Iron deficiency anemia found to significantly increase ischemic stroke risk in young adults
, 2025-05-16 16:28:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Findings from a recent study suggest iron deficiency anemia (IDA) independently and significantly increases the odds of ischemic stroke in young adults. The…
Infection Patterns Matter in Selecting Arthritis Therapies
, 2025-05-16 11:49:00 MANCHESTER, England — The risks for infection are broadly similar regardless of the biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying drug used to treat inflammatory arthritis, but different patterns…
Trial Scorecard: WARRIOR
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Trump moves to terminate hundreds of grants to Harvard
Chris Serres and Kay Lazar — Boston Globe , 2025-05-17 15:22:00 In yet another escalation of its fight against higher education, the Trump administration has moved to terminate hundreds of research…
Texas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
, 2025-05-17 11:18:00 A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File) Texas' measles outbreak shows signs…
New auditory brainstem implant shows promise for patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2
, 2025-05-17 01:15:00 A new study co-led by Mass General Brigham researchers points to a promising new type of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could benefit people who are deaf…
Sotagliflozin Lowers A1c, Weight Even in Kidney Impairment
, 2025-05-17 14:20:00 ORLANDO, Florida — Sotagliflozin (Inpefa) reduces A1c and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes, although the degree of improvement was attenuated in those with moderate-to-severe…
82-year-old woman with a periprosthetic distal femur fracture
Harold I. Salmons, MD; Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA , 2025-05-16 14:40:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted…
AI-enabled ECG algorithm performs well in the early detection of heart failure in Kenya
, 2025-05-17 12:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram-based algorithm performed well in the early detection of heart failure among health-care-seeking individuals in Kenya, according to late-breaking research…
Midlife carbohydrate quality linked to healthier aging in women
, 2025-05-17 01:19:00 Intakes of dietary fiber, high-quality and total carbohydrates in midlife were favorably linked to healthy aging and other positive health outcomes in older women, according to a…
7 T MRI Matches 3 T for Diagnosing Wrist Ligament Injuries
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:MRI at 7 tesla (T) and 3 T field strengths showed similar accuracy in detecting triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and scapholunate ligament (SLL) injuries, according to a…
After decades of research, ‘we don’t fully know’ how GLP-1s work
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Experts predict rising use, acceptance of AI in cancer treatment
Jonathan Wosen , 2025-05-16 08:30:00 SAN FRANCISCO — Leading oncologists said this week that artificial intelligence will one day be as integrated into cancer care as it is in smartphones…
Researchers develop biocompatible patch for soft organ injuries
, 2025-05-17 12:30:00 Immunofluorescent staining for macrophages (CD68, green) and nuclei (DAPI, blue) on the hydrogel-tissue interface seven days after artery incisions in rats. Credit: Dr. Mahsa Ghovvati University of…
Cardiac ‘digital twins’ provide clues to more personalized heart treatments
, 2025-05-17 01:25:00 For the first time, researchers from King's College London, Imperial College London and The Alan Turing Institute, have created over 3,800 anatomically accurate digital hearts to investigate…
Age Matters in Gallbladder Surgery Success
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:Undergoing cholecystectomy at a younger age (< 40 years) was associated with higher long-term mortality, potentially influenced by higher alcohol use and smoking.METHODOLOGY:This nationwide Swedish cohort study…
Academic medical researchers face the reality of federal cuts
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Reed Jobs warns Trump’s science cuts will set back cancer research
Mario Aguilar , 2025-05-16 08:30:00 Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing…
US approves first blood test for Alzheimer’s
, 2025-05-17 11:20:00 Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with…
New fruit fly study shows the whole-body impact of Alzheimer’s disease
, 2025-05-17 01:48:00 While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the…
Postpartum Mental Illness Common in Year 2
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:A large UK cohort study found that the prevalence of women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness in the second postpartum year increased from 3.1% to 7.4%…
Infant with rare disease receives world’s first personalized gene-editing therapy
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As company struggles, Novo Nordisk CEO Jørgensen to step down
Andrew Joseph , 2025-05-16 11:35:00 Andrew Joseph covers health, medicine, and the biopharma industry in Europe. You can reach Andrew on Signal at drewqjoseph.45.LONDON — Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who led…
No cardiac safety concerns reported with a pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol formulation
, 2025-05-17 08:50:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol formulation had a good overall safety profile, including cardiac safety, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025. Currently,…
Study reveals how acetaminophen may actually relieve pain
, 2025-05-17 01:53:00 A new study from Indiana University scientists may aid the pharmaceutical industry in better understanding a popular over-the-counter pain reliever: Tylenol. Michaela Dvorakova, a postdoctoral researcher at…
Why Aren’t More PCPs Ordering Allergen Tests?
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 Few primary care providers (PCPs) are testing patients with asthma who have suspected allergen triggers, which may delay treatment that could improve outcomes, new data suggested.Mridula Sree…
Journalists Unpack Drug Prices, Threats to Medicaid, and the Fluoridation of Water
, 2025-05-17 09:00:00 Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the FDA’s phasing out of fluoride drops and tablets for children on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on May…
Unstable tear film can significantly sway IOL power calculation
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FDA eyes additional Covid vaccine trials, as WHO suggests no update to Covid shot
O. Rose Broderick , 2025-05-16 13:02:00 Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. I’ve been re-reading one of my…
Psychological treatment linked to physical brain changes that ease chronic pain
, 2025-05-16 17:12:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, complications following cancer treatment—these are just a few of the conditions linked to chronic pain, which…
Measles cases surge in the United States amid falling vaccination rates
, 2025-05-17 02:29:00 The United States is in the midst of the second-highest year of measles cases since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated in this country, meaning that…
New Weight-Loss Options Improve Cardiac Health
, 2025-05-16 12:26:00 Weight gain can lead to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder of abnormal lipids. As the body gets bigger, cardiac changes occur…
FDA advisors will meet to discuss COVID-19 vaccine makeup
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Amgen loses $400 million antitrust battle to Regeneron
Meghana Keshavan , 2025-05-16 13:36:00 Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today we start…
Toxic metals found in all rice samples in new report
, 2025-05-16 17:43:00 by I. Edwards A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. The report—released by Healthy Babies,…
Ochsner’s kidney transplant program earns national ELITE Status
, 2025-05-17 02:32:00 Ochsner Health proudly shares its kidney transplant program, part of the Ochsner Transplant Institute, has been awarded ELITE Status within the credentialed Programs of Excellence transplant network…
Fracture Risk Lower With Semaglutide vs Sleeve
, 2025-05-16 12:27:00 Orlando, Fla. — Fracture risk in people treated for obesity appears significantly lower with semaglutide (Wegovy) vs sleeve gastrectomy, new data suggest.Previous animal studies have suggested a…
Experts explore CAIRS through landmarks that shaped its evolution
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House members urge judge not to dismiss UnitedHealth fraud suit| STAT
Bob Herman , 2025-05-16 13:49:00 Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all…
Air pollution may worsen bone health in postmenopausal women
, 2025-05-16 17:44:00 Exposure to air pollution may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.…
Single gene found to play a big role in how the liver stores energy
, 2025-05-17 03:03:00 A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that's critical for…
Federal Budget Bill Includes Medicare Pay Hike for MDs
, 2025-05-16 12:28:00 The massive budget bill now being debated in Congress includes a proposal for raising Medicare pay for clinicians starting in 2026.That could be good news for physicians…
Terrorism causes ‘bodily memories,’ long-term impact on biological stress
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Ed Silverman , 2025-05-16 14:14:00 Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s…
Audiologist-fitted hearing aids outperform over-the-counter ones
, 2025-05-16 17:46:00 Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids (HAs), in which audiologists provide limited services, are effective, but do not achieve the same outcomes as HAs fitted by audiologists (AUD service…
Genomic study of non-Hispanic Black veterans with prostate cancer yields key insights for precision medicine
, 2025-05-17 03:43:00 In the largest clinical genomic profiling study of non-Hispanic Black men with metastatic prostate cancer to date, researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, University of California Los Angeles…
Maternal Disability Linked to Higher Infant ED Use
, 2025-05-16 12:29:00 TOPLINE:Infants born to mothers with disabilities had higher rates of emergency department (ED) visits in their first year of life than those born to mothers without disabilities.METHODOLOGY:Researchers…
Consistent disinfection in patient room sinks vital for reducing pathogen spread
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Alzheimer’s blood test from Fujirebio Diagnostics approved by FDA
Elaine Chen and Adam Feuerstein , 2025-05-16 19:19:00 The Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, opening up a quicker way for…
High midlife stress hormone levels linked to Alzheimer’s risk in postmenopausal women
, 2025-05-17 02:30:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Is stress associated with Alzheimer's disease? It may be in women who are postmenopausal, a study led by The University of Texas Health…