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Risk for a rare, potentially blinding eye condition was low, but it was significantly higher in diabetes patients who started semaglutide (Ozempic) versus SGLT2 inhibitors, an observational study of U.S. veterans showed.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/ophthalmology/generalophthalmology/119864
Potentially Blinding Eye Condition Tied to Ozempic Again
Absolute risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy remained low, however
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February 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Releasing male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into the wild that were infected with the sterility-inducing bacteria Wolbachia pipientis cut dengue infection risk more than 70% in people, according to a cluster-randomized trial.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/119847
How a Bacterial Infection in Mosquitoes Could Cut Dengue Infections in People
People living in areas with infected male mosquitoes saw their dengue risk drop 71%
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February 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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A subset of people who had one of three interventions in the ACTIVE trial had a reduced risk of dementia over a 20-year follow-up period, an analysis of Medicare claims showed.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/dementia/119856
Can Brain Speed Training Delay Dementia? 20-Year Medicare Study Results
A 'promising lead' may move the field into developing effective interventions, NIA director says
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February 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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"Many of us entered medicine to protect health before disease takes hold. The question now is whether our regulatory systems will continue to do the same."

Read the #OpEd from Lisa Patel, MD, MESc, at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/climate-checkup/119860
Opinion | The EPA Just Made Our Air Less Safe to Breathe
Repealing the Endangerment Finding will shape our clinical reality for years to come
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February 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Receiving an mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine during or shortly before pregnancy had no impact on kids' neurodevelopmental outcomes, a multicenter prospective observational study found.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smfm/119859
No Link Between COVID Shot in Pregnancy and Kids' Autism Symptoms
Study adds to mounting data supporting the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccination in pregnancy
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February 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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An analysis of 2018-2023 data showed that drug overdoses, homicides, and suicides accounted for more than a quarter of all deaths among pregnant and postpartum women.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregnancy/119846
Top Causes of Maternal Death May Not Be What You Think
Findings point to pregnancy, postpartum period as 'critical window of opportunity,' expert says
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February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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Among the thousands of names that show up in the Department of Justice's latest release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein are several physicians.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/119858
These Doctors Appear in the Epstein Files
Oz, Ornish among doctors appearing in newly released Justice Department records
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Salvage focal therapy and radical prostatectomy are both effective in treating localized radiorecurrent prostate cancer, a cohort study suggested.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/119862
Is One Salvage Strategy Best in Localized Prostate Cancer?
Survival rates with two approaches were similar, but one came with more complications
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February 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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The FDA approved a tumor treating fields (TTFields) device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, the first therapy approved in this setting in nearly 30 years.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/119854
First-of-Its-Kind Device for Pancreatic Cancer Wins FDA Approval
First approved therapy for locally advanced disease in almost three decades
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February 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Combining GLP-1 agonists with progestins lowered endometrial cancer risk by 66% compared to progestins alone, a retrospective study showed.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/119849
More Good News for GLP-1 Agonists and Cancer Risk
Endometrial cancer in benign uterine disease 66% lower with GLP-1 agonist and progestins
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February 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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"The choice facing healthcare isn't "AI or no AI." The technology is already threaded through patient care, documentation, and administration -- sometimes officially, often not."

Read the #OpEd from resident physician Henry Bair, MD, MBA: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119842
Opinion | Doctors Are Quietly Using AI. Bans Won't Fix That.
Regulation must go beyond formally sanctioned tools
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February 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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A history of induced abortion or miscarriage was not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a Finnish case-control study.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/breastcancer/119841
Does Abortion or Miscarriage Contribute to Breast Cancer Risk?
The possibility has raised concerns, led to the spread of misinformation
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February 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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The American Medical Association (@ama-assn.org) and the Vaccine Integrity Project announced that they will independently assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/vaccines/119828
AMA Joins Vaccine Review Effort as CDC Trust Plummets
The system has 'now effectively collapsed,' the AMA said
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February 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Moderate daily consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was tied to reduced dementia risk and better cognitive function over time, a prospective study of health professionals showed.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/dementia/119811
Daily Coffee Tied to Brain Benefits
Two to three cups a day linked with less dementia risk -- but not if it's decaf
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February 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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A single IV infusion of AAV9-GLB1 was associated with short-lived adverse events, increased beta-galactosidase levels, & signs of delayed progression in 9 patients with GM1 gangliosidosis, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, in a trial.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/119830
Gene Therapy Shows Signs of Delayed Progression in Fatal Neurodegenerative Disease
GM1 gangliosidosis treatment associated with short-lived adverse events
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February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Many adverse events listed on statin product labels don't have good evidence that they are actually caused by the drug, a pooled analysis of the clinical trial evidence showed.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/atherosclerosis/119810
Statin Adverse Event Labels May Be Overcautious, Analysis Suggests
Study breaks down lack of causal evidence for listed potential adverse effects
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February 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Almost three-fourths of patients with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer remained metastasis free at 5 years following sRT informed by PSMA PET/CT, a retrospective study with long-term follow-up showed.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/119814
Paradigm Shift for Evaluating, Treating Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer
When PSA rises after surgery, PSMA PET/CT detects cancer missed by conventional imaging
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February 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus paclitaxel for recurrent ovarian cancers that express PD-L1, the agency announced on Tuesday.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/ovariancancer/119831
Immunotherapy Regimen Approved for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel significantly improved survival in platinum-resistant disease
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February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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"What could possibly go wrong?"

In her latest #OpEd, emergency physician Mary Meyer, MD, MPH, gives a clinician's breakdown of the Olympics.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/calamities/119817
Opinion | The Olympics: Sprains, Subterfuge, and Stuffed Crotches
The Games are back. What could possibly go wrong?
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February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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With clinician approval, reproductive-age patients prescribed isotretinoin-containing drugs for acne may complete required pregnancy testing at home or in other non-medical settings, the FDA announced.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/generaldermatology/119827
FDA Drops Some REMS Requirements for Top Acne Medication
Test for pregnancy in medical setting before starting isotretinoin, then can be done at home
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February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Some 4.7% of children have at least one food allergy by age 6 years, according to a meta-analysis that spelled out an extensive list of credible risk factors.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmunology/allergy/119799
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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A large-scale, automated urinary incontinence (UI) screening and education program increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition, researchers found.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/urology/urinaryincontinence/119813
Simple Question May Help Identify Women With Urinary Incontinence
Automated intervention boosts rates of diagnosis and referrals for treatment
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February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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As the anniversary of Kennedy's confirmation approaches, public health experts say broken promises -- either explicitly or in spirit -- define his first year leading the nation's health agencies.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/119825
Broken Promises: RFK Jr.'s First Year at HHS
He made pledges to Sen. Cassidy, then overhauled ACIP, changed vaccine schedules, website wording
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February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Exercise effectively reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, comparable to results seen with pharmacological or psychological interventions, according to a systematic umbrella review with a meta-meta-analysis of randomized trials.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/anxietystress/119832
More Evidence Supports Exercise for Depression, Anxiety
Data from randomized trials provided robust evidence for benefit of exercise on symptoms
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February 11, 2026 at 10:26 PM