Mind the Gap: Women Less Likely to Survive Heart Attacks Across Global North
A global study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes revealed that women are consistently receiving inferior heart attack treatment compared to men in various countries. Women were less likely…
Neurology-focused NeuroX will participate in CMS’ GUIDE Program
NeuroX and ATP Partners are joining the CMS GUIDE Program to enhance care for dementia patients by providing virtual consultations with neurologists, psychiatrists, and sleep specialists. The program, launching on…
Paris Hilton Speaks up for California’s ‘Troubled’ Teens
Heiress Paris Hilton is advocating for federal oversight of the troubled teen industry, sharing her own experiences of abuse in residential facilities as a teenager. She testified in support of…
Am I allowed to be quiet? Looking through the lens of an introvert in medicine
The author reflects on their experiences in medicine, particularly feeling pressured to be more outspoken and extroverted to fit in. They question the bias towards extroversion in the field and…
Eli Lilly, Amylyx, Johnson & Johnson
Sign up for the biotech newsletter to stay updated on the latest developments in science and politics driving the biotech industry. Recent news includes Eli Lilly's Zepbound showing efficacy in…
Urgent action and legislation are needed to tackle overseas bariatric and cosmetic tourism
A foundation year 2 doctor, a plastic surgery registrar, a fourth year medical student, and a consultant hand and plastic surgeon are calling for urgent action and legislation to address…
Researchers discover how gut muscle can be vital for growth, repair and treatments
Cornell scientists have discovered how intestinal smooth muscle forms, which is essential for absorbing dietary fats. The smooth muscle helps squeeze absorbed fats into the bloodstream to produce energy. The…
Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery
A study involving research at the University of Gothenburg found that women with triple-negative breast cancer and high levels of immune cells in tumors have a lower relapse risk after…
Soothing Your Baby’s Reflux
Baby burping or spitting up, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a normal part of infancy due to the underdeveloped lower esophageal sphincter. Typically, babies outgrow this condition as…
MRD Tests May Speed Myeloma Tx Approvals
A panel of US government advisers unanimously supported the use of highly sensitive tests to detect minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma patients to speed up drug approvals. The FDA…