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- WhatsApp Chatbot Outreach Boosts CRC Screening Uptake 4 septiembre, 2026A theory-based WhatsApp chatbot delivering personalized risk assessment and practical screening information significantly increased colorectal cancer screening participation compared to standard text reminders. Medscape Medical News
- Anastomotic Repair Tied to Lower Stricture Recurrence Risk 4 septiembre, 2026Anastomotic urethroplasty is linked to lower risk for stricture recurrence than buccal mucosa graft onlay in patients with radiation-induced urethral scarring after prostate cancer radiotherapy. Medscape Medical News
- Substance Use Screening Varies at Provider, Clinic Levels 4 septiembre, 2026Variation in alcohol and drug screening is seen at provider and clinic levels; factors such as need for an interpreter and alcohol-related cognitive disorders are tied to lower screening probability. Medscape Medical News
- Shorter Premedication May Not Raise Contrast Reaction Risk 4 septiembre, 2026In patients with iodinated contrast allergy, contrast-enhanced CT imaging performed within 4 hours of intravenous steroid and diphenhydramine premedication is not linked to higher breakthrough reactions. Medscape Medical News
- GLP1R Expression Tied to Male Pattern Hair Loss 4 septiembre, 2026A genetic analysis suggests that increased GLP1R expression is linked to higher risk for male pattern hair loss. Medscape Medical News
- GLP-1 Meds Linked to Symptomatic Remission in UC 4 septiembre, 2026GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy is linked to higher symptomatic remission rates among patients with ulcerative colitis, with benefits appearing independent of weight loss. Medscape Medical News
- Pharmacies Call for Tougher Response to Increasing Crime 4 septiembre, 2026An NPA survey found most pharmacies faced shoplifting, break-ins, or abuse last year, and almost a third did not report incidents to police. Medscape News UK
- Avacopan in Vasculitis: Uncommon but Severe Liver Risks 4 septiembre, 2026Liver enzyme elevations related to avacopan therapy are uncommon in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, although drug-induced liver injury may occur. Medscape Medical News
- Does Pediatric ALL Therapy Work Long-Term in Young Adults? 4 septiembre, 2026Researchers evaluate the 10-year outcomes of a pediatric-inspired regimen in adolescents and young adults with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Medscape Medical News
- Talc Powder Not Linked to Lung Cancer in Women 4 septiembre, 2026A study of US women finds no connection between talc powder use and lung cancer, though subgroup findings leave questions open. Medscape Medical News
- AI Speeds Up Chest Radiograph Readings but Lowers Accuracy 4 septiembre, 2026Commercial AI tools for chest radiography reduce reading time and boost reader confidence but fail to improve diagnostic accuracy. Medscape News UK
- Does Liver Disease Affect Cholangiocarcinoma Outcomes? 4 septiembre, 2026Patients diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma who have preexisting chronic liver disease experience improved survival compared with those who do not have prior chronic liver disease. Medscape News UK
- Greater Depression Severity Predicts Higher iCBT Benefits 4 septiembre, 2026An individual treatment benefit prediction model reveals that patients with more severe depression receive greater benefits from internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy. Medscape News UK
- Recombinant Flu Vaccine Cuts Nursing Home Outbreaks 4 septiembre, 2026Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine is linked to fewer influenza outbreaks in nursing homes during the 2019-2020 season. Medscape Medical News
- Aeson Artificial Heart Delivers in Advanced Heart Failure 4 septiembre, 2026Results presented at ESC 2026 and published in the European Heart Journal support the Aeson device as a potential option for patients with few remaining treatment alternatives. Medscape News Europe