February 05, 2026

Smell Screening With a Mobile Test

Researchers evaluated a rapid, self-administered mobile application–based test designed to screen for olfactory dysfunction in adult participants.

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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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January 30, 2026

Hypotensive Agents Reduce Bleeding in ESS

Diltiazem, esmolol, dexmedetomidine, labetalol, and clonidine were associated with improved surgical field quality and comparable safety profiles

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January 28, 2026

IPF Cough: Opioid-Based Approach Tested

Researchers examine oral nalbuphine for chronic cough in IPF, using objective digital monitoring and patient-reported measures.

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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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September 09, 2025

Dietary Nitrate Lowers Blood Pressure in Older Adults, Study

Researchers show nitrate-rich beetroot reshapes the oral microbiome.

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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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July 18, 2025

New Guideline Sets Standards for Sinus Surgery

A new guideline outlines when surgery is appropriate for chronic rhinosinusitis, urging clinicians to confirm diagnosis, assess candidacy, and consider long-term management needs.

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December 05, 2025

Fancy Gadgets, Higher Bills: HSA Era

Republican proposals to expand health savings accounts amid expiring ACA subsidies outline potential shifts in coverage costs and limitations in how patients may use HSA funds.

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