September 14, 2026

Half of pediatric mental health visits hit smaller EDs

Pediatric suicide-related visits showed a similar distribution, while patient and diagnostic characteristics differed across emergency settings.

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September 14, 2026

Menopause may be underdocumented in EHRs

Surveys captured nearly 7 times as many menopause observations as structured clinical records, with high agreement when both sources identified menopause.

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September 14, 2026

Medical Oddities: When orgasm sets off the immune system

Sex, sleep, skincare, and sitting take center stage as new research examines immune symptoms, cardiac remodeling, fermented tea, and hybrid work habits.

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September 11, 2026

Can external counterpulsation help early Alzheimer disease?

Researchers compared full‐pressure and low‐pressure external counterpulsation during a 12‐month trial in patients with clinically diagnosed early Alzheimer disease.

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September 11, 2026

Nasal obstruction may worsen OSA indicators

Increases in apnea-hypopnea events were greatest among patients with an elevated baseline index, while evidence supporting mouth taping remained preliminary.

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September 11, 2026

Robotic knee surgery put to the test

RACER-Knee compared Mako-assisted and conventional total knee replacement across 10 hospitals in Great Britain.

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September 10, 2026

Mild metabolic profile may mask MASLD risk

Five reproducible MASLD subtypes showed distinct genetic profiles and patterns of metabolic comorbidity and disease progression.

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September 10, 2026

Fibrinogen cryptokines may promote steroid-resistant asthma

Low-dose lipopolysaccharide and fungal airway exposure were linked to persistent airway hyperresponsiveness despite glucocorticoid treatment in experimental models.

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September 10, 2026

Psilocybin services face real-world test

Investigators followed 346 adults receiving state-regulated psilocybin services for 3 months.

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September 10, 2026

Ovulation may shift preferences toward conspicuous luxury

Across 3 studies, higher fertility was associated with greater preference for luxury when it was visible, personally relevant, and potentially noticeable to others.

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