October 27, 2026

FDA expands talazoparib use in prostate cancer

The combination with enzalutamide reduced the risk of radiographic progression or death by 52% .

MDSpire News

October 27, 2026

Inside the $10 Optical Spectrometer

The wrist-mounted probe collects near-infrared spectra for exploratory monitoring of human biomarkers

The Analytical Scientist

October 26, 2026

FDA expands weekly insulin use to children

Insulin icodec-abae offers a weekly basal insulin option for pediatric type 2 diabetes, supported by adult trials and pediatric pharmacokinetic data.

MDSpire News

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.

MDSpire News

October 22, 2026

Medical Oddities: When puberty arrives at 4 months old

A genetic mystery, hearts in space, midnight munchies, and tea with muscle power are in the lineup this week.

MDSpire News

October 21, 2026

Oral spironolactone may hold edge in female acne

Topical treatment showed lesion reductions with minimal systemic exposure, but small, heterogeneous studies leave its clinical role uncertain.

MDSpire News

October 21, 2026

1 in 4 US Army men may screen low for testosterone

Low screening results do not necessarily indicate hypogonadism, raising questions about routine testing.

MDSpire News

October 21, 2026

FDA clears new generic weekly menopause patch

The once-weekly patch provides a generic alternative for menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis prevention.

MDSpire News

October 20, 2026

How Genomics Is Personalizing Drug Discovery

Regeneron Genetics Center’s Luca Lotta explains how population-scale genetic evidence can reveal more promising drug targets and open new possibilities for disease prevention

The Medicine Maker

October 20, 2026

PFAS Linked to Lipid Changes in Children

Researchers examine links between widespread exposure and metabolic health markers

The Analytical Scientist