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medscape.com @medscape.com · 4d

We’re live!

The ISM patient & caregiver seminar is happening now in Scottsdale + online.

Still time to join virtually ➡️ ms.spr.ly/63324sv6Ae

#ISM #MastCellAwareness

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medscape.com @medscape.com · 5d

Tomorrow’s the day!

Join us Oct 4 for the ISM educational seminar. In person or virtual—your choice.

📅 Oct 4 | 10:15 AM MT
📍 Scottsdale + Online

Last chance to register: ms.spr.ly/63322sv6ar

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medscape.com @medscape.com · 5d

Herb and supplement use is rising among pediatric patients, making it vital for providers to ask about usage and discuss safety with families, experts told the American Academy of Pediatrics meeting. ms.spr.ly/63327sabAR

Supplements

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

A six-session single course of low-dose radiation therapy reduced pain and improved physical function in adults with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis, according to a randomized controlled trial. ms.spr.ly/63329saZnT

Knee Pain

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

A selected panel of cardiometabolic biomarkers measured in plasma samples collected at 10-14 weeks’ gestation predicted the risk for gestational diabetes with promising accuracy in a US study of pregnant women. ms.spr.ly/63327saZOX

Glucose Check

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

Many long COVID clinics are closing due to funding cutbacks, leaving patients without specialized care and support. Clinicians and health systems now must explore new care models, telehealth strategies, and integration with primary care to fill the gap. ms.spr.ly/63320saZEQ

Clinic

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

If your patient is pregnant or over 60, now’s the time for an RSV shot. A major review shows strong protection: in older adults, illness dropped 77% and severe cases 67%; in infants, the maternal vaccine cut illness 54%, severe illness 74%, and hospitalizations 54%. ms.spr.ly/63323sakLx

Vaccine

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may worsen multiple sclerosis (MS), providing compelling evidence for diet’s role in inflammatory disease exacerbation, new research suggested. ms.spr.ly/63321svvmd

UPF

medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

Building bridges for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM).

On Oct 4, join experts, advocates & caregivers for a half-day event designed to inform & inspire.

Register now: ms.spr.ly/63328sv6oo

#Mastocytosis #ISM

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medscape.com @medscape.com · 6d

Immune aging features, such as reduced naive T cells and elevated inflammatory markers, are present in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis and may contribute to disease development. ms.spr.ly/63327svveV

Blood Samples

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

Nonrestorative sleep is linked to increased risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, especially in adults younger than 60 years, a new study shows. ms.spr.ly/63321svtwh

Exhausted

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

A cannabis extract has been linked to reduced pain and improved sleep and physical function in adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) without serious side effects or addiction, new phase 3 data suggested. ms.spr.ly/63325svtyU

Low Back Pain

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

Accurately identifying the subtype of myocardial infarction is crucial because type 1 usually requires revascularization, while type 2 calls for managing the underlying cause. ms.spr.ly/63327svshU

Chest Pain

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms in women, potentially due to alterations in the gut microbiome, new research showed. ms.spr.ly/63321svStL

Soda Cans

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

More research shows declining cognitive skills in humans using AI — including physicians. Some say this isn’t a problem but an opportunity. Should you believe them? ms.spr.ly/63326sv6Cy

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

A small pilot study suggests that adding a ketogenic diet to standard care reduced major depression symptoms by nearly 70% in college students, while also improving memory, processing speed, and executive function. ms.spr.ly/63326svEP8

Keto Diet

medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

Living with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) can be overwhelming—no one should face it alone.

On Oct 4, patients, caregivers & experts come together to share knowledge, support & community.

▶️ms.spr.ly/63324sQhPK

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medscape.com @medscape.com · 7d

Biological therapy was associated with significant changes in lung structure and, by extension, improved lung function in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and T2 inflammation, according to new data. ms.spr.ly/63329svBHD

COPD

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

Nearly 8 in 10 US physicians report feeling happy and fulfilled, regardless of age or gender, yet only 30% say their quality of life is better than that of family or friends, a Medscape survey found. ms.spr.ly/63322sQAVr

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

As depression apps proliferate, physicians face important questions. What should they know, and do these tools have a role in clinical practice? ms.spr.ly/63324sQ76a

Apps

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

A federal court upheld a California law barring nurses with doctorates from calling themselves “doctors” in healthcare settings, ruling the term is inherently misleading and not protected by the First Amendment. ms.spr.ly/63328sQAou

Gavel

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

Distinct fatty acid deficits may help explain why Alzheimer’s affects women differently. ms.spr.ly/63323sQKWZ

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

Acupuncture was more effective at improving symptoms of chronic low back pain in older adults compared to usual care, a new clinical trial shows. ms.spr.ly/63323sQKdt

Acupuncture Needles

medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

📍 Scottsdale, AZ | Oct 4

Join experts & advocates for a live/hybrid seminar on indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM).
- Learn symptom management & new treatments
- Connect with patients & caregivers
- Ask your questions live

▶️ ms.spr.ly/63325sQCmJ

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medscape.com @medscape.com · 8d

Laser tattoo removal is gaining popularity, but little is known about how pigments break down in the body. Early observational data suggest immediate removal may be safe, yet researchers caution that more rigorous studies are needed to assess long-term safety. ms.spr.ly/63322sQK8j

Tattoo Removal