Trump nominates Casey Means, MAHA influencer, for surgeon general
Isabella Cueto , 2025-05-07 21:55:00 Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and…
Advanced molecular test can improve diagnosis of a genetic form of COPD
, 2025-05-07 21:11:00 Illustrations showing the 23 SERPINA1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (23-SNP AAT) assay design. Credit: CHEST Pulmonary (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chpulm.2024.100076 National Jewish Health researchers with the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories…
Researchers trace origins of aggressive childhood brain tumors
, 2025-05-07 16:56:00 Medulloblastoma is one of the most common malignant tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) in children and adolescents. It develops in the area of the cerebellum,…
Childhood Sunburns Linked to Future Melanoma Risk
, 2025-05-07 12:51:00 TOPLINE:In a large cohort study, each additional blistering sunburn before the age of 15 years increased melanoma risk by approximately 3%, and the associated risk was not…
No, HHS are not creating an autism register
Joanna Mulvaney PhD , 2025-05-07 20:44:00 If you have been following health news in North America, you may have seen people discussing the US federal government’s Department of Health and…
FDA grants RMAT designation to gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis
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Former NIH director blasts Trump’s ‘devastating’ science cuts
Lev Facher , 2025-05-07 20:46:00 Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health, excoriated the Trump administration’s efforts to upend federal scientific agencies on Wednesday, saying the…
Vaccines of the future could harness the immune system for long-lasting protection
, 2025-05-07 20:32:00 CD8+ T cells (yellow) inside mouse lymph nodes. Scientists developed a strategy to boost these cells using mRNA vaccine technology. Credit: WEHI WEHI scientists have uncovered a…
Study provides novel insights on how the brain wiring changes during learning
, 2025-05-07 17:45:00 A landmark study published by scientists at the University of California San Diego is redefining science's understanding of the way learning takes place. The findings, published in…
The Struggle to Convince Vaccine-Skeptical Parents
, 2025-05-07 12:57:00 A two-part communication strategy that included discussing vaccine concerns with skeptical parents was not effective in boosting immunization among their children, according to a new study published…
Pregnancy-specific glycoproteins linked to poor outcomes for women with lung cancer
Matthew Shinkle , 2025-05-07 18:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
The state of antibiotic development: ‘Deplorable comes to mind’
Ed Silverman , 2025-05-07 18:58:00 Four years ago, an ambitious pharmaceutical industry venture to tackle antibiotic resistance launched to acquire or invest in small companies that can develop two to four…
Moxidectin could provide a faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa
, 2025-05-07 19:14:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Tens of millions of people in Africa are infected by parasitic worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (also called elephantiasis), a disease that leads…
Teen drivers face higher risks in older vehicles
, 2025-05-07 17:51:00 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities. Researchers…
Long-Acting HIV Injectable Effective Regardless of Viremia
, 2025-05-07 13:05:00 TOPLINE:Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) maintained high viral suppression for 48 weeks in patients with HIV regardless of initial viremia.METHODOLOGY:Researchers examined viral suppression for 48 weeks following the…
The Patient Intake Revolution – How AI Is Eliminating Intake Busywork and Reducing Insurance Denials
Julian Herbert , 2025-05-07 13:40:00 Patient intake is time consuming and costly for medical practices and irritating for patients. Most of the time is spent on insurance matters — specifically,…
Rula Health, Curai Health partner for mental health services
, 2025-05-07 18:05:00 Curai Health, an AI-powered virtual clinic, is partnering with Rula Health, a behavioral health provider, to give Curai patients access to Rula's network of licensed therapists and…
CDC terminates infection control advisory committee
Stephen I. Feller , 2025-05-07 17:39:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email…
Vinay Prasad is outraged, and now at the FDA. How will biotech deal?
Adam Feuerstein , 2025-05-07 16:29:00 Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a…
Top FDA inspection official to retire amid staff frustration
, 2025-05-07 17:20:00 by I. Edwards The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May 14. Michael Rogers, associate commissioner for inspections and investigations at…
Uncovering the architecture of the human sugar sensor
, 2025-05-07 17:00:00 Our attraction to sugar has grown to an unhealthy level. The average person in the United States now consumes more than 100 pounds of the sweet stuff…
Is Carpal Tunnel an Early Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
, 2025-05-07 13:25:00 TOPLINE:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) appeared more than twice as frequently in patients before rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis than in those without RA, suggesting that CTS could serve…
10 Top-Rated Companies That Provide Medical Interpretation Services
Luidgi Faubert , 2025-05-07 14:00:00 The health care industry is a critical sector that helps save people’s lives. Sometimes, medical professionals and patients have communication barriers that can hinder that…
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Dr Ray O'Connor , 2025-05-07 07:30:00 Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at the latest clinical articles on the importance of lifestyle advice in doctor-patient consultations Lifestyle Update (Part 1)I…
Carta Healthcare raises $18.25M to expand AI clinical data platform
, 2025-05-07 14:32:00 AI-enabled clinical data abstraction company Carta Healthcare scored $18.25 million in Series B1 financing led by UPMC Enterprises. New investors MemorialCare Innovation Fund, Tampa General Hospital Ventures and…
Should pediatricians recommend therapy chatbots to patients?
Sara Kellner; Bryanna Moore, PhD , 2025-05-07 15:02:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide…
Cancer care sees significant AI innovation, but access still unequal
Elizabeth Cooney , 2025-05-07 15:29:00 Innovation in cancer detection, treatment, and prevention is stirring excitement today, accelerated by advances in artificial intelligence and other technological tools wielded by scientists, physicians,…
Neuroscientists pinpoint where (and how) brain circuits are reshaped as we learn new movements
, 2025-05-07 15:00:00 Neuronal activity traces reveal how brain circuits evolve as mice learn a motor task. Left: example field of view recorded during behavior; each color marks a different…
Mental health disorders tied to growing number of cannabis-related hospital visits
, 2025-05-07 14:55:00 More people are landing in the hospital with cannabis-related problems-and for many, a mental health condition is the primary issue, according to a new study published in…
Muscle Mass May Presage CAR T Outcomes
, 2025-05-07 13:25:00 TOPLINE:Sarcopenia, a hallmark of cancer cachexia, is associated with poor outcomes in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which can exacerbate muscle loss through inflammatory responses. The…
Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation: A Guide for Medical Professionals on Supporting Families
Nicole Clark , 2025-05-07 14:11:00 A comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation (CDE) is a critical step in accurately identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is required by Medicaid and most other…
AI framework should ensure that doctors don’t become ‘liability sinks’
Michael McHale , 2025-05-07 07:30:00 MPS said that AI must be integrated in health systems in a ‘useful and safe’ way for both patients and clinicians Guidelines for the use…
Trump Policies at Odds With ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Push
Stephanie Armour , 2025-05-07 09:00:00 In his March address to Congress, President Donald Trump honored a Texas boy diagnosed with brain cancer. Amid bipartisan applause, he vowed to drive down…
Tobacco-related heart disease deaths rising, especially in some racial, geographic groups
Erik Swain , 2025-05-07 13:13:00 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…
NCI budget cuts, fentanyl deaths, Vinay Prasad
Theresa Gaffney , 2025-05-07 13:09:00 Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning, and happy Wednesday. I’m seeing…
NC bill to allow non-prescription use of ivermectin reignites COVID controversy
, 2025-05-07 13:00:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A drug that gained international attention for its controversial off-label use during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be available in North Carolina without…
Progesterone-only contraceptive pill linked to increased asthma attacks in some women
, 2025-05-07 12:44:00 A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open…
Uterine Cancer Survival Varies Widely by Race Across US
, 2025-05-07 12:25:00 TOPLINE:A study of 162,500 patients with uterine cancer found that survival rates varied significantly by race and geographic location, with Black patients experiencing the worst survival outcomes…
Get a Snapshot of the Early Stage Life Science Startup Landscape
Stephanie Baum , 2025-05-07 11:30:00 It is a challenging time to be an early stage medtech or biopharma company. With the federal government funding cutbacks, entrepreneurs have to be resourceful…
LOL: May 7, 2025
Dr Leslie O'Looney , 2025-05-07 07:30:00 Welcome to this week’s issue of The Week in Medicine – a round-up of all the happenings in the world of Irish medicine The…
As Republicans Eye Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Missouri Offers a Preview
Bram Sable-Smith , 2025-05-07 09:00:00 CRESTWOOD, Mo. — The prospect of sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid is alarming to some Missourians who remember the last time the public medical insurance…
No difference seen in RG, RGB imaging in assessing diabetic retinopathy severity
Alex Young; Eamon N. Dreisbach; Anthony DeFino , 2025-05-06 13:28:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on …
Flatiron Health veterans raise $25 million for AI tool to forecast drug toxicity
Allison DeAngelis , 2025-05-07 11:00:00 Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She is also co-host of…
Conversion therapy might harm a young person’s long-term heart health, new study says
, 2025-05-07 10:55:00 Young adults assigned male at birth were nearly three times as likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure if they'd been exposed to conversion therapy, a…
Study reveals insights into mental health of healthcare providers in Ecuador during COVID-19
, 2025-05-07 06:20:00 A recent study conducted by researchers from Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Johns Hopkins University has revealed critical insights into the mental health of healthcare providers…
Sling and Botox Comparable for Mixed Urinary Incontinence
, 2025-05-07 10:18:00 OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injection and midurethral sling surgery yielded comparable symptom improvement in women with mixed stress-urgency urinary incontinence (MUI) at 6 months, a multicenter randomized study found.…
Ireland has lowest rate of new cancer medicine availability in Western Europe
Michael McHale , 2025-05-07 08:38:00 Just one-in-four new cancer treatments licensed since 2020 are currently available in Ireland Ireland has the lowest rate of availability for new cancer medicines in…
Watch: How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply
David Hilzenrath and Hannah Norman, KFF Health News and Oona Zenda , 2025-05-07 09:00:00 Lining the shelves of American supermarkets are food products with chemicals linked to health concerns. To…
In complex cases, patients ‘entitled to as many diagnoses as they damn well please’
Rob Volansky , 2025-05-07 09:30:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
The U.S. is losing a generation of young scientists
Daphna Shohamy , 2025-05-07 08:30:00 I recently sat with a young scientist in my office, tears in her eyes, who was asking for advice: Her grant had been canceled by…