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Top 10 epocrates news articles of 2025

December 26, 2025

The following were among the most-viewed news articles on epocrates in 2025:

Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer

(DHHS)—72% of U.S. adults report consuming one or more drinks per week ... Read more

Malpractice: A new legal standard for medical negligence

(JAMA)—A third of physicians are sued at least once in their career. Fear of liability risk can drive clinicians to practice defensive medicine … Read more

Metformin may reduce knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis, obesity

(JAMA)—Widely used for managing diabetes, metformin has also shown anti-inflammatory properties ... Read more

CDC reports second highest measles case count in 25 years

(CDC)—Between January 1 and April 17, 2025, a total of 800 measles cases were reported in the U.S. ... Read more

Sixty seconds on type 5 diabetes

(BMJ)—In April 2025 the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) agreed to recognize type 5 diabetes ... Read more

New hypertension guideline calls for earlier treatment and team-based care

(Hypertension)—The 2025 AHA/ACC guideline introduces a new risk calculator and recommends earlier therapy to reduce cardiovascular and cognitive decline … Read more

Tirzepatide approval dramatically shifted prescribing patterns for diabetes, weight management

(Ann Intern Med)—The dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist has significantly influenced the use of glucose- and weight-lowering medications ... Read more

CDC reports on prevalence, early identification of autism spectrum disorder

(CDC)—A CDC report released in April shows that autism spectrum disorder now affects 3.2% of children in the U.S., with improved early detection rates ... Read more

Overwork linked to structural brain changes in healthcare workers

(Occup Environ Med)—Prolonged working hours may alter brain regions tied to cognition and emotion ... Read more

Antidepressants linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac death

(European Society of Cardiology)—Individuals using antidepressants for 1 to 5 years faced a 56% higher risk of sudden cardiac death ... Read more

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