February 18, 2026

Medical Oddities: Essential Oil, Deadly Consequences

A cabinet mix-up, a chatty heart, a violet catheter bag, stressed kids, and tea that won’t save the brain—just another week.

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February 17, 2026

One in Ten Develop Seroma

Retrospective analysis outlines incidence and risk factors

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February 17, 2026

Hospital Prices Posted. Few Patients Look.

Federal rules require hospitals to post prices so patients can shop. Instead, insurers and providers use the data to negotiate what they get paid.

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February 17, 2026

VA DOD Updates Asthma Framework

The 2025 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense asthma guideline introduces 21 evidence-based recommendations for primary care, redefining stepwise treatment, comorbidity management, and reliever strategy.

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February 13, 2026

UCI Health expands ENT and ophthalmology access

Newly opened UCI Health — Brea Outpatient Center increases access to academic-focused care

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February 12, 2026

Drooling Flags Severe Dermatomyositis

Three cases suggest drooling may mark advanced dermatomyositis with dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, and poor response to treatment.

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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

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Two-thirds of former hospital nurses would consider coming back if workplace conditions improved, survey finds

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February 10, 2026

Lost in Translation

Randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of video remote interpreting for Deaf patients in a health care setting

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