The same dye used in Twinkies has been found to make lab mice temporarily transparent, allowing researchers to observe their internal structures without making incisions. This breakthrough could have applications in biology, diagnostics, and cosmetics if it can eventually be applied to humans. The dye, FD&C Yellow 5, could potentially be used in medical imaging…
, 2025-05-02 05:31:00 Plasma-activated medium (PAM) shows tumor-fighting effects against the rare form of cancer known as synovial sarcoma, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team has found. The group irradiated a mammalian cell culture medium with non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma to produce PAM and conducted in vitro tests using human cells and in vivo tests using mice…
Isabella Hornick , 2025-04-28 11:38:00 April 28, 2025 2 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process…
President-elect Donald Trump’s latest pick for the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, has been controversial due to his promotion of “herd immunity” and criticism of COVID-19 lockdowns. Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford University, was shadow-banned on Twitter for sharing misinformation about the pandemic. Despite criticism from health experts, Trump praised Bhattacharya and another…
, 2025-05-01 03:01:00 A new study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggests that currently available therapies may help control chronic muscle inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe condition that leads to muscle weakness and premature death. The study, published in PNAS, identifies new mechanisms that drive chronic muscle inflammation…
The venture capital market is showing signs of normalization, with global funding totaling $65.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024. Deal volume is decreasing while deal size is increasing, with the average venture capital deal size now at $14.4 million. Digital health startups are on track to exceed funding levels from previous years, with…
The FDA has approved ustekinumab-srlf (Imuldosa) as a biosimilar to Stelara for the treatment of multiple inflammatory conditions. This is the fifth ustekinumab biosimilar approved by the FDA and is expected to be available in the first half of 2025. The drug is indicated for patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative…
Research published in Circulation found that people in their 50s with severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) are more likely to undergo leg amputation within one to five years after emergency surgery to restore blood flow compared to people in their 80s. PAD is when arteries narrow due to cholesterol deposits, affecting blood flow to lower…
Patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative accelerated- or blast-phase myeloproliferative neoplasms who received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells had a longer median overall survival (OS) than those who did not, according to a study presented at the ASH Annual Meeting. The study, led by Anand Ashwin Patel, MD, at UChicago Medicine, found that the stem-cell therapy resulted in…
Community Healthcare in Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, located in Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, is seeking applications for a position. The application form can be obtained by contacting Fiona Monahan, GP Services Manager, or Olivia Coyne, Contracts Department, Primary Care. The closing date for applications is 26/04/2024, with a reference number of SB042024. For more information on…
A National Institutes of Health working group recommended increasing salaries of postdoctoral researchers to $70,000 per year, with adjustments for inflation, and capping the length of the position to five years. They also suggested increasing NIH support for international postdocs, ensuring professional development time, creating new funding opportunities for underrepresented scientists, and giving all postdocs…
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Since 2006, the time to diagnosis, morbidity outcomes, and mortality rates among patients with calciphylaxis have improved. Patients with non-nephrogenic calciphylaxis are being diagnosed faster every year by an average of 13.9 days, while those with nephrogenic calciphylaxis are being diagnosed faster by 4.38 days annually. Factors such as finger involvement contribute to diagnostic delays,…
New data from the REAL-PE analysis investigated catheter-based pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment, showing women and Black people were less frequently treated with minimally invasive therapy compared to men or non-Black patients. The late-breaking results were presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2024 Scientific Sessions. PE is often caused by blood…
New guidance from the Royal College of General Practice specifies that Physician associates (PAs) in general practice must only see patients triaged by a GP and only undertake tasks delegated by their named GP supervisor. PAs can take histories, perform physical examinations, and create diagnostic and management plans, which must be shared with the supervisor…
Retractions in scientific journals are essential for maintaining the integrity of research. Recent examples, such as the retraction of a controversial paper on hydroxychloroquine as a Covid-19 treatment, highlight the importance of correcting flawed information. However, retractions can also be misinterpreted or exploited by those skeptical of science, leading to distrust. A study on social…
Perioperative chemotherapy with the FLOT protocol showed longer overall survival in patients with advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma compared to the CROSS regimen in a randomized phase 3 trial. The FLOT arm had a median overall survival almost 2.5 years longer than the CROSS arm. The study included 438 adults with esophageal adenocarcinoma and assessed the impact…
Weight-bearing CT scans have been found to improve the precision of surgery planning for patients with flatfoot. These scans allow for a more accurate understanding of the patient’s foot anatomy and alignment, leading to more precise surgical plans. The use of these scans can help reduce the need for revision surgery and improve patient outcomes….
Low-dose tamoxifen, known as “baby TAM,” is emerging as an alternative breast cancer prevention treatment. It intends to reduce side effects while maintaining efficacy in high-risk individuals. Studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) looked at baby TAM users’ risk understanding and medication adherence. Another study examined the efficacy of different tamoxifen…
Withings Health Solutions received FDA clearance for its cellular BP monitor, BPM Pro 2, designed to improve the reliability of at-home BP measurements for adults with specific arm circumferences. The device includes interactive features to capture additional patient information and prompt retakes of readings if necessary. It also allows data syncing with healthcare teams via…
Researchers have developed a modified peptide derived from the natural CART peptide, which has shown promising results in reducing appetite, aiding weight loss, and improving metabolism in obese and prediabetic mice. The modified peptide has been found to reduce Tau protein pathology in the brain and promote the formation of new nerve cells, suggesting potential…
Paul Weigle , 2025-06-25 08:30:00 With all the discussion around the adolescent mental health crisis, a prime suspect has gone relatively unnoticed: sleep. I have treated thousands of youths struggling with mental illness over the past 25 years. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I have observed a remarkable shift in their everyday habits thanks…
Orexo, a Swedish pharmaceutical company, has decided to stop pursuing an app for treating depression called Deprexis. The company had been struggling to sell the product and announced that it will no longer license it from the German manufacturer GAIA. This decision comes after years of working on Deprexis in the United States and having…
GLO24K is recognized as one of the top 10 innovative skincare companies of 2023, founded by experienced skincare specialists. The brand aims to make 24k gold skincare accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. After collaborating with U.S. laboratories for over two years, they created the “Unleash the Power of Gold” skincare line, offering high-quality,…
, 2025-05-11 03:59:00 How tall your child will be may be decided in the first two years, but it won’t tell you when puberty starts. This study sheds light on the lifelong significance of early growth and the limits of its predictive power. Study: Early life growth is related to pubertal growth and adult height –…
A study suggests that a healthful vegetarian diet may help improve insomnia. The study found that participants who followed a vegetarian diet experienced better sleep quality compared to those who consumed a non-vegetarian diet. The findings indicate the potential impact of diet on sleep patterns and overall health. This highlights the importance of considering dietary…
Carrot Fertility has launched CarrotMatch, a provider matching platform focused on maternity care. The platform offers a wide range of services for fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and family-building, using unique datasets to match members with high-quality providers based on quality, cost, and outcomes. Carrot emphasizes the importance of provider selection in determining overall patient experience and…
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-07 00:01:00 Analyzing medical claims data is essential to fulfilling a self-funded employer’s fiduciary duty, which is to get the best medical benefits for the best price for their employees. However, many employers are struggling with this, accusing third-party administrators of not giving them complete access to their data. Some employers have…
Cala Health, a bioelectronic medicine company, raised $50 million to help those with essential tremor using their kIQ system, a noninvasive wearable device for managing hand tremors. The condition can impact essential abilities and mental health, and current treatments like medications or surgery can have undesirable side effects. Cala’s device delivers transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation…
Researchers from the U.K. and U.S. analyzed blood samples from 200,618 U.K. Biobank participants, identifying 17 genes positively selected and driving clonal hematopoiesis. Clonal hematopoiesis involves the clonal expansion of mutated blood cells, with potential links to aging-related diseases. The study used exome sequencing to find genes under positive selection, including MTA2, SPRED2, and SRFS1,…
New research shows that improvements in kidney function outcomes with GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes extend to overweight or obese individuals without diabetes. A study presented at the ERA Congress 2024 analyzed data from the SELECT trial, which included adults with pre-existing cardiovascular disease who were overweight but did not have…
Ed Silverman , 2025-05-05 22:32:00 Amid ongoing anticipation over tariffs on pharmaceuticals, President Trump on Monday signed an executive order designed to lower regulatory hurdles and make it faster for drug companies to manufacture their products in the U.S. The move also includes plans to place more pressure on foreign drugmakers to comply with quality…
[gpt3]Summarize this content to 100 words: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted during a televised interview that he was not aware of the impacts of sweeping cuts implemented on U.S. healthcare that he helped facilitate. RFK Jr. was interviewed by CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on Wednesday, marking his first network…
Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, particularly those with oligoarticular JIA, receive biologic DMARD therapy sooner on public insurance compared to private insurance. A study conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found that publicly insured patients started biologic DMARDs earlier but took longer to achieve clinically inactive disease compared to those with private insurance. This…
Ovarian cancer is a deadly disease with one in seven women dying within two months of diagnosis in the United Kingdom. Early detection is crucial as nine out of ten women survive when diagnosed at the earliest stage. However, two-thirds of women are diagnosed late, making treatment more challenging. Diagnosis is difficult due to misconceptions…
Preoperative antibiotic therapy in patients with native joint septic arthritis led to a significant decrease in operative culture yield, according to a recent study. Researchers found that patients who received preoperative antibiotics had a lower microbiologic yield in operative cultures compared to those who did not receive antibiotics. Additional doses and earlier initiation of antibiotics…
Researchers have found that even small drops in temperature over 2 to 6 days can increase the risk of heart attack by up to 11%. A study in Sweden showed a 10% increase in all heart attacks, an 11% increase in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (NSTEMI), and an 8% increase in ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) with…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In Europe, almost 3 in every 10 adults were diagnosed with a form of cancer in 2022. With the recent revelations that three members of the royal family have cancer, many people may be thinking about their own risk of developing cancer—and…
Recent research on legumes, specifically Lotus japonicus, has uncovered a six-hour rhythmic gene expression pattern in response to rhizobia, beneficial soil bacteria aiding in nitrogen fixation. This gene expression influences root regions susceptible to rhizobial infection and the distribution of nodules. The study reveals that the plant hormone cytokinin plays a crucial role in maintaining…
Latinos in San Francisco have historically had high rates of new HIV cases, but recent testing data suggests a positive shift. The number of new HIV cases among Latinos dropped significantly in 2023, leading to optimism that efforts to address disparities were working. However, more outreach and testing are still needed, especially among new immigrants….
Shree Datta, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in London, UK, critiques a study by Muraca and colleagues on trauma during operative vaginal deliveries. She points out that the severity of perineal tears is influenced by ethnicity, specifically South Asian and Black women being at higher risk. Datta also emphasizes the importance of addressing maternal consent…
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals presented new evidence at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress in Valencia, Spain, showing that oral berotralstat reduced monthly attack rates in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE-nC1-INH) who have normal C1-inhibitor levels. A case series of six patients showed a 75 to 100 percent reduction in attack rates after six…
When doctors began using the drug sotorasib in 2021 with high expectations for its innovative approach to attacking lung cancer, retired medical technician Don Crosslin was an early beneficiary. Crosslin started the drug that July. His tumors shrank, then stabilized. But while the drug has helped keep him alive, its side effects have gradually narrowed…
Summarize this content to 100 words Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain President Joe Biden’s administration announced a new rule Monday to protect the privacy of women who go out of their home state to have legal abortions, amid fears they could be prosecuted upon their return. The move comes as reproductive rights take center stage in…
, 2025-04-17 15:09:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing health care—and not simply because some face significant mobility challenges. Others will see their symptoms not investigated properly because it’s assumed a problem is related to their disability rather than another medical condition. Or they will have decisions made…
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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A Dublin based practice on the north side of the city is looking for a GP to join their team of 6 Admin Staff and 2 Practice Nurses. They provide care for approximately 5,200 patients and are committed to a high standard of patient care in a sustainable work environment. The practice values traditional family…
Summarize this content to 100 words KALISPELL, Mont. — On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her Medicaid application as others at the shelter got ready for the day in this northwestern Montana city. Evans said she lost Medicaid coverage in September because she hadn’t received…
A recent study suggests that drinking coffee may counteract the mortality risk associated with prolonged sitting. The study analyzed over 10,000 individuals in the United States and found that those who sat for more than eight hours a day faced a higher risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease. However, coffee drinkers had a lower…