Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Diabetes prevalence is up almost 19% in 10 years; researchers use the EHR to identify thousands of patients with familial risk for breast and ovarian cancer; and treatment-resistant major depression increases risk for premature mortality. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on new research showing how many former football players believe they have CTE; eating disorder experts voice fears over teen use of GLP-1 drugs; and hypnosis may help patients during menopause. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Pertussis rates are up significantly in the US this year; a European epilepsy drug shows effectiveness against obstructive sleep apnea; and an increase in Medicare funding will provide additional residency slots for some academic centers. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An AI tool reduces risk for unexpected deaths among hospitalized patients; the healthcare sector is a top target for ransomware attacks; and why women with unilateral breast cancer opt for double mastectomy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Older medicines show greater effectiveness for acute migraine than newer ones do; neurologic conditions often co-occur with chronic pelvic pain; and adding high-dose vitamin D does not improve survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A post-pandemic ban on receiving cancer medication at home is upheld; continuous glucose monitoring reduces hospitalization even in patients with type 2 diabetes who don't use insulin; and e-cigarette use may alter the nasal microbiome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the sweet spot for a cardiovascular benefit from caffeine; the use of hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms is at historic lows; and new research shows that flavored e-cigarettes can help lower smoking rates in adults with psychiatric conditions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A blood test detects amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; experts debate whether obesity medications spell the end of bariatric surgery; and 1 hour of training on a clinical documentation tool helped doctors spend less time in the EHR. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Surgeons perform the first combined face and eye transplant; semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits extend to patients with impaired kidney function; and fatal drug overdoses often involve people with mental health disorders that are unrelated to substance use. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Patients with long COVID show abnormal lung perfusion despite normal CT scans; the FDA is investigating potential exposure to heavy metals through the use of tampons; and a study finds that hormone therapy may help women manage menopause symptoms into their 80s. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872