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PLoS One

Bed-sharing with dogs not tied to worse sleep

Some owners are convinced their dogs disturb their nights, but what an activity monitor recorded in their own homes told a more complicated story. . .

Front Pain Res

Favorite music lowered pain of IV insertion

A track designed to relax did nothing for patients waiting on a needle, which suggests what is playing may be what matters. . .

Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Drug company gifts carry influence over prescribing

Clinicians commonly believe small perks leave their judgment untouched, but a recent review suggests otherwise. . .

AHA Hypertension 2026

Hidden high blood pressure at home linked to more falls in older adults

Older adults with masked hypertension faced substantially higher fall risk despite normal clinic blood pressure readings. . .

JAMA Netw Open

Hidden steroids found in popular skin creams

One in three targeted over-the-counter products contained an undisclosed prescription-strength corticosteroid. . .

Company news

Long-acting Cabenuva outperforms daily oral therapy in unsuppressed HIV

Six-month CROWN findings suggest injections could expand treatment options for people who have not achieved viral suppression. . .

J Hepatol

Resmetirom or semaglutide for MASH? New guidance helps clinicians choose

Updated European recommendations clarify who qualifies, which drug to prioritize, and when to reassess treatment. . .

AHA Hypertension 2026

Is the DASH diet safe for patients on potassium-raising drugs?

A pooled analysis found no link between potassium-rich DASH groceries and hyperkalemia among Black adults taking medications that can raise potassium. . .

JAMA Netw Open

Oral semaglutide caught on quickly after obesity approval

Real-world data suggest the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for obesity rapidly entered clinical practice, with many users new to GLP-1 therapy. . .