Nearly 6 in 10 doctors in a Medscape survey saw suicide among physicians as a key issue for the profession. But most felt the profession needs to do better at interceding. Medscape
At the end of a clinic visit, a primary care physician asks if they can pray for their new patient. The patient’s spouse — a physician himself — is shocked. What do you think? Medscape Neurology
Tina Ridler shares her 4-year-long journey with lingering COVID symptoms from tremors and tinnitus to breathlessness and brain fog. She’s part of a community around the world that wants to be heard. WebMD
Findings from a new study suggest primary care clinicians need better guidance on caring for adopted adult patients with limited family medical history. Medscape Medical News
The epilepsy treatment is now approved as an add-on therapy for patients aged ≥ 2 years, following an appeal against NICE’s initial rejection. Medscape News UK
Impairment in distinguishing spoken words from background noise may up Parkinson’s risk by 57% per 10 dB increase in the speech reception threshold, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Prenatal and early life sun exposure is associated with a lower risk for relapse in childhood-onset MS, new findings suggest, but investigators say more research is needed. Medscape Medical News
Dr Annalisa Morgan provides ACTRIMS 2025 highlights, including anticipated presentations, quick takeaways, and insights into how the presented research will affect her patients. Medscape
The administration's suggestion that psychotropic drugs pose a 'threat' to children has raised fears that a new presidential commission could recommend limiting medication access. Medscape Medical News
Dr Annalisa Morgan previews discussions on disease-modifying therapies, emerging treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy, and the challenges of managing MS in older patients. Medscape
Learn how to identify triggers, phase in low-FODMAP diets, and other pearls for your patients with IBS who are navigating food-related issues. Medscape Gastroenterology
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses ethical questions raised when virologist Beata Halassy treated her own breast cancer using experimental methods. Medscape Business of Medicine
Investigators reported that the amount of nano and microplastics detected in brain samples is increasing but urge caution in interpreting the findings. Medscape Medical News
The risk for cancer increases after cerebral venous thrombosis, especially in men older than 50 years; a new study calls for routine cancer screening in these patients. Medscape News UK
Certain drugs and a host of nonpharmacologic therapies are key to treating patients who have nociplastic pain, a relatively recently recognized third category of pain. Medscape Medical News
A new study reveals that scratching is not just an annoying reflex — it plays a dual role in immune activation and pathogen defense. Medscape Medical News
Virtual reality technology is linked to greater motor rehabilitation improvements in critically ill patients than traditional rehab techniques in new research. Medscape Medical News
Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
Oscillopsia is the sensation that the surrounding environment is constantly in motion when it is not. Oscillopsia is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Read more here.
A preclinical study using cell cultures has found that some antibiotics may help address a genetic mutation associated with forms of early onset dementia.
Brain atrophy can refer to a loss of brain cells or a loss in the number of connections between these cells. In this article, learn about the symptoms of brain atrophy, as well as some causes and treatments.
A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women.
A new mouse study uses a two-pronged approach to designing a vaccine for dementia. The results are encouraging, and a clinical trial may be on the horizon.
Vasovagal syncope is fainting that occurs in response to a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment here.
The largest prospective study to date to look at sleep and migraine risk using objective measurements of sleep finds an intriguing link between the two.
New research in rats identifies a brain circuit that may explain impulsive eating. The findings may eventually help those who are finding it hard to diet.
Arm numbness has many possible causes, from sleeping on the arm and cutting off the circulation to serious issues, such as a stroke. Learn more about these and other causes here.
The Moro reflex is a normal, involuntary motor response in healthy babies. This article provides more details, including possible triggers and how to calm a baby with Moro reflex.
Dysarthria is a type of speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness. Learn about the causes of dysarthria and the available treatment options here.
As middle-aged people age, having more body fat and less muscle may affect their fluid intelligence, says a new study that implicates the immune system.
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