Excess Or Too Little Folate During Pregnancy May Raise the Risk of Congenital Heart Defects
Researchers have found that both excessive and reduced folate levels during pregnancy…
Community Pharmacies Fill Critical Healthcare Gaps in Rural Areas — Here’s How We Can Empower and Support Them
Rural Americans face widening health disparities compared to urban areas, largely due…
LOL: October 15, 2024
The Week in Medicine highlights the racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternity…
Wrong positioning for BP screening could overestimate measurements
A recent analysis suggests that commonly used ways of positioning a patient’s…
Montana abortion ballot measure, Senate race results may diverge
Jackie Johnston, a Democrat, is canvassing for abortion rights in Bozeman, Montana,…
Study highlights need for streamlined miscarriage care in Canada
Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, is poorly managed in Canada, leading to…
Climate change anxiety is pushing Americans toward collective climate action
New research indicates that climate anxiety can drive Americans to take action…
Exploring the Inevitable Over Tea and Cookies
Death cafes have become popular in recent years as a way for…
Suki Secures $70M To Expand AI Offerings
Suki, a company that provides AI voice solutions to healthcare organizations, has…
Significant risks associated with filling opioid prescription after ophthalmic surgery
A study published in Ophthalmology found that filling an opioid prescription after…
Broad Institute announces layoffs, largely in IT, software engineering
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a leading biotech research center,…
Reading and conducting instrumental variable studies: guide, glossary, and checklist
Instrumental variable analysis is a research method that uses naturally occurring variation…
Countries that choose to do so can reduce premature death by half, researchers say
A report by The Lancet Commission on Investing in Health reveals that…
Differential gene expression linked to alcohol use disorder, offering new treatment possibilities
A recent study in Molecular Psychiatry identified gene expression differences associated with…
Optimal PERT Dose Varies by Primary Pancreatic Disease
A study presented at a conference in Vienna found that the appropriate…
Quality, Not Quantity Of Good Cholesterol Linked To Alzheimer’s Risk: Study Says
Higher levels of good cholesterol may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease,…
Lundbeck’s Neuro-Rare Pipeline Lands Cornerstone Drug via $2.6B Longboard Pharma Acquisition
Lundbeck, a neuroscience drug developer, is acquiring Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion…
INMO begins balloting members on industrial action
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is balloting its members for…
EssilorLuxottica acquires majority stake in Heidelberg Engineering
EssilorLuxottica has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering,…
Jasper Therapeutics reports positive data for skin condition drug
Jasper Therapeutics, a biotech company, has developed an experimental drug called briquilimab…
Lenacapavir: a giant step forward in HIV prevention—but a missed opportunity for achieving equity and access
This article discusses the recent successes in HIV prevention, particularly the results…
New clinical model for predicting hip fractures could save lives
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that accurately predicts…
Declining nutrient intake in Reproductive-Age women
A study published in JAMA Network Open focused on nutrient intake in…
Unique Naturalistic Brain Mapping Study Offers Rare Insight
A precision brain mapping study found that sleep patterns, physical activity, mood,…
Survey Says 25% Of Adults In U.S Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD
ADHD in adults is often undiagnosed and misunderstood due to misconceptions. Symptoms…
EHRs Are Overloading Mental Health Clinicians — Can AI Save the Day?
In the United States, mental health professionals face a heavy administrative burden…
Three-in-four consultants regularly in ‘firefighting mode’ – survey
The IHCA annual conference highlighted a 'connectivity gap' between leadership and healthcare…
Beer, ciders increase gout risk in men and women more than other alcohol types
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that beer or cider…
The threats to occupational and environmental medicine
A Brazilian immigrant in Boston developed a painful rash on her hands…
Novel procedure combined with semaglutide may eliminate insulin dependency in type 2 diabetes
Groundbreaking research presented at UEG Week 2024 introduces a new treatment approach…
Clec14a protein found to play vital role in regulating bone formation and density
New research highlights the role of the Clec14a protein in capillary endothelial…
Potential New Standard of Care for Leptomeningeal Metastases
Proton craniospinal irradiation (CSI) has emerged as a new standard of care…
Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue
Both Democrats and Republicans in state legislatures are working together to address…
Sozinibercept combination therapy shows promising visual acuity gains in wet AMD
At the Euretina congress, Timothy L. Jackson, PhD, MBChB, discussed the phase…
Alleged Pfizer threats to former execs; payments to peer reviewers
Another workweek is coming to an end, prompting daydreams of weekend plans.…
1 in 4 adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
A survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found…
Computational tools for unlocking the secrets of the genome
A collection of 20 computational methods and their applications in genomics, including…
Substance Use Screening More Common in Marginalized Teens
A study found that Black, American Indian, and Hispanic adolescents, as well…
What We’re Still Getting Wrong in Cancer Care — Glaring Gaps in the Face of Astonishing Advancements
Advancements in cancer care have led to more survivors, but challenges remain.…
New Irish technology aims to reduce wait times for breast cancer screening results
The CLISTEPROBE biopsy device provides real-time diagnostic data during biopsy sampling, helping…
OrthAlign receives FDA 510(k) clearance for handheld THA application
OrthAlign Inc. has announced the FDA clearance of its Lantern handheld hip…
SalioGen Therapeutics, a gene-editing biotech company, is hit by layoffs
SalioGen Therapeutics, a company that raised $135 million to develop new gene-editing…
Key signs of major trauma could speed up treatment of severely injured children brought to emergency departments
Severely injured children brought to emergency departments by caregivers instead of ambulance…
New insights on protein degraders open doors to treatment for ‘undruggable’ diseases
Researchers at the University of Dundee have made significant progress in understanding…
New Scanner Creates 3D Images of Blood Vessels in Seconds
A new scanner developed by researchers at University College London can provide…
Why HCOs Need a Portfolio Management Approach to AI
AI is a broad term that encompasses various technologies used in healthcare…
IHCA conference takes place this weekend
The thirty-sixth annual conference of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association will feature…
Older Men’s Connections Often Wither When They’re on Their Own
After retiring at 66, physician Paul Rousseau found himself struggling with loneliness…
Program chair previews WIO 2025 Summer Symposium
The Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium program chair, Dr. Anna Momont, encourages…