Repurposing BCG for Bladder Cancer: How the TB Vaccine Changed the Face of Cancer Treatments
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is a live attenuated vaccine historically used to prevent…
State of digital health investment, part 5: HTC Vive
HTC Vive is making strides in healthcare by developing virtual reality headsets…
En medio de las expulsiones de Medicaid, muchos estados deciden expandirlo
Trisha Byers moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina last year to be…
Cal/BDP cream preferred over foam formulation among patients with psoriasis
A study compared the satisfaction of patients with psoriasis using Cal/BDP combination…
Trump, Vance, and Harris on mifepristone
The D.C. Diagnosis newsletter discusses Trump's vague stance on the abortion pill…
MDMA assisted therapy: Three papers are retracted as FDA rejects PTSD application
Three research papers on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy were retracted by the journal Psychopharmacology…
Experiencing climate-related events tied to negative impact on mental health
A study published in PLOS Climate found that exposure to extreme climate…
Mayo Clinic pioneers use of pulsed field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation
Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic is utilizing pulsed field ablation (PFA) to…
FIT Screening Cuts Colorectal Cancer Mortality by One Third
A study showed that fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening reduces colorectal cancer…
Best Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements Of 2024 And Its Benefits
Over 2 million people in the US suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a…
To Advance Health Equity, We Must Stop Shaming Fax
The healthcare industry is moving towards accelerating data interoperability, with a common…
Hospital waiting lists on course to grow by almost 75,000 this year – IHCA
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned that the Government is…
Aevice Health cementing Japan, Singapore expansion with $7M seed
Singapore-based startup Aevice Health has raised $7 million in an extended seed…
Watch: How Patients Get Charged Hospital Prices for Doctor’s Office Care
Caren Blanzy, a patient in Grand Rapids, Michigan, saw a significant increase…
‘Aggressive’ treatment of GERD improves survival in systemic sclerosis with ILD
Proton pump inhibitors with histamine 2 receptor antagonists have been shown to…
When $5 aspirin is as good as a $300 injection
Researchers were excited to find that aspirin was just as effective as…
Adult gender services to be scrutinised after clinicians raise concerns
NHS England is conducting a two-year review of adult gender dysphoria clinics…
Brain biomarker in blood sample predicts stroke, researchers demonstrate
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a simple blood test that can…
AlphaFold accelerates discovery of potential antipsychotic drugs by outperforming traditional methods
A study published in Science Advances conducted virtual screens to identify potential…
PA Direct Payments Support Greater Healthcare Equity and Access
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will implement direct payment to…
Know All About First FDA Approved Nasal Spray To Treat Severe Allergic Reactions
The FDA approved the first epinephrine nasal spray, Neffy, for the emergency…
Ascendis Pharma Lands Long-Awaited FDA Drug Approval in Rare Hormone Deficiency
Ascendis Pharma has received FDA approval for its hypoparathyroidism therapy, Yorvipath, providing…
New venture firm launches with $21M to invest in digital health
Create Health Ventures, a new VC firm, has launched with a $21…
Exercise Is Key for Parkinson’s Relief. But Bias, Underdiagnosis Hold Black Patients Back.
Organizers of a large exercise program for Parkinson's disease realized that most…
Heart attack, stroke incidence lower after COVID-19 vaccination
A study found that COVID-19 vaccination can lower the risk of heart…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA rejecting MDMA; a nasal spray for allergic reactions, and more
The FDA rejected MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, despite positive Phase…
US approves first nasal spray for anaphylaxis
The FDA has approved Neffy, the first adrenaline nasal spray for treating…
Routine lab tests are not a reliable way to diagnose long COVID, finds study
A study supported by the NIH found that routine lab tests may…
Study reveals how light-activated macrophages increase their appetite for cancer cells
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have discovered that using light to control…
FDA OKs New Drug for Treating Hypoparathyroidism
The FDA has approved a new drug called palopegteriparatide (Yorvipath) for the…
Diabetic Remission Possible Through Soups And Shakes Diet, Says Study
Research suggests that diabetic remission is possible through a simple dietary intervention.…
This New Venture Firm Thinks Payers Will Be the Ones to Drive Change in the Healthcare Industry
Create Health Ventures, a new venture firm focused on digital health startups,…
Beacon Hospital Autumn GP Study Morning
Beacon Hospital will host an Autumn GP Study Morning on September 28…
Noom partners with Zumba for dance instructors to become Mindset Coaches
Digital weight loss company Noom has partnered with dance fitness company Zumba…
Watch: Where the Presidential and VP Candidates Stand on Health Policy
The video by Hannah Norman discusses how the presidential candidates compare on…
AI model identifies pediatric eye diseases using cell phone photos
Researchers in China found that an AI model can accurately identify common…
Getting healthier in the checkout aisle and the alcohol aisle
The FDA approved a new epinephrine nasal spray called neffy as an…
A statutory public inquiry is not always the most effective vehicle for learning lessons in the NHS
The article discusses the statutory public inquiry chaired by Kathryn Thirlwall into…
How can we address the nexus of climate change, migration and infectious diseases?
A recent study explores the connection between climate change, migration, and infectious…
Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan
Corewell Health and Michigan State University researchers conducted a study using de-identified…
Organ Damage More Common in Early Stages of Lupus
A study on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) found that the first year…
Washing May Not Reduce Pesticides On Fruits, But Peeling Helps: Says Study
Researchers have found that simply washing fruits and vegetables may not be…
Study: LLMs Identify Mental Health Crises with Accuracy Comparable to Clinicians
A study by Brightside Health shows that large language models (LLMs) can…
MiRus receives FDA breakthrough device designation for posterior cervical spine system
MiRus has received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Europa posterior cervical…
MDMA papers retracted over data
The journal Psychopharmacology retracted three papers on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy due to ethical…
Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations
A new study by the American Cancer Society has found that Generation…
Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation
A recent study published in Cell revealed that stress-sensitive neural circuits can…
Gut Flora Predicts Postoperative Crohn’s Disease Recurrence
A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found distinct microbial signatures…
Strive For Happiness, But Constant Concerns About It Affects Well-Being: Study
A study showed that being obsessed with happiness can actually lead to…
How Often Do LLMs Hallucinate When Producing Medical Summaries?
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studied how often large language…