February 13, 2026

Chronic Cough Despite Normal Workup

Researchers describe diagnostic evaluation and management considerations when standard testing fails to identify the cause of persistent cough.

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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 06, 2026

Tracking Opioid Refills After Surgery

Researchers evaluated perioperative and postdischarge factors associated with opioid refill prescriptions during the first 90 days after inpatient otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.

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January 27, 2026

AI Scribes: Efficiency for Whom?

Unresolved safety, privacy, and regulatory concerns may limit benefits of AI scribes for physicians and patients.

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August 19, 2025

Neck Swelling, Dysphagia, and Jaw Pain: What’s Your Diagnosis?

A rare carotid artery pseudoaneurysm complicated by MRSA infection, septic arthritis, and an incidental thigh tumor challenged clinicians but was successfully treated with surgery and targeted antibiotics.

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September 26, 2025

FDA Approves First Once-Daily Oral Therapy for Acromegaly

Once-daily paltusotine offers an oral alternative to monthly injections for eligible adults.

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January 23, 2026

Psoriatic Arthritis Linked to Rare Vocal Issue

Bilateral vocal cord immobility linked to cricoarytenoid joint fixation highlights diagnostic consideration for unexplained airway symptoms.

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February 04, 2026

Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

Cognitive decline, credentialing, and why “I’ll know” often isn’t enough.

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November 26, 2025

Chronic Cough Linked to GLP-1 Agonists 

New research suggests popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs may trigger persistent respiratory symptoms beyond their known gastrointestinal effects.

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June 19, 2025

Plaque Calcification May Predict Future Hemorrhage Risk

New research tracked subclinical carotid plaque changes over six years and found that plaques with calcification were twice as likely to develop intraplaque hemorrhage, with men showing greater risk for complex plaque progression.

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