Medscape Medical Minute

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A lawsuit accuses top academic publishers of obstructing scientific research; metformin use by patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with lower incidence of long COVID and death; and clinicians speak out about toxic workplace culture. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Two US scientists win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA; improper arm position for blood pressure measurements can lead to overestimation of diastolic and systolic pressures; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether spicy food is hot because we expect it to be. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA approves a next-generation Cologuard test for colorectal cancer screening; the CDC reports significant spikes in pertussis cases; and growing numbers of residents are unionizing. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Experts call on pediatricians to be prepared for the clinical impact of climate change; older adults who experience falls are at higher risk of developing dementia; and physicians' tips for dealing with vaccine hesitancy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: More women are entering higher-paid physician specialties; a new approach to transplanting pancreatic islets successfully treated diabetes; and high levels of urinary cadmium are associated with cognitive impairment. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Experts predict that flu and COVID season this year will be a lot like last year; long COVID in children and adolescents gets increased scrutiny; and an investigational drug shows promise for the treatment of Tourette syndrome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether time-restricted eating can improve metabolic syndrome; heat-related emergency department visits more than double at two Texas children's hospitals; and Ukrainian neurosurgeons are developing new protocols for brain injuries. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Oncologists report increasing use of GLP-1 drugs for patients with cancer; a study finds that antidepressants improve verbal memory in moderate to severe depression; and Los Angeles County reports its fourth case of locally transmitted dengue. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An international research collaboration says new data support an animal origin for COVID; air travel causes insulin pumps to over- and underdeliver; and a new approach to hypertension medication combines three drug classes in one pill. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A third of US adults may have low iron levels; gestational carriers are at higher risk for maternal morbidity than women conceiving naturally or through IVF; and perceptions about step count apps might make them more effective. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872