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.

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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 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 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 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.

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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.

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October 21, 2026

PMOS-dementia link may reflect metabolic risks

Investigators identify insulin resistance and obesity as possible contributors to neurologic changes.

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October 19, 2026

Depression, anxiety symptoms may be common in T1D

National survey data show a greater mental health symptom burden among adults with type 1 diabetes vs. those with type 2 diabetes or no diabetes.

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October 16, 2026

Frailty may not limit semaglutide benefits

Patients with greater frailty showed larger improvements in health-related quality of life, while cardiovascular treatment effects did not differ significantly across frailty categories.

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October 16, 2026

Peanuts may improve regional brain insulin response

A randomized crossover trial found changes in insulin-induced cerebral blood flow following 16 weeks of daily peanut consumption, although the connection to improved memory remains unclear.

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