February 23, 2026

Rapunzel Syndrome Masks Weight Loss

Researchers identify an extensive trichobezoar in a child with progressive weight loss and feeding changes.

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February 20, 2026

Ethosuximide vs Placebo for IBS Pain

Randomized trial found no improvement in abdominal pain and higher discontinuation rates with the calcium channel blocker.

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February 19, 2026

Advanced Crohn’s Therapies Show Similar Safety

Large claims analysis finds no significant differences in serious infections, blood clots, or major cardiovascular events across biologics and a Janus kinase inhibitor.

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February 19, 2026

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Cancer Risk

Investigators evaluate cancer risk tied to extended acid suppression therapy.

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February 18, 2026

Combo Therapy for Psoriasis With Obesity

A phase 3b trial tests ixekizumab plus tirzepatide in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and obesity or overweight.

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February 12, 2026

Curbing Drug-Related Halitosis for Closer Moments

Individuals who have drug-related halitosis may need to take additional steps to prioritize oral health before intimate encounters.

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February 11, 2026

AMA Backs Structured Vaccine Review

Medical societies and public health groups will collaborate on policy questions and evidence briefs for the 2026 to 2027 respiratory virus season.

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February 11, 2026

Anxiety Linked to Gut Disease Trajectories

Longitudinal electronic health record data are used to examine temporal relationships between psychiatric and gastrointestinal diagnoses.

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February 11, 2026

Medical Oddities: Real AI Romance, Where Code Meets Crush

This week the focus is on love and relationships: how it has evolved in society, and it’s effect on the people who live in it.

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