# clinical summary — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover clinical summary. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rome Criteria for IBS: When Is Further Testing Needed?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rome-criteria-irritable-bowel-syndrome-when-further-testing-2026a1000sxo?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Many clinicians recognize irritable bowel syndrome by its Rome criteria, but still order unnecessary tests, highlighting gaps in the application of positive diagnostic strategies. Medscape Medical News ## [Many Clinical Paths Are Open to NPs. Here’s Help in Picking](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/many-clinical-paths-are-open-nps-heres-help-picking-2026a1000sxd?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ ‘A strength of the nurse practitioner profession is its versatility,’ one expert says. Medscape Medical News ## [France Reports New Local Arboviral Infections in 2026](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/france-reports-new-local-arboviral-infections-2026-2026a1000sxf?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Imported arboviral infections are climbing in France, with locally acquired cases now reported. Clinicians are urged to spot early clues and report suspected cases fast. Medscape News Europe ## [Could Childhood Obesity Risk Begin Before Birth?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/could-childhood-obesity-risk-begin-before-birth-2026a1000sxb?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Emerging evidence links prenatal biology and early-life exposures to later obesity risk, suggesting that prevention may need to begin before excess weight develops. Medscape News Global ## [Brazil Sets New 6-Hour Threshold for Cosmetic Surgery](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/brazil-sets-new-6-hour-threshold-cosmetic-surgery-2026a1000sx6?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Brazil’s medical council has introduced new safety rules for extensive cosmetic procedures using surgical duration and cumulative risk to guide preoperative planning. Medscape News Global ## [STI Screening and Prenatal Care Gaps in Pregnant ED Patients](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sti-screening-and-prenatal-care-gaps-among-pregnant-patients-2026a1000svm?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Pregnant individuals in the emergency department have low rates of sexually transmitted infection screening and limited access to prenatal care, a study finds. Medscape Medical News ## [Most Family Physicians Struggle With After-Hours Admin Work](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/most-family-physicians-struggle-after-hours-admin-work-2026a1000swb?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Most family physicians face heavy administrative burden, but improved electronic health records and staff support may help to ease some of the load. Medscape Medical News ## [Bariatric Same-Day Discharge Criteria Lack Consensus](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bariatric-same-day-discharge-criteria-lack-consensus-2026a1000sw9?src=rss) _2026-08-20 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A systematic review finds that most studies on same-day discharge after bariatric surgery use inconsistent patient selection and discharge definitions, preventing reliable evidence synthesis. Medscape Medical News ## [Imported Eggs Prime Suspect in Salmonella Outbreak](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/imported-eggs-prime-suspect-salmonella-outbreak-2026a1000sv2?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A Salmonella outbreak in the UK has left hundreds ill, with one associated death, and may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials. Medscape News UK ## [Can Steroids Reduce Complications of GI Surgeries?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-steroids-reduce-complications-gastrointestinal-surgeries-2026a1000spj?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Researchers randomized about 1200 patients undergoing elective surgery for digestive cancer to receive either methylprednisolone or placebo at anesthesia induction. Medscape Medical News ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EQYEr3qfgC7F) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [IV vs Inhaled Anesthetics: No Post-op Recovery Advantage](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/total-intravenous-anesthesia-shows-no-advantage-over-2026a1000st0?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Propofol infusion may not offer better 30-day recovery or survival outcomes after major noncardiac surgery compared with inhaled anesthetics, a study finds. Medscape Medical News ## [Cefazolin Matches Penicillins for MSSA Bacteremia](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cefazolin-matches-penicillins-methicillin-susceptible-2026a1000ssy?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A randomized trial finds cefazolin offers similar efficacy and less acute kidney injury than cloxacillin or flucloxacillin in adults with bacteremia. Medscape News Global ## [Can Deep Brain Stimulation Finally Deliver for Depression?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-deep-brain-stimulation-finally-deliver-depression-2026a1000ssk?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Nearly a decade ago, a landmark trial of deep brain stimulation for depression failed to show efficacy. Now researchers are trying again, and the stakes are higher than ever. Medscape Medical News ## [Adrenal Incidentalomas: Repeat Testing May Inform Management](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adrenal-incidentalomas-repeat-testing-may-inform-management-2026a1000sst?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ About one1 in five5 patients with adrenal incidentalomas hadve changes in cortisol status over time, suggesting that routine repeat testing may influence management in selected patients. Medscape Medical News ## [Opioid Addiction May Up Complications After Hysterectomy](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/opioid-addiction-may-complications-after-hysterectomy-2026a1000ssn?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Opioid use disorder is associated with a higher risk for complications before discharge after inpatient removal of the uterus. Medscape Medical News ## [Symptoms May Signal Prostate Cancer in Primary Care](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/symptoms-may-signal-clinically-significant-prostate-cancer-2026a1000s00?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Patients presenting to primary care with prostate symptoms are more likely to be diagnosed with clinically significant prostate cancer than those without recorded symptoms. Medscape News UK ## [Newborns' Low Sodium Tied to Later Brain Disorders or Death](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-sodium-newborns-tied-later-brain-disorders-or-death-2026a1000s05?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Hyponatraemia during the first 72 hours of life is linked to later neurodevelopmental disorders or death in infants with perinatal asphyxia. Medscape News UK ## [Migraine Tied to Earlier Stroke, Better Recovery](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/migraine-tied-earlier-stroke-better-recovery-2026a1000s4y?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Migraine is linked to an earlier onset of stroke, yet young patients with stroke and a history of migraine experience better functional recovery at discharge. Medscape News UK ## [Ankle Strength Not Linked to Joint Hypermobility in Children](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ankle-muscle-strength-not-linked-foot-posture-or-joint-2026a1000sss?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Ankle strength shows no clear association with foot posture or general joint hypermobility in children, with only weak links to lower limb hypermobility. Medscape Medical News ## [Poor Mental Health Tied to Risk for Drug Use Disorder](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/poor-mental-health-tied-risk-drug-use-disorder-2026a1000ss8?src=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Poor mental health in US adults is linked to a significantly higher risk for a drug use disorder, with patterns often shaped by ADHD status, new research shows. Medscape Medical News ## [Production-grade web engineering (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YwQ3QnNBSFvR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Senior engineers who rebuild or launch scalable web products with enterprise rigor ## [US Kindergarten Vaccine Coverage Continues Downward Trend, Falling 0.1%](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/us-kindergarten-vaccine-coverage-falls-0-1-cdc-says-2026a1000s6w?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, continuing a downward trend that has seen declines every year except one since the onset... Reuters Health Information ## [Doxycycline Cuts Recurrent Rectal Chlamydia Risk](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/doxycycline-reduces-recurrent-rectal-chlamydia-men-who-have-2026a1000s66?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A shift in prescribing practices at a Seattle sexual health clinic corresponded with a notable decline in recurrent rectal chlamydia cases among men who have sex with men. Medscape Medical News ## [Mild Tremor Tied to Cognitive Decline in Seniors](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mild-action-tremor-linked-cognitive-decline-older-adults-2026a1000s5n?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Even subtle hand tremor in older adults may signal more than just a benign motor quirk — new population data reveal an unexpected cognitive connection. Medscape Medical News ## [Cannabis Use May Increase Fall Risk in Adults With HIV](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cannabis-use-may-increase-fall-risk-adults-hiv-2026a1000s50?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Among adults living with HIV, cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for falls — but the link weakens after accounting for other substance use and medications. Medscape Medical News ## [Explainer-How Congo's Ebola Outbreak Became the Second-most Lethal on Record](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/explainer-how-congos-ebola-outbreak-became-second-most-2026a1000s69?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ The ongoing Ebola outbreak is now the second-most lethal on record and the deadliest in the history of Democratic Republic of Congo. Only the epidemic in West Africa in... Reuters Health Information ## [Semaglutide and Depression: No Clear Link Found](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/semaglutide-use-and-risk-depression-show-no-clear-2026a1000s4u?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A meta-analysis finds no significant association between use of semaglutide and risk for depression, although with limited certainty of evidence. Medscape Medical News ## [AstraZeneca Ditches Lung Cancer Treatment Trial](https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/astrazeneca-ditches-lung-cancer-treatment-trial-2026a1000s1g?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ AstraZeneca has pulled the plug on a late-stage lung cancer trial for its drug Volrustomig. Press Association ## [VNS for RA a Year After Approval: Where Do Things Stand?](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/vagal-nerve-stimulation-rheumatoid-arthritis-year-after-2026a1000s3y?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A year after approval of the first VNS device for rheumatoid arthritis, many patients are interested and providers in eight states are able to offer the device, but insurers are hesitating. Medscape Medical News ## [Obesity Class III Linked to Death Risk in Younger Adults](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/obesity-class-iii-linked-increased-mortality-risk-younger-2026a1000s44?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Younger adults with severe obesity face significantly increased risk for mortality, while older adults show minimal differences across obesity classes. Medscape Medical News ## [Integrase Inhibitors Safe for Heart in HIV Patients](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/switching-integrase-inhibitors-does-not-raise-long-term-2026a1000s47?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ A Swiss study tracking thousands of people with HIV found no long-term cardiovascular penalty when switching to integrase inhibitor-based therapy, though a small early-year uptick in events warrants clinical attention. Medscape Medical News ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xq5xmlULfD2M) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Gram-Negative Bacteria Lead Pediatric Cancer BSIs](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gram-negative-bacteria-dominate-bloodstream-infections-2026a1000s3s?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Gram-negative bacteria account for nearly 70% of bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients, with nonsusceptibility rates of some organisms to antibiotics increasing. Medscape Medical News ## [Ca10H Linked to Improved Colorectal Cancer Outcomes](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/translate-un-biomarcador-at%C3%ADpico-apunta-un-mejor-2026a1000s3j?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ In a Spanish study of nearly 450 people, an atypical biomarker rose with adenomas and early disease — yet patients with higher levels had better long-term outcomes. Medscape News Europe ## [Early Dietitian Visits Linked to Successful Weight Loss](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/one-third-patients-achieve-clinically-meaningful-weight-loss-2026a1000s11?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Routine primary care dietetic treatment achieves clinically relevant weight loss in one-third of adults with overweight or obesity, a Dutch study shows. Medscape Medical News ## [SLE Linked to Increased Risk for Venous Thromboembolism](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-linked-increased-risk-venous-2026a1000ro9?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism, with the highest risk occurring in the first year after diagnosis. Medscape News UK ## [Diabetes Drug Curbs Weight Gain in Older People With HIV](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diabetes-drug-curbs-weight-gain-older-people-hiv-2026a1000rq9?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Metformin, a common diabetes drug, curbs weight gain in older people with HIV over 96 weeks, but the effect reverses after treatment stops, a trial finds. Medscape News UK ## [Cigars, Pipes Up Lung Cancer Risk, Raise Screening Needs](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cigar-and-pipe-smoking-increases-risk-lung-cancer-and-2026a1000rqr?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Current or former use of cigars, cigarillos, or pipes increases the risk for lung cancer and may make more people eligible for low-dose CT screening, a study shows. Medscape News UK ## [Medical Therapy Reduces Nasal Discharge in CRS](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medical-therapy-reduces-nasal-discharge-symptoms-chronic-2026a1000s34?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Medical therapy significantly reduces nasal discharge symptoms in chronic rhinosinusitis, with benefits observed in both patients with nasal polyps and those without. Medscape Medical News ## [Pachychoroid Disease Progression Remains Low](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pachychoroid-eye-disease-largely-stable-over-2-years-study-2026a1000s31?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Most eyes with pachychoroid features maintained their subtype over 2 years, with progression to pachychoroid neovasculopathy developing in only a small fraction of eyes. Medscape Medical News ## [Antioxidants in Vitiligo: Experts Support Select Ingredients](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/antioxidants-vitiligo-experts-support-select-ingredients-2026a1000s19?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Experts say some antioxidants can improve vitiligo with or without phototherapy, but ingredients backed by evidence remain limited. Medscape Medical News ## [TIGIT Combo Fails to Improve Outcomes in Stage III NSCLC](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tigit-combo-fails-improve-outcomes-stage-iii-nsclc-2026a1000s1c?src=rss) _2026-08-17 · Medscape Medical News Headlines_ Adding TIGIT blockade to PD-L1 inhibition failed to improve outcomes over durvalumab in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC. Medscape Medical News