# Medscape * **Definition:** Medscape is a leading online resource for healthcare professionals, providing medical news, clinical information, and educational resources across various specialties. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / Medscape ## News * Selected news from the source **Medscape**, for healthcare technology leaders * 647 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/26/2025 | [**Why Funding Space Medicine Matters More Than Ever - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-funding-space-medicine-matters-more-than-ever-2025a1000d0r) | [[Neurology]]; [[Urology]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 5/26/2025 | [**Can Endocrine NP Training Help Ease Provider Shortage?**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-endocrine-np-training-help-ease-provider-shortage-2025a1000d9w) | [[Training]]; [[Healthcare Deserts]]; [[Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology]] | | 5/25/2025 | [**What Med Students Should Know About Specializing in Plastic Surgery**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/what-med-students-should-know-about-specializing-plastic-2025a1000d7m) | [[Emergency Medicine]]; [[Womens Health]]; [[Rheumatology]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**From Match Day to Mentorship: AAFP's New Effort for Stronger Primary Care Training**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/match-day-mentorship-aafps-new-effort-stronger-primary-care-2025a1000d1d) | [[Primary Care]]; [[Training]]; [[Family Medicine]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer: A Clinical Trade-Off?**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/neoadjuvant-radiotherapy-rectal-cancer-clinical-trade-2025a1000d07) | [[Radiotherapy]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Rheumatology News**](https://www.medscape.com/index/list_11823_0) | [[Allergy]]; [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]]; [[Endocrinology]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Diversity in Dermatology Training Programs Improves, but Gaps Remain**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diversity-dermatology-training-programs-improves-gaps-remain-2025a1000chn) | [[Dermatology]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Onconephrology: Innovating Kidney Care in Cancer Patients**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/onconephrology-innovating-kidney-care-cancer-patients-2025a1000bpy) | [[Kidney Care]]; [[Nephrology]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Oral Cavity Cancer: Omitting Postop Neck Radiotherapy Safe in Some Patients**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/oral-cavity-cancer-omitting-postop-neck-radiotherapy-safe-2025a1000beq) | [[Oral Health]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Research Study]] | | 5/11/2025 | [**The Promise of AI and Cardiovascular Diseases for PCPs**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/promise-ai-and-cardiovascular-diseases-pcps-2025a1000bcp) | [[AI in Cardiology]]; [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]]; [[Integration of AI]] | | 5/11/2025 | [**After Prostate Cancer, Physical Activity Revives Erections**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/after-prostate-cancer-physical-activity-revives-erections-2025a1000be2) | [[Prostate Cancer]]; [[Rehabilitation]]; [[Chronic Disease Management]] | | 5/1/2025 | [**ACR, CARRA Issue First-Ever Pediatric Rheumatology Mental Health Guidance**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/acr-carra-issue-first-ever-pediatric-rheumatology-mental-2025a1000ap5) | [[Rheumatology]]; [[Mental Health Screening]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Optimize Allergy Management in Primary Care**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/optimize-allergy-management-primary-care-2025a10009u9) | [[Public Health]]; [[Anesthesiology]]; [[Plastic Surgery]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Can a Polygenic Risk Score Turn the Tide on Prostate Cancer Screening?**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-polygenic-risk-score-turn-tide-prostate-cancer-screening-2025a100098k) | [[Womens Health]]; [[Critical Care]]; [[Endocrinology]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Radiation Oncology Reimbursement: New Bill Rocks the Boat**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/radiation-oncology-reimbursement-new-bill-rocks-boat-2025a10008va) | [[Access to Care]]; [[High Costs]]; [[Oncology]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Major Barriers Hinder Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Lupus Care**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/major-barriers-hinder-pediatric-neuropsychiatric-lupus-care-2025a10008th) | [[Psychiatry]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Mental Health Screening]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**As Dermatology Continues to Grow, Pediatric Dermatology Numbers Still Lag**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dermatology-continues-grow-pediatric-dermatology-numbers-2025a10008ob) | [[Pediatric Dermatology]]; [[Dermatopathology]]; [[Dermatology]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Breaking the Stigma: Why Asking for Help Is a Strength in Medical Training**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/breaking-stigma-why-asking-help-strength-medical-training-2025a10008d2) | [[Dermapathology]]; [[Urogynecology]]; [[Urology]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Federal Cuts Leave Pulmonology Community Gasping for Resources**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/federal-cuts-leave-pulmonology-community-gasping-resources-2025a10008dp) | [[Radiology]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Pediatrics]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Exodus of Infectious Disease Experts Imperils Public Safety**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exodus-infectious-disease-experts-imperils-public-safety-2025a10008de) | [[Allergy]]; [[Urology]]; [[Cardiology]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**State and Local COVID-Era Funding Cuts Hit ID Hard - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/state-and-local-covid-era-funding-cuts-hit-id-hard-2025a100081v) | [[Public Health]]; [[Clinical Care]]; [[Drug Discovery]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Virtual Nursing Programs Are Transforming Patient Care**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/virtual-nursing-programs-are-transforming-patient-care-2025a10007zt) | [[Allergy]]; [[Psychiatry]]; [[Digital Health Initiatives]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Radiologists vs AI: The Gorilla in the Room - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/radiologists-vs-ai-gorilla-room-and-why-you-cant-afford-2025a10007aq) | [[Health]]; [[Oncology]]; [[Innovation]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Movement to Standardize Non-Opioid Postsurgery Pediatric Pain Management Gains Ground**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/movement-standardize-non-opioid-postsurgery-pediatric-pain-2025a10007mv) | [[Pedriatrics]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Anesthesiology]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**AAP Drops Updated Policy: Pediatricians Must Disclose Mistakes**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aap-drops-updated-policy-pediatricians-must-disclose-2025a10007fw) | [[Patient Safety]]; [[Medical Errors]]; [[Health]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **European Congress of Internal Medicine**: The 2023rd European Congress of Internal Medicine is being held in Florence, Italy, focusing on the integration of technology and humanity in healthcare. - **Infection Control during Fires**: Public health experts implemented strict infection control measures during the Los Angeles County fires to prevent the spread of diseases among children in shelters. - **AI in Clinical Documentation**: Dr. Kenny Lin discusses the use of AI scribe technology to reduce administrative burdens in clinical documentation, highlighting both benefits and limitations. - **Gut Microbiome Research**: Research presented at the Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit emphasizes the roles of bacteriophages and fungi in gut health and their potential in treating infections. - **Psychedelic Research in Canada**: Experts call for prioritizing harm-reduction practices and education regarding psychedelics in Canadian healthcare as interest in these therapies grows. - **Prior Authorization Reform**: Over 100 pieces of legislation aimed at reforming the prior authorization process have been introduced, addressing physician burnout and patient care delays. - **Prostate Cancer Screening**: A study suggests incorporating polygenic risk scores into prostate cancer screening could improve detection rates of clinically significant cancers. - **Women's Health Initiative**: The Women's Health Initiative continues to provide valuable data on women's health, emphasizing the need for ongoing funding and research. - **AI in Cardiovascular Disease Detection**: The American Heart Association supports the development of AI tools for cardiovascular care, acknowledging challenges in their widespread adoption. - **Erectile Dysfunction Rehabilitation**: Regular physical activity is shown to improve erectile dysfunction in men post-prostate cancer treatment. - **Endometrial Cancer Treatment Advances**: The SGO Annual Meeting highlighted advancements in endometrial cancer treatment and disparities in care for Black patients. - **Antidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death**: A study links long-term antidepressant use to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring. - **Public Health Funding Cuts**: The US Department of Health and Human Services announced significant funding cuts for public health departments, impacting infectious disease management. - **Funding Cuts**: The US Department of Health and Human Services announced the cancellation of over $11 billion in funding for public health departments, impacting infectious disease research and public health programs. - **Biomechanical Intervention**: A novel shoe-based intervention may reduce low back pain and delay knee arthroplasty compared to standard physical therapy, as presented at the OARSI 2025 Annual Meeting. - **Diabetes Management**: The American Diabetes Association recommends continuous glucose monitoring for insulin-requiring patients, highlighting advancements in diabetes care. - **Diversity in Dermatology**: Dermatology residency programs have seen modest increases in racial and ethnic diversity, but still fall short of representation goals. - **Virtual Reality in Healthcare**: A systematic review found that virtual reality significantly reduces pain and anxiety in obstetrics and gynecology settings. - **Maternal Health Impact**: Children born to mothers with hypertension, diabetes, or obesity have higher blood pressure readings, emphasizing the need for interventions during pregnancy. - **Antimicrobial Resistance**: Data from the European Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme shows increased resistance among Neisseria gonorrhoeae cases in Europe. ### Organizations Mentioned - **European Federation of Internal Medicine**: The organization responsible for organizing the European Congress of Internal Medicine. - **American Red Cross**: Provided shelter operations during the Los Angeles County fires. - **Canadian Institutes of Health Research**: Invested in expanding psychedelic research in Canada. - **American Medical Association (AMA)**: Advocates for reforming the prior authorization process in healthcare. - **American Heart Association (AHA)**: Supports the development of AI tools for cardiovascular care. - **Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)**: Reported on the impacts of funding cuts on public health programs. - **Women's Health Initiative (WHI)**: A long-term study focused on women's health issues. - **US Department of Health and Human Services**: A federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. - **Infectious Diseases Society of America**: A professional organization representing physicians and scientists who specialize in infectious diseases. - **American Diabetes Association**: A nonprofit organization that aims to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. - **Case Western Reserve University**: A private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, known for its medical and health sciences programs. - **British Society for Rheumatology**: A professional organization for rheumatology specialists in the UK. - **National Pain Advocacy Center**: An organization advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with pain. - **Google**: A multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products, including AI research. - **Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)**: An organization that represents medical schools and teaching hospitals, focusing on medical education and healthcare workforce issues. - **World Health Organization (WHO)**: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional organization of pediatricians dedicated to the health and well-being of children. - **American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)**: A professional organization representing physician assistants, advocating for collaboration with the AMA to improve patient care.