
PAHO: Americas Lose Measles-Free Status as Cases Surge
The region of the Americas loses measles elimination as outbreaks surge in Canada, Mexico, and the US, forcing urgent calls for restored coverage, surveillance, and rapid response.
Just Say No to Treating This Pulmonary Infection - Medscape
Apr 4, 2011 · A women presents with recurrent hemoptysis and an unusual finding on chest imaging.
High Fat-Free Mass Loss Can Worsen Prognosis in Older Adults
Patients aged 45 years or older who lost a large amount of total weight or a disproportionately high share of lean tissue after bariatric surgery faced poorer prognostic outcomes.
AI ‘Hallucinations’ Are Changing Medicine — Should We Worry?
Mar 14, 2025 · Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to generate, or rather “hallucinate,” alternative realities. This phenomenon, known as AI hallucinations, occurs when large language models ...
The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health
Jan 14, 2025 · A new machine learning algorithm provides a 'food processing score' for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating?
Should We Chemically Castrate Sex Offenders to Prevent More Abuse?
Jun 30, 2020 · Bioethicist Art Caplan explains why laws requiring such treatments for those convicted of abusing minors are probably ineffective.
Gastroenterology Topics - Medscape
A collection of Gastroenterology information, resources and CME activities on Medscape.
New Test Helps Catch Whooping Cough - Medscape
Dec 5, 2025 · A newly cleared point-of-care test will enable rapid identification of whooping cough, according to a press release from manufacturer Roche. The molecular test uses the cobas liat …
Selected Biomarkers Help Detect Early Gestational Diabetes
Oct 1, 2025 · A model comprised of a selected panel of cardiometabolic biomarkers assessed in blood samples in early pregnancy shows promising accuracy in predicting the risk for gestational diabetes.
Office-Based Endoscopy Offers Way Forward for Outpatient GI
Nov 21, 2025 · Office-based models are becoming more economically viable, along with the benefits of greater autonomy and time optimization, GI experts write.