Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome poses challenges in cataract surgery
Uday Devgan, MD , 2025-05-21 14:57:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email…
OpenAI, ChatGPT’s sycophant problem, Absci design
Brittany Trang , 2025-05-21 14:25:00 You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our subscriber-exclusive guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine. Sign up to get it delivered…
Bombing of California IVF clinic serving LGBTQ patients injures four
Janice Hopkins Tanne , 2025-05-21 11:36:00 Janice Hopkins TanneNew YorkA bombing outside a Californian fertility clinic injured four people and caused major damage to the clinic and nearby buildings on…
Global childhood wasting not slowing sufficiently
, 2025-05-21 14:33:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Too many children around the world are still malnourished and too few countries are on track to address the problem that has a…
Mediterranean plant may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, rat study shows
, 2025-05-21 14:18:00 New research in rats indicates that a Mediterranean plant may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The findings are published…
Is Universal Healthcare a Realistic Ask for Europeans?
, 2025-05-21 13:24:00 Out-of-pocket costs are silent barriers to healthcare, said João Vasco Santos, MD, PhD, president of the Public Health Economics Section at the European Public Health Association. “They…
How Healthcare Organizations Can Maintain a Balanced Workforce Amid Staff Shortages and Burnout
Andrea Greco , 2025-05-21 13:49:00 America’s healthcare system is in the midst of major shifts. From proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, to recent restructuring within the Department of Health…
Rise in pharma-sponsored trials seen here last year
Michael McHale , 2025-05-21 11:53:00 IPHA publication found that average time to recruit first patient onto trials reduced significantly last year There was a 34 per cent increase in the…
Nearly half of TikTok videos on ‘food noise’ discuss using medications
Michael Monostra , 2025-05-21 12:50:00 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…
Possible changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness will hurt new doctors
Kaley Parchinski , 2025-05-21 08:30:00 This month I became the first physician in my family. Well, actually, I might have a third cousin somewhere in Michigan who is a psychiatrist.…
Managing multimorbidity can help people with dementia live better for longer
Jay B Lusk , 2025-05-20 12:11:00 Jay B Lusk, preventive medicine residentUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USAAs people live longer with dementia, we must balance…
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
, 2025-05-21 11:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain During his first administration, President Donald Trump's top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally…
Trump won’t force Medicaid to cover GLP-1S for obesity. A few states are doing it anyway.
, 2025-05-21 10:47:00 When Page Campbell's doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily agreed. "I've struggled with…
Rheumatology Guideline Updates Take New Life Course Approach
, 2025-05-21 11:50:00 MANCHESTER, England — The latest guidelines on systemic sclerosis (SSc), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) have been…
Trump Won’t Force Medicaid to Cover GLP-1s for Obesity. A Few States Are Doing It Anyway.
Lauren Sausser , 2025-05-21 09:00:00 CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Page Campbell’s doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily…
Metabolites in sauerkraut may protect intestinal barrier
Jennifer Byrne , 2025-05-21 11:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Can RFK Jr. fix chronic disease? Experts focus on three key areas
Isabella Cueto , 2025-05-21 08:30:00 WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cites a lofty goal as health secretary: “to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in America.” It’s a goal he…
Health of world’s teens is at “tipping point,” expert commission warns
Adrian O’Dowd , 2025-05-21 08:36:00 The overall health of adolescents worldwide is at risk of worsening in the coming years despite some improvements in the past decade, an international report…
More than half of U.S. workers say job insecurity has significant impact on their stress
, 2025-05-21 10:15:00 Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels A majority of U.S. workers (54%) said job insecurity has had a significant impact on their stress levels at work, and more…
Transforming neurological disease monitoring
, 2025-05-21 09:29:00 In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Quanterix about blood spot testing for neurological applications. Please could you introduce yourself and tell me a little about your role…
Palopegteriparatide Benefits Sustained in Hypoparathyroidism
, 2025-05-21 09:56:00 ORLANDO, Fla. — After 2 years of treatment with the parathyroid hormone (PTH) analog palopegteriparatide (Yorvipath), adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism demonstrated continued improvement in renal function and…
3 Things to Watch on Mental Health in Trump’s Early Budget Proposals
Aneri Pattani , 2025-05-21 09:00:00 Since President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget blueprint in early May, calling for $163 billion in federal spending cuts, much of the attention has…
Study supports link between PCOS, endometrial cancer
Erin T. Welsh, MA , 2025-05-20 17:58:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your…
Study outlines combination method to predict heart attack risk
Elizabeth Cooney , 2025-05-21 09:00:00 In what researchers hope could be a case of 1 + 1 = 3, new research suggests that combining a model to predict 10-year cardiovascular…
How marijuana legalization has affected traditional drug prescriptions
, 2025-05-21 08:56:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Approval of recreational and medical cannabis laws in most U.S. states has allowed individuals to legally obtain cannabis to treat certain medical ailments…
Blood filtration may offer new hope for removing microplastics from the body
, 2025-05-21 05:52:00 For the first time, scientists have shown that an established blood-cleansing procedure could help rid the human body of tiny plastic particles, offering hope for new detox…
Australian Government Doubles Down on Urgent Care Clinics
, 2025-05-21 08:19:00 The Australian government has bet big on Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) and is now winning over some previously skeptical general practitioners (GPs). Still, not everyone is…
How a Tiny Federal Agency Supports Innovation & Competitiveness in the Scientific Community
Frank Vinluan , 2025-05-21 03:15:00 The federal government has a role in fostering scientific innovation in the United States. It’s in the law. Actually, it’s the product of several laws…
Nerandomilast lowers FVC decline in progressive pulmonary fibrosis at 52 weeks
Isabella Hornick , 2025-05-20 18:25:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Mental health apps show cost savings, boost adoption case
Mario Aguilar , 2025-05-20 17:43:00 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…
Standardizing disposable vape devices may curb young people’s desire to try them
, 2025-05-20 22:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Standardizing the color and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from trying them in…
Karger Publishers opens submissions for its sixth Vesalius Innovation Award to advance Health Sciences
, 2025-05-21 06:18:00 For the sixth consecutive year, Karger Publishers is seeking top-of-the-line applicants for its Vesalius Innovation Award. The award is aimed at early-stage startups in the Health Sciences…
How GPs Can Safely Guide Patients Back to Sports
, 2025-05-21 05:25:00 During a recent webinar hosted by the Scientific Society of General Medicine, Christophe Scavée, MD, head of the Department of Cardiology and Rhythmology Unit at Cliniques Universitaires…
3 Health Investors Share Their Most Controversial Industry Takes
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-21 03:36:00 Healthcare investors are increasingly interested in financing companies focused on specialty pharmacy, women’s health, the patient experience and more, according to a Tuesday panel of…
Consultant Old Age Psychiatry – Fermanagh
brendan , 2025-05-20 07:00:00 WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST Consultant Old Age Psychiatry Location: Fermanagh. Reference No: 54817267 Salary: £106,424 – £139,920 PA pro rata Closing date: Friday…
Venous Health and Quality of Life: Why Treating Varicose Veins Is More Than a Cosmetic Decision
MNB Guest , 2025-05-20 18:51:00 Varicose veins often seem like nothing more than cosmetic issues to those unfamiliar with them; unsightly veins that mar the appearance of otherwise healthy legs.…
Frailty, age, cognition impact odds for post-intensive care syndrome in ICU survivors
Isabella Hornick , 2025-05-20 18:35:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Regeneron, 23AndMe, Microsoft, Google, Viz.ai
Mario Aguilar , 2025-05-20 18:25:00 You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in…
Adolescent health is at a tipping point, global analysis suggests
, 2025-05-20 22:30:00 Credit: olia danilevich from Pexels By 2030, there will still be over 1 billion of the world's adolescents (aged 10–24 years) living in countries where preventable and…
Maternal RSV vaccine and nirsevimab sharply cut infant hospitalizations, new data show
, 2025-05-21 03:47:00 For the first time, U.S. infants saw dramatically fewer RSV hospitalizations thanks to new maternal vaccines and nirsevimab, highlighting the urgent need for early, widespread prevention each…
Meal Type, Not Sequence, Affects Duration, Eating Behavior
, 2025-05-20 12:23:00 TOPLINE:Meal type, not sequence, affected meal duration, the number of chews, and chewing tempo, with implications for obesity prevention.METHODOLOGY:A total of 41 participants (18 men, 23 women)…
How a New PE-Backed RCM Company Plans to Fix the ‘Transactional Bowels of US Healthcare’
Katie Adams , 2025-05-21 03:49:00 Hospitals are finding it harder than ever to collect payment for the care they provide, which is one of the many factors causing widespread financial…
Consultant Old Age Psychiatry – Waterside/Limavady
brendan , 2025-05-20 07:00:00 WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST Consultant Old Age Psychiatry Location: Waterside/Limavady. Reference No: 54817293 Salary: £106,424 – £139,920 PA pro rata Closing date:…
The Changing Role of Nursing in Modern Healthcare
MNB Guest , 2025-05-20 19:21:00 Ever find yourself in a hospital, feeling more comfortable with the nurse than with the doctor? You’re not the only one. Nurses are just great…
FDA nudges development of drug to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis
Sara Kellner , 2025-05-20 19:22:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
RFK Jr meets with health tech startups backed by Andreessen
Mario Aguilar , 2025-05-20 21:41:00 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…
Diagnosis and management of gonorrhoea
Sophie Ross, Nicolas Pinto-Sander, Collins Iwuji , 2025-05-19 12:46:00 Sophie Ross, specialist registrar genitourinary medicine1, Nicolas Pinto-Sander, consultant sexual health and HIV medicine1, Collins Iwuji, honorary consultant physician, professor of…
Advanced tools offer improved insights into brain injury patients’ condition and their potential for recovery
, 2025-05-20 22:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more…
Combined oral contraceptive use associated with threefold increase in stroke risk in young women
, 2025-05-21 02:12:00 New research presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2025 revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase…
Medical Residents Still Most Likely to Die of Suicide: Study
, 2025-05-20 12:36:00 Suicide rates among residents have remained steady since the turn of the century despite increased attention to physician mental health, a new study found.However, residents — like…