We’re reading about MDMA ‘no’ votes, a Gilead settlement
In a recent development, a scientific advisory panel rejected the use of…
The food industry’s far reaching influence and our need to act now
Saarah Khalid, a foundation year 2 trainee, Libby Kelsey, a public health…
Gene therapy trial restores hearing in both ears of children who were born deaf
A groundbreaking gene therapy successfully restored hearing function in five children with…
Eye-tracking measures could help make the right autism diagnosis sooner
Researchers studied the use of eye-tracking biomarkers in diagnosing autism in community-based…
These MD Architects Want to Redesign Your Hospital
Florence Nightingale was one of the first clinicians to acknowledge the importance…
More Than Half Of Americans Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease In 30 Years: Report
A recent report by the American Heart Association warns that over half…
At BIO, Novo Nordisk’s Top Dealmaker Talks M&A Strategy and What’s Next After GLP-1s
Novo Nordisk's global head of business development, John McDonald, is seeking partnerships…
Free contraception to be expanded to women aged 32-35
Starting from July 1, all women aged 17 to 35 will be…
Urged on by LGBTQ+ Activists, California Cities Weigh Stricter Smoking Rules
Local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area, backed by activists concerned…
FDA advisory committee rejects MDMA for PTSD
The FDA advisory committee rejected MDMA-assisted therapy as a treatment for PTSD…
ASCO Takeaways: Winners, snoozers, and the art of cancer care
ASCO in 30 Seconds is a guide to the American Society of…
Fauci is defiant as congressional hearing into covid origins fails to produce smoking gun
Republican lawmakers accused Anthony Fauci of covering up the origins of the…
New survey shows worries loom large over safety net programs and health care affordability in the US
A recent West Health-Gallup survey indicates growing concerns over the potential insolvency…
Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds
Recent research validated the pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet score (preg-MEDAS) in the IMPACT…
FDA Extends Upadacitinib Indications to Kids With Arthritis
Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) is now approved for children aged 2 years and older…
Rare Condition Causes Intoxication In 50-Year-Old Without Drinking Alcohol
A 50-year-old woman in Canada visited emergency departments multiple times with symptoms…
Hospital Operating Margins Are Growing — But Not For All
Hospitals saw improved finances in April, continuing from a strong first quarter,…
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet Updated With Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning
This article invites readers to log in for access to top content…
Watch: Anthony Fauci Defends Feds’ Covid Response, Calling Lawmakers’ Accusations ‘Preposterous’
Anthony Fauci defended the federal government's response to the covid-19 pandemic during…
CDC recommends clinicians counsel certain patients about doxy-PEP for STI prevention
The CDC recommends providers counsel gay, bisexual, MSM, and transgender women about…
Take antibiotics after sex, CDC recommends for certain risk groups
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have finalized guidelines for post-exposure…
Sexually transmitted infections continued to rise in England in 2023, data show
Public health leaders in England are calling for increased investment and a…
Team reports on comparative study on dual vs. single cardioversion for atrial fibrillation in obese patients
A recent study published by a team of Ochsner Health cardiologists in…
Novel small molecule oral antiviral could be a game-changer in the fight against future pandemics
Obeldesivir (GS-5245) is an investigational oral antiviral drug that shows promise in…
The Push to Get More People Into Long COVID Studies
Ezra Spier, diagnosed with long COVID in late 2022, had to quit…
In-Flight Drinking Linked To Heart Risks Even In Young, Healthy Individuals: Study
In-flight alcohol consumption can raise heart health risks, even for young and…
As Interest in GLP-1s Explodes, People Living With Diabetes Need Structured Support To Ensure Effective Use
GLP-1 medications are highly effective for blood sugar control, weight loss, and…
Pager Health, League partner for maternity care for underserved populations
Pager Health and League have partnered to improve the maternity care experience…
Medicaid Recipients Struggle To Stay Enrolled
Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans, has cut more than…
Prevalence, economic burden of heart disease, stroke likely to rise greatly in US by 2050
The American Heart Association projects a dramatic increase in the prevalence and…
We’re reading about an FDA meeting on MDMA, a new obesity pill
Structure Therapeutics announced positive results from its experimental oral obesity drug, with…
Better recognition of whooping cough in older people
Douglas Jenkinson, a retired general practitioner from the UK, expresses doubt about…
Survey finds 9.6 percent of medical visits took place via telehealth in 2021
In 2021, 9.6 percent of medical visits in the United States occurred…
Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment
A study led by scientists at Washington State University found that blocking…
Bronchial Rheoplasty Unplugs Mucus in Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchial rheoplasty (BR) has been shown to significantly reduce mucus plugging, a…
Better Sleep May Help People Overcome Feelings Of Loneliness: Study
Quality sleep can help with physical and mental well-being, and studies now…
To All Pediatric and Teen Mental Health Startups Seeking Investors: Apply for MedCity’s Pitch Perfect Contest!
MedCity News is hosting a startup pitch contest at the INVEST Digital…
Deloitte acquires End Point’s disease surveillance business assets
Deloitte acquired assets related to CasePointer, a disease-surveillance business, from End Point.…
‘So Much Death’: Lawmakers Weigh Stricter Speed Limits, Safer Roads for Pedestrians
María Rivas Cruz and her fiancé, Raymond Olivares, were struck by a…
Entry screening for measles at hospitals may reduce risk for exposure
A hospital in Seattle implemented a self-screening program for measles before entry,…
Illumina board agrees to spin off Grail, as divestment plans proceed
Illumina's board of directors has approved a spin-off of its cancer test…
NHS England launches scheme to boost signups for personalised cancer vaccine trials
The NHS in England has launched the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad scheme,…
Researchers identify first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for preventative strategies
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified the initial step in allergic…
IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity’s role
A recent study found that transferring immunoglobulin G (IgG) from long COVID…
Moderna’s RSV Vaccine Approved by FDA
The FDA approved mRESVIA, an mRNA vaccine by Moderna, for adults aged…
Northern Light Polaris Tub Promises The Benefits Of Both Hot and Cold Baths
The Northern Light Polaris Tub is a versatile and durable water tub…
5 Funding Announcements Made By Payer/Employer Companies In May
In May, there were several major fundraising announcements in the payer/employer space.…
Mika Health, Cancer Support Community partner on AI oncologic digital therapeutic
Oncology-focused digital therapeutics company Mika Health and nonprofit Cancer Support Community (CSC)…
“Tanta muerte”: legisladores analizan límites de velocidad, y calles más seguras para los peatones
María Rivas Cruz y su prometido, Raymond Olivares, fueron atropellados por un…
Prostate-specific antigen screening more cost effective than first-line MRI
A study compared the cost effectiveness of first-line biparametric MRI testing versus…