May 20, 2026

Medical Oddities: Something Viral is Lurking in the Dust

Everyday things like yawns, tea, dust, and kimchi suddenly look medically important.

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May 11, 2026

Stewardship Cuts Steroid Prescribing

Behaviorally informed peer comparison feedback was associated with a gradual decline in glucocorticoid prescribing

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April 17, 2026

AI Scribes Lag Clinicians on Note Quality

A VHA study across 11 vendors finds AI-generated primary care notes score lower than clinician-written notes, with the largest deficits in thoroughness, organization, and usefulness

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April 16, 2026

Mandatory Training Modules Deserve a Harder Look

A JAMA Viewpoint argues that 4 million physician-hours spent on compliance modules each year warrants institutional reassessment.

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April 10, 2026

Grill Brush Bristle Injuries Continue to Rise

Most patients were treated and released, with the oropharynx the most common injury site

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April 06, 2026

The Loan Cap That Could Shrink the Doctor Pipeline

New federal limits on medical school borrowing may quietly reshape who becomes a physician—and where they practice.

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April 03, 2026

PRP Linked to Less Pain, Better Healing Following Tonsillectomy

Randomized trial finds reduced postoperative pain and improved mucosal healing with intraoperative application

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March 27, 2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Pain After Tonsillectomy

Randomized trial shows reduced postoperative pain and faster mucosal healing without increased bleeding risk

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March 02, 2026

FDA Okays Weekly Option in Achondroplasia

Navepegritide is described as the first therapy to deliver continuous C-type natriuretic peptide exposure over a weekly dosing interval in eligible pediatric patients.

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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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