Coroner’s reports shed light on assisted death in Ontario
Recent reports from the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario shed…
Tenofovir amibufenamide does not alter lipid levels in patients with chronic hepatitis B
The study aimed to investigate the impact of tenofovir amibufenamide (TMF) on…
Dapagliflozin Safe and Effective in CKD Stages 4 and 5
New research shows that dapagliflozin has significant benefits in treating chronic kidney…
Guidelines To Reduce Your Risk Of First Stroke
Every year in the U.S., over half a million people experience their…
Navigating the Breast Cancer Screening Debate: The Role of AI and Precision Medicine
The ongoing debate about the age at which women should begin annual…
Disabled women outline how partners withhold medication as part of abusive behaviour
A study found that abused disabled women often feel that their disability…
Benzoyl peroxide 2.6% cleanser for sensitive skin reduces acne lesions
A study found that a 2.6% benzoyl peroxide cleanser reduced acne lesions…
5 questions about dietary guidelines and an ‘impossible restriction’
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are largely ignored, have a significant…
Average income increases after bariatric surgery, analysis suggests
in earnings of around £3,700 per year post-surgery. The increase was attributed…
How asbestos exposure continues to be a dire health risk in the UK, 25 years after it was banned
Asbestos, banned in the UK since 1999, still poses a serious health…
Investigating the relationship between COPD and liver disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder leading to liver disease…
Europe’s Polio-Free Status Is Not a Done Deal
The European Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (RCC) has…
CDC Warns Of Unusual Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Among Young Children
The CDC has issued a warning about a surge in cases of…
4 Things That Worry FDA Commissioner Robert Califf
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf discussed healthcare AI at the HLTH conference, stating…
Sharp increase in opioid prescriptions after knee replacement surgery
A study by clinicians at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh found a…
Chronic spontaneous urticaria symptoms improve in 1 week with remibrutinib
Remibrutinib, a highly selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, showed promising results in…
We’re reading about FDA shortages oversight, AstraZeneca threats
A concerning drug shortage issue with Eli Lilly's weight loss treatment has…
Staff shortages have worsened safety of mental health patients by preventing therapeutic care
Due to workforce shortages in mental healthcare, staff are struggling to provide…
What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?
Prostate cancer is common in Australia, with one in six men diagnosed…
Impact of TLR10 rs10004195 genotype on susceptibility to H. pylori infection
A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between TLR10 rs10004195 gene…
Limited Kidney Benefits With Finerenone in Heart Failure
The FINEARTS-HF trial found that treatment with finerenone reduced the risk of…
Vitamin D Deficiency In Kids Raises Risk Of Auto-Immune Disorders: Study Explains How
Ensuring children get enough vitamin D is crucial for their health, as…
Can Color Impact Healthcare Culture?
Hospitals have a long history of using specific colors to convey cleanliness,…
Country’s first audit of in-hospital cardiac arrests underway
Hospitals in the east and southeast of Ireland are participating in a…
Can You Rely on Your Mammogram To Identify Heart Disease Risk?
Some medical practices are now offering screening for breast arterial calcification during…
Kidney transplant patients with more pain report less involvement in social activities
Patients with moderate to severe pain after kidney transplantation report lower social…
Bariatric surgery rates plunge as patients turn to GLP-1 drugs
The trend of opting for obesity medicines over bariatric surgery is increasing,…
Sexual harassment: New legislation should be tightened to protect doctors, says union
The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) has expressed concern that doctors…
South Africa has amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
South Africa recently made changes to its national health research guidelines allowing…
Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity
The diabetes drug semaglutide, known as Ozempic, has shown positive effects in…
AKI Intervention Falls Short of Improving Patient Outcomes
A study presented at Kidney Week 2024 shows that recommendations made by…
1 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized From E-Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
A multi-state E-coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder hamburgers has affected dozens…
Septerna’s Upsized IPO Brings In $288M to Support a Pipeline of GPCR Drugs
Septerna, a biotech company, has entered the market with a lack of…
Do nothing…or do something?
Dr. Brendan O'Shea discusses the importance of UNAIDs Global Partnership for Action…
Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals
As the 2024 presidential campaign nears its end, American voters express deep…
Adjuvant radiation reduces recurrence of localized cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
A study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting…
The patent system’s ‘fundamental flaws’
First Opinion is a platform on STAT that features articles on life…
Medical leaders call for more training posts as competition for places increases
Applications to specialty training places in general practice and psychiatry are on…
Doula support found to be significant and impactful for Medicaid patient outcomes
Research conducted by health care insurance provider Elevance Health, Inc. found that…
Ipsen’s elafibranor recommended for use in patients with rare liver disease
Ipsen announced that NICE has recommended elafibranor for the treatment of PBC…
Online IVF Injection Training Boosts Patient Confidence
Online training about in vitro fertilization (IVF) was found to increase patient…
Study Says Cost Of Living Crisis And Weight-Loss Surgeries Drive Resurgence
Scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, is making…
MedCity Pivot Podcast: Chat With Shawn Gremminger About Employer-Led Healthcare
The final season of Pivot is focusing on Employer-Led Healthcare, with employers…
GP required immediately – North Louth
A GP position is available in a well-organised urban practice in North…
Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull’s-Eye
Health care has become a central issue in the final push to…
Finerenone associated with lower albuminuria risks for adults with heart failure
The FINEARTS-HF trial found that in adults with mild heart failure, finerenone…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Arialys Therapeutics has hired Sankalp "Sam" Gokhale as their new chief medical…
Doctor who sexually harassed female colleagues is struck off for serious misconduct
NHS surgeon Hosam Halim has been removed from the UK medical register…
Researchers integrate multiple protein markers to predict health outcomes in individuals with chronic kidney disease
Researchers have developed a new approach to identify kidney biomarkers for chronic…
New light-based technique promises advances in non-invasive medical diagnostics
Research at Aston University has discovered a new technique using light that…