Child who sustained catastrophic brain injury would never recover
The England and Wales High Court decision involved a two-year-old girl who…
Higher Mortality in Men With Chronic Airway Obstruction, Restrictive Spirometry
A study found that patients with chronic airway obstruction (CAO) and restrictive…
Heat Protections for California Workers Are in Limbo After Newsom Abandons Rules
California Governor Gavin Newsom's administration has abandoned proposed protections for indoor workers…
Prolonged use of some hormone therapies may increase risk for brain tumors
A study published in The BMJ found that prolonged use of certain…
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs could save billions
The latest weight loss drugs, such as GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound,…
The global health community must call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza
Fatima Hassan and colleagues from the Health Justice Initiative in South Africa…
Study finds e-cigarette users now more likely to quit traditional cigarettes
A recent study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research found that smokers who…
New model predicts kidney injury risk in cancer patients on cisplatin
Researchers developed a model to predict severe acute kidney injury in patients…
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Lynne DeMarsh was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2017 and was…
Lab Tests Are Key for Diagnosing Chickenpox
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that clinical diagnosis of…
Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact
A human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas, with…
NMC allows Hind Institute of Medical Sciences to withdraw applications to start DM Cardiology, Medical Gastroenterology Courses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has given approval to the Hind…
Ipsen Joins the ADC Chase, Licensing Phase 1-Ready Asset for Novel Cancer Target
Ipsen, a company focusing on oncology, has made a deal with Sutro…
Improvements made in heart attack and stroke outcomes
A recent report from the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System shows significant…
Avoid Unapproved Potassium Phosphates Injection in Pediatric Patients
The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding the use of unapproved…
Seattle Children’s Hospital, Microsoft partner for research predicting SIDS
Seattle Children's Research Institute and Microsoft's AI for Good Lab partnered to…
California Universities Are Required to Offer Abortion Pills. Many Just Don’t Mention It.
Deanna Gomez, a college senior at California State University-San Bernardino, had to…
Intervention reduces systolic BP, daily sitting time in older adults
A randomized controlled trial found that an intervention aimed at reducing daily…
White House offers new plan to address drug shortages
The White House has finally released a plan to address drug shortages,…
Texas Medical Board guidance on when abortion is acceptable lacks clarity, say critics
Texas Medical Board guidance on abortion regulations criticized for being confusing and…
Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity need more training and resources, say researchers
A study conducted by the University of Birmingham found that healthcare professionals,…
Microwave ablation offers a promising treatment option for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer
A study published in Radiology found that microwave ablation was as effective…
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In 1996, Doug Olson was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and…
FDA Clears TriClip for Tricuspid Regurgitation
The FDA has approved Abbott's TriClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair system for repairing…
From Persecution To Patron Saints The Remarkable Stories Of Medical Icons
L.D. George Angus's latest book, Unveiling the Legends, celebrates medical visionaries and…
Advancing therapy with iGlarLixi safe and effective for diabetes treatment irrespective of SGLT2 inhibitors use: Study
A study found that using iGlarLixi therapy is safe and effective for…
Providence Spins Out New Patient Engagement Startup With $20M in Funding
Providence's Digital Innovation Group has spun out a new tech startup called…
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Can a Vibrating Ingestible Device Help Combat the Modern Obesity Crisis?
The obesity epidemic is a global issue with significant health implications. Innovative…
Eko Health’s AI-enabled cardiac tool receives FDA clearance
Digital health startup Eko Health has received FDA clearance for its AI-enabled…
Track Opioid Settlement Payouts — To the Cent — In Your Community
State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in settlements from…
Intra-molecular compound advanced as potential disease-modifying therapy for ALS
A Cincinnati-based life sciences company, Asha Therapeutics, announced the advancement of its…
STAT+: Roivant CEO: New deals could ‘materialize later this year’
Roivant Sciences is facing questions about whether its business model can survive…
RCGP and Faculty of Public Health top climate and health scorecard
The Royal College of General Practitioners and the Faculty of Public Health…
New method allows miniature robots and surgical instruments to achieve precise localization inside the body
A team of scientists from the German Cancer Research Center has developed…
Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients
Individuals with heart disease have the most to gain from a low-sodium…
Menopause and Anxiety: How to Manage
Rochelle Pagano, in her mid-40s, experienced anxiety and mood changes as she…
FDA OKs Danicopan for Extravascular Hemolysis in PNH
The FDA has approved danicopan as an add-on therapy for patients with…
Can Ketogenic Diet Improve Severe Mental Illness? Pilot Study Indicates Positive Results
Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet can improve both metabolic and…
Bengaluru Hospital, Doctor slapped compensation
A hospital in Bengaluru performed a faulty fissures operation that resulted in…
Share Your Insights on the Changing Healthcare Landscape
The employee healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, with factors such as new…
Three-in-four NCHDs feel undervalued by their employer
A survey conducted ahead of the Irish Medical Organisation's AGM revealed that…
ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK
Unauthorized enrollment or plan-switching in Affordable Care Act insurance plans is becoming…
Risk for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 down among patients with SARDs
A retrospective cohort study of 2,459 adults with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases…
With too few pediatricians, health care costs could soar in the U.S.
The National Residency Match for medical graduates this year revealed worrying trends,…
After years of decline, Brazil sees vaccination coverage rise in 2023
Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade, a freelance journalist from São Paulo, Brazil, examines…
‘Zombie neurons’ shed light on how the brain learns
The cerebellum, known as the "little brain," is crucial for coordinating movement,…
the rise of AI in neuro-oncology
A review article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing…
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With a Biologic: Risks and Benefits
Advancements in treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, such as biologic drugs, have drastically…
Hospitals Cash in on Concierge Care
Nonprofit hospitals originally created to serve the poor are now offering concierge…