Researchers conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey to see whether respondents were offered and completed germline genetic testing following a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma diagnosis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pancreatic-cancer-testing-falls-short-goals-2026a1000gq1?src=rss...

Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in Congo started weeks ago and say they haven't identified the source. The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern...

Preparing a diphtheria and tetanus vaccinationSIMANJUNTAK/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Diphtheria is surging in Australia for the first time since widespread vaccination began in the 1930s. The country has recorded 230 cases of the...

Soluble transferrin receptor may predict iron deficiency in patients with non anaemic ulcerative colitis; in patients with Crohn's disease, it is most useful for distinguishing those with anaemia. Medscape News...

Routine quantitative CT scans performed during acute COPD exacerbations can reveal undiagnosed cardiac dysfunction, with increased airway wall thickness signalling impaired left ventricular function. Medscape News UK Source link :...

An early evaluation of 'Swap to Stop' scheme in England shows a 4-week quit rate of 34.3% among recipients of free e-cigarette starter kits, with an estimated product cost per...

The use of potassium-competitive acid blockers is not linked to an increased risk for C difficile infection compared with the use of other acid-suppressive agents. Medscape Medical News Source link...

A lightweight robotic knee device improves strength, muscle growth, and standing ability in children with SMA, with benefits persisting after therapy ended. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/robotic-wearable-helps-children-sma-stand-independently-2026a1000goh?src=rss Author...

Share on PinterestResearchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesResearchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations...

NICE has recommended a new treatment option for adults with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer that has progressed on or after systemic therapy. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nice-backs-new-targeted-therapy-advanced-cervical-cancer-2026a1000gmb?src=rss...

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent 340 days in space on one missionNASA One of the most famous thought experiments in physics is the twin paradox, first proposed by Albert Einstein...

Longer time with low estimated glomerular filtration rate increases the likelihood of preemptive and living donor kidney transplants in youth, though disparities persist by race. Medscape Medical News Source link...

A phase 3 trial explores whether adding intraperitoneal paclitaxel to intravenous paclitaxel plus S-1 improves overall survival in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis. Medscape Medical News Source link...

The same hurdles facing physicians slow treatment for nurse practitioners’ patients, and the impact on care continues. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-nps-are-navigating-prior-authorization-coverage-barriers-2026a1000gm0?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-22...

Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g80l73e8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-22 05:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the...

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0ryrewdxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-21...

A House hearing on how to improve the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and encourage more use of advanced alternative payment models (AAPMs) included lots of agreement on problems, but not...

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The Trump administration's cuts to international public health programs have blunted the response to the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and the cumulative impact could lead to failure in...