Internal Medicine – Page 4

Expanding Contraceptive Access in Veterans Affairs: Pharmacist-Led Hormonal Contraception Provision and 12-Month Dispensing Pilot

By MedXY 07/12/2026

A VA pilot study shows that pharmacist-led provision and 12-month dispensing of hormonal contraception is feasible, improves access, and enhances satisfaction among women Veterans and pharmacists.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Longitudinal Changes in Cortisol Secretion and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Benign Adrenal Incidentalomas: Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort

By MedXY 07/10/2026

This study examines how temporal cortisol secretion changes in benign adrenal incidentalomas relate to long-term cardiometabolic outcomes and mortality, highlighting the significance of persistent mild autonomous cortisol secretion for hypertension management.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Impact of Chronic Mild Sleep Restriction on Body Weight and Composition: Insights from Pooled Randomized Trials

By MedXY 07/09/2026

Prolonged mild sleep restriction of 1.5 hours per night over six weeks leads to modest weight gain, increased adiposity, and elevated leptin levels, highlighting the importance of adequate sleep in weight management and cardiometabolic risk reduction.

Internal Medicine news Public Health

Strengthening Social Support Networks to Reduce Turnover in Primary Care Teams

By MedXY 07/07/2026

This study highlights how enhanced social support within primary care teams correlates with lower turnover intentions, emphasizing the potential of network-based interventions to improve workforce stability and well-being in healthcare settings.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Harnessing Real-World Evidence to Optimize GLP-1-Based Therapies: Insights from a NIDDK Workshop

By MedXY 07/07/2026

A NIDDK workshop highlighted the crucial role of real-world evidence in addressing gaps about GLP-1 receptor agonists’ safety, effectiveness, adherence, and economic impact to improve clinical and regulatory decision-making.

Hematology-Oncology Internal Medicine news

Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism After Isolated Distal DVT: Insights from the RIDTS Trial

By MedXY 07/07/2026

This article reviews the incidence and predictors of recurrent VTE following anticoagulation for isolated distal deep vein thrombosis, highlighting key risk factors and implications for treatment duration and patient management.

Critical Care Internal Medicine news

Comparing Early Restrictive and Liberal Fluid Strategies in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension: Long-Term Effects on Patient-Centered Outcomes

By MedXY 07/05/2026

A randomized trial showed no significant differences in 6- and 12-month cognitive, physical, and quality of life outcomes between early restrictive and liberal fluid resuscitation in sepsis-induced hypotension.

Hematology-Oncology Internal Medicine news

PASS: A Simplified Clinical Tool to Differentiate Acquired Aplastic Anemia from Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes in Adults

By MedXY 07/04/2026

The Predictive Aplastic Score System (PASS) accurately distinguishes acquired aplastic anemia from inherited bone marrow failure syndromes using seven clinical variables, enabling rapid diagnosis and improved treatment decisions in adults.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Evaluating Sleep Optimization for Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 07/03/2026

A 12-week randomized trial explored sleep optimization in adults with type 1 diabetes, revealing improved sleep quality and reduced diabetes distress but limited glycemic benefits except in patients with baseline A1C ≥7%.

Cardiology Clinical Updates Internal Medicine news

Switching from Warfarin to Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Frail Elderly Asian Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Korean Nationwide Study

By MedXY 07/03/2026

In frail elderly Asian AF patients stable on warfarin, transitioning to DOACs increased risks of bleeding, thromboembolic events, and mortality, emphasizing cautious individualized management.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Enhancing Preventive Screening Uptake: EHR Portal Messages Boost Mammography Rates

By MedXY 07/02/2026

Iterative redesign of electronic health record (EHR) portal reminders significantly improved mammography screening adherence in an outpatient setting, demonstrating the value of concise messages with scheduling links, while retinal and HbA1c reminders showed no effect.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine news

Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography vs. Liver Histology: Head-to-Head Prognostic Comparison in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

By MedXY 07/01/2026

This study demonstrates that vibration-controlled transient elastography offers prognostic accuracy comparable to liver histology for predicting liver-related events in MASLD, supporting its role as a noninvasive alternative in clinical practice and trials.

Internal Medicine news Radiology

Rising Hospital Imaging Use Without Increased Patient Complexity: Insights from General Internal Medicine Admissions 2017-2022

By MedXY 06/30/2026

From 2017 to 2022, general internal medicine inpatient volume increased notably, yet patient complexity remained stable; however, imaging utilization surged, highlighting evolving resource demands in hospital care.

Internal Medicine Nephrology news

The Impact of APOL1 Genotype on Kidney Function After Living Donation in Black Donors

By MedXY 06/30/2026

APOL1 high-risk genotypes significantly increase the risk of reduced kidney function after living kidney donation in Black donors, highlighting the need for genotype screening to improve donor risk stratification.

Internal Medicine Neurology news

Harnessing Acoustic Analysis in Primary Care to Detect Cognitive Impairment: A Novel Screening Approach

By MedXY 06/28/2026

Machine learning analysis of brief patient-physician conversations using acoustic speech features can effectively screen for cognitive impairment in primary care settings, enabling scalable early detection.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine news

Evaluating Telehealth Stepped Alcohol Treatment to Reduce Alcohol Use in Chronic Liver Disease: Insights from a 2026 Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 06/27/2026

A 2026 RCT assessed telehealth stepped alcohol treatment in chronic liver disease patients, finding significant reductions in weekly alcohol consumption but no difference in achieving moderate drinking levels compared to usual care.

Clinical Updates Internal Medicine news Public Health

Whole-Population Trends in Obesity and Inequality in England, 2019-2025: Insights from a Cohort of 54 Million Adults

By MedXY 06/27/2026

Analyzing 54 million adults in England reveals rising obesity rates from 2019-2025, disproportionately affecting socioeconomically deprived, ethnic minority, and younger adult groups, with widening inequalities intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Internal Medicine news Nursing & care

Harnessing Emotions in Palliative Care: How Clinicians Connect Through Feeling to Enhance End-of-Life Consultations

By MedXY 06/26/2026

This article explores how palliative care clinicians actively use their emotions during end-of-life consultations to build meaningful connections with patients and families, highlighting a three-phase process informed by a social constructivist grounded theory study.

Cardiology Internal Medicine news

Multilevel Stewardship to Optimize Antithrombotic Therapy in DOAC Users: Lessons from a Veterans Health Initiative

By MedXY 06/26/2026

A multicomponent stewardship intervention significantly reduced inappropriate antiplatelet prescription among patients on DOACs, decreasing bleeding risk, particularly in stable coronary artery disease.

Internal Medicine Neurology news

Navigating Complex Decisions: Physician Strategies in Setting Stroke Care Goals for Patients with Preexisting Disability or Dementia

By MedXY 06/25/2026

This article explores how physicians determine stroke care goals for patients with disability or dementia, highlighting key challenges, decision factors, and the need for individualized, bias-aware approaches.