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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May 11, 2026

Bowel Management Reduced Wet Days

Adding urotherapy at treatment initiation was not associated with additional benefit over 12 weeks

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May 11, 2026

Remote Diet Support Studied in Diabetes

WhatsApp-based low-carbohydrate nutrition education was linked to short-term glycemic, weight, and medication-use improvements in a small primary care trial

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May 11, 2026

Health, Social Needs Tied to Absences

National survey data suggest overlapping chronic health and social needs are associated with higher rates of illness-related missed school days among US children.

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May 08, 2026

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

A small observational study in collegiate football players found microbiome associations after nonconcussive head impacts, though findings were limited by severe underpowering and high attrition

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May 08, 2026

Premenstrual Disorders Linked to Broad Psychiatric Risk

Swedish study finds two-way associations between premenstrual disorders and psychiatric conditions, with strongest links involving depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

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May 07, 2026

Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

Workflow inefficiency, staffing shortages, compensation, and EHR burden remained leading concerns among physicians considering reducing clinical work or leaving their organizations.

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May 06, 2026

Side Effects: Progress, with Asterisks

Burnout is easing. Sleep science is getting weird. And dental schools have been winging cadaver training for 50 years. This week's research is full of good news that immediately complicates itself.

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May 05, 2026

Low Follow-Up After Behavioral ED Care

Follow-up occurred after fewer than 15% of mental health ED visits and about 11% of substance use–related visits in Washington Medicaid claims.

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May 05, 2026

AI Platform Linked to Modest Anxiety Improvements

Randomized trial shows small symptom reductions vs group therapy and control, with outcomes shaped by worsening scores in comparator arms

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