October 29, 2026

Surface EMG may restore speech after laryngectomy

Investigators converted silently articulated words into intelligible speech and recreated a patient's presurgical voice.

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October 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: The ghost that haunted a heart

From haunted hearts to toxic treats, medicine has a few Halloween tricks up its sleeve.

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October 29, 2026

FDA monthly preview: Key November decisions to watch

Upcoming FDA decisions span cancer, cardiovascular disease, rare genetic disorders, and more.

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October 26, 2026

Pannus may recur after sodium amide eye injury

A 3-year case report documents delayed epithelial healing, repeated fibrovascular tissue growth, and unequal visual recovery following a bilateral chemical burn.

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October 26, 2026

Cryptococcal cellulitis may lead to amputation

A splinter injury progressed to finger necrosis in a patient with MDS, despite antibacterial treatment and no clinically apparent systemic dissemination.

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October 23, 2026

H2-blocker tachyphylaxis may limit LPR therapy

Acid suppression wanes rapidly with repeated dosing, supporting intermittent use and phenotype-directed evaluation of persistent symptoms.

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October 23, 2026

IOL exchange may ease postcataract dizziness

Restoring habitual myopic refraction improved objective balance measures and resolved persistent symptoms in a patient with strong visual dependence.

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October 22, 2026

Biomaterial approach may help cartilage retain shape

Stem cell–laden constructs maintained curved architecture for 6 days after investigators removed supporting hydrogel framework.

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October 19, 2026

FDA approves dostarlimab for advanced rectal cancer

The accelerated approval adds an immunotherapy option for patients with MSI-H/dMMR stage II/III disease.

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October 19, 2026

Catheter stop orders may be losing ground

A 20-year national survey reveals substantial gains in infection surveillance but inconsistent use of strategies to limit unnecessary urinary catheterization.

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