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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media is transforming the face of modern medicine, including how doctors communicate, record consultations, educate patients and build professional reputations. At the recent panel session Scroll, Post, Heal: Smart Social-Media Strategies and AI in Modern ENT, speakers debated the opportunities and threats presented by these fast-evolving technologies.

AI and social media has its place in ENT practice. We cannot avoid the advent of technology, but it must be used with caution.

Are doctors in white coat more trustworthy?

Patient trust does not depend on what doctors wear, according to a study.

Are doctors in white coat more trustworthy?

High choline, betaine intakes may improve cognitive performance in older adults with obesity

Regular intake of dietary choline and betaine results in moderate short-term improvements in cognitive function and helps prevent cognitive decline in older adults with overweight or obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS), reveals a study.

High choline, betaine intakes may improve cognitive performance in older adults with obesity

08 Jun 2026

Evaluation of patients presenting to a multidisciplinary lymphatic centre

A recent study has found no lymphedema in more than a third of patients presenting to a multidisciplinary lymphatic centre. Although lymphatic imaging is done frequently, only a few has undergone surgery.

Evaluation of patients presenting to a multidisciplinary lymphatic centre

EPICS-III shows saroglitazar potential for select PBC patients

In the phase IIb/III EPICS-III study, the dual PPAR-α/γ agonist saroglitazar improves biochemical response (BCR) rates among individuals with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who had an inadequate response or intolerance to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA).

EPICS-III shows saroglitazar potential for select PBC patients

08 Jun 2026

Not every surgery ends up well. When unforseen outcomes happen, prior preparation and sincere communication can go a long way to softening the emotional impact on all parties involved.

Complications during surgery, while rare, are among the most feared situations surgeons face. Beyond the immediate challenge of stabilising the patient, surgeons must also manage the emotionally charged conversations with families, institutional reporting processes, and the possibility of medico-legal repercussions.

Not every surgery ends up well. When unforseen outcomes happen, prior preparation and sincere communication can go a long way to softening the emotional impact on all parties involved.

Electroacupuncture a potential nonpharmacologic option for managing postherpetic neuralgia

In the management of patients with postherpetic neuralgia, electroacupuncture helps relieve pain and improve pain-related functional outcomes, according to a study.

Electroacupuncture a potential nonpharmacologic option for managing postherpetic neuralgia

Estetrol alleviates hot flashes, night sweats

07 Jun 2026 by

In the treatment of postmenopausal women with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), estetrol is well tolerated and helps reduce both the frequency and intensity of symptoms, as shown in the phase III E4COMFORT I study.

Estetrol alleviates hot flashes, night sweats

Serum magnesium levels predict mortality in veterans with HF

Ambulatory serum levels of magnesium demonstrate an independent U-shaped association with mortality at 1 year among US veterans with heart failure (HF), reveals a study. The risk is lowest between 1.6 and 2.6 mg/dL and is increased at both lower higher and lower levels.

Serum magnesium levels predict mortality in veterans with HF

Sitting less, moving more reduce risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Pregnant women who minimize sedentary duration by engaging in light-intensity movement and increasing step count appear to have a reduced risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study.

Sitting less, moving more reduce risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes