Across the specialties
Concise evidence briefs from across internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics and primary care.
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The FDA reported 184 serious injuries and no deaths involving specified Medtronic and Given Imaging esophageal pH capsule delivery devices. Gastroenterology services should review inventory, workflows and follow-up.
Rayan Salih · September 17, 2026 · 7 min
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FDA approval of RefluxStop requires a prospective study of 200 patients with GERD, reflecting unresolved questions about long-term implant safety, effectiveness and durability.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
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An FDA-posted recall covers an affected lot of tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) vials because of possible glass particles. Clinicians should separate patient assessment from inventory control.
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
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WHO recommends hydroxyurea for all children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia from 9 months to 19 years, shifting care toward early treatment regardless of symptom history.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
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Fresenius Kabi recalled one lot of morphine sulfate injection after a label mix-up could expose patients to hydromorphone, creating a risk of opioid overdose and respiratory depression.
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
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In FLOW, semaglutide reduced major kidney outcomes and cardiovascular death among adults with type 2 diabetes and albuminuric chronic kidney disease.
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
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Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI)—formerly classified as functional gastrointestinal disorders—affect over 40% of the population globally.
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
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Sirolimus conversion is an increasingly considered strategy for heart transplant recipients because it can change their long-term health risks….
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
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The clinical landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is undergoing a profound dual transformation.
Rayan Salih · 9 min read
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The therapeutic management of migraines has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade.
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
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Endovascular band placement is a minimally invasive way to control lung blood flow in infants born with certain
Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read
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A baby’s safest sleep can depend on just a few simple choices, yet for many new parents, those
Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read
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Small changes can make a big difference to health and wellbeing.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 14 min read
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The issue of erectile dysfunction (ED) in the younger male is becoming increasingly obvious in the clinic and
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
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Screening for prostate cancer has become routine, but guidelines for screening are evolving.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
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Collagen supplements have moved from niche wellness aisles into mainstream use by people seeking clearer skin, stronger bones,
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
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Due to a variety of reasons men do not seek or receive timely and appropriate health care.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
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While many clinicians are unaware that a predictive model is involved in much of the AI that is
Dr. Abu Bakar · 18 min read
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Individuals who are both vision impaired and hearing impaired typically gain less from standard vision rehabilitation than individuals
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
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Our growing understanding of the role of immune signalling in AML that fails treatment is rapidly challenging our
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
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What every clinician needs to know about IgA nephropathy and IgA vasculitis in 2025?
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
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A gut bug known as Ruminococcus gnavus, or gut bug Ruminococcus gnavus, or simply gut bug R.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 14 min read
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Several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have issued draft Medicare coverage policies regarding peripheral nerve blocks and denervation procedures
Dr. Abu Bakar · 9 min read
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Preliminary pilot data from pilot rural and urban practices in three states suggest that the combination of pharmacologic
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
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Ferroptosis is a novel form of iron-dependent regulated cell death, characterized by the production of toxic lipid peroxides….
Dr. Abu Bakar · 11 min read
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Studies suggest that individuals with IBS may be at increased risk of being subsequently diagnosed with IBD.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 14 min read
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Healthy aging has become a daily clinical problem as more and more older patients live longer with more
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
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Alopecia areata presents clinicians and their patients with significant challenges in balancing risk and benefit, particularly as it
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
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Rheumatology research is facing a growing problem – papers once accepted as part of the medical evidence base
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
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A new biopsychosocial risk score that may help clinicians predict whether people are likely to develop persistent widespread
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
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Exposure to air pollution and dampness in the home in early life may increase risk of childhood asthma….
Rayan Salih · 3 min read
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The recent establishment of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Certification
Rayan Salih · 5 min read
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The subject of men’s hair regrowth has become increasingly important in recent years as more men seek safe
Dr. Abu Bakar · 9 min read
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Psoriasis is a skin condition suffered by 7.5 million Americans.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 8 min read
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Why Baseline Mental Health Matters in Injured Workers Our approach focuses on rehabilitation of the injured body part through
Amanda Gray · 11 min read
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has introduced its first clinical practice guideline specifically for managing obstructive
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
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Recent findings shed light on the safety of various advanced therapies for patients with Crohn’s disease, a chronic
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
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Occupational medicine is not occupational therapy. That misunderstanding may sound minor. It is not.
Amanda Gray · 7 min read
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