
Midlife Vitamin D Levels Tied to Lower Tau Burden - Medscape
Apr 7, 2026 · Higher levels of vitamin D in early midlife were associated with significantly lower levels of tau deposition 16 years later in adults without dementia.
Medicaid Expansion Tied to Pancreatic Cancer Survival
Mar 9, 2026 · A new cohort study suggests that Medicaid expansion is associated with a lower mortality risk among patients with pancreatic cancer.
NICE Endorses Semaglutide to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Apr 1, 2026 · Semaglutide recommended for NHS use in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in high-risk adults.
Insulin-Requiring Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia
6 days ago · Diabetes, especially type 1 and insulin-treated type 2, is significantly associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia, a cohort study finds.
Sexual Desire in Menopause May Reflect Psychosocial Factors
Apr 2, 2026 · Evidence suggests that sexual function may remain stable or improve after menopause, challenging assumptions of decline.
Rapid Methadone Boost Tied to Better Fentanyl Use Outcomes
Apr 16, 2026 · A methadone increase in the first 6 days of treatment is linked with better retention and lower opioid toxicity, data indicate.
GPs Reject Contract as NHS Reports Record Access - Medscape
Mar 27, 2026 · GPs in England have opposed new contract terms in a BMA ballot as NHS England reports a surge in online consultation submissions.
Pericapsular Nerve Block Shows Modest Benefit in Hip Surgery
Apr 2, 2026 · A preoperative pericapsular nerve group vs sham block shows modest benefits in hip arthroscopy, with a shorter postanesthesia care unit stay, but does not improve the recovery quality …
Stents Placed Under Imaging Guidance Yield Better Outcomes
Mar 16, 2026 · Stenting guided by intravascular imaging rather than angiography is linked to a lower risk for target vessel failure in patients with complex coronary artery lesions, a 5-year follow-up finds.
HIV Treatment May Move Beyond Daily Pills With Injectables
Apr 15, 2026 · Monthly injectable HIV therapy shows lower treatment failure than oral regimens in individuals with adherence challenges.