Daniel Payne and Ed Silverman , 2025-05-12 20:51:00 WASHINGTON — President Trump’s executive order to lower drug prices through sweeping, cross-agency action left leaders in the pharmaceutical industry scrambling Monday to make sense of what may be ahead — and how to respond. The announcement was long on messaging, but short on details. That may…
Adrian O’Dowd , 2025-05-12 11:21:00 GPs have backed away from a controversial proposal over how to offer transgender patients the most appropriate options for care and treatment while also maintaining their medical records.During a debate at the annual UK conference of local medical committees (LMCs) in Glasgow on 9 May, GPs decided to make all…
, 2025-05-12 21:00:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A brief research report compared screening costs per early-detected colorectal cancer (CRC) case among fecal immunochemical tests (FIT), multitarget stool DNA tests (MSDT) and next-generation MSDTs (N-G MSDT). The study found that screening costs per early-detected advanced neoplasia and CRC case are higher for MSDT-based and N-G MSDT–based…
, 2025-05-12 18:20:00 The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this wily, shape-shifting amoeba causes nothing worse than diarrhea. But sometimes it triggers severe, even fatal disease by chewing ulcers in the colon, liquefying parts of the liver and invading the brain and lungs. It can kill anything…
, 2025-05-12 18:14:00 Anyone who describes themselves professionally as a nurse without the relevant qualifications and registration will be committing a crime under planned government measures. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it aimed to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law and prevent the public from being misled by unqualified individuals. Currently,…
Frank Vinluan , 2025-05-12 17:50:00 Eli Lilly already posted preliminary data showing its obesity drug, Zepbound topped Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy on measures of weight loss in a head-to-head clinical trial. More detailed results, including key secondary measures of the Phase 3 study, give greater insight into the comparison, including a key measure that analysts say…
brendan , 2025-05-09 13:43:00 HSE West and North West currently has the following opportunities: General Practitioner Positions x 3 General Practitioner, Achill, Co. Mayo GMS Panel Size: Approximately 480 Ref 110/25 Closing date for receipt of applications in respect of the positions is Wednesday 4th June, 2025 at 4pm Interview date to be confirmed. Informal…
, 2025-05-12 19:02:00 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced it is embracing a new program aimed at expanding innovative, human-based science to decrease the use of animals in research. According to the NIH, although traditional animal models remain essential to advancing scientific knowledge, technologies can offer strengths that can expand researchers’ toolbox to answer…
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Brittany Trang , 2025-05-12 18:08:00 OpenAI on Monday released a large dataset for evaluating how well large language models answer questions related to health care. Experts lauded the open-source data and detailed evaluation rubrics, calling them “unprecedented” in scale and breadth. The project, HealthBench, marks OpenAI’s first foray into health care applications of AI, outside…
Jacqui Wise , 2025-05-12 11:45:00 News reports about politicians and government officials ignoring guidelines during the pandemic was a turning point for many people, the UK covid inquiry heard.1The inquiry’s Every Story Matters team gathered testimonies from tens of thousands of people at drop-in events across the UK, through targeted research with specific groups, and…
, 2025-05-12 18:33:00 Credit: Swenico Pouches from Pexels The nicotine industry is constantly innovating, delivering new products to the market—and that keeps public health researchers busy as they work to understand the implications of each new offering. A team from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has just published a paper in JAMA Network Open describing oral…
, 2025-05-12 18:26:00 Epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, affects over 70 million people worldwide. In the United States, about 3.4 million people live with this challenging condition. Around one third of the epilepsy cases cannot be controlled by medications. For those patients, surgical resection of the epileptogenic zone (EZ), an area whose removal can…
, 2025-05-12 13:28:00 As cases of long COVID — often defined as symptoms that weren’t present before persisting for 3 or more months after the infection — became more prevalent and alarming, researchers began to zero in on the commonly reported cardiovascular symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations, among others. Long-COVID…
, 2025-05-12 17:39:00 Vykee Nutrition, a leader in high-performance supplements, is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet with a slate of new product innovations and expansion initiatives. After establishing itself as a trusted brand in the supplement industry, Vykee is now setting its sights on broader horizons, including new supplement categories, expanded retail…
Dr. David Atashroo , 2025-05-12 14:44:00 It’s no secret that the healthcare industry has seen rapid innovation but questionable adoption over the past decade. At times, I’ve even found myself doubting the technology my hospitals have encouraged us to adopt. This often looks like being informed after a decision has been made to choose an…
Michael McHale , 2025-05-12 12:00:00 Products found to have almost four to five times the permitted volume of nicotine-containing liquid Health officials have issues warnings around three e-cigarette products that contain nicotine despite labels suggesting they don’t include the addictive substance. The products, for which European product safety (RAPEX) alerts have been issued, contain nicotine…
MNB Guest , 2025-05-12 15:56:00 For most people, workout sessions are more than just putting exercises together. They are about achieving a life goal or preparing for an upcoming event they have committed to. But often, the soreness and discomfort after an intense workout can limit one’s ability to engage in other physical activities or…
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Bob Herman , 2025-05-12 16:11:00 Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the…
Matthew Limb , 2025-05-12 14:36:00 MPs have called for a public information campaign to warn people of the risks from gambling including suicides, alongside tougher rules on gambling advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.The Health and Social Care Committee said the government should review the Gambling Act so that the law supports a “total system response” to…
, 2025-05-12 16:00:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Nothing helped Dr. Sarah Freitas regain her spark at work—not therapy, not a rafting retreat in Utah, not a three-month leave to clean her garage and catch up on chores. The obstetrician would return to practice in Waconia, Minnesota, and feel tired every time she haggled on the…
, 2025-05-12 15:09:00 Tirzepatide (trade name Zepbound) promoted greater weight loss in individuals with obesity than did semaglutide (trade name Wegovy) in a clinical trial that compared the safety and efficacy of the injectable drugs. In the 72-week trial—led by an investigator at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian and conducted with the University of Texas…
, 2025-05-12 13:32:00 AMSTERDAM — Norucholic acid (NCA), an investigational therapy, demonstrated significant superiority over placebo in halting disease progression in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), meeting the primary efficacy endpoint in a phase 3 trial presented on May 10 at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2025. NCA…
Luidgi Faubert , 2025-05-12 14:47:00 Radiology departments are under constant pressure to do more — faster turnaround times, higher imaging volumes, and increased quality and accuracy. Affordable workflow optimization tools for radiology can make a huge difference, helping teams streamline operations and improve communication without overspending. Why Workflow Optimization Matters in Radiology Workflow optimization is…
brendan , 2025-05-09 13:45:00 HSE West and North West currently has the following opportunities: General Practitioner Positions x 3 General Practitioner, Tuam, Co. Galway GMS Panel Size: Approximately 1,700 Ref 108/25 Closing date for receipt of applications in respect of the positions is Wednesday 4th June, 2025 at 4pm Interview date to be confirmed. Informal…
MNB Guest , 2025-05-12 13:40:00 Sometimes it starts with a mirror. You catch a glimpse of yourself when you’re not expecting to, and the reflection either lifts you up or brings you down a notch. It might seem shallow on the surface, but looking your best isn’t just about vanity. It’s deeply connected to how…
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Daniel Payne , 2025-05-12 13:39:00 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to try to lower prescription drug prices, one that calls for not only basing prices on those paid by other countries but also tighter enforcement of anti-competitive practices. The plan also leaves the door open to an expansion of…
Jacqui Wise , 2025-05-12 11:46:00 The current situation for GP registrars is “frankly terrifying” because of a lack of permanent posts, the co-chair of the BMA’s GP registrars committee has warned.Victoria McKay told the BMA’s local medical committees (LMCs) conference in Glasgow on 9 May, “After years of intense training, dedication, and sacrifice, more and…
, 2025-05-12 13:34:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Diabetes and hypertension could have a domino effect for future health problems like dementia—especially for Black Americans, according to a University of Georgia study. The research is published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. The study found that Black Americans diagnosed with both conditions in…
, 2025-05-12 13:22:00 New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health. Three studies explore how dietary choices influence systemic inflammation, the effectiveness of periodontal therapy, and the benefits of avoiding sugar on oral and overall health. Gum disease and unhealthy diet linked to long-term health risks…
, 2025-05-12 13:01:00 Advocates for eye and vision research must come together now to thwart attempts by the Trump administration to slash research funding and downgrade and dilute the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers and clinical trial investigators were told at the Association for Research in Vision and…
Stephanie Baum , 2025-05-12 11:30:00 The healthcare industry is unlike any other sector, particularly when it comes to organizing, aggregating and sharing data. Most hospitals and health systems sit between a world of fax machines and legacy systems and digital innovation. Megan Zakrewsky’s background is steeped in healthcare innovation, particularly the shift from paper to…
Editorial Staff , 2025-05-12 12:17:00 As Ireland’s premier medical awards, the Irish Healthcare Awards have long celebrated excellence across patient care, medical research, public health, and healthcare management The Irish Healthcare Awards in 2025 are poised to be the most significant in their 24-year history, reflecting the dynamic evolution of Ireland’s healthcare sector. The Awards,…
, 2025-05-12 09:00:00 Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Trump Team’s Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Actions The recent KFF Health News article “Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump” (April 17)…
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Brian Yang , 2025-05-12 08:30:00 Amid deep cuts to U.S. government-funded research and revived scrutiny of their work, Chinese and Chinese-American researchers are reassessing their futures in this country, potentially shifting the balance in global scientific innovation, as well as in the biopharma industry. The Trump administration’s vast overhaul of the U.S. scientific enterprise has…
, 2025-05-12 09:15:00 Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels President Donald Trump unveiled plans Sunday for a new policy on pharmaceuticals he claimed would reduce US prescription drug prices by between 30% and 80%. “They will rise throughout the world in order to equalize and, for the first time in many years, bring FAIRNESS TO AMERICA!”…
, 2025-05-12 10:52:00 PhoreMost Ltd., a next-generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) company progressing a pipeline of degrader therapeutics within oncology and inflammation, today announced Barbara Duncan has joined its Board as Chair, and Stephen Dilly as Non-Executive Director. The appointments bring extensive commercial and leadership expertise to support the continued progression of the Company’s novel…
, 2025-05-12 10:37:00 TOPLINE: Perioperative discontinuation of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) treatment for 12 days was not associated with a reduction in 6-month recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) in older patients undergoing burr hole surgery compared with continued ASA use, according to new findings that challenges current practice norms. METHODOLOGY: The placebo-controlled, randomized SECA clinical…
brendan , 2025-05-12 09:23:00 The Clinic, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen seeks a GP Assistant for 6–8 sessions/week (negotiable). Join a supportive team with 1 principal GP, 2 part-time nurses, a phlebotomist, and strong admin support. 15-minute appointments and nurse triage system. Purpose built computerised premises with Socrates software. Medical indemnity covered. Commuting distance (1hr or less)…
Tony Leys , 2025-05-12 09:00:00 SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s hospital is a holdout on behalf of people going through mental health crises. The facility’s leaders have pledged not to shutter their inpatient psychiatric unit, as dozens of other U.S. hospitals have. Keeping that promise could soon get tougher if Congress slashes Medicaid funding. The…
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John Wilkerson , 2025-05-12 09:04:00 WASHINGTON — House Republicans are proposing cutting some of the federal Medicaid funding that goes to states that provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The policy was included in House Republicans’ plan for reducing Medicaid spending, released late Sunday by the Energy and Commerce Committee. The committee is holding a…
, 2025-05-12 09:20:00 Mementos are placed at a memorial outside Women’s Health Care Services owned by Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, Kan., Tuesday, June 2, 2009, after he was fatally shot during church services Sunday. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well…
, 2025-05-12 09:15:00 MÁLAGA, Spain — In the first head-to-head trial of its kind, tirzepatide (Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity; Eli Lilly) produced significantly greater weight loss, and reduction in waist circumference, than semaglutide (Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss; Novo Nordisk) in adults with obesity but…
Dan Weissmann , 2025-05-12 09:00:00 Dan Weissmann News has been coming out of Washington, D.C., since the start of the second Donald Trump administration like water out of a fire hose. It can feel impossible to stay on top of all the changes. So in this episode of “An Arm and a Leg,” host Dan…
Eric Boodman , 2025-05-12 08:30:00 In mid-April, an unusual offer arrived in the Milwaukee health commissioner’s inbox. “I’m writing as a concerned private citizen to offer my support in Milwaukee’s ongoing response to the lead contamination in your schools,” it said. “While I regret that I’m no longer able to assist in my former government…
, 2025-05-12 07:52:00 Is it time for universal screening for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most commonly treated type of arrhythmia that sets people up for strokes? The question is important. While estimates of prevalence vary, a recent study found AF affects about 4% of the adult population or about 10 million in the United States….