Anne Peled, MD, helped pioneer a sensation-preserving mastectomy procedure. When she got the diagnosis, she needed the procedure herself. Here’s what happened. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-breast-cancer-surgeon-gets-breast-cancer-2026a10005f6?src=rss Author...

Nearly one in three newly qualified midwives cannot find NHS roles, despite chronic shortages across maternity services. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/midwifery-graduates-face-job-drought-2026a10005f5?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-20 13:31:00...

The trigeminal nerve is implicated in migraine, so it represents a target for better treatmentsjitendra jadhav/Alamy We could be on the cusp of a new wave of migraine therapies. Revisiting...

Pediatricians should share medical, social, and medication details and prep families for safer pediatric procedures. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rethinking-risk-communication-before-pediatric-surgery-2026a10005ey?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-20 12:49:00 Copyright...

New monitoring shows vulnerability to cold weather in England may be increasing compared with previous years. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cold-alerts-backed-new-mortality-data-2026a10005ew?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-20 12:39:00...

The MHRA approves a first-in-class bispecific antibody for HER2-positive biliary tract cancer, offering a new line of therapy for patients who have progressed on standard care. Medscape News UK Source...

Bariatric surgery is linked to notable reductions in hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bariatric-surgery-tied-early-benefits-masld-2026a100054l?src=rss Author : Publish...

Integrative daytime therapy for 8 weeks significantly reduces insomnia severity and improves sleep quality in patients with alcohol dependence, a recent Polish study finds. Medscape News UK Source link :...

Integrating male sex, RBBB, and haemoglobin and glucose levels into the HEART score improves its ability to predict significant coronary artery disease on CCTA in the emergency department setting. Medscape...

Poor oral health in elite athletes, with high caries and periodontal rates, can impair sleep, recovery, and training adaptation. Authors call for routine dental care in athletic teams. Medscape News...

As malpractice premiums rise and large verdicts draw national attention, trial lawyers, health systems, and medical groups clash over whether new liability caps will stabilize New Mexico’s health system. Medscape...

Regular aerobic exercise between pregnancies is linked to improved heart health and a reduced risk for preeclampsia recurring in a subsequent pregnancy. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-may-mitigate-risk-preeclampsia-pregnancy-2026a10005dx?src=rss Author...

Share on PinterestTirzepatide may help lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes complication that can lead to vision loss. Douglas Sacha/Getty ImagesWeight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contain...

ECG screening for athletes finds more cardiovascular problems, but US states should not require it due to potential downsides, ACC says. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dont-mandate-ecg-cardiovascular-screening-athletes-american-2026a10005dq?src=rss Author :...

New data suggest that even modest levels of exercise after a cancer diagnosis may benefit survivors of less commonly studied cancers. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-may-improve-survival-variety-cancer-types-2026a10005ds?src=rss Author :...

About 30% of young adults with irritable bowel syndrome report gluten sensitivity without celiac disease or wheat allergy and improve on a gluten-free diet. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

Illustration of the exoplanet K2-18bNASA The planet K2-18b, which drew intense speculation last year due to apparent signs of life, shows no signs of advanced civilisation after a comprehensive search...

Ice cream and other confections are ultra-processed foodsMartin Parr/Magnum Photos A few months ago, I tried my hand, unsuccessfully, at coining a neologism. I was writing a feature about how...

Researchers compared outcomes of stereotactic radiation and hippocampal-avoidance whole brain radiation in patients with 5-20 brain metastases. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/stereotactic-radiation-linked-better-brain-mets-outcomes-2026a10005de?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-20...

Share on PinterestResearch shows that increased physical activity may help prevent many diabetes complications. Image Credit: Alessandro Biascioli/Getty ImagesA recent study has found that many of the complications associated with...