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Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Officially Named ‘Type 5’

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025

The new name and endorsement at the World Diabetes Congress are seen as long overdue recognition that will spur more research.
Consider Salt Sensitivity in Women’s Midlife Hypertension

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025
Weight-Loss Surgery Instead of GLP-1s?

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025

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Experts Provide Measles Tips for Dermatologists

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025
Australia Braces for Major Influenza, RSV, Pertussis Season

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025
Exclusive-US NIH Reverses Conference Travel Ban for Scientists

Reuters Health Information April 10, 2025
Can Shorter Antibiotic Treatment Benefit Kids With UTIs?

Medscape News UK April 10, 2025
Methylene Blue: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Trend?

Medscape Medical News April 10, 2025
Trump Administration Plans to Remove All Members Of HIV Advisory Council

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2025
US Measles Battle Hindered by Confusion Over Health Secretary Response

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2025
USDA to Lose Bird Flu Response Employees, Source Says

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2025

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Offit on Vaccines Paul A. Offit, MD

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Can Europe Fill the Gap in Global Research Left by US Cuts?

Expert Interview April 9, 2025

In this interview, Gilles Montalescot, MD, PhD, discusses the significant impact of US funding cuts on global medical research and the potential for Europe to step in.
Probiotics: What You Need to Know for Better Patient Care

Commentary April 9, 2025
Our Crucial Role in Preventing Avoidable Deaths

Commentary April 9, 2025
ED EMR Data Supports People With Disabilities in Emergencies

Commentary April 7, 2025

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Rare Case of Unicentric Castleman Disease in a Boy

Clinical Case April 9, 2025

A 13-year-old boy’s inguinal mass leads to an unexpected diagnosis of unicentric Castleman disease.
Purple Urine Reveals a Hidden Infection in a Woman

Clinical Case April 3, 2025
Rapid Review Quiz: Emerging Infectious Diseases

Interactive Quiz April 2, 2025
Fever and Chest Pain in an 8-Year-Old Girl

Case Challenge March 25, 2025

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As Dermatology Continues to Grow, Pediatric Derm Numbers Lag

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025

Pediatric dermatologists love what they do but struggle to attract others to their subspecialty.
4 Things to Know About New Medicare Advantage Rules

Medscape Medical News April 11, 2025
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