Pediatric rheumatology didn't do as well as adult programs, filling just 18 of 32 certified programs (56.3%) and 27 out of 43 certified positions (62.8%). Medscape Medical News

If implemented as proposed by three preeminent scientists, the ambitious program would save many thousands of lives, and nearly $60 billion in future healthcare costs. Medscape Medical News

A strong placebo response may be largely responsible for the significant pain reduction observed in clinical trials of cannabis-based therapies, results of a new meta-analysis suggest. Medscape Medical News

In the urgent effort to respond to long COVID in the United States, researchers are finding patients to be their best allies in discovering the multifaceted issues associated with the condition. Medscape Medical News

A new study found that Blacks were twice as likely to be hospitalized for status epilepticus as Whites, and there were age and income disparities as well. Medscape Medical News

Ten-year ASCVD risk climbed significantly for 60-79 year olds with 10-year history of substantial weight loss in an analysis of NHANES data. First Look

The move brings the specialty in line with other cardiovascular specialties and will provide a more equitable placement process for fellows and programs, experts say. Medscape Medical News

Yes, the US is experiencing an unusual spate of childhood RSV infections. But the critical shortage of hospital beds stems from structural problems in pediatric care that have been brewing for years. Kaiser Health News

The analysis of AD risk associated with parental atopy in early life "may help to risk stratify infants to optimize early interventions for prevention or early treatment of AD," the authors write. MDedge News

Clinical and patient-level risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage continue to rise and rates increased, even with changes aimed at reducing the leading cause of maternal mortality, researchers said. MDedge News

A growing STI crisis has healthcare professionals searching for new options to help. WebMD Health News

The AHA outlines potential benefits and risks of complementary and alternative medi-cine in patients with heart failure and urges clinicians to routinely ask HF patients about their CAM use. Medscape Medical News

A large new case-control study has shown a reduced risk of both lobar and nonlobar intracerebral hemorrhage with statin use, providing reassurance on statin safety. Medscape Medical News

Despite an extensive body of supportive evidence and recommendations from major cancer societies, many patients with cancer still do not undergo genomic testing or receive appropriate targeted therapy. Medscape Medical News

Experts continue to debate how to balance the benefit of reducing mortality with the potential harm of overdiagnosis. Medscape Medical News

Novel drugs have driven rising costs over the past decade, and the variation in drug costs among cancer subtypes is substantial. Medscape Medical News

Exercise does not prevent cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment but may preserve cognition, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

The X-linked syndrome is a systemic autoinflammatory disease of undefined origin. It resists the classic therapeutic arsenal, but Janus kinase pathway inhibitors show promise as treatments. Medscape Medical News

New research supports efforts to promote outpatient behavioral health treatment as part of a population health strategy to reduce overall medical spending. Medscape Medical News

'Secret shopper' study showed that most websites appear to ignore red flags for prescriptions of the hormone. Medscape Medical News

A higher average cost of these products compared with the cost of popular sunscreens was among the findings of the study. MDedge News

Fifteen states haven't moved to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms beyond the minimum of 60 days after birth. Kaiser Health News

Some multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections are resistant to nearly all antibiotics, and the remaining few treatment options can cause serious complications. Medscape Medical News

The burden of early onset type 2 diabetes has increased among youth worldwide, mirroring findings already seen in the US and other high-income nations. Medscape Medical News

The EU Health Commissioner will on Friday propose extending the deadline for companies to comply with a new law regulating medical devices, she told Reuters on Thursday as doctors warn the legislation is causing shortages of lifesaving equi...