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 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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February 11, 2026

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Two-thirds of former hospital nurses would consider coming back if workplace conditions improved, survey finds

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February 10, 2026

Lost in Translation

Randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of video remote interpreting for Deaf patients in a health care setting

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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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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 05, 2026

How AI Is Shaping Thyroid Disease Care

A new review finds AI is transforming thyroid disease care across imaging, pathology, and follow-up, but gaps in generalizability, transparency, and clinical integration persist.

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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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