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[ad_1] The rollout follows Scotland’s lead and was fast-tracked after a parliamentary debate and a 150,000-signature petition. Medscape News UK [ad_2] Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/england-screen-newborns-spinal-muscular-atrophy-2026a1000od0?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-17 22:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post England to…
[ad_1] Among older adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, those aged 75 years or older face a notable burden of polypharmacy. Medscape Medical News [ad_2] Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adults-aged-75-years-or-older-masld-face-polypharmacy-burden-2026a1000o85?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-17 06:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
[ad_1] Higher visceral fat is linked to accelerated biological aging in middle-aged adults, independent of other adiposity measures and lifestyle factors. Medscape Medical News [ad_2] Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/visceral-belly-fat-can-make-you-age-faster-experts-warn-2026a1000o81?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-17 05:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
[ad_1] As health officials track cyclosporiasis cases in multiple states, experts note that there are plenty of other parasites that people can contract from food. These fall into two main categories: protozoa — like Cyclospora, the one causing “explosive diarrhea” right now — and worms. In the U.S., some of the most common foodborne parasites […] The post You’ve Heard of Cyclospora. What Other…
[ad_1] A study showed that a new Medicaid drug pricing model based on other countries’ drug prices could save Medicaid money. For 47 states and Washington, D.C., savings could total $8.6 billion. Congress will have to ensure that drugmakers don’t try to “game” the system in the new model. A new program to base Medicaid […] The post Medicaid Could Save $$ Under ‘Most Favored Nation’ Pricing, Study…
[ad_1] Declining U.S. vaccination rates have led to a resurgence in large measles outbreaks. Two papers examining South Carolina and Utah’s outbreak showed that hypoxemia and pneumonia were the most common conditions leading to hospitalization for measles. In the South Carolina report, two of 13 hospitalized patients developed measles encephalitis, a life-threatening complication that can […] The…
[ad_1] A Healthwatch England poll finds most people want explicit consent and human oversight when AI scribes are used in NHS appointments. Medscape News UK [ad_2] Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/public-wary-ai-scribes-sensitive-consultations-2026a1000o7o?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-16 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post…
[ad_1] Blood test results helped primary care physicians diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with nearly the same accuracy as specialists, a study of Swedish patients with cognitive impairment showed. Primary care physicians changed their diagnosis in 30% of patients after they reviewed blood test results, reported Sebastian Palmqvist, MD, PhD, of Lund University in Sweden. Diagnostic accuracy […] The…
[ad_1] Rates of complex elective cholecystectomy are increasing as the population ages. In a cohort study, robotic cholecystectomy for complex gallbladder disease was associated with reductions in further interventions and complications. While patients in the laparoscopic group had significantly reduced operating room costs compared with the robotic group, there was no difference in the overall…
[ad_1] Product information now highlights the risk of toxin spread beyond the injection site, which can cause potentially fatal botulism. Medscape News UK [ad_2] Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mhra-warns-botulism-risk-after-botulinum-toxin-use-2026a1000o7j?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-16 20:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post…
