Triplet regimen extends OS in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
A triplet regimen was found to extend overall survival (OS) compared to…
Telehealth’s powerful friend and a new Amazon offer
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Bird flu: Canadian teenager is critically ill with new genotype
A Canadian adolescent is in critical condition in a British Columbia hospital…
Study explores how brain waves reflect melody predictions while listening to music
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences…
Innovative urine test could improve pancreatic cancer survival rates
A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine evaluated a noninvasive urinary miRNA assay…
New State Law Will Restrict Health Insurers’ Use of AI
California has passed a new law that puts limitations on the use…
Taking Intense Cold Therapy Daily May Improve Sleep Quality: Study Finds
Researchers have found that full-body cryostimulation, exposing the body to extremely cold…
General Surgery News – December 2020
The December 2020 Digital Edition of General Surgery News features a wide…
20 Million Could Be Vaccinated for COVID in U.S. by Year’s End
timeline to vaccinate all Americans who want it by the second quarter…
High Labor Costs Continue to Plague Providers, Data Shows
Hospitals' finances have remained stable, but high labor costs are still a…
Maryland Is Training More Health Workers To Offer Abortion Care
Nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee in rural Maryland recently received training in abortion…
Screening tool detects anxiety in half of children going into surgery
Researchers used a computerized mental health screening program called KCAT to test…
Can RFK Jr. get confirmed? Moderate GOP senators avoid the question
Moderate Republican senators are hesitant to criticize Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who…
Diabetes: Global treatment gap is widening, study finds
A global analysis has estimated that more than 800 million adults worldwide…
Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests
A global study published in The Lancet found that the number of…
MaxCyte celebrates 25 years of innovation driving cell engineering-based therapeutics
MaxCyte, a cell-engineering company, celebrates its 25th anniversary, focusing on providing enabling…
Wounds in Fentanyl Users Exposed to Xylazine Described
A case series identified severe necrotic skin wounds associated with xylazine exposure…
Metformin Use In Pregnancy Linked To Fetal Growth Issues, Obesity And Diabetes Risk: Study
Metformin, a common diabetes medication prescribed to pregnant women, can cross the…
How One Optum Exec Is Handling the Influx of Digital Mental Health Solutions
UnitedHealthcare and Optum are experiencing a surge in digital solutions, with a…
Commemorative plaque celebrating the original site of the Rotunda’s first Lying-In Hospital unveiled
Dr Bartholomew Mosse founded the first iteration of the Rotunda Hospital over…
Fight Health Insurance — With Help From AI
Holden Karau, a software engineer, created an AI tool called Fight Health…
Treating autoimmune hepatitis with mycophenolate ‘still a cautionary tale’
Dr. Nancy S. Reau discussed findings from a study comparing the efficacy…
Canadian teen’s bird flu infection is not the strain found in cows
A Canadian teenager is in critical condition after contracting H5N1 bird flu,…
Cardiovascular disease: Just one in 12 eligible people had health check last year, watchdog finds
The National Audit Office has found that the current system for delivering…
US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
Recent data from the CDC shows a 14% decrease in U.S. drug…
Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy
In an interview from SfN 2024, Professor Nancy Ip discusses her pioneering…
Hallucinogens Tied to Striking Increased Risk of SSD
A recent study found that Emergency Department (ED) visits related to hallucinogen…
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults With Obesity; Study Finds
Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is crucial for reducing the risk of…
The Rapid Growth of GLP-1s and Their Impact on Bariatric Surgery
The GLP-1 industry is expected to reach $71 billion by 2031, driven…
Costs and system pressures behind rise in people putting off healthcare
A survey commissioned by the Irish Cancer Society found that more than…
Tribal Leaders Ask Feds To Declare Syphilis Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
An ongoing syphilis outbreak is devastating Native American communities in the Great…
Intuitive eating can help people with diabetes improve their relationship with food
Intuitive eating, a philosophy focused on developing a healthy relationship with food,…
We’re reading about Amgen data controversy, J&J suing the feds
An analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald found concerning data about potential side effects…
Spain takes stock of flood damage
In eastern Spain, devastating flash floods have caused over 200 deaths and…
Kids feel less family support, more school pressure: WHO Europe
Youths in Europe, Canada, and Central Asia are experiencing less family support…
Understanding the diverse reasons behind teen vaping
A recent study from the University of Michigan found that teens are…
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Dr. Vincent de Parades discussed the management of hemorrhoidal disease at a…
Study Links Increased Use To Harmful PFAS
A recent study warns that pregnant women and nursing mothers should limit…
Where Medicare Advantage Goes From Here
The new administration is expected to support Medicare Advantage, but CMS and…
Launch of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) inaugural Student Nurse Ambassador Forum
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) launched its inaugural Student…
Can Fitness Habits Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s How to Start Feeling Better
Establishing health and fitness habits can support mental well-being by improving mood,…
KFF Health News Sues To Force Disclosure of Medicare Advantage Audit Records
KFF Health News has sued the Department of Health and Human Services…
VIDEO: 'Long way to go' in HCV treatment, elimination
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A scrap of data on Amgen’s obesity drug MariTide wipes out $12B in market value
On Tuesday, Amgen's lead obesity candidate, MariTide, faced concerns about potential side…
NHS targets will be missed this winter, trust leaders fear
NHS Providers has expressed concerns about the NHS's ability to meet performance…
Experiment shows time alone heightens ‘threat alert’ in teenagers—even when using social media
A study conducted at the University of Cambridge showed that teenagers experience…
Scientists uncover cerebrospinal fluid markers for Alzheimer’s detection and treatment
Researchers conducted a study on the genetic blueprint of cerebrospinal fluid proteins,…
Novel Stent Promises to Reduce Long-Term Failure
A new stent design called the DynamX Coronary Bioadaptor has shown promise…
Weight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk Of Subsequent Heart Attacks, Strokes In Stroke Survivors: Study
Certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications like GLP-1 and SGLT2…
What Might the Future of Prescription Drugs Look Like Under Trump?
Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House will bring changes…