Follow-up colonoscopy for diverticulitis ‘unlikely to provide benefit’ beyond CRC screening
A study found that patients with diverticulitis undergoing colonoscopy had a lower…
Galapagos to make CAR-T therapies at blood centers across U.S.
Galapagos NV has partnered with Blood Centers of America to open multiple…
Study links protein secreted by blood vessels to drug-resistant cancer
Blood vessels in tumors secrete angiocrine factors that support tumor growth. Sfrp1,…
Study reveals CNTN4 gene’s role in neuronal development and Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis
New research from the University of Exeter has revealed the important role…
Imaging Techniques May Match Gold Standard for Retinal Tears
Dilated fundus exams are traditionally used to detect retinal tears in patients…
More than 115 million pills with illicit fentanyl seized in 2023
The study found a significant increase in the seizures of fentanyl-containing pills…
To spot an incipient stroke, tiny brain probe acts ‘like a microscope’
Researchers have developed a tiny probe that can be inserted into microcatheters…
Helen Salisbury: Training our replacements
The author questions the limits of what non-doctors in the medical field,…
Enhancing patient response to cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment by harnessing the immune system to attack…
Study reveals association between ribosomal DNA copy number and disease risk
Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is found in multiple copies in the genome and…
How to Talk to Your Loved One’s Care Team
When caring for someone with schizophrenia, it is crucial to stay informed…
Colorectal Cancer Is Spiking Among Some Young Americans
Colorectal cancer rates have dropped overall in the past 20 years, except…
When It Comes to Preventive and Proactive Wellness, Accessibility Is Key
Healthcare is evolving to encompass a holistic view of wellness, including physical,…
MRI-Guided Treatment Strategy Not Advised for Patients With RA in Remission
A long-term observational extension study found that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided…
Fixation may not be superior to nonoperative management of unstable ankle fractures
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial on 154 patients with unstable ankle…
Getting abortion pills through the mail is safe, quick, and effective, study finds
A study involving 510 women in seven states found that dispensing abortion…
Equity in medical devices: trainers and educators play a vital role
Margaret Whitehead and colleagues emphasize the importance of education and training for…
New blood test could help spot preeclampsia in first trimester
A new blood test by Labcorp can predict a woman's risk of…
Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have discovered a secondary population of platelets…
Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans
Recent research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 in Washington, DC, highlighted…
Water Insecurity Raises Health Risks in Vulnerable Patients
Extreme weather events, population growth, and rapid urbanization in Mexico are affecting…
Blackstone Unveils Immunology Startup With $300M and a Phase 2-Ready Drug From Merck
Immunology and inflammation research is a hot area, with Blackstone funding new…
Active Citizenship: The time is now. 2024.
Dr. Brendan O'Shea emphasizes the importance of active citizenship in protecting Irish…
LG launches Primefocus Health for providers to deliver home healthcare
LG Electronics has launched Primefocus Health, a new venture that will develop…
Why One New York Health System Stopped Suing Its Patients
Jolynn Mungenast, a financial counselor at Rochester Regional Health, assists patients in…
Evenamide meets primary endpoint in phase 2/3 study of patients with schizophrenia
Newron Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from a phase 2/3 study of…
Raw milk, Wegovy tests, Eisai and Biogen
Stay current with the latest developments in biotech by subscribing to the…
What do we know about covid-19’s effects on the brain?
Freelance journalist Katharine Lang investigates the neurological impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting…
New biomarker identified to diagnose Alzheimer’s in asymptomatic stages
A study has identified a new biomarker, miR-519a-3p, for the early detection…
Aniston Barnette leads CPR education initiative as American Heart Association’s National Teen of Impact
The American Heart Association's National Teen of Impact program recognizes Gen Z…
Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?
People with schizophrenia need lifelong treatment, which may need adjustments over time…
Higher Risk Breast Cancer Screening: Which Test to Use?
Mammography is recommended for average-risk women for breast cancer screening, but choosing…
New partnership establishes robotic surgery teaching centre
A new partnership between St Vincent’s Healthcare Group and UPMC aims to…
The Psychedelics-As-Medicine Movement Spreads to California
California is considering legalizing the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs such as…
Irregular menstrual cycles may predict cardiometabolic risk
The Apple Women's Health Study found that irregular menstrual cycles, with or…
U.S. drug overdose deaths fell for first time in five years
In 2023, U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased by 3%, the first decrease…
Cardiovascular toxicity of immune therapies for cancer
Immune-based therapies, like immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and chimeric antigen receptor T…
New study identifies mechanism of immune evasion of SARS-CoV-2 and variants
A recent study has uncovered how SARS-CoV-2 and its variants evade the…
Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality
New research presented at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference reveals that…
How to Help a Loved One Stick With It
Schizophrenia manifested in Dawn Brown's son at a young age, leading to…
No Added Weight Loss Benefits Switching Healthy Diets?
A study found that individuals with overweight and obesity who hit a…
What about an Aoife Johnston Law of Corporate Manslaughter?
Emergency Department failures are a common occurrence in the news, with a…
Tribal Nations Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Traditional Healing to Treat Addiction
The Mi'kmaq Nation used $50,000 of opioid settlement funds to build a…
Lifestyle intervention helps with weight loss in COPD
Researchers found that a 12-month self-guided, low-intensity, video-based lifestyle intervention helped patients…
Raw milk easy to obtain despite bird flu warning, FDA interstate ban
The reporter describes a strange experience purchasing raw milk, which is illegal…
Long acting progestogens versus combined oral contraceptive pill for preventing recurrence of endometriosis related pain: the PRE-EMPT pragmatic, parallel group, open label, randomised controlled trial
The PRE-EMPT trial aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of long acting…
New tool can help surgeons quickly search videos and create interactive feedback
A new system called Surgment utilizes image segmentation AI algorithms to enable…
Cardiovascular burden of TTR gene variant among Black carriers across mid to late-life
A recent study examined the cardiovascular burden and natural history of the…
Vacationing Doctors Try to Revive Drowned 3-Year-Old
When medical professionals Jennifer and Daniel Suders were at a pool in…
After a Child’s Death, California Weighs Rules for Phys Ed During Extreme Weather
Twelve-year-old Yahushua Robinson died from a heart defect exacerbated by heat and…