HBcAb-positive, HBsAg-negative people with HIV can safely switch from tenofovir-containing ART without clinically significant HBV reactivation. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hbv-reactivation-risk-low-after-tenofovir-cessation-hiv-2025a1000smx?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-10-22 12:57:00...

A comparative effectiveness study of glucose-lowering drugs finds the GLP-1 receptor agonists most protective against cardiovascular events, followed by SGLT2i and two older drug classes. Medscape Medical News Source link...

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that lasts longer than current treatments for vocal fold disorders and could reduce the need for repeated injections. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-hydrogel-shows-promise-vocal-fold-disorders-2025a1000sq5?src=rss...

Share on PinterestExperts say California’s new affordable insulin program is a breakthrough for people with diabetes. Getty ImagesCalifornia has launched a program to manufacture and sell lower-cost insulin to people...

From oral formulations to double and triple agonists, the race is on for the next big thing in obesity drugs. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/anti-obesity-medications-set-explode-entering-2026-2025a1000spz?src=rss Author : Publish...

Biologics may reduce rates of cardiovascular events and mortality to a greater extent than conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/biologics-may-protect-heart-psoriatic-arthritis-2025a1000sps?src=rss...

Galcanezumab is as effective and well tolerated in older patients with migraine as in younger patients, with a higher proportion of older patients achieving an excellent response to the treatment....

Healthcare renunciation during the COVID-19 pandemic is seen among older adults in Italy and tied to sex and economic difficulties, with fear of contagion and service disruptions being main reasons....

Despite increased survival rates for infants born extremely preterm in Sweden, neurodevelopmental outcomes at the age of 2-2.5 years have not improved. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/neurodevelopment-lags-behind-survival-gains-infants-born-2025a1000sfc?src=rss Author...

Families who garden together have more diverse microbiomesHalfpoint Images/Getty Images New parents have plenty to fret about – sleeping, feeding, the colour of their newborn’s poo – but their baby’s...

Two phase 3 trials suggest that the antibody drug conjugate led to significantly improved outcomes in both the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings in early HER2+ breast cancer. Medscape Medical News...

Extended-release buprenorphine ends use of nonprescribed opioids and is safe for mother and baby. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/extended-release-buprenorphine-shows-promise-perinatal-2025a1000snf?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-10-22 09:07:00 Copyright for...

The recommendations aim to reduce unnecessary ‘cumbersome’ testing and improve antibiotic stewardship in sore throat management. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-guidelines-urge-scoring-system-diagnose-strep-throat-2025a1000snp?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-10-22 08:31:00...

Researchers have devised a new way to illuminate the previously invisible oligomer clumps driving Parkinson’s disease. Preventive treatments could be next. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-imaging-tech-spots-hidden-protein-predicting-parkinsons-2025a1000sne?src=rss Author :...

Andy GiddingsWest MidlandsGetty ImagesThe review was due to focus on 14 hospital trusts and report back by DecemberTwo England NHS trusts have been removed from a review of maternity failings...

James GallagherHealth and science correspondentGetty ImagesSide effects of different antidepressants have been ranked for the first time, revealing huge differences between drugs.Academics looked at the impact medications had on patients...

A deep-learning artificial intelligence model trained on salivary gland biopsy images shows potential for classifying focus scores and Sjögren disease. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-tool-advances-sj%C3%B6gren-disease-classification-2025a1000sn5?src=rss Author : Publish...

Using a self-help smartphone app plus usual care may help alleviate depressive symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with intellectual disabilities, new data suggest. Medscape Medical News Source...

The new adult depression guideline ‘strongly’ recommends against routine screening but says clinicians should ask patients about their well-being and be vigilant for symptoms. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

Different people may benefit from some antidepressants over others, depending on their side effectsMariia Veklenko/Getty Images Antidepressants vary greatly in the side effects they cause – from weight gain to...