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Lipedema Is Now Recognized as a Chronic Disease

Medscape News Europe February 20, 2026

International consensus defines lipedema as a chronic disease; clarifies its biology and diagnosis; and urges standardized care, research, and policy action.
When a Breast Cancer Surgeon Gets Breast Cancer

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026
Cognitive Training May Lower Dementia Risk 20 Years Later

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2026

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Birthing Techniques Linked to ADHD Risk

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026
Rethinking Risk Communication Before Pediatric Surgery

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026
Cold Alerts Backed by New Mortality Data

Medscape News UK February 20, 2026
Ped Dermatology Admissions Drop, But Disparities Remain

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026
US CDC Cancels February Vaccine Adviser Meeting; no New One Set Yet

Reuters Health Information February 19, 2026
Four States and New York City Join WHO Outbreak Network

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2026
Zimbabwe Rolls Out New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

Reuters Health Information February 19, 2026
AAP Finds No New Evidence Against Hep B Vaccine Birth Dose

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2026

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Offit on Vaccines Paul A. Offit, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

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Auwaerter on Infectious Diseases Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

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The Strategic Collapse of Public Health Surveillance

Commentary February 20, 2026

Dr Sandra Fryhofer warns that unexplained CDC data gaps and shifts in vaccine injury compensation could signal a reckless dismantling of public health infrastructure.
Medscape Turning to Foreign-Trained Physicians Report 2026

Report February 20, 2026
Moving the Regulatory Goalpost in Vaccine Innovation

Commentary February 19, 2026
Prevention or Accessibility – a PCP’s Dilemma

Commentary February 19, 2026

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Rapid Review Quiz: Crohn’s Disease 2025 Guidelines

Interactive Quiz February 19, 2026

How well do you know the Crohn’s disease 2025 management guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
Neck Pain in Young Man Reveals Skull Base Osteomyelitis

Clinical Case February 16, 2026
Rapid Review Quiz: Measles Identification and Management

Interactive Quiz February 13, 2026
A Night of Partying Leads to Intense Abdominal Pain

Case Challenge February 10, 2026

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Promoting Whole-Body Imaging: Not There Yet

Medscape Business of Medicine February 20, 2026

Ethicist Art Caplan discusses marketing promotions for expensive whole-body imaging.
Midwifery Graduates Face Job Drought

Press Association February 20, 2026
Rethinking Risk Communication Before Pediatric Surgery

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026
Groups Clash Over State Medical Malpractice Reforms

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2026

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