Democrats See Opportunity in GOP Threats to Repeal Health Law
Health policy expert Julie Rovner is the host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" In a recent episode, Rovner and her panelists discussed the…
Former ASH president honored for dedication to improving care of underserved populations
Dr. Alexis Thompson, former president of the American Society of Hematology, was awarded the 2023 Award for Leadership in Promoting Diversity at the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition. In an…
CAR-T helps other autoimmune patients in small study
At the annual American Society of Hematology meeting, researchers reported that 15 autoimmune disease patients who received CAR-T therapy are still in complete remission. This includes eight lupus patients, four…
Anton Buter | The BMJ
Anton Buter, a surgeon from South Africa, moved to Glasgow in 1998 to continue his training in upper gastrointestinal surgery. He was known for his modesty and private nature. He…
Glasses Provide Audible Prompts for Blind Wearers
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have developed smart glasses for blind and low-vision users that use a combination of computer vision and sound to help users identify objects…
Gingerbread is an ancient staple of the holiday season—and its spices may have some surprising health benefits
Gingerbread is a historic holiday treat popular for Christmas. Its origins date back to 2400BC, and it was later introduced in popular European countries in the 11th century with ginger…
Women over 50 can safely reduce mammogram frequency after breast cancer surgery
A study found that women age 50 or older who have had surgery for early-stage breast cancer can undergo mammography every two to three years without affecting their outcomes. U.S.…
‘White Lung’ Pneumonia – What You Need to Know
Experts are discussing "white lung syndrome" pneumonia in children and its connection to outbreaks in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Europe. The condition is not officially recognized but refers to pneumonia detected…
This Test May Guide AML Therapy for Black Pediatric Patients
A new study presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting examines the implications of a polygenic score called ACS10 for Black pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia…
Over 4 Hours Of Smartphone Use Linked To Higher Stress, Substance Use In Teens: Study
A new study suggests that excessive smartphone use among adolescents may lead to adverse mental health effects. More than four hours of smartphone usage per day increases the risk of…