
I Was Fed Up With Medicine, so I Made a Movie About It
An ob/gyn surgeon talks about her time in medicine, why she left, and what she learned making a documentary about her experiences and those of other female doctors. Medscape Medical News

An ob/gyn surgeon talks about her time in medicine, why she left, and what she learned making a documentary about her experiences and those of other female doctors. Medscape Medical News
A single infusion of an off-the-shelf lentiviral vector generates CAR T cells inside patients with refractory neurologic autoimmune disease. But do the results go beyond existing therapies? Medscape Medical News
Host-directed and phage therapies are emerging as alternatives to antibiotics in managing lung infections in a worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis. Medscape Medical News
One of the cases includes the first successful HIV cure with a mixed HIV tropism, suggesting cure may be possible in patients without the known mutation that confers HIV-1 resistance. Medscape Medical News
Zasocitinib is also being evaluated in phase 3 studies for psoriatic arthritis and in phase 2 studies for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, vitiligo, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Medscape Medical News
Some experts are encouraging patients older than 65 years to get screened for heart valve failure, even as research lags on the benefits of population screening programs. Medscape Medical News

Tirzepatide improves apnea severity and weight in SURMOUNT-OSA, but experts say many patients still have residual disease and long-term data are needed. Medscape News Europe
FOI data shows most health bodies fail to commission FeNO testing for asthma in children. Press Association
Extremely preterm birth in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia is associated with similar post-discharge respiratory visits and lower medication use compared with slightly later preterm birth. Medscape Medical News

Anifrolumab, approved for systemic lupus, is currently being evaluated in a phase 3 study in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Medscape Medical News
In adults with cystic fibrosis–related diabetes, insulin given after meals provides glucose control similar to that with standard mealtime dosing, offering a flexible treatment option. Medscape Medical News

Digital twins allow doctors to simulate treatment to see what will work best — and the tech has made real strides in cardiology. Oncology remains the bigger challenge. Medscape Medical News
Adding telitacicept to standard therapy can improve renal response rates in patients with proliferative lupus nephritis while allowing for reduced steroid use. Medscape Medical News

Published findings may be affected by methodological issues, reporting choices, and financial interests, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully assess the evidence. Medscape News Europe

Although acute COVID is generally less severe today, long COVID, limited treatment options, and ongoing controversy still define the pandemic’s aftermath. Medscape News Global
Clinical evidence varies by probiotic strain, formulation, dose, and treatment setting, while broad wellness claims may encourage self-diagnosis and delay appropriate care. Medscape News Europe

A new study offers the most comprehensive real-world look yet at methotrexate use in treating IBD in everyday practice. Medscape Medical News
Two B7-H3-directed antibody-drug conjugates substantially improve survival over topotecan among patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer — pointing to a potential new treatment class. Medscape Medical News

Teens' AI use becomes problematic when a chatbot replaces a trusted adult or peer, according to psychiatrists. Medscape News Canada
Thirlwall Inquiry report finds ‘complete failure’ to safeguard babies at Countess of Chester Hospital, prompting new NHS safety reforms. Press Association