
Novel Tool Predicts Poststroke Pneumonia With 93% Accuracy
A new algorithm predicts poststroke pneumonia risk with 93% accuracy in a new study, with tracheostomy status, aspiration, and cognitive impairment as key risk factors.
Gestational Diabetes Subtypes Predict Later Prediabetes Risk
Dec 22, 2025 · Results from oral glucose tolerance testing yield information that can be used to stratify women with varying levels of risk for later developing prediabetes.
Physical Activity May Trigger Transient Low Back Pain Flare
2 days ago · Lifting, bending, and squatting are linked to an increased risk for low back pain flares, but none of the activities are linked to long-term disability, a study shows.
Vitiligo: Adding NB-UVB to Ruxolitinib Improves Response
Dec 19, 2025 · Adding narrow band UVB to ruxolitinib cream after 12 weeks accelerates total body and facial repigmentation through 48 weeks, with an acceptable safety profile.
Medscape | Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal - Publication Information
November 22, 2023 [ MEDLINE Abstract ] Bedside open tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients - a safe and swift approach. November 22, 2023 [ MEDLINE Abstract ]
Immunotherapy for Cat Allergy Shows Favorable Safety Profile
Dec 11, 2025 · A depigmented polymerized cat allergoid is safe and generally well tolerated in patients with cat-induced allergic rhinitis, a real-world study finds.
AI and Adolescent Mental Health - Medscape
Your curiosity and calm as a pediatrician will be a helpful counterweight to the utopian and dystopian visions involved in discussions around technology and youth.
Incretin Drugs Tied to Lower CPAP Use in T2D and Sleep Apnea
Dec 24, 2025 · Initiation of incretin receptor agonists vs SGLT2 inhibitors in adults with obesity, T2D, and obstructive sleep apnea is linked to lower risks for continuous positive airway …
Beta-Blockers After MI Show Mixed Benefit in Preserved EF
Two NEJM trials report conflicting results on long-term beta-blockers after MI in patients with preserved ejection fraction, prompting renewed debate on routine prescribing.
Is Tirzepatide Easier on the Eyes Than GLP-1s? - Medscape
Using tirzepatide is linked to lower risks of developing primary open-angle glaucoma and elevated eye pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes than using GLP-1 receptor agonists, a study finds.