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01/30/2026

Is creatine safe for patients, and how does creatine use in healthcare settings fit into evidence-based medicine? Read more.
http://m3gr.io/NISHONZ

Is creatine safe and beneficial for health?

01/29/2026

A review published in Cancers highlights the complexities of treating advanced melanoma in pregnant women, emphasizing individualized decision-making, close coordination across specialties, and careful balancing of maternal survival with fetal safety when considering systemic therapies.

Source: Physician's Weekly

https://www.physiciansweekly.com/post/melanoma-therapy-during-pregnancy-requires-benefit-risk-balance

Melanoma treatment during pregnancy requires a multidisciplinary team to balance maternal health needs with fetal safety.

01/28/2026

Sleep debt in doctors harms physician wellbeing and increases the risk of cognitive decline and patient safety errors:

Sleep debt in doctors and sleep deprivation harm physician wellbeing, and increase the risk of cognitive decline and patient safety errors.

01/28/2026

A nationwide cohort study from Seoul National University Hospital suggests that childhood ADHD and exposure to methylphenidate are associated with higher rates of overweight and obesity and slightly shorter adult height between ages 20 and 25, highlighting long-term considerations around growth and body composition.

Source: Medical Xpress - Medical and Health News

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-adhd-methylphenidate-higher-adult-bmi.html

Seoul National University Hospital researchers have linked childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate exposure with higher adult overweight/obesity and slightly shorter adult height at ages 20 to 25 years.

01/27/2026

How does market research guide pharma decisions?

From identifying unmet patient and HCP needs to designing support programs, healthcare market research helps shape every stage of therapy development.

💡 Read the full interview here:

Working in the pharmaceutical industry includes frequent use of market research and collaboration with fieldwork agencies like M3.

01/27/2026

A UCLA-led study reveals that bacteria can exist within the most common type of kidney stone, suggesting microbes may play an active role in stone formation and opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.

Source: Medical Xpress - Medical and Health News

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-previously-unknown-bacterial-component-kidney.html

In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.

01/26/2026

Can gut health influence how patients respond to cancer treatment?

Emerging research suggests the gut microbiome plays a key role in shaping responses to immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Read the full article to explore the evidence.

Read the full article: http://m3gr.io/ALMJLNR

01/25/2026

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At M3 Global Research, we partner with physicians to make sure real-world clinical experience drives future therapies, guidelines, and patient care. By joining our panel, you can:

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01/23/2026

Discover the latest surveys on the M3 Blog, link in the comments⤵️

01/22/2026

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition marked by unpredictable brain activity and a wide range of seizure types. Accurate diagnosis using medical history and EEG, combined with personalised treatment strategies, supports effective seizure control and helps individuals with epilepsy lead safe, active lives.

Source:

https://www.medicaldaily.com/epilepsy-explained-causes-seizure-types-treatment-options-better-control-474478

Epilepsy explained with causes, seizure types, and treatment strategies to help recognize symptoms and support effective seizure disorder management.

01/21/2026

The gut microbiome is emerging as an important factor in cancer treatment response. Growing evidence shows gut health can influence how patients respond to immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

Read the full article to understand why the microbiome is becoming clinically relevant in cancer care.

http://m3gr.io/KRNWVFW

Once considered peripheral to cancer care, gut microbial ecosystems are now understood to influence immune activation, inflammation, and drug metabolism, all of which are critical to how gut health affects cancer therapy.

01/21/2026

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have identified circulating blood metabolites linked to future risk of type 2 diabetes and developed a multi-metabolite risk signature that outperforms conventional risk factors. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, offer new insight into the biological basis of diabetes risk and early detection.

Source: News Medical

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260118/Blood-metabolites-reveal-who-will-develop-type-2-diabetes-years-before-diagnosis.aspx

This large prospective study integrated blood metabolomics, genetics, and lifestyle data to identify hundreds of metabolites associated with long-term risk of type 2 diabetes in initially healthy adults. A validated 44-metabolite signature improved risk prediction beyond conventional factors, offeri...