How to make the most of a research project placement as a medical student
Matthew Thomas and Charlotte McCreery, third year medical students at University College…
Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D
Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being,…
New computational pipeline revolutionizes personalized cancer vaccine design
Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have created a computational pipeline called NeoDisc that…
Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery Reduces Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) has been shown to lower the risk of pancreatic…
The Lifeline Reviving Physicians’ Shrinking Revenues
The U.S. healthcare sector is facing challenges such as shrinking reimbursement rates…
Establishing Better Health Care Outcomes through AI
The American health care system is characterized by high costs, poor quality…
Five new neurologist posts announced
The government is planning to appoint five consultant neurologists in various hospitals…
Journalists Talk Obesity, Oximeters, and Severe Weather’s Impact on Public Health
Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit newsroom focused on health and…
First patient dosed in phase 2 trial evaluating AVTX-009 for hidradenitis suppurativa
A phase 2 trial for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa has begun…
STAT readers on the Rare Disease Innovation Hub and more
First Opinion on STAT is a platform for insightful articles on life…
Physician associates must do only work delegated by a GP, says royal college
New guidance from the Royal College of General Practice specifies that Physician…
Targeting hippocampal neurons to unlock existing Alzheimer’s drugs
Researchers in Japan have developed insulin-fused proteins that can target hippocampal neurons,…
A comprehensive regulatory model to ensure safety and quality of medical devices
A new article in BIO Integration journal discusses the importance of a…
Drug Bests Phototherapy for Severe Hand Eczema
Alitretinoin is more effective than phototherapy in quickly reducing severe chronic eczema…
Your Cells Inherit Energy From Mother; Study Offers Insights On Mitochondrial Disorders
A recent study reveals that while humans inherit genetic material from both…
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Again
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a decline in average…
Cialis for men now available over the counter in Irish pharmacies
Recent research in Ireland shows that almost three in 10 men experience…
Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids
Principal Sean Deas of Dunaire Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, has…
Dementia more frequently diagnosed in older adults within a year of fall-related injury
Falling in older adults is associated with an increased risk for a…
FDA to reconsider removal of Eli Lilly weight loss drug from shortage list
The FDA has decided to reconsider removing Eli Lilly's tirzepatide from its…
Gosport Hospital: Police identify 24 suspects over opioid deaths
Police investigating the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial…
Report explores how to reduce probability of dying before age 70 by 50% globally by 2050
The Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH) has established a "50…
New research explores hydrogen sulfide as treatment for obesity
Research has found that therapies delivering hydrogen sulfide to cells may lead…
FDA Approves Pfizer’s Hympavzi for Hemophilia A, B
The FDA has approved Hympavzi as a prophylactic treatment for hemophilia A…
Top Solutions For Deep Cleansing, Nourishing Skin, And Hydration
Oil cleansers have become popular for effectively cleansing the skin by dissolving…
Aiming to Outdo Rivals in Severe Asthma, Upstream Bio Upsizes IPO to $225M
Upstream Bio has raised $225 million in an IPO to develop a…
New data highlights most common causes of death in Ireland
Road deaths in Ireland increased by over 20% in 2023 compared to…
Colorado’s Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Settlement Money Rolls In
The Harm Reduction Action Center in Denver distributes free naloxone kits to…
Waitlist priority, quality donors tied to better outcomes in pediatric acute liver failure
A study published in JAMA Surgery from January 1989 to December 2020…
2024 Nobel Prizes in science reflect larger gender bias problem
Despite strides in gender parity in academia, the Nobel Prizes in science…
Covid inquiry: Ethnic minority doctors felt vulnerable and afraid to raise concerns
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard testimony from doctors and patients regarding experiences…
Evidence builds for near infrared light treatment in traumatic brain injury
Research from the University of Birmingham suggests that light therapy delivered through…
Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes
Malaria cases in Europe are increasing due to mosquitoes transported by aircraft…
Low Zoster Vaccination Rates in Immunocompromised Veterans
A study found that less than half of US veterans on chronic…
Quitting Smoking Can Improve Longevity Even At 75
Quitting smoking at any age offers significant health benefits, including a decreased…
From Crawling to Caring: The Evolution of Clinical Practice with AI and Its Transformative Impact on Healthcare
Infants benefit from tummy time to develop motor skills. Humans are designed…
More than 700,000 people on acute hospital waiting lists
Approximately 706,480 people were on acute hospital waiting lists at the end…
Bulletin: Hydroxychloroquine COVID Doc Gets French Medicine Ban
Didier Raoult, the controversial French doctor who promoted hydroxychloroquine as a treatment…
Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds
A recent survey by KFF found that abortion has become a significant…
Cystic fibrosis triple therapy outcomes improve regardless of prior modulators
A study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting found that elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI)…
A casualty of encampment sweeps: homeless people’s health
California Governor Gavin Newsom has allocated $130.7 million to address homelessness, including…
Biden administration unveils plan to remove all US lead service lines by 2037
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule requiring…
Protein blocking bone development could hold clues for future osteoporosis treatment
A protein called CLEC14A, found on blood vessel cells in bone, has…
Breakthrough in mirror molecule synthesis opens doors for drug discovery
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a new…
The Lingering Fatigue of COVID-19
A study conducted in Denmark found that individuals who tested positive for…
Study Says It’s Comparable To Antidepressant
Researchers have found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy could be as…
Startup Booster Therapeutics Launches to Usher In Next Wave of Protein-Degrading Drugs
Booster Therapeutics is a startup company developing drugs that degrade disease-causing proteins…
Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds Critical Care Transport Trolley to enhance safety and comfort of critically ill patients
The Mercy University Hospital has introduced a new Critical Care Transport Trolley…
Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced a plan to expand Medicare to cover…
Eye care industry celebrates World Sight Day
The global optometric community is participating in the World Sight Day Challenge,…