
Quick Take: Diaphragm Dysfunction - Medscape
We can also then do a sniff test, or what we call a radiographic fluoroscopic imaging guidance test, when a patient does, essentially, sniff.
At-Home Smell Test for Cognitive Impairment Promising - Medscape
Mar 28, 2025 · Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that …
Quick Take: Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure - Medscape
Dr Neena Chandrasekaran discusses hypercapnic respiratory failure.
Bacterial Vaginosis: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
A fishy or amine odor after the addition of a 10% potassium hydroxide solution (positive whiff or sniff test).
Excessive Sleepiness and Driving: How to Reduce Crash Risk
4 days ago · In obstructive sleep apnea, using CPAP therapy more than 4 hours a night sharply cuts residual sleepiness and lowers crash risk.
New Recommendations for Diabetes Patients With PAD - Medscape
Dec 23, 2025 · The American College of Cardiology publishes new recommendations for peripheral artery disease diagnosis and treatment among adults with diabetes.
Functional Recovery Declines With Age Post-SCI - Medscape
3 days ago · Functional recovery after spinal cord injury significantly declines with age, especially beyond 70 years; however, neurologic recovery remains unaffected.
New H3N2 Variants May Challenge Flu Vaccines in 2025-2026
Changes in the key antigenic regions of H3N2 viruses suggest that the upcoming flu season may require closer attention to vaccine matching and real-world effectiveness data.
Blood Test Detects ALS Years Before Symptom Onset - Medscape
Sep 4, 2025 · A blood test that reliably identifies amyotrophic lateral sclerosis years before symptoms appear offers new hope for earlier diagnosis of the disease.
Investigate Shortness of Breath: Here’s How - Medscape
Jul 28, 2025 · Primary care physicians are often the first stop for patients with symptoms of shortness of breath. Here’s what to look for.