Medscape Medical Minute

Nov 20 2024 555 ep. 1 mins 50
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Dr Perry Wilson highlights the day's top news stories, produced by Medscape, the leading source of information for medical professionals. From new clinical evidence to breaking policy news, stay on the pulse of medicine with Medscape Medical Minute.

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Thursday November 21, 2024

Nov 20 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The NCCN expands its cancer genetic risk assessment guidelines; daytime sleepiness is linked to higher risk for a predementia condition; and robotic pets may reduce depression and loneliness in older adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Wednesday November 20, 2024

Nov 19 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on the accuracy of polygenic risk scores; the FDA approves the first gene therapy that is injected into the brain; and a new wearable device monitors worsening heart failure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Tuesday November 19, 2024

Nov 18 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A GLP-1 drug is the first medication shown to alter the trajectory of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in patients with obesity; reconditioned pacemakers may be as safe and effective as new ones; and repeated exposure to general anesthesia before age 5 years is linked to lower IQ and increased behavioral difficulties. https://www.

Monday November 18, 2024

Nov 17 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A large study finds that GLP-1 diet drugs do not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer; Australian research concludes that frailty may signal future dementia; and a growing number of US academic institutions are creating special centers for cancer patients with BRCA mutations. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Friday November 15, 2024

Nov 14 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new study finds a link between air pollution, infections, and risk for Alzheimer's disease; a survey shows that workplace violence against healthcare workers occurs once every 3.7 shifts; and a California law aims to limit the use of algorithms for coverage decisions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Thursday November 14, 2024

Nov 13 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Research finds that weight loss treatments aren't reaching many of the people who need them; hallucinogens are linked to a 21-fold increase in risk for schizophrenia spectrum disorder; and colchicine fails to prevent major cardiovascular events post myocardial infarction. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Wednesday November 13, 2024

Nov 12 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether alcohol use has declined since the pandemic; a WHO report says that nearly 1 in 3 cases of oral cancer can be attributed to smokeless tobacco products; and the growing debate over whether CGMs should be used by people without diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Nov 11 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A survey yields novel findings on how to address burnout among family physicians; a lower dose of oral semaglutide for weight loss is as effective as a higher dose; and researchers create "digital twins" of patients with cancer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Monday November 11, 2024

Nov 10 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Different kinds of anti-obesity medications are associated with decreased alcohol use; the CDC's immunization committee calls for lowering the age for routine vaccination with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; and an 1800% increase in syphilis among Native Americans prompts public pleas for testing. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Friday November 08, 2024

Nov 07 2024 1 mins  
Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Health policy analysts anticipate the impact of a new Trump administration; medical societies say that most patients can safely take GLP-1 drugs perioperatively; and cyberattacks on hospitals may affect patient care. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872