US maternal mortality is far higher than that of other rich nations, study reports
A report from the Commonwealth Fund found that the US has the…
Lung cancer screening found to prolong lives in real-world study
A study published online in Cancer found that among US veterans diagnosed…
Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection
A study led by researchers from Bochum found that chronic Hepatitis E…
GLP-1 Discontinuation Less Common With Endocrinologists
Two studies found that patients prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity were…
Use Of Social Media Photo Filters Raises Muscle Dysmorphia In Young Adults: Study
A new study reveals that the use of social media photo filters…
INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How One Company Is Empowering Individuals through Social and Financial Support
Jonathan Kumar, founder of Samaritan, comes from a background of financial struggle…
Nursing Homes Are Left in the Dark as More Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires
Xcel Energy turned off power to 52,000 homes and businesses near Boulder,…
NYU Langone names associate vice chair for clinical research
Jonathan T. Yang, MD, PhD, has been appointed as the associate vice…
Stephen Quake on the Chan Zuckerberg quest to conquer disease
Stephen Quake, a professor at Stanford, is a prominent figure in the…
Glowing dye may help surgeons eradicate prostate cancer
A new glowing marker dye called IR800-IAB2M that attaches to prostate cancer…
Study uncovers gut microbes’ role in childhood obesity
A recent study explored the link between gut microbiome and childhood obesity,…
Clear Association Between Vaping and Respiratory Symptoms
A study analyzing data from a survey of youth aged 16-19 found…
Closing the MSK Care Gap in Time for the Silver Tsunami
Musculoskeletal (MSK) care is a significant and costly healthcare category in the…
Pigments in cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact dermatitis
A study found 79 unique pigments in 974 permanent makeup inks in…
Pharma companies must ensure equitable access to obesity drugs
The rise in obesity rates globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries,…
Novel analysis methods used for Huntington’s disease
Researchers from Lancaster University have discovered that Huntington's disease not only affects…
Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?
A study published in the Nutrients journal examined the relationship between bitter…
Vitamin D Test Inaccuracies Persist Despite Gains in Field
Despite improvements in vitamin D testing, some assays may still provide inaccurate…
Geron Drug Lands a First-in-Class FDA Approval in Type of Blood Cancer
The FDA has approved Geron Corporation's drug, imetelstat, for the treatment of…
Orthofix appoints new president of global spine business
Orthofix has appointed Max Reinhardt as the new president of its global…
FDA questions Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, GSK to buy Elsie
Today, Jason Mast discusses the rise and fall and potential rise again…
Resisting the backlash against equity in medicine will improve health outcomes for all
Canadian medicine is facing a backlash against efforts to prioritize equity, diversity,…
WHO and FIND join forces to accelerate diagnostic innovation and access
FIND and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new Memorandum…
Is Cushing Syndrome More Common in the US Than We Think?
New data from a US institution suggests that the prevalence of Cushing…
What Hospitals Need to Know about Patient Trust in GenAI
A new report suggests that healthcare providers need to work on building…
Patients with severe DME benefit from high-dose aflibercept
The video perspective from the ARVO meeting discusses how central retinal thickness…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Eli Lilly has recently made changes to its executive team, hiring Melissa…
People with autism turn to ChatGPT for advice on workplace issues
A study from Carnegie Mellon University shows that individuals with autism are…
Doxycycline shows promise in reducing deaths and seizures from nodding syndrome
A study found that a course of doxycycline can reduce the hospitalization…
Dynamic Troponin Changes Unreliable for MI in Acute Stroke
The PRAISE study found that dynamic changes in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels…
Healthcare’s Smokejumpers: Filling Critical Clinical Gaps with Independent Contractor Physicians
The healthcare industry is facing challenges with clinician shortages, burnout, and patient…
HDL cholesterol as a biomarker or risk-enhancer
HDL cholesterol is not causally linked to heart disease, but low levels…
The inside story of how Lykos’ MDMA research went awry
At a recent FDA advisory committee meeting, regulators expressed frustration with Lykos…
Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms—but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances
Menopause was once a taboo topic, but is now being openly discussed…
A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals presented new evidence at the European Academy of Allergy and…
Thrombectomy Less Beneficial in Large-Core Stroke
Thrombectomy benefits patients with large-core ischemic stroke compared to medical management, with…
Study Identifies Diet That Could Lower Risk Of Death In US Women To 23%
Researchers have found that women who adhere to a Mediterranean diet have…
Report: Virtual MSK Solutions Meaningfully Improve Outcomes
An evaluation from the Peterson Health Technology Institute showed that virtual musculoskeletal…
Novel, benign nail finding linked to syndrome that increases risk for certain cancers
A study found that a novel nail abnormality called onychopapilloma may help…
Geron, BIO, Eli Lilly, Vanda updates
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Infected blood inquiry: justice will only be delivered when all the recommendations are acted upon
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry identified six key themes,…
Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906—the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased
Conservative lawmakers are advancing state bans on diversity initiatives in response to…
Experts call for clear rules governing human embryo research
Experts from The University of Manchester argue that clear rules are needed…
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Biosimilar Data ‘Reassuring’
A study compared the effectiveness of biosimilar anti-TNF drugs to originator drugs…
Embrace Generosity As A Form Of Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Month
Practicing generosity, or giving to others without expecting anything in return, is…
SCOTUS Deals a Blow to Medical Debt Collectors
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Consumer Financial…
True levels of Covid-19 higher than reported figures – HPSC official
A new strain of Covid-19, referred to as the 'FLiRT' strain, is…
Silverstone device enhances retinal imaging
At the Retina World Congress, Dr. Paulo E. Stanga discusses the benefits…
NIH tests clinical research in primary care with $30 million program
The National Institutes of Health is investing in creating a national primary…