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JAMA Ophthalmol

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EHR alerts fail to curb low-value test orders

Routine testing before cataract surgery has no proven benefit, and a prompt at the point of care looked like the easy way to retire it. . .
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N Engl J Med

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ACR 2026: Retatrutide eases knee OA pain in phase 3 trials

Substantial weight loss was accompanied by clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function. . .
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JAMA

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Oral GLP-1 shows promise for sleep apnea

Orforglipron reduced apnea severity and weight, but benefits for sleep-related impairment were less certain. . .

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BMJ

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Two frozen shoulder treatments have evidence of benefit

Shockwave therapy and manipulation under anesthesia each help, but not with the same problems. . .
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JAMA

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AHA 2026: A simpler pill regimen, better blood pressure control

Combining medications in one tablet with team support helped more patients reach treatment goals. . .
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Neurology

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Could cumulative estrogen exposure influence cerebrovascular health?

Longer reproductive lifespan and hormone therapy use were linked to healthier brain vessels at age 70. . .
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Sci Adv

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Toothbrush tech: self-charging bristles outperform plain nylon

Brushing has always been about mechanics, but this brush adds chemistry. Bristles generate oxygen compounds that attack bacteria as they bend. . .
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Sci Adv

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AI scan model sorts healthy older brains by Alzheimer’s risk

The reference point is the SuperAger, an older adult whose memory stays unusually sharp, which changes what counts as the healthy end of aging. . .
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Sci Adv

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Pink noise: conversations that drift then realign tend to be more enjoyable

Perfect agreement sounds like the ideal way for two people to converse, but past a certain point it may be precisely where a good chat falls flat. . .
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Science

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Weight loss may not fully reset fat tissue

Obesity may leave traces in fat cells that outlast the pounds lost. . .
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