Teleflex finalizes acquisition of Biotronik
, 2025-07-02 17:55:00 Teleflex, a medical technology company, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of the vascular intervention business of Biotronik. In February, Teleflex entered into a definitive agreement…
El megaproyecto de ley republicano supondrá más costos de salud para muchos estadounidenses
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Renuka Rayasam and Bernard J. Wolfson , 2025-07-02 17:24:00 El “One Big Beautiful Bill” del presidente Donald Trump…
Purported biotech industry memo calls RFK Jr. a ‘direct threat to public health’
Allison DeAngelis and Elaine Chen , 2025-07-02 18:21:00 Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She is…
How Labour has performed on health in its first year in power
Richard Vize , 2025-07-02 15:41:00 Richard Vize, public policy journalist and analystLondonrichard.vize{at}publicpolicymedia.comMore money is no guarantee of progress, writes Richard Vize, as he finds consternation over NHS restructuring, poor industrial…
Growing crisis of communicable disease in Canada in tandem with US cuts
, 2025-07-02 04:10:00 Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Canada must address the growing crisis of communicable diseases that has occurred in tandem with a rise in misinformation that threatens our…
Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with early signs of heart damage
, 2025-07-01 18:14:00 Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a study that was published…
Medicine Shortages Leave Pharmacies at ‘Breaking Point’
, 2025-06-30 21:20:00 Continuing problems with the supply of medicines have become a “distressing new normal” for community pharmacies and patients, according to a report by Community Pharmacy England (CPE).…
Why Hospitals Must Rethink Operations Before Banking on AI
Katie Adams , 2025-06-29 22:37:00 In an era of tightening margins and rising complexity, some hospitals are looking to AI as a lifeline — but technology is a tool, not…
16th International Conference on Medical Regulation (IAMRA 2025) launches Programme and keynote speakers for Dublin conference
Editorial Staff , 2025-06-27 13:29:00 Confirmed speakers include professional regulators, medical educators, patient advocates and policymakers from Ireland and worldwide The Medical Council has today announced the programme for IAMRA’s…
The Benefits of Using Organic Products
MNB Guest , 2025-06-27 18:42:00 “Organic” is a decision that cuts through the noise, simplifies your choices, and removes unnecessary risk from your daily routine. From food to skincare to…
DarioHealth, GreenKey Health partner to expand sleep health program
, 2025-06-27 19:52:00 Digital chronic condition management company DarioHealth announced it has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with GreenKey Health, a company focused on obstructive sleep apnea. The alliance…
Journalists Break Down Reconciliation Bill, Vaccine Panel Meeting, and ‘Dobbs’ Anniversary
, 2025-06-28 09:00:00 KFF Health News senior correspondent Phil Galewitz discussed Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts on “CBS Morning News” on June 26. Click here to watch Galewitz…
J&J suffers a loss over 340B drug discount program
Ed Silverman , 2025-06-27 21:03:00 In a setback to Johnson & Johnson, a federal judge ruled that a U.S. government agency did not violate the law when it required the…
Vulnerable populations need protection in an age of impunity
Miriam Orcutt, Martin McKee , 2025-06-26 14:41:00 Miriam Orcutt, independent public health practitioner1, Martin McKee, professor of European public health21Oxford, UK2London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UKReclaiming health…
Runners improve performance by narrowing their visual focus
, 2025-06-26 14:18:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain The factors that go into optimizing athletic performance have long been of interest to trainers, scientists, and, of course, athletes themselves. These include…
Ribonucleases revealed as key players in Mendelian disorders
, 2025-06-26 06:27:00 A new review brings to light the pivotal role of ribonucleases (RNases) in shaping the molecular foundation of Mendelian disorders. These essential enzymes, known for maintaining RNA…
New Pulsed-Field Ablation Device Found Effective at 1 Year
, 2025-06-26 09:29:00 SAN DIEGO — Building on the success of a growing number of devices employing pulsed field ablation to control treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), a new spherical…
Dual Threats From Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News , 2025-06-26 09:00:00 In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts…
Cleveland Clinic’s AI Summit aims to ‘bridge the worlds’ of technology, medicine
Lucas Laboy; Joan-Marie Stiglich, ELS , 2025-06-25 15:18:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide…
Private sector, philanthropy can’t replace Trump administration science cuts
James Alwine and Gregg Gonsalves , 2025-06-26 08:30:00 The United States’ public health and biomedical research enterprise has arguably been the greatest effort of its kind in modern history, whether…
Digital protocol links brain connectivity changes to improved mood and lower inflammation
, 2025-06-26 08:28:00 Association between brain plasticity, peripheral inflammation, and psychological state. Credit: npj Digital Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-01765-1 Research shows RMPY-008 delivers a structured digital protocol that combines evidence-based…
Teaching emotional skills improves student wellbeing in Japan
, 2025-06-26 07:07:00 Today, high school students worldwide face unprecedented levels of stress as they navigate academic pressures, issues with social identity, and future career decisions. In Japan, researchers have…
Body Fat Beats BMI in Predicting Death
, 2025-06-26 07:47:00 Body fat percentage (BF%) may be a better predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in individuals aged 20-49 years than BMI, according to a new study published…
Taking The Wheel: A Proactive Approach to Improving Longevity
Jason Barker , 2025-06-19 14:32:00 Global life expectancy has steadily grown over the last few decades and is predicted to continue to improve as healthcare advances around the world. In…
Deep learning model promising in detecting severe glaucoma
Justin Cooper , 2025-06-25 17:23:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Novo Nordisk, seen as lagging in obesity drug race, says it’s playing the long game
Elaine Chen , 2025-06-25 18:03:00 How did Novo Nordisk get to the position it’s in now — with its stock halved over the past year and the company widely seen…
GP performance pay fails to drive lasting changes in quality of care, finds study
, 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Introducing performance-related pay for UK general practices initially improved quality of care, but did not seem to provide lasting improvements beyond that expected…
Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers
, 2025-06-26 04:57:00 People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to have biomarkers for inflammation and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published June 25, 2025, in…
Loneliness Not Tied to Mortality in Older Adult Home Care
, 2025-06-26 05:26:00 Loneliness is not associated with an increased risk for death among older adults receiving home care in three countries, researchers reported.Bonaventure A. Egbujie, MD, PhDIn fact, after…
AI Governance: Building Trust and Transparency for Healthcare AI
Pete Foley , 2025-06-20 13:02:00 Healthcare is the leading sector in attracting AI investments, going beyond research and development of drugs into chemical analysis, data analytics, and improving clinical trial…
Ten new Irish cancer cases a day linked to smoking
Michael McHale , 2025-06-26 05:06:00 New NCRI report finds that more than 3,750 cancer cases diagnosed here in 2022 were directly caused by tobacco use Nearly ten people every day…
Research on role of drusen deposits in AMD may enable earlier intervention
Cory Perla , 2025-06-25 17:30:00 June 25, 2025 2 min watch Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
NIH halts grant terminations ‘effective immediately’ | STAT
Anil Oza , 2025-06-25 18:32:00 Days after a federal judge ordered the restoration of more than 1,000 biomedical research grants, the National Institutes of Health is halting further terminations of…
Cervical neurotomy for post-stroke aphasia
Supattana Chatromyen , 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Supattana ChatromyenNeurological Institute of Thailand, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok 10400, Thailanddfondsupattana{at}gmail.comFunctional improvements seen after golden period of stroke recoveryThe recovery…
Surgery plus speech therapy linked to improved language after stroke
, 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Combining neck surgery with intensive speech therapy is associated with greater improvements in a person's ability to communicate after a stroke than intensive…
Common autoimmune drug shown to help patients with giant cell arteritis
, 2025-06-26 03:50:00 A common medication already used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is effective for patients with giant cell arteritis, according to findings from a team at…
US Neonatal Mortality Rate: Unveiling the Perinatal Causes
, 2025-06-26 02:49:00 TOPLINE:The neonatal mortality rate in the US decreased from 1999 to 2022, with deaths from interstitial emphysema and related conditions showing the steepest decline, yet mortality from…
Hackers Use AI to Amplify Email Security Threats to Healthcare
Stephanie Baum , 2025-06-25 11:30:00 AI-powered phishing email threats are a growing cybersecurity concern for hospitals and other healthcare organizations. A new report from Paubox highlights the disconnect between perceived…
From Cosmetic Concern to Medical Necessity: The Evolving Understanding of Varicose Veins
MNB Guest , 2025-06-25 15:41:00 IntroductionVaricose veins were once relegated to the world of cosmetics. Those dilated, wavy veins were merely an eye-sore and not taken very seriously by physicians.…
Senators question CDC nominee Monarez, including about vaccines
Stephen I. Feller , 2025-06-25 23:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when…
ADHD medicines linked to less impulsive behavior, crime
O. Rose Broderick , 2025-06-25 21:05:00 O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s…
Right C7 neurotomy at the intervertebral foramen plus intensive speech and language therapy versus intensive speech and language therapy alone for chronic post-stroke aphasia: multicentre, randomised controlled trial
Juntao Feng, Ruiping Hu, Minzhi Lyu, Xingyi Ma, Tie Li, Yuan Meng, Wenȷun Qi, Haozheng Li, Ying Zhang, Shanshan Ding, Zhiyu Wang, Xiu’En Chen, Jieȷiao Zheng, Yongqian Fan, Ling Ding,…
Newborns require better care to improve survival and long-term health, global report says
, 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More effective platforms for drug and medical device development and better cross-sector engagement are urgently required to prevent the 'unacceptably high' newborn death…
Gut microbe emerges as a promising tool in the fight against COVID-19
, 2025-06-26 01:50:00 Can a gut microbe protect your lungs from COVID-19? New research uncovers how Akkermansia muciniphila primes powerful immune responses against the virus. Study: Akkermansia Muciniphila Primes Lung-Resident…
Partnership Promotes Indigenous Mothers’ Reproductive Health
, 2025-06-25 12:59:00 Canada’s Indigenous History Month is an appropriate time to examine the efforts that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are taking to improve Indigenous health trajectories…
What VCs Have Learned About Health Tech in the Public Markets
Marissa Plescia , 2025-06-25 23:54:00 After a years-long IPO drought in digital health, two companies — Hinge Health, focused on musculoskeletal care, and Omada Health, specializing in chronic disease management…
When Swollen Legs Mean More: Recognizing Early Signs of Venous Disease
MNB Guest , 2025-06-25 15:43:00 On the face of it, swelling legs could be innocuous–due to fatigue, fluid accumulation, or standing for extended periods–but chronic or recurrent leg swelling might…
New CDC advisors will review existing vaccine recommendations
Sara Kellner; Gerard Gallagher; Lucas Laboy , 2025-06-26 00:11:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please…
Generic cancer drugs fail quality tests at alarming rate, investigation shows
Paul Eccles, Andjela Milivojevic, and and Ramu Sapkota — TBIJ , 2025-06-25 22:45:00 Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, putting cancer patients in more than…
Impact of pay for performance in primary care
Azeem Majeed, Mariam Molokhia , 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Azeem Majeed, professor of primary care and public health1, Mariam Molokhia, professor in epidemiology and primary care21Department of Primary Care and Public Health,…