Nancy A. Melville

Contrary to regulatory warnings, research shows no link between the continuation of GLP-1s following acute pancreatitis and an increased risk for recurrence.

The number of family relatives, first-degree or not, who have pancreatic cancer does not appear to affect the risk for intermediate lesions.

A mandatory CMS pay-for-performance model aimed at boosting home dialysis and kidney transplant rates showed no meaningful gains and imposed high financial penalties on providers.

May 08, 2026 CHICAGO — In the 13-year update from the Nordic-European Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (NordICC) trial, the risk for colorectal

A chronic cough without heartburn are the tell-tale signs of the condition; surgery is typically not the answer.

Compared with the recommended 4- to 7-day antibiotic course, a 1-day regimen achieved similar clinical cure rates, with no differences in mortality or other outcomes.

Patients presenting with foreign bodies are on the rise; most impactions pass on their own, but clinicians should be ready to act fast if necessary.

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool predictions suggest patients who don’t meet guideline criteria for parathyroidectomy may nevertheless benefit from the surgery.

Changes in gut microbiome diversity are observed with certain antibiotic drugs years later, even after just one course of therapy.

The novel IV antibiotic combination works ‘synergistically’ to combat gram-negative pathogens in complicated UTIs and pyelonephritis.