October 29, 2026

FDA, CMS target gene therapy barriers

FDA and CMS initiatives aim to simplify gene therapy approvals and expand access to treatments for rare diseases.

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October 28, 2026

Miliary tuberculosis may masquerade as toxoplasmosis

Chest imaging and sputum testing uncovered tuberculosis in a patient whose incidental brain lesions initially suggested a parasitic infection.

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October 23, 2026

Fulminant GBS may mimic brain death

Investigators describe preserved cerebral activity, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and partial neurological recovery in patients with profound paralysis.

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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.

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October 15, 2026

Medical Oddities: Alive, but convinced otherwise

A deadly conviction, healing vanilla, stormy lungs, and a COVID tea party await.

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October 14, 2026

Skin odor signatures may shift with age

Investigators linked distinct odor patterns to life stage, sex, and skin microbes, while limited longitudinal evidence leaves their clinical utility uncertain.

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October 14, 2026

Ureteral obstruction linked to degenerative sacroiliitis

CT identified an unusual cause of hydronephrosis despite stable renal function and no urinary symptoms.

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October 13, 2026

Hinoki root oil may reduce nighttime wakefulness

Women exposed to Japanese cypress root volatiles for 13 days reported less morning sleepiness and better fatigue recovery in a small crossover study.

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October 09, 2026

APT may fall short in pulsatile tinnitus

Low sensitivity and specificity suggest a negative tracing should not deter further imaging evaluation.

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October 08, 2026

Antibiotic precedes auto-brewery relapse

A patient developed severe endogenous alcohol intoxication 5 days after starting treatment following approximately 2 years without symptoms.

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