July 31, 2026

Postsurgical Ensartinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC

Adjuvant ensartinib may represent a new therapeutic strategy in completely resected disease.

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July 31, 2026

Is Smell Loss Tied to Depression?

A meta‐analysis found consistent associations between self‐reported olfactory impairment and depression, whereas objectively measured impairment was linked to depression primarily among older adults and patients with anosmia.

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July 31, 2026

Secukinumab Trial Targets Relapsed Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Phase 3 findings address remission durability and glucocorticoid use in patients who relapsed during prednisone tapering.

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July 31, 2026

Can SGLT2 Inhibitors Affect Dementia?

A target trial emulation using Veterans Affairs electronic health records examined neuropsychiatric outcomes associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use.

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July 30, 2026

Can Primary Care–Initiated CGM Improve Diabetes Outcomes?

Adults with insulin-treated diabetes who initiated CGM in primary care experienced greater reductions in HbA1c and fewer hospitalizations and emergency department visits than those who did not.

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July 30, 2026

Daily Itch Duration Linked to Quality-of-Life Burden

Daily itch duration emerged as the strongest factor linking disease severity with quality of life, ahead of sleep disturbance, scratching frequency, and average itch intensity.

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July 30, 2026

Prenatal Alcohol Use May Be on the Rise

National survey data suggest current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking became more common during pregnancy from 2011 to 2024, although recent estimates indicated the upward trend may be stabilizing.

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July 29, 2026

Can Statin Muscle Risk Be Predicted?

Researchers developed and externally validated a prediction model estimating 1-, 5-, and 10-year risks of serious muscle disorders among patients potentially eligible for statin therapy.

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July 29, 2026

Bearing Combinations May Improve THA Survival

A linked UK registry analysis found lower long-term reoperation rates with select highly crosslinked polyethylene bearing combinations following total hip arthroplasty.

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July 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: Tattoo Regret Meets Nanotech

This week is about smart tattoos, social clues, pool perks, and tea's surprising brain connection.

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