Risant CEO interview on Cone Health deal
Cone Health is a relatively small health care system in North Carolina…
RCP president steps down “with immediate effect” after physician associates row
Sarah Clarke, president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), is stepping…
Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers have found that tirzepatide, a drug used to manage type 2…
JAK1 inhibition and Anti-PD1 therapy enhance outcomes in advanced lung cancer
A small clinical trial led by the Abramson Family Cancer Center at…
FDA Approves Adagrasib for KRAS G12C–Mutated CRC
The FDA granted accelerated approval to Adagrasib (Krazati) with cetuximab for patients…
Study Says Including Them In Reduced-Calorie Diet Helps
Nuts are nutrient-rich foods that can actually help with weight loss when…
FDA Approves Sarepta Gene Therapy, But Only After Top FDA Official Bucks Agency Staff
Sarepta Therapeutics gene therapy Elevidys, initially failed its confirmatory test but has…
Staffing of Tusla services ‘insufficient’ to provide ‘consistent and timely services’ to children – HIQA report
The Child and Family Agency notified the regulator of 54 serious incidents,…
Can These Herbs Tame Your Anxiety? Exploring the Benefits and Risks
The article discusses six popular herbs used to manage anxiety, highlighting their…
Maximising mobile health tech for ADHD care
Researchers at Flinders University and digital health company goAct have developed a…
Live From Aspen: Health and the 2024 Elections
Julie Rovner is the chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health…
Many ODs spend less than 2 minutes on dietary counseling for patients with diabetes
A survey of optometrists found that nearly two-thirds provide less than 20%…
Vertex reports positive results in stem cell trial for type 1 diabetes
A therapy derived from stem cells allowed twelve people with type 1…
AI in medical education: a bright new frontier
In an interview with Bloomberg, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman emphasized the inevitability…
Research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders
A recent study by CAMH found that 75% of young Ontarians with…
Anakinra shows promise in reducing symptoms in Sanfilippo syndrome
A groundbreaking clinical trial was conducted to treat Sanfilippo syndrome, a neurodegenerative…
Racial, Gender Inequities in CGRP, Gepant Prescriptions
A study on prescription patterns for migraine medications reveals gender and racial…
Early Removal Of Ovaries May Affect Women’s Brain Health: Study
Early removal of ovaries, especially before age 40, can impact women's brain…
AI-Driven Breakthroughs: Transforming Patient Care through Research Consulting
Patients navigating complex therapy decisions face challenges in understanding potential outcomes, side…
Covid outbreaks in health and residential settings increase by 25 per cent
The week up to June 15 saw a 48 per cent increase…
Cash for Kilos: Study Finds Cash Prizes Help Men Shed Weight
A UK study published in JAMA found that offering cash prizes could…
Leveraging AI to lower drug discovery cost and more briefs
Australian researchers have developed a new AI tool called PSICHIC, which can…
Super Bowl Parade Shooting Survivors Await Promised Donations While Bills Pile Up
Abigail Arellano keeps her son Samuel's medical bills accumulated since he was…
Data illuminate autoimmunity gap between women and men
A recent study published in Cell suggests that the X chromosome in…
25 years ago, SCOTUS outlawed segregation of disabled people
Veronica Ayala's childhood spent in a grim institution for children with disabilities…
RCGP calls for immediate freeze on recruitment of physician associates
The Royal College of General Practitioners has advised general practices to stop…
Discovery holds promise to restore function in people with paralysis and neurological diseases
New research by physician scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical…
Ohio State study unveils white blood cells’ role in nerve fiber regeneration
Researchers at The Ohio State University have identified special white blood cells…
Sugammadex Didn’t Hasten Post Bariatric Surgery Discharge
A study conducted at Toronto Western Hospital found no significant differences in…
Struggling With Low Back Pain? Study Identifies Simple Exercise That Halves Recurrence
Researchers have found that regular walking can significantly reduce the risk of…
FDA Mulls Policy Switch on Switching Study Requirement for Biosimilars
The FDA is considering changing its policy on biosimilars to make it…
Mater Hospital celebrates official opening of Dementia Friendly Sitting Room
The Mater Hospital Foundation funded the development of a Dementia Friendly Sitting…
Prevalence of long COVID rises to nearly 7% of population
A briefing article published in JAMA on June 7, 2024, presented findings…
Pomelo Care scores $46M for virtual maternity care platform and more digital health funding
Pomelo Care, a virtual maternity care platform, has received $46 million in…
California Leaders Tussle With Health Industry Over Billions of New Dollars for Medi-Cal
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are working with health industry leaders…
Replacing TV time with physical activity tied to better odds for healthy aging
A study found that each 2-hour increment of television watching per day…
Ginkgo Bioworks lays off 158 employees, with more to come
Ginkgo Bioworks, a Boston life sciences firm, is laying off 158 employees…
UK political parties pledge to strengthen security—yet ignore health security
Kent Buse and Martin McKee criticize UK political parties for not addressing…
Managing gestational diabetes early in pregnancy can prevent complications, improve health outcomes, experts say
A new series published in The Lancet highlights the importance of early…
California leaders tussle with health industry over billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal
Gov. Gavin Newsom, state lawmakers, and health industry leaders are under pressure…
See the Medical World Through Neurodivergent Doctors’ Eyes
Around 15%-20% of the global population are neurodivergent, facing challenges in learning,…
The Demand for Protein Nutrition Cookies is Here
Nutrition cookies offer a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional snacks, providing…
Hacking the Hippocratic Oath: Four Ways to Shield Patients from Ransomware Attacks
The healthcare sector is a prime target for cyberattacks, with hospitals facing…
Latest medical innovations welcomed to CIIE 2024
The China International Export Expo (CIIE) is a major trade fair where…
GE HealthCare, MediView XR announce AR radiology suite OmnifyXR for clinical use
GE HealthCare and MediView XR successfully used their OmnifyXR Interventional Suite System…
How Two States Reveal a Deeper Divide on Insuring Kids’ Health
Arizona and Florida lawmakers voted to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program…
‘Distressing’ data show LGBTQ+ cancer survivors at higher risk for chronic health issues
The study found that LGBTQ+ cancer survivors, especially transgender and gender non-conforming…
Doctors Without Borders closing its access-to-medicines campaign
Doctors Without Borders is closing down its access-to-medicines campaign in favor of…
GP who confronted Rishi Sunak received “hundreds” of supportive messages from doctors
Locum GP Jane Lees-Millais received overwhelming support from fellow GPs after confronting…
Gut bacteria might discourage binge drinking
A study published in Microbiome found that valeric acid, a substance produced…