MNB Guest , 2025-05-12 13:40:00 Sometimes it starts with a mirror. You catch a glimpse of yourself when you’re not expecting to, and the reflection either lifts you up or brings you down a notch. It might seem shallow on the surface, but looking your best isn’t just about vanity. It’s deeply connected to how…
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Daniel Payne , 2025-05-12 13:39:00 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to try to lower prescription drug prices, one that calls for not only basing prices on those paid by other countries but also tighter enforcement of anti-competitive practices. The plan also leaves the door open to an expansion of…
Jacqui Wise , 2025-05-12 11:46:00 The current situation for GP registrars is “frankly terrifying” because of a lack of permanent posts, the co-chair of the BMA’s GP registrars committee has warned.Victoria McKay told the BMA’s local medical committees (LMCs) conference in Glasgow on 9 May, “After years of intense training, dedication, and sacrifice, more and…
, 2025-05-12 13:34:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Diabetes and hypertension could have a domino effect for future health problems like dementia—especially for Black Americans, according to a University of Georgia study. The research is published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. The study found that Black Americans diagnosed with both conditions in…
, 2025-05-12 13:22:00 New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health. Three studies explore how dietary choices influence systemic inflammation, the effectiveness of periodontal therapy, and the benefits of avoiding sugar on oral and overall health. Gum disease and unhealthy diet linked to long-term health risks…
, 2025-05-12 13:01:00 Advocates for eye and vision research must come together now to thwart attempts by the Trump administration to slash research funding and downgrade and dilute the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers and clinical trial investigators were told at the Association for Research in Vision and…
Stephanie Baum , 2025-05-12 11:30:00 The healthcare industry is unlike any other sector, particularly when it comes to organizing, aggregating and sharing data. Most hospitals and health systems sit between a world of fax machines and legacy systems and digital innovation. Megan Zakrewsky’s background is steeped in healthcare innovation, particularly the shift from paper to…
Editorial Staff , 2025-05-12 12:17:00 As Ireland’s premier medical awards, the Irish Healthcare Awards have long celebrated excellence across patient care, medical research, public health, and healthcare management The Irish Healthcare Awards in 2025 are poised to be the most significant in their 24-year history, reflecting the dynamic evolution of Ireland’s healthcare sector. The Awards,…
, 2025-05-12 09:00:00 Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Trump Team’s Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Actions The recent KFF Health News article “Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump” (April 17)…
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Brian Yang , 2025-05-12 08:30:00 Amid deep cuts to U.S. government-funded research and revived scrutiny of their work, Chinese and Chinese-American researchers are reassessing their futures in this country, potentially shifting the balance in global scientific innovation, as well as in the biopharma industry. The Trump administration’s vast overhaul of the U.S. scientific enterprise has…
, 2025-05-12 09:15:00 Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels President Donald Trump unveiled plans Sunday for a new policy on pharmaceuticals he claimed would reduce US prescription drug prices by between 30% and 80%. “They will rise throughout the world in order to equalize and, for the first time in many years, bring FAIRNESS TO AMERICA!”…
, 2025-05-12 10:52:00 PhoreMost Ltd., a next-generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) company progressing a pipeline of degrader therapeutics within oncology and inflammation, today announced Barbara Duncan has joined its Board as Chair, and Stephen Dilly as Non-Executive Director. The appointments bring extensive commercial and leadership expertise to support the continued progression of the Company’s novel…
, 2025-05-12 10:37:00 TOPLINE: Perioperative discontinuation of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) treatment for 12 days was not associated with a reduction in 6-month recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) in older patients undergoing burr hole surgery compared with continued ASA use, according to new findings that challenges current practice norms. METHODOLOGY: The placebo-controlled, randomized SECA clinical…
brendan , 2025-05-12 09:23:00 The Clinic, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen seeks a GP Assistant for 6–8 sessions/week (negotiable). Join a supportive team with 1 principal GP, 2 part-time nurses, a phlebotomist, and strong admin support. 15-minute appointments and nurse triage system. Purpose built computerised premises with Socrates software. Medical indemnity covered. Commuting distance (1hr or less)…
Tony Leys , 2025-05-12 09:00:00 SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s hospital is a holdout on behalf of people going through mental health crises. The facility’s leaders have pledged not to shutter their inpatient psychiatric unit, as dozens of other U.S. hospitals have. Keeping that promise could soon get tougher if Congress slashes Medicaid funding. The…
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John Wilkerson , 2025-05-12 09:04:00 WASHINGTON — House Republicans are proposing cutting some of the federal Medicaid funding that goes to states that provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The policy was included in House Republicans’ plan for reducing Medicaid spending, released late Sunday by the Energy and Commerce Committee. The committee is holding a…
, 2025-05-12 09:20:00 Mementos are placed at a memorial outside Women’s Health Care Services owned by Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, Kan., Tuesday, June 2, 2009, after he was fatally shot during church services Sunday. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well…
, 2025-05-12 09:15:00 MÁLAGA, Spain — In the first head-to-head trial of its kind, tirzepatide (Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity; Eli Lilly) produced significantly greater weight loss, and reduction in waist circumference, than semaglutide (Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss; Novo Nordisk) in adults with obesity but…
Dan Weissmann , 2025-05-12 09:00:00 Dan Weissmann News has been coming out of Washington, D.C., since the start of the second Donald Trump administration like water out of a fire hose. It can feel impossible to stay on top of all the changes. So in this episode of “An Arm and a Leg,” host Dan…
Eric Boodman , 2025-05-12 08:30:00 In mid-April, an unusual offer arrived in the Milwaukee health commissioner’s inbox. “I’m writing as a concerned private citizen to offer my support in Milwaukee’s ongoing response to the lead contamination in your schools,” it said. “While I regret that I’m no longer able to assist in my former government…
, 2025-05-12 07:52:00 Is it time for universal screening for atrial fibrillation (AF), the most commonly treated type of arrhythmia that sets people up for strokes? The question is important. While estimates of prevalence vary, a recent study found AF affects about 4% of the adult population or about 10 million in the United States….
, 2025-05-12 07:59:00 For 5 months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but didn’t consult an ophthalmologist. “I couldn’t afford it and neither did I have the time as I had to work long hours to make ends meet,” she says. Then Kamble saw a flyer for a…
, 2025-05-12 06:41:00 Accurate labeling of penicillin allergies is essential, but unconfirmed penicillin allergies may have negative effects on individual and public health, according to experts. A trend toward “de-labeling” by testing individuals with documented penicillin allergies is gaining steam, in part as a way to reduce antibiotic use and curb the emergence of more…
, 2025-05-12 07:27:00 Many women put off cervical cancer screenings because the process often feels uncomfortable, awkward, or inconvenient. Finding time, missing work, and fear of an invasive exam can be enough to put it off. But since cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable when caught early, regular screening remains essential for protecting long-term…
, 2025-05-12 07:16:00 TOPLINE: Women who consumed nuts, seeds, or corn had no increased risk for diverticulitis, contrary to historical data suggesting these foods may trigger the condition. METHODOLOGY: Although prior research has challenged the historical assumption that intake of nuts, seeds, and corn precipitates diverticulitis, it was conducted exclusively in men and did not…
, 2025-05-12 07:01:00 TOPLINE: Prophylactic treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) significantly reduced the risk for serious infections by approximately 50% in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis, with the greatest benefits observed during the first 180 days of treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted an observational study that used a target trial emulation framework to examine the…
, 2025-05-12 06:42:00 TOPLINE: The risk for progression of rheumatoid arthritis–associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) was higher in patients with a usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern, an ILD extent of > 10%, and a lower diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO), along with elevated levels of certain biomarkers. A prediction modelbased on these clinical factors…
, 2025-05-12 06:19:00 The question of the origin of SARS-CoV-2 continues to occupy scientists, the media, and the public intensely even 5 years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where the virus came from, when and where humans were first infected, and whether the spread could have been prevented — these questions are more…
, 2025-05-12 06:07:00 You are in the shower and notice a new mole on your body. Although in most cases harmless, these small, colored spots can trigger a wave of panic, as thoughts race with concerns about cancer, leading to a frantic search for answers. For anyone who has done this at least once, a…
, 2025-05-12 05:21:00 Physician outlooks on artificial intelligence (AI) vary, but most will tell you they’re open to using it. AI as a tool to improve the administrative side of medicine is widely embraced, as is AI in medical imaging. But what is its role in helping detect cardiovascular diseases in the primary care setting?…
, 2025-05-12 03:42:00 New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain (11-14 May) reveals that adverse waist-to-height ratio trajectories (a marker for central obesity) during childhood may increase cardiometabolic and cardiovascular risk at 10 years old. Notably, children with gradually increasing central obesity from birth were more likely…
, 2025-05-12 03:44:00 Individuals who lived with obesity as children are less likely to be in work or studying in their mid-20s than their peers, new research being presented at year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found. They are also more likely to be on long-term sick leave, the Swedish study of the…
, 2025-05-12 04:12:00 About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorized as critical. These are ones with a life-threatening or serious impact on patients, and with no readily available substitutes. Since 2024, there has been a nationwide shortage of sterile fluid. This continues to affect health care across…
, 2025-05-12 04:16:00 Early in the covid-19 pandemic, the failure of UK government advisers to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and emerging evidence from East Asia that suppression could bring the virus under control quickly led to avoidable UK deaths, argues an expert in The BMJ today. Suppression aims to avoid national lockdowns and maintain economic…
, 2025-05-12 04:10:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain In an effort to curb misuse of opioids and prevent overdose deaths, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia released a legally enforceable practice standard, “Safe Prescribing of Drugs with Potential for Misuse/Diversion,” in 2016. This document limited the prescribing of opioids for chronic noncancer pain…
, 2025-05-12 03:48:00 New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain (11-14 May) and published in the journal eClinicalMedicine finds that first generation weight-loss medications like liraglutide and exenatide appear to show anti-cancer benefits beyond weight loss. Our study found a similar incidence of obesity-related cancer among patients…
, 2025-05-12 03:14:00 New research reveals that UPFs may be consumed more out of emotional distress and addiction than pleasure, challenging assumptions about why we reach for processed snacks. Study: Factors Affecting Ultra-Processed Food Consumption: Hedonic Hunger, Food Addiction, and Mood. Image Credit: beauty-box / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Food Science &…
, 2025-05-12 02:30:00 Researchers uncover how pasta taps into deep emotional roots, evoking joy, family, and comfort, while highlighting its surprising psychological benefits when consumed mindfully and in company. Study: Pasta, What a Feeling! A Multi-Method Study on the Relationship Between Pasta Consumption and Happiness. Image Credit: Aline Ponce / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…
, 2025-05-12 01:53:00 A powerful simulation of H5N1 transmission across 35,974 US herds shows that the virus is far more widespread than reported, raising urgent calls for better farm surveillance and stronger disease control. Study: A mathematical model of H5N1 influenza transmission in US dairy cattle. Image Credit: Clara Bastian / Shutterstock In a recent study in…
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-12 01:08:00 Employers are starting to expect more out of their healthcare vendors, whether they’re insurance carriers, third party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, consultants or point solutions. This is especially true because employers have a fiduciary responsibility to get the best benefits for the best price for their employees. During a recent…
, 2025-05-12 00:47:00 New genetic clues reveal why some people may be predisposed to myocarditis or pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination, offering fresh insight into immune responses and vaccine safety. Study: Genome-wide association study of myocarditis and pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock Could your genes affect how your body reacts to a coronavirus…
, 2025-05-12 00:24:00 Researchers have developed EVE-Vax, a computational design tool that creates synthetic SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins mimicking future immune-evading variants. These designed proteins enable early assessment of vaccine efficacy before such variants naturally emerge. Study: Computationally designed proteins mimic antibody immune evasion in viral evolution. Image Credit: TimeStopper69 / Shutterstock A recent study in the journal…
Daniel Payne , 2025-05-12 00:16:00 WASHINGTON — President Trump said Sunday that he would sign an executive order to base U.S. drug prices on what other countries pay — usually far less than Americans do. The order, which was widely expected, will mean the U.S. will “pay the same price as the Nation that pays the…
, 2025-05-11 23:50:00 A large UK study reveals that vegetarians, but not vegans, have a slightly elevated risk of hypothyroidism, raising new questions about iodine intake and the role of BMI in interpreting diet-related thyroid outcomes. Study: Risk of hypothyroidism in meat-eaters, fish-eaters, and vegetarians: a population-based prospective study. Image Credit: SvetaZi / Shutterstock A study published…
, 2025-05-11 23:00:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the failure of UK government advisers to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and emerging evidence from East Asia that suppression could bring the virus under control quickly led to avoidable UK deaths, argues an expert in The BMJ. Suppression aims to avoid…
Katie Adams , 2025-05-11 20:02:00 For the past couple of years, clinicians have been singing the praises of generative AI-powered clinical documentation tools, saying that these models give them hours back into their day. Industry leaders agree that these tools are effective for reducing administrative burden among clinical staff, but they’re still figuring out if…
, 2025-05-11 18:30:00 More talk and fewer pills are being employed to help Americans maintain their mental health, a new study says. Psychotherapy is assuming a larger role in mental health care, while medications prescribed without accompanying therapy are becoming less common, according to results published in early May in the American Journal of Psychiatry….