Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new guidelines for localized uveal melanoma, covering enucleation, radiotherapy nuances, and the current evidence on adjuvant systemic treatment. Medscape Oncology
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Imaging and Staging Essentials in Uveal Melanoma
Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new uveal melanoma guidelines, focusing on AJCC 8th Edition staging, the Liverpool prognostic tool, and the essential role of BAP1 and PRAME expression. Medscape Oncology
ESMO Update: New Guidance for Rare Uveal Melanoma
Dr Teresa Amaral breaks down the essential new guidelines for uveal melanoma. Stay ahead of the latest standards in patient care. Medscape Oncology
The Pitt Season 2: EM Docs Tackle Tough Diagnoses (Part 3)
Drs Robert Glatter and Amy Faith Ho continue their review of The Pitt season 2, tackling retinal artery occlusion, phytophotodermatitis, and ovarian torsion. They unpack clinical accuracy, informed consent, and bias in emergency care. Medscape Emerg…
GLP-1 Drugs Under Scrutiny: How Real Are the Risks?
Gastrointestinal adverse effects remain a key barrier to continued use of these agents, with slower dose titration emerging as a strategy to improve tolerability and adherence. Medscape News Europe
Myth of the Month: GLP-1s Have Many Dangerous Side Effects
Dr Paauw debunks concerns about thyroid cancer, suicide, and pancreatitis. Medscape Internal Medicine
Physicians Must Lead AI Integration in Medicine
It’s no longer a question that AI will shape the future of medicine. But it must be accountable and transparent, and physicians must lead its integration into clinical practice, writes AMA’s CEO, John Whyte, MD, MPH. Medscape Internal Medicine
Outpatient Management of Otitis Media in Young Children
Dr Nina Lum discusses the management of acute otitis media in young children in the outpatient setting. Medscape
PRAME TCR Therapy Delivers Breakthrough in Uveal Melanoma
Dr Teresa Amaral reviews ESMO 2025 data showing unprecedented response rates with PRAME-directed TCR therapy in metastatic uveal melanoma. Medscape Oncology
ESMO 2025: CheckMate 238 Update Reinforces Nivolumab Benefit
Dr Teresa Amaral discusses the 9-year update on CheckMate 238 presented at ESMO 2025. Medscape Oncology
Deciphering Diabetic Dilemmas
The Curbsiders tackle complex diabetes cases to help you learn how to manage hypoglycemia among older adults, retinopathy among pregnant individuals, and steroid-induced hyperglycemia. The Curbsiders
McDonald Criteria Updates Boost MS Diagnostic Specificity
Dr Andrew Solomon discusses changes to the 2024 McDonald criteria that can improve diagnostic specificity and early detection in multiple sclerosis. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Australia’s Integrated Primary Care Centres: Worth the Wait
Australia’s recent funding of UCC models in IPCCs, informed by the successes and failures of international models, is showing signs of success. Medscape
Tips for Being Efficient on Night Shift
Dr Kaitlin Sanzone discusses tips and tricks to be efficient on night shift. Medscape
Do You Really See What I See?
Do we all see the same color when we look at a banana? Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study that explores the human perception of color. Medscape
FDA Approves New ADC for Lung Cancer Treatment
Dr Mark Kris discusses datopotamab deruxtecan as a potent option post-osimertinib but warns of toxicity patterns unfamiliar to many lung oncologists. Medscape Oncology
Does This Side Effect Spell Doom for the GLP-1’s?
The increased risk for a rare optic nerve disorder may not tarnish the game-changer reputation of the GLP-1 drugs. Medscape
Does This Side Effect Spell Doom for the GLP-1s?
The increased risk for a rare optic nerve disorder may not tarnish the game-changer reputation of the GLP-1 drugs. Medscape
Sudden Vision Loss May Be a Cardiovascular Red Flag
From atrial fibrillation to hypertension, common cardiovascular risks may manifest in the eyes — highlighting the need for cardiology-ophthalmology teamwork. Medscape
Review of Uveitis Underscores Urgency of Early Action
A JAMA review has urged earlier recognition and treatment of uveitis, a major cause of preventable blindness, with practical advice for clinicians. Medscape UK