
The ACNES Diagnosis That Wasn’t: It Was Herpes Zoster - Medscape
Mar 11, 2025 · Examination revealed erythema and small vesicles in the T12 dermatome. Tenderness was noted upon palpation, with positive pinch and Carnett’s signs at the abdominal rash site.
Low Back Pain: Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients
Nov 20, 2009 · The location of the sensation depends on the sensory dermatome or the area supplied by a spinal accessory nerve. Sensory loss implies interruption of the sensory fibers below the …
Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome
Jun 23, 2022 · Two specialists provide an overview of the syndrome, which is often characterized by pain in the buttocks and leg. They discuss differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
ESC 2025 Updates Dyslipidaemia Guidelines - Medscape
Sep 9, 2025 · European experts now recommend imaging and a lower LDL target of 40 mg/dL for extreme-risk patients, marking a shift towards personalised care.
Olmesartan-Induced Sprue Causes Diarrhea in a Woman
Mar 20, 2026 · Recurrent severe diarrhea with acute kidney injury after drug reinitiation highlights a rare but serious enteropathy linked to antihypertensive therapy.
Smartphone App Helps Delay Ejaculation - Medscape
Mar 17, 2026 · The app improves sexual control and doubles ejaculation latency time in a randomized trial.
Polypharmacy in CKD: 10 Drugs Clinicians Must Monitor - Medscape
Mar 17, 2026 · Clinical management in patients with CKD requires vigilance because routine therapies may impair renal functions under specific conditions and may trigger complications.
GLP-1s Prevent Death as a Result of Substance Use Disorders
3 days ago · Now a larger body of research shows what physicians and their patients have long noticed: Taking GLP-1 medications seems to significantly prevent and reduce addiction and substance use …
Generative AI Health Platforms Under Regulatory Review
Feb 16, 2026 · Experts question whether ChatGPT Health meets the standards for clinical validation and regulatory compliance in Europe and beyond.
Tendon Rupture Risk Linked With GLP-1 Use in Obese Patients
Mar 6, 2026 · 5-year findings call for physicians to balance the benefits of the medication for weight loss with the rupture risks, particularly for tendons that do the heavy lifting.