The 'Too Many Toes Sign' and the Thompson Squeeze - Medscape
Nov 30, 2022 · You squeeze their calf, and it should cause plantar flexion of their foot, because when the Achilles contracts, it pulls them into plantar flexion.
Fasting Before Bloodwork Is Outdated for Most Patients - Medscape
Jul 17, 2025 · This transcript has been edited for clarity. Back when I was a resident, we always told patients to go do their blood test on an empty stomach. They would line up every morning …
Will This Urine Test Be a Biopsy Killer for PC? - Medscape
Dec 8, 2025 · The assay detects aggressive prostate tumors in men on active surveillance for low-risk cancer, potentially helping them avoid biopsies.
Changes in Driving Patterns May Signal MCI - Medscape
Dec 8, 2025 · A change in driving patterns among older adults may signal cognitive decline, offering an opportunity for early intervention and better road safety.
Lactulose Test May Unveil Hypersensitivity in IBS - Medscape
Dec 3, 2025 · The lactulose nutrient challenge test identifies hypersensitivity in over three fourths of patients with IBS, making it a potential tool for assessing meal responses.
The Argument for Grip Strength as a Vital Sign - Medscape
Aug 3, 2023 · Grip strength, at any age, reveals clues to overall health and vitality and can red-flag future disease. Here's how to measure and interpret it -- and help patients improve it.
Can Public Health Keep Up in the Respiratory Illness Season?
Dec 9, 2025 · As federal officials question vaccine safety and efficacy, some in public health wonder if data will be undermined also.
Quick Take: Hypoxia Altitude Simulation Testing - Medscape
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hi, everyone. Dr Chandrasekaran here. Today we are going to talk about hypoxia altitude simulation tests, better known as HAST. This is a test that …
FDA OKs Blood-Based Test to Help Diagnose Prostate Cancer
Dec 3, 2025 · The FDA has granted Cleveland Diagnostics’ IsoPSA test premarket approval (PMA) to help detect prostate cancer in men aged 50 years or older with elevated PSA levels. …
Early Signal AD Meds May Aid Kids With Autism - Medscape
Dec 5, 2025 · Early evidence links some Alzheimer’s Disease medications to small cognitive gains in children with autism and low IQ, offering potential promise but much more research is needed.