November 11, 2026

Do out-of-pocket costs discourage care?

Higher medical expenses increased financial anxiety and reduced willingness to schedule recommended procedures in 3 studies, with stronger effects among financially stressed participants.

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November 10, 2026

Early doxycycline use may raise pregnancy loss risk

Investigators found higher pregnancy loss rates compared with alternative antibiotics for respiratory infections, although findings among patients with acne differed across databases.

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November 10, 2026

FDA flags vision loss risk with GLP-1 drugs

Analysis found higher rates of a rare optic nerve condition, prompting new warnings across the drug class.

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November 06, 2026

Can red tattoos harbor keratoacanthoma?

A rapidly growing forearm nodule developed within weeks of tattoo placement, adding to previous reports of tumors arising in red pigment.

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November 05, 2026

Immature granulocytes may signal pediatric lupus activity

Automated blood cell measurements distinguished active disease from remission with performance comparable to ESR in a small pediatric cohort.

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October 29, 2026

FDA, CMS target gene therapy barriers

FDA and CMS initiatives aim to simplify gene therapy approvals and expand access to treatments for rare diseases.

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October 29, 2026

FDA monthly preview: Key November decisions to watch

Upcoming FDA decisions span cancer, cardiovascular disease, rare genetic disorders, and more.

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October 28, 2026

Miliary tuberculosis may masquerade as toxoplasmosis

Chest imaging and sputum testing uncovered tuberculosis in a patient whose incidental brain lesions initially suggested a parasitic infection.

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October 23, 2026

Fulminant GBS may mimic brain death

Investigators describe preserved cerebral activity, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and partial neurological recovery in patients with profound paralysis.

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October 22, 2026

Medical Oddities: When puberty arrives at 4 months old

A genetic mystery, hearts in space, midnight munchies, and tea with muscle power are in the lineup this week.

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