Do We Need CV Risk Equations to Guide Statin Use?
To estimate an individual's risk of having a heart attack or stroke…
She’s Never Been to Italy
After suffering a stroke, British grandmother Althia Bryden began speaking with an…
Startup Launches to Provide Geriatric Behavioral Health Support
About 25% of adults over 65 face mental health challenges like depression…
Myelofibrosis and moderate to severe anaemia
Anaemia is a common complication of myelofibrosis, a rare chronic condition affecting…
Cat intelligence testing: They’re smarter than you think
Researchers at Azabu University have discovered that cats are not just professional…
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
The bird flu outbreak among cattle in the United States has not…
Zorevunersen significantly reduces seizures in Dravet syndrome
At the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting, Dr. Barry S. Ticho discussed…
What Novo Nordisk’s disappointing trial results mean for the obesity drug market
Novo Nordisk's dominance in the obesity drug market was challenged when the…
Dexterity assessment of hospital workers: prospective comparative study
The Tremor study compared manual dexterity and composure under pressure of hospital…
Promising biomarker could decode cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Researchers have discovered that Black women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) have…
Higher daily step counts associated with fewer depressive symptoms
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that higher daily…
Clinicians More Likely to Flag Black Kids’ Injuries as Abuse
A study found that children of Black ethnicity with traumatic injuries are…
Why Are Heart Attacks More Common On Christmas Day? Doctor Explains Winter Surge And Warning Signs
The holiday season brings festive cheer, but it also brings an increased…
4 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Behavioral Health Practice Success
A recent CNN/Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 90% of Americans believe…
Pain and over-the-counter medication
Pain involves nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic mechanisms. Nociceptive pain comes from injury…
Readers Offer Solo Agers Support and Reflect on Ancestors
Several individuals have written letters to the editor focusing on various topics…
Patients with lupus across African diaspora face barriers to care, research
The field of rheumatology has neglected patients with lupus from Africa and…
Novo Nordisk’s next-gen obesity drug underperforms in trial
Novo Nordisk's new obesity treatment, CagriSema, led patients to lose 20.4% of…
Age against the machine—susceptibility of large language models to cognitive impairment: cross sectional analysis
A study evaluated the cognitive abilities of publicly available large language models…
Men, residents of higher crime areas see reduction of heart disease deaths due to benefit from community parks
A study from Drexel University found that neighborhoods with more green space…
Reducing hand hygiene monitoring could save hospitals time and money
A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests that…
Cardiovascular Impact After Preterm Birth
Adults aged 50 years born preterm have a higher risk of hypertension…
Rare Nutcracker Syndrome Puts 28-Year-Old In Excruciating Pain For Nearly A Decade, Docs Initially Dismissed It As Bad Periods
A 28-year-old woman in the U.K. is living with nutcracker syndrome, causing…
Culina Health Snags $7.9M to Expand Access to Nutrition Care
Culina Health, a digital nutrition company, has received $7.9 million in Series…
Menopause Society of Ireland looks to the future at inaugural conference
The Menopause Society of Ireland recently held a conference in Dublin discussing…
End-of-Year Chaos on Capitol Hill
After extensive negotiations, Democrats and Republicans in Congress reached an agreement on…
Severe winter weather a likely driver of ‘recent and rapid’ rise in cold-related deaths
Deaths attributed to cold temperatures in the United States have more than…
Ionis Pharmaceuticals rare disease drug wins FDA approval
Ionis Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for Tryngolza, a therapy for familial chylomicronemia…
How to transport a polar bear, and other idiosyncrasies in providing emergency medical services in the Arctic
The article discusses the challenges of providing emergency medical services in the…
Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows
A global analysis found that an estimated 61.8 million people were autistic…
Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake
A recent review debunks myths around eggs and obesity, finding that moderate…
FDA OKs Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for GVHD
The US FDA has approved remestemcel-L for steroid-refractory acute graft-vs-host disease in…
Woman Who Spent Days in Hospital with Painful Open Wound Waiting to Be Stitched Up Ends Up Losing Entire Leg
A 61-year-old woman from Canada had her right leg amputated due to…
How Did Digital Health Investors View This Year’s Funding Environment — and What Do They Predict for 2025?
Investors in digital health startups remain optimistic despite a slight decline in…
A comprehensive approach to osteoporosis prevention
Preventing osteoporosis requires a broad approach that includes lifestyle changes, nutrition, medication,…
Elección de Trump y desafíos legales retrasan las inscripciones en el Obamacare
The new enrollments under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) seem to be…
Risk for dementia higher among former professional footballers
Former professional soccer players have a higher risk of dementia compared to…
Telehealth extension uncertain amid political wrangling
The House of Representatives task force on artificial intelligence released a report…
From plague to planetary crisis: climate fiction before cli-fi
Lakshmi Krishnan, founding director of medical humanities and assistant professor of medicine,…
Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease where motor neurons necessary…
New blood test could help identify patients at risk for cognitive impairment
A study led by UCLA researchers identified a potential blood test biomarker,…
Despite Strong Data, Hypofractionated Radiation Underused
Hypofractionated radiation has become the preferred treatment for various types of cancer,…
Young Non-Smoker Died Of Terminal Lung Cancer After Symptoms Were Initially Dismissed As Anxiety
Liam Handley, a non-smoking, fit, and healthy man from the UK, was…
Wisp Teams Up with Nourish to Combine GLP-1s with Nutrition Counseling
Women’s telehealth company Wisp and food as medicine platform Nourish have teamed…
Restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres down by almost half in five years
The Mental Health Commission in Ireland has reported a 48.61 per cent…
Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag After Trump Election, Legal Challenges
New enrollments in the Affordable Care Act are expected to fall short…
UTI diagnosis, treatment; satisfaction with permanent contraception
In a recent interview with Healio, Dr. Cynthia Fok discussed the prevalence…
AI chatbots fail to spot risk of violence in mental health crises
As 2024 comes to a close, First Opinion is releasing essays on…
Weathering storms together: the stories behind Scandinavian support for high taxes
The Scandinavian social democracies are known for their excellent public services supported…
First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
An elderly patient in Louisiana is in critical condition with severe avian…