Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The NCCN expands its cancer genetic risk assessment guidelines; daytime sleepiness is linked to higher risk for a predementia condition; and robotic pets may reduce depression and loneliness in older adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the accuracy of polygenic risk scores; the FDA approves the first gene therapy that is injected into the brain; and a new wearable device monitors worsening heart failure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A GLP-1 drug is the first medication shown to alter the trajectory of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in patients with obesity; reconditioned pacemakers may be as safe and effective as new ones; and repeated exposure to general anesthesia before age 5 years is linked to lower IQ and increased behavioral difficulties. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A large study finds that GLP-1 diet drugs do not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer; Australian research concludes that frailty may signal future dementia; and a growing number of US academic institutions are creating special centers for cancer patients with BRCA mutations. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new study finds a link between air pollution, infections, and risk for Alzheimer's disease; a survey shows that workplace violence against healthcare workers occurs once every 3.7 shifts; and a California law aims to limit the use of algorithms for coverage decisions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Research finds that weight loss treatments aren't reaching many of the people who need them; hallucinogens are linked to a 21-fold increase in risk for schizophrenia spectrum disorder; and colchicine fails to prevent major cardiovascular events post myocardial infarction. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether alcohol use has declined since the pandemic; a WHO report says that nearly 1 in 3 cases of oral cancer can be attributed to smokeless tobacco products; and the growing debate over whether CGMs should be used by people without diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A survey yields novel findings on how to address burnout among family physicians; a lower dose of oral semaglutide for weight loss is as effective as a higher dose; and researchers create "digital twins" of patients with cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Different kinds of anti-obesity medications are associated with decreased alcohol use; the CDC's immunization committee calls for lowering the age for routine vaccination with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; and an 1800% increase in syphilis among Native Americans prompts public pleas for testing. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Health policy analysts anticipate the impact of a new Trump administration; medical societies say that most patients can safely take GLP-1 drugs perioperatively; and cyberattacks on hospitals may affect patient care. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872