Receipt of novel hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer varies with race
A study found that Medicare beneficiaries with advanced prostate cancer received different levels of novel hormonal therapy (NHT) depending on their race. The study, which included 3,748 men with advanced…
Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety
A new publication in Acta Materia Medica journal discusses the importance of microorganisms in physiological and metabolic processes and their potential role in drug delivery. Microbial decoration, which involves altering…
The Truth About Beet Juice
Beet juice, often overlooked as a superfood, has been shown to have numerous health benefits. It can boost stamina, improve blood flow, and lower blood pressure due to its high…
Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol
A study found that light physical activity during childhood is more effective than moderate to vigorous physical activity in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The research analyzed data from 792 children…
Women with benign breast disease at higher breast cancer risk compared to peers
A study found that women with benign breast disease have a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to their peers. This highlights the importance of monitoring and surveillance for…
Report: Nearly Half of Patients Miss Medical Bills Due to Communication Problems
A survey by Artera shows that 45% of patients have missed medical bills due to communication issues with providers, and 43% said it affected their health. 59% would change doctors…
Identifying biomarkers of GA progression essential for retina experts
Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD, discusses the phenotypes of intermediate AMD and how they can help predict geographic atrophy (GA) development and progression. With new treatments available, identifying biomarkers of GA…
Why liver experts renamed NASH to MASH, and NAFLD to MASLD
Liver diseases have been renamed for the first time in about 56 years. The new names come after decades of criticism, with the hope that the changes will lead to…
Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia
A study published in eBioMedicine found that adding a cup of beans to the diet improves the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer.…
Mettl3 guides CD8 T cells to eliminate infected cells with maximum efficiency
Researchers led by Dr. Shuyang Yu, Dr. Jingyu Xu, and Dr. Xuguang Du from China Agricultural University and Zunyi Medical University studied the role of Mettl3 in CD8 T cell…
Chest Pain and Other Signs
Women may experience different heart attack symptoms than men, such as chest pain that feels like squeezing or fullness, pain in the back, neck, or jaw, stomach pain, shortness of…
Older Adults Want Medicare, Insurance to Cover Obesity Drugs
The findings of a University of Michigan poll suggest that US adults aged 50-80 believe that Medicare and other health insurance should cover prescription weight-loss drugs that are approved by…
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis during Pregnancy linked to Higher Risks of Placental Malposition and Preterm Birth
A study has found that women with endometriosis or adenomyosis during pregnancy are at higher risk of placental malposition and preterm birth. The study suggests that these conditions may affect…
Are You Hiring? Find the Best Senior Care Staff
The senior care industry is facing a severe staffing shortage, leading to compromised care quality and increased stress for seniors and their families. The shortage is exacerbated by low wages,…
Safety profiles with immunotherapy similar among older, younger patients with breast cancer
Older breast cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy experience similar rates of immune-related adverse events as younger patients. However, older patients had higher rates of nephritis, while younger patients had higher rates…
Drug affordability boards and other state health policy to watch
In the new legislative session, states are looking to implement new health policy trends in 2024 to increase oversight over healthcare costs. This applies not only to state Medicaid programs…
Raspberry Pi-based system accurate for detecting facial palsy
A study published in BioMedInformatics found that a Raspberry Pi device with a digital camera and a deep learning algorithm can detect facial palsy (FP) with high accuracy. The system…
Boosting protein stability and resilience with interlocking rings
Prof. Wen-Bin Zhang and Dr. Jing Fang led a study on a single-domain protein catenane, which is a rare structure in nature. They achieved this design by introducing artificial entanglement…
Why do Women Lose their Sexual Desire?
Did you know that nearly half of women report having at least one problem with sexual function -- whether its low desire, loss of arousal, trouble having an orgasm, or…
Drugmakers Set to Raise US Prices on 500 Drugs in January
Pfizer, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceutical, among other drugmakers, are planning to raise prices on over 500 drugs in the United States in January. The price hikes come ahead of the…
Investments worth Rs 25813 crore made under pharma PLI scheme as of Sept 2023, says Govt
The Government has disclosed that investments amounting to Rs 25813 crore have been made under the pharmaceuticals Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme as of September 2023. This information was released…
5 Most Notable Hospital M&A Deals in 2023
Hospitals and health systems are facing financial strain, leading to increased M&A activity. During the third quarter of 2023, 40% of health system M&A deals were driven by financial distress.…
Novartis reports sales up 12% in Q3 2023 as ‘pure-play’ transformation complete
Novartis reported a 12% increase in sales in the third quarter of 2023, leading to an upgrade in its full-year guidance for core operating income. The company has completed its…
We wish we’d written that: STAT staffers’ favorite stories of 2023
The content summarizes various health and science stories that made an impact in 2023. It covers topics such as the rise of weight loss drugs, approval of CRISPR-based therapy, abortion…
Nearly 89 000 appointments in England were lost during junior doctors’ strike in December
Almost 89,000 appointments and procedures were postponed in England due to a three-day strike by junior doctors in December, bringing the total number of rescheduled appointments to over 1.21 million…
Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D
A study published in eClinicalMedicine found that for patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes, dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), but it does reduce some cardiovascular…
Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine’s veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill
The Endocrine Society applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of an Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors. The bill contradicts mainstream medical practice and scientific evidence and…
What You Need to Know
For many women, sexual desire fluctuates due to changes in relationships, stress, and physical changes. However, approximately 10% of women experience a low sex drive that causes distress, known as…
Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness, Function in COPD Patients
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that daily consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice significantly improved blood pressure, vascular function, and exercise capacity in adults with COPD over…
Smoking affects brain volume finds a new study
A new study has found that smoking can have a negative impact on brain volume. The study suggests that smoking is associated with a decrease in brain volume, which can…
To Combat Illness in LGBTQ+ Communities, Health Groups Must Tap Into ‘Chosen Circles’
LGBTQ+ Americans are experiencing illness due to a lack of inclusive health information and discrimination within the traditional healthcare system. A survey found that 27% of LGBTQ+ respondents got sick…
Navigating switch to Google Analytics 4 important for tracking website performance
In July 2023, Google switched to Google Analytics 4 for analyzing web traffic. Proper setup of Google Analytics 4 is necessary for effectively comparing changes in web traffic. Ophthalmologists must…
3 addiction stories to watch in 2024
The U.S. drug crisis is at an all-time high with around 110,000 deaths from drug overdoses in the year 2023. Fentanyl remains the main culprit, and there is an increase…
Authors’ reply to Datta | The BMJ
Researchers from McMaster University and the University of British Columbia in Canada have found an association between race or ethnicity and obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). Studies have shown that…
Thyrotoxicosis linked to risk for incident cognitive disorder
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that older adults exposed to a low thyrotropin (TSH) level from either endogenous or exogenous thyrotoxicosis are associated with a higher…
“NK cell-engaging nanodrones” can selectively target and kill cancer cells
A study from UNIST led by Professors Kang and Park has made a breakthrough in cancer treatment by developing "NK cell-engaging nanodrones" capable of targeting and eliminating cancer cells. They…
Vagina Size and Sexual Pleasure: Does Size Matter?
The size of a woman's vagina and its impact on sexual pleasure have been debated, with limited research on the topic. Vaginas are highly elastic and can change in size…
How Common Is It in Patients on Dupilumab?
A study found that 2% of patients taking dupilumab for atopic dermatitis (AD) are likely to experience conjunctivitis, with occurrences happening most frequently within the first 16 weeks of therapy.…
An Alternative Approach To Treat Obesity? Scientists Develop Vibrating, Ingestible Capsule That Makes You Feel Full
Researchers have developed an ingestible capsule that vibrates in the stomach to create a sense of fullness and reduce food intake by about 40%. The capsule was tested on animals…
Health Bulletin 30/December/2023
The health bulletin for 30th December 2023 discusses the use of cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement. Users are asked to agree to the use of cookies by continuing…
Galapagos Counts On Cocoon to Help It Catch Up in Cancer Cell Therapy
CAR T-therapy is a promising treatment for advanced blood cancer, but the logistics of manufacturing and transporting the therapy to patients can be challenging. Galapagos aims to address this issue…
Recommendations to regulators configuring rules on AI use in healthcare
Federal agencies such as the FDA and HHS are working on safety programs to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Digital health executives provided recommendations for regulators,…
PERSEUS trial results ‘practice-changing’ for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
The article discusses the results of the phase 3 PERSEUS trial presented at ASH 2023. The trial showed that daratumumab combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone is more effective than…
The FDA must approve intranasal treatments for anaphylaxis
Millions of people, including children, suffer from life-threatening food allergies in the U.S. The most common treatment is an injectable epinephrine needle, but many people do not have access to…
Intersectionality in health equity research
The content discusses the importance of addressing overlapping systems of discrimination, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted societal inequities, particularly in relation to people…
Prone positioning does not cut time to weaning in ARDS with VV-ECMO
A randomized clinical trial found that prone positioning does not decrease the time to successful weaning in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…
States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings
Eleven states and Washington, D.C. provide full health insurance coverage to low-income immigrants, regardless of legal status. Enrollment in these programs could nearly double by 2025 as more states initiate…
12 Tips for Nighttime Heartburn Relief
Nighttime heartburn affects four out of five people with regular heartburn and acid reflux. Over-the-counter and prescription medication can treat symptoms, but preventing heartburn is key. Tips to prevent nighttime…
Who Is Helped by AI Use During Colonoscopy?
Although clinical trials show that AI can increase adenoma detection rates (ADR) during colonoscopy, real-world results vary. Some studies show improvement, while others don't. AI use in the US and…
Owning A Pet Could Slow Cognitive Decline In Older Adults Living Alone: Study
A new study found that owning a pet could slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone. Cognitive decline impairs a person's ability to learn, remember, and make judgments, and…