Cannabis Smoke Wrongly Thought Less Harmful Than Tobacco
The perception of marijuana has changed due to legalization in the US and Canada, with more people believing that smoking or being exposed to marijuana smoke is safer than tobacco.…
Apple can sell its Apple Watches again after Appeals Court suspends order
The U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily paused the International Trade Commission's ban on sales of Apple's Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. following an appeal…
Ubrogepant prevents headache when administered in prodromal phase
A study presented at the European Headache Federation found that treatment with 100 mg of ubrogepant in the prodromal phase of a migraine attack prevented the development of headaches within…
Most-read First Opinion essays of 2023
First Opinion published top six most-read essays of the year on various topics including the X-waiver for buprenorphine prescribing, long Covid and its brain science, and the new estimate of…
UK’s National Screening Committee endorses digital pathology for cancer screening
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) supports the use of digital pathology as a substitute for light microscopy in reviewing cancer screening histopathology slides. Digital pathology allows pathologists to…
Potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor for treatment of hematologic malignancies
Researchers studied the effects of GFH009, a potent and selective CDK9 inhibitor, on the treatment of hematologic malignancies. GFH009 demonstrated antiproliferative activity in cell lines derived from human hematological malignancies,…
Johns Hopkins researchers find minimal regret after gender affirming surgery
Three researchers from Johns Hopkins wrote an article in JAMA Surgery urging the medical community to dismiss the belief that many transgender and gender diverse individuals regret gender affirming surgery…
My Journey With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
The article discusses the author's personal journey with differentiated thyroid cancer. They share their experience of diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional impact of living with cancer. The author discusses the…
Warfarin Tied to Benefit After SAVR
A study using claims data from commercially insured and Medicare Advantage enrollees found that postoperative anticoagulation early after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with a bioprosthetic valve was associated with…
Feeling Uneasy After A Heavy Meal? Here Are 5 Drinks To Aid Digestion
Staying hydrated can help ease discomforts after festive meals. Warm water can improve digestion and gut microbiota. Herbal or spiced tea can reduce bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Prune juice…
US FDA turns down full approval of Amgen lung cancer drug Lumakras
The US FDA has rejected Amgen's lung cancer drug Lumakras for full approval. The decision was based on concerns about the drug's effectiveness and safety. This decision means that the…
Medicaid Spending on Prescriptions Has Risen Despite Lower Utilization
Medicaid spending on prescription drugs has increased despite lower utilization of prescription medications, according to a KFF report based on data from 2016 to 2022. This is attributed to the…
Omecamtiv Mecarbil Effective for Men and Women With HFrEF
Omecamtiv mecarbil is an effective and safe treatment for both men and women with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), and sex-specific factors do not impact its benefits or…
Samsung Health app rolls out meds tracking and more briefs
Samsung Health app has launched a new Medications tracking feature to help users manage their medications, with alerts for taking and refilling medicines. Indian researchers have developed an AI tool…
Mental Health Courts Can Struggle to Fulfill Decades-Old Promise
Donald Brown, a 55-year-old man with depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, was struggling to keep up with the requirements of a special diversion program aimed at keeping people with mental…
Hooked on Primary Care with Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Steven P. Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, reflects on his 39-year experience as a family physician in Jackson, Alabama. He highlights the importance of the…
STAT covers J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
STAT will host a biotech event on Jan. 8 and a virtual JPM conference recap on Jan. 12. STAT+ subscribers attending the event will have access to a co-working space…
RSV jab reduced infant hospital admissions by 83%, study reports
A study found that the long-acting monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, marketed as Beyfortus, reduced respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) associated hospital admissions in infants by 83%. The study included over 8000 infants…
Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that the quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) impacts weight change among U.S. adults. Five LCD indices were examined, and each 1-standard deviation…
GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 20, 2023, entitled, "The pharmacodynamic and mechanistic foundation for the antineoplastic effects of GFH009, a potent and highly…
Which Work? Who’s Minding the Store?
The market for dietary supplements in the United States is growing rapidly, with consumers spending over $48 billion in 2021 and projected to grow 5% annually. At least half of…
Regular Physical Activity Linked to Larger Brain Volume
Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with larger brain size in key regions, including gray and white matter and the hippocampus, according to new research. The study analyzed…
Hospital Admissions For Pediatric RSV Far Higher Than Omicron Or Flu: Study
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm found that the rate of hospitalizations for RSV infection in children is higher than for the omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 or…
Clear aligners provide stable positive overbite in anterior open bite
Clear aligners have been found to provide stable positive overbite in patients with anterior open bite. This means that they can effectively correct the alignment of the upper and lower…
FDA Issues Alert to Mitigate Risks to a Widely Used Allergy, Nausea Drug
The FDA has issued a new alert regarding the use of promethazine hydrochloride, an old drug used for allergic reactions, motion sickness, and post-operative nausea and vomiting. The alert specifically…
Perinatal epidemiology study day takes place this January
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) will hold its annual study day on January 19, titled "From pre-pregnancy to postpartum: understanding maternal adverse outcomes". The event will be a hybrid…
A Physical Intervention for HF has Similar Outcomes Among Black and White Patients
The REHAB-HF trial found that a physical intervention produced similar improvements in physical function and health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) among Black and White individuals. The study involved a translational,…
Women’s health company Heranova Lifesciences launches with $13.5M
Boston-based healthcare company Heranova Lifesciences, focusing on women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and menopause, has launched with $13.5 million in seed and seed+ funding. The company offers diagnostic testing and therapeutics…
‘An Arm and a Leg’: When Hospitals Sue Patients (Part 2)
In this content, Dan Weissmann talks about the issue of hospitals suing patients who can't afford to pay their medical bills. He discusses his conversation with Scott Purcell, CEO of…
Study shows quick rate of C. auris contamination near colonized patients
The study found that contamination of health care environments near patients with C. auris occurs quickly, often within 4 hours of disinfection. Most C. auris carriers were found to be…
Antibiotic resistance and the global rise in human conflict
Conflict zones have caused a high spike in multidrug-resistant infections in Ukraine and Gaza. Historically, conflicts have always created perfect conditions for drug resistance. An increasing historical number of global…
Understanding injuries during assisted delivery
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…
Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population
Scientists at the University of Lausanne have identified Tcf7+ CD8+ T cells as precursors to stem-like central memory T cells (TCM cells) and have tracked their development in response to…
Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management
A study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that low-carbohydrate diets with healthy fats and plant-based proteins contribute to slower long-term weight gain in comparison to low-carb…
Is That Hum Keeping You Up? Here’s How to Get Better Sleep
Sleep deficit is a global problem, with Omagh, Northern Ireland residents being kept awake by a persistent hum and vibration. The Worldwide Hum is only heard by 2-4% of people…
Record-High Wait Lists for Cancer, Other Surgeries in Quebec
In Quebec, wait lists for surgery, including cancer operations and nonelective surgery, are increasing. The number of patients waiting for cancer surgery has risen from 4160 in January to 4401…
Know All About The Fatal Infection As Scientists Fear It May Jump To Humans
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), known as "zombie deer disease," is a fatal neurological infection affecting deer, elk, and moose. It has been reported in 31 U.S. states. CWD is a…
Bristol Myers Squibb to acquire RayzeBio for USD 4.1 billion
Bristol Myers Squibb announced plans to acquire RayzeBio for USD 4.1 billion. This move aligns with Bristol Myers Squibb's strategy to expand its oncology pipeline. RayzeBio's expertise in targeted radiopharmaceuticals…
Unveiling the Future of Radiology: Key Trends from RSNA 2023
The RSNA 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago focused on innovation in radiology, with discussions shaping the future of the field in 2024 and beyond. Major trends highlighted…
PIRA in Children With MS: Early Disease-Modifying Therapy May Offer Protection
A study published in JAMA Neurology found that children with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are less likely to experience progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) or relapse-associated worsening over a decade…
Digital health leaders on the most noteworthy events of 2023
Executives in the digital health space shared the most significant events in healthcare in 2023, including the rise of generative AI, the impact of ChatGPT, the fall of Silicon Valley…
Seven updates on ultraprocessed foods
Healio's coverage of research on ultraprocessed foods covers the significant impact these foods have on nutrition and health. Studies have shown a link between ultraprocessed foods and conditions like obesity,…
Federal court suspends ITC’s import ban on Apple Watches
Apple Watches were facing a sales ban due to a feature similar to Masimo's pulse oximeter. The ITC had issued the import ban in October, which went into effect on…
Going for a walk wasn’t really a thing 300 years ago—the Victorians turned it into a popular pastime
Walking wasn't a popular pastime until the late 1700s. The term "pedestrianism" originally had a sporting connotation. It became a leisure activity in the 1780s, popularized by famous walkers such…
Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience
Researchers discuss using the gut microbiome in personalized medicine. Personalized medicine based on an individual's gut microflora can overcome limitations of current approaches and provide more accurate diagnostics and treatments.…
What to Expect Over the Long Term
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term illness characterized by unpredictable symptoms that come and go over time. Around half of Americans with UC are in remission, with three types of…
FDA Expands Label for CVRx Barostim System in HF
The FDA has approved an expanded label for the Barostim neuromodulation system for patients with heart failure, based on longer-term clinical data from the BeAT-HF trial. The system is indicated…
Here Are Some Practical Goals You Can Set For A Healthy 2024
As we approach the end of 2023, it's important to reflect on the past year and set achievable goals for a better and healthier 2024. Many people make New Year's…
Unbound bilirubin, a robust predictor of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in infants
Unbound bilirubin levels can predict the likelihood of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in infants. This suggests that monitoring unbound bilirubin may help identify infants at risk for this serious condition. The…
Cytokinetics Heart Drug’s Trial Data Look Competitive With BMS Med Camzyos
An experimental drug from Cytokinetics has shown promising Phase 3 results in improving heart function during exercise for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), a rare cardiovascular disease. The drug,…