss in a phase 2 study; and premed students adjust their approach to admissions essays in light of a Supreme Court ruling. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Inhaling pleasant scents during sleep dramatically improves memory; a new study raises questions about the value of breast cancer screening in older women; and medical treatment for appendicitis is found to be effective long-term. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A Lancet commission is working on a new name for obesity; a study shows that the best exercise routines mix aerobic and strength training; and AI tools are reducing physicians' paperwork hours. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A lawsuit accuses Cigna of using AI to deny insurance claims; 1 in 10 adults with overweight or obesity will lose 5% of body weight; and vaping devices are causing thousands of cases of liquid nicotine poisoning. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A CDC advisory panel recommends antibody therapy to prevent RSV in infants and toddlers; new weight loss drugs are linked to exasperation of eye disease in people with diabetes; and a study from the United Kingdom finds an association between obesity and sudden cardiac death. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A replacement for Dr Anthony Fauci is announced by NIH; Medicaid expansion dramatically improved cancer diagnosis; and the growing case for grip strength as a vital sign. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Family of woman whose cell line was responsible for major medical advances settles lawsuit; a new kind of pain medicine has promising early results; and racial disparities present with the new Alzheimer's drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Heat waves plus air pollution doubles the risk for myocardial infarction; bipolar disorder linked to sixfold increase in early death from external causes; and nearly one third of sudden cardiac deaths in young people are tied to illicit drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Drug makers find a way to work around the Biden administration's Medicare drug price reductions; bariatric surgery sustains weight loss for up to 12 years among people with diabetes who are overweight or obese; and short bursts of vigorous physical activity can reduce cancer risk. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Progression-free survival alone is not worth the treatment for many cancer patients; Roche says a new law that cuts prescription drug prices will force the company to reduce trials; and snoring may be bad for brain health. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The WHO declines to put diet drugs on its essential medicines list; stimulant treatment for ADHD in childhood does not increase risk for later drug abuse; and new technology aims to correct pulse oximeters' tendency to overestimate oxygen saturation in patients with darker skin. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Stiff arteries may cause metabolic syndrome; fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels are linked to increased Alzheimer's risk; and social isolation is associated with decreased brain volume. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Pfizer announces shortages of injectables in the wake of a tornado that destroyed a company warehouse; what AI can see in CT scans that humans can't; and a call to temper expectations over the new Alzheimer's drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A report finds that rural healthcare in the US is worse than in 10 other developed countries; cervical cancer screening rates are associated with an increase in preterm delivery; and why making statins available OTC could benefit patients. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Private equity ownership of medical practices is linked to consumer price increases; some Gen Zers say tanning is more important than preventing skin cancer; and learning a language and meditation does not improve cognitive function in older adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Weekend warriors get the same cardiovascular benefit as those who spread out exercise time; exposure to a patient who is sent to the ICU may increase the risk for a second ICU transfer; and heat waves may worsen glycemic control for people with diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The COVID pandemic improved many hospitals' bottom line; nurse practitioners with doctorates sue for the right to call themselves doctors; and upcoming changes in breast cancer screening mammography recommendations raise new questions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA approves a new drug against RSV for newborns; opioid initiation for older adults with dementia may be deadly; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on how AI could banish the nonsense from medicine. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new drug for chronic kidney disease shows promise in a phase 2 trial; physician groups renew their call for an overhaul of the Medicare physician payment system; and the growing use of self-injected drugs is looked at. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Two thirds of Americans support regulated use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes; 9 out of 100 US children are now diagnosed with a developmental disability; and an online tool helps risky drinkers reduce their alcohol intake. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The first birth control pill not requiring a prescription is approved by the FDA; a plant-based medicine is effective in keeping many smokers free of tobacco for 3 months; and alcoholic liver disease rises sharply in California during the pandemic. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A manufacturer defends the safety of weight loss drugs in the wake of European reports of suicidal thoughts; the FDA approves the first digital behavioral therapeutic device for diabetes; and a decade after drugs that can cure hepatitis C were developed, only 1 in 3 US patients have been cleared of the virus. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Whole-fat dairy is found protective against cardiovascular disease; Dr F. Perry Wilson on the profession with the highest rate of ovarian cancer; and acute kidney injury in people with CKD does not cause significant decline in kidney function. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The Apgar score for assessing neonates' health is being challenged for racial bias; catch-up screening for HPV may improve cancer detection in women older than 65 years; and 21 states no longer ask about mental health or drug abuse on medical license applications. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Smartwatches detect signs of Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset; higher alcohol consumption levels are linked to increased risk for colorectal cancer; and the CDC is cutting money for state childhood vaccination programs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Drinking coffee does more to the brain than boost alertness; Dr F. Perry Wilson on a lake that is poisoning children; and an app that helps Muslims with type 2 diabetes safely fast during Ramadan. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Deaths from external causes have nearly doubled; medical cannabis has little effect on opioid use; and ethicist Art Caplan says medicine needs to speak out about medical misinformation. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872