Severe COVID-19 infection was associated with major cardiac events as much as -- and in some cases more than -- having a history of heart disease, U.K. Biobank data showed. (Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology...

The obesity epidemic may be plateauing in the U.S.; this could be why. (Washington Post) A cohort study of older adults with an initial fragility fracture showed that less than a third filled a prescription for anti-osteoporosis...

The long-term risk of distant recurrence for women with early breast cancer has declined significantly, a decades-long analysis of clinical trial data showed, largely a result of patients enrolling with lower-risk disease along...

I was impressed with Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R.-Fla.) preparations before Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida last Wednesday night. DeSantis took steps to prepare for Hurricane Milton, including:Declaring a state of emergency...

Japanese people with hyperuricemia saw some reductions in urate levels when they lost weight, with greater losses tied to greater decreases in serum urate, researchers said. Among people with urate levels at 7.0 mg/dL or higher...

Length of treatment and neurobehavioral scores did not significantly differ between infants with prenatal opioid exposure randomized to either clonidine or morphine, researchers found. Among infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal...

Heparin treatment was associated with a delayed diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia, electronic health records in two U.S. health systems showed. (Molecular Psychiatry) Analyses of cell types after death suggested that Alzheimer...

Medicine is a calling -- a career filled with purpose. Why, then, would a promising young physician, one on track to be an ophthalmologist, take his own life? The Washington Post asked essentially that question in a recent...

For adolescents with obesity, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA) treatment is associated with a reduced risk for suicidal ideation or attempts, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Pediatrics.Liya Kerem, M.D., and Joshua Stokar, M.D., from Hadassah University Medical Center in Israel, examined the incid

The American Thoracic Society is providing tips to help hospitals mitigate impacts on intravenous (IV) fluid supply resulting from manufacturing disruptions due to recent hurricanes.W. Graham Carlos, M.D., and colleagues provide guidance on how health care systems facing shortages of these fluids may conserve fluids and address the shortages.</

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors or hemophilia B without factor IX inhibitors.Unlike other drugs that replace a c

More than half of U.S. adults report 24-hour dietary intakes associated with inflammation, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Public Health Nutrition.Rachel J. Meadows, Ph.D., from the Center for Epidemiology &amp; Healthcare Delivery Research in Fort Worth, Texas, and colleagues examined sociodemographic differences in

A new study by Concordia researchers suggests that one-third of adult survivors of childhood cancer experience a fear of cancer recurrence so severe that it can seriously impact their daily lives.

In a new clinical guideline issued by the American College of Chest Physicians and published online Sept. 27 in CHEST, recommendations are presented for endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) specimen processing and handling.Noting that EBUS-TBNA has become the standard for initial lung cancer diag

Lithium aspartate is not effective for neurologic post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) symptoms of fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Network Open.Thomas Guttuso Jr., M.D., from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo in Williamsville, New York, an

Sensitive skin (SS) seems to be associated with primary hyperhidrosis (PHH), according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.Erika T. McCormick, from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., and colleagues surveyed 637 PHH sufferers to assess HH a

Accelerated three-year M.D. (3YMD) graduates have similar performance in medical school and early residency as four-year M.D. (4YMD) graduates, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Academic Medicine.Nivedha Satyamoorthi, from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues compared learn

The drug is approved for multiple inflammatory conditions and is expected to launch in the first half of 2025.

A new study by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Center on Aging reveals a concerning trend: methamphetamine poisoning is the leading cause of fatal overdoses among midlife and older adults in Hawaiʻi. The research, published in the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare, highlights an overlooked aspect of the state's drug crisis.

Black men with advanced prostate cancer have a greater chance of survival after immunotherapy treatment, at least in part, because of ancestral gene variants in immune responses.

An estimated 15.5 million U.S adults had a current diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2023, according to research published in the Oct. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Brooke S. Staley, Ph.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues estim

A study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity reports the findings of a study by researchers based in Brazil, the United States and South Korea who set out to understand how viral infections cause pain and to contribute to the search for novel ways of relieving it.

The&nbsp;annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians&nbsp;was held this year from Oct. 6 to 9 in Boston, hosting participants from around the world, including specialists and heath care professionals focused on pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. The conference featured pres

The opioid epidemic is a crisis that has plagued the United States for decades. One central issue of the epidemic is inequitable access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), which puts certain populations at a higher risk of opioid overdose.

A molecule present in elevated levels in the uterine lining could play a key role in a person's ability to become pregnant, new findings suggest.

Researchers have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.

The presence of the single nucleotide variation HLA-DRB1*01:03 was associated with severe ulcerative colitis, according to a Danish genome-wide association study. After testing more than 9.5 million single nucleotide variations...

In an era where mental health awareness is at the forefront of public discourse, a new historical review is shedding light on the often-overlooked French contributions to our understanding of depression. Published in Genomic Psychiatry, the study by Dr. Kenneth S. Kendler and Virginia Justis of Virginia Commonwealth University examines a seminal 1897 French monograph that helped shape modern conce

Distinct immune "signatures" in patients who develop adverse events while receiving immunotherapy for cancer may help oncologists identify patients at risk and treat them early to prevent serious side effects, suggests a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

In the U.S., millions of people experience cancer every year, but don't have an equal opportunity to access experimental treatments in clinical trials, or to receive treatments that have been shown to be effective in patients like them.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors or hemophilia B without factor IX inhibitors.

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. More than 230 doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers signed a letter calling for former President Donald Trump to release his medical records ahead of the...

Pharmacists may continue making compounded versions of the weight-loss medication tirzepatide while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revisits its Oct. 2 decision to remove the medicine from a national drug shortage list.

Accelerated three-year M.D. (3YMD) graduates have similar performance in medical school and early residency as four-year M.D. (4YMD) graduates, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Academic Medicine.

A team at the University of Cordoba and IMIBIC tested the protective effect of a fermented black garlic extract against inflammation and the progression of prostate cancer in a study conducted on human prostate cancer cell models in the laboratory.

The trauma of natural disasters doesn't end when the storm or wildfire is gone, or even when communities are being put back together and homes have been rebuilt.

The American Thoracic Society is providing tips to help hospitals mitigate impacts on intravenous (IV) fluid supply resulting from manufacturing disruptions due to recent hurricanes.

An innovative effort to close the gap in COVID-19 vaccination rates in Prince George's County, Maryland found major success, according to new research co-authored by a public health leader at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr. Ernest Carter.

Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it's lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognize its power. So it's no wonder it is increasingly being used in medical treatment.

Extreme heat and cold are associated with a higher number of occupational accidents, but between 1989 and 2019 the risk of medical leave in Spain on days of extreme heat decreased from 19% to 13%, compared to days of moderate temperatures. This is the key finding of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, and published i

A team of researchers from the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology (BCT Institute) at Reichman University (Herzliya, Israel) has identified a significant deficit in auditory spatial perception among hearing aid users and cochlear implant recipients and introduced an innovative multisensory solution that leads to notable improvements in this ability.

Pharmacists may continue making compounded versions of the weight-loss medication tirzepatide while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revisits its Oct. 2 decision to remove the medicine from a national drug shortage list.What prompted the FDA to reconsider its <a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-clarifies-pol

A team of researchers has identified a promising therapy based on antimiRs to treat myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a complex genetic disorder caused by an abnormally high number of CTG repeats (a specific type of RNA sequence) in the DMPK gene. The results of their research have just been published in Science Advances.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women across the U.S. And rates of the disease continue to climb, notably among younger women. A report from the American Cancer Society calculates that one in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50.

When human radiologists examine scans, they peer through the lens of decades of training. Extending from college to medical school to residency, the road that concludes in a physician interpreting, say, an X-ray, includes thousands upon thousands of hours of education, both academic and practical, from studying for licensing exams to spending years as a resident.

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer.

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of exercise? A team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara has taken a closer look.

Using a system of genetic barcodes and a novel single-cell sequencing method, a research team at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in Milan has developed an approach to identify cells responsible for initiating tumors and metastasis, particularly in breast cancer.

Researchers at INRAE have developed an artificial mouth to reproduce and better understand the processing of soft foods. The device is based on anatomical data collected at the Fujita Health University and features a silicone tongue that contracts using compressed air to mimic the movements of the human tongue. The results were published on October 15 in the journal Scientific Reports.

Researchers at the University of Bern and Bern University Hospital have developed a test to simplify the diagnosis of allergies. Its effectiveness has now been confirmed in clinical samples from children and adolescents suffering from a peanut allergy. The results could fundamentally improve the clinical diagnosis of allergies in the future.

University of Helsinki researchers measured the brain activity of people watching a live dance performance in a real-world setting. They invited spectators with extensive experience of either dance or music as well as novices with no particular background in either of these areas.

Scientists at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Shanghai Institute of Immunology (SII), along with their international collaborators, have dissected the key signaling mechanism driving inflammation in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), through which they have also uncovered a promising new protein target to combat the fatty liver disease.

Amino acids are the building blocks for protein in food but also in human muscle. A 2023 study characterized amino acid intakes among Americans and a new paper published in Current Developments in Nutrition examines how intakes correlate with muscle-related health outcomes in older adults. Both are based on the "National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2018."

In 2019, Raymond Mailhot was visiting with a young patient and his family facing a scary diagnosis—brain cancer. Treatments were incredibly effective, and the young boy was going to survive, Mailhot shared in Spanish with the Venezuelan immigrants.

Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the neural circuit that induces rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a stage during which we actively dream. They also discovered that abnormalities in the neurons constituting this circuit lead to REM sleep behavior disorder, a condition in which the body moves based on dreams during REM sleep.

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) have developed a new method that could potentially help provide better access to lung transplant for transplant candidates who are hard to match because of their blood type or height.

More than 100,000 older adults are hospitalized on average yearly in the United States with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), as are 58,000 or more infants and young children under the age of 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC says 6,000 or more older adults and 100 or more young children die annually of RSV.

The ability to therapeutically manipulate the immune system presents a multitude of potential opportunities for treating infectious diseases, cancer and other diseases, but first, researchers must fully understand the processes that shape immunity.

Researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine, and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have created the most detailed picture yet of how Alzheimer's disease (AD) progresses at the cellular level.

Most health insurance plans in the United States manage costs by financially incentivizing plan members to get health care within a network of health care providers. Insurance regulators issue requirements—called network adequacy standards—to pressure networks to comply with federal or state standards for health care access. These standards include issues such as providing enough health care provi

It's well-known that adults who are victims of intimate-partner violence are also often victims of traumatic brain injury, including concussions. But whether this association exists in younger people who experience teen dating violence (TDV) has not been examined, until now.

The Physical Activity Alliance, the nation's largest national coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical activity, today released the 2024 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. The overall physical activity grade for children and youth remained low at D-, the same grade it received in 2022, the last time a report was made.

Research published in Nature Genetics on Oct.14, by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine, found a higher concentration of a specific kind of DNA—extrachromosomal or ecDNA—in more aggressive and advanced cancers that could mark them as targets for future therapies.

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a Washington State University-led study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it—age.

The desire to have our own biological children is hard-wired into many of us. And the desire is often felt more keenly in those struggling with infertility. So the promise of a simple solution is hard to ignore—which may be why "the Mucinex method" is trending on social media.

Families rely on PCPs to manage, or ideally prevent, the progression of allergic disorders in young patients.

A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather than the lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

Cervical cancer patients were significantly more likely to be alive and cancer-free after five years when given a short course of chemotherapy prior to chemoradiation. This is the finding of a clinical trial led by researchers from UCL and UCLH.

Travelers sometimes pick up more than just memories when they go abroad. Unfortunately, they may also experience health issues brought about by pathogens. Data collected by a novel travel app developed by UZH researchers in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) now shows that this happens remarkably often.

Ever had an itchy nose or, worse, an unreachable spot on your back that drives you mad? Now imagine an itch that refuses to go away, no matter how hard or long you scratch. That persistent itch, or pruritus, may actually be one of the skin's first lines of defense against harmful invaders, according to neuroimmunologist Juan Inclan-Rico of the University of Pennsylvania.

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the neural mechanisms underlying the behavioral transition from the sexually receptive estrus stage to the non-receptive phase, as part of the hormone-dependent behavioral changes during the estrous cycle in female mice. Their study uncovered a neural circuit that causes a rapid decline in sexually receptive behavior at the end of the estrus pe

In the last 10 years, some 20,000 or so academic papers have been published on the neuroscience of sex and gender. Perhaps you have read the media coverage of such papers, suggesting there's finally proof that stereotypical abilities such as men being good at reading maps or women excelling at nurturing can be pinpointed in the brain.

Viruses are masters of stealth. From the moment a virus enters the host's body, it begins hijacking its cells. First, the virus binds to a specific protein on the cell's surface through a lock-and-key mechanism. This protein, known as a receptor, facilitates the entry of the virus's genetic material into the cell.

In a first-ever trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have provided abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) imaging results to attempt to elicit behavioral changes to improve diet, physical activity, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men and women.

Organoids, which are 3D miniature organs that mimic the structure and function of human organs, play an essential role in disease research and drug development. A Korean research team has overcome the limitations of existing imaging technologies, succeeding in the real-time, high-resolution observation of living organoids.

There is controversy over the diagnostic criteria, with one proposed definition placing it at the center of many other co-occurring complex, chronic illnesses.

Comprehensive outcome measures, combination therapies, and cause-based treatments are on the horizon.

Lower consumption of dietary fats was associated with thyroid autoimmunity in men but not in women, according to an analysis of a large nationally representative US dataset.

The connection between respiratory infections, chronic diseases like asthma, and the gut microbiome drives research toward more effective, targeted treatments for lung diseases.

The UK government will trial the use of weight loss jabs to help unemployed people with obesity get back into work, the health secretary said Tuesday.

Participants with type 2 diabetes who stopped insulin after receiving the novel ReCET endoscopic procedure in combination with semaglutide maintained their initial response at 2 years.

Bright light therapy was associated with a significantly higher remission rate in patients with nonseasonal depressive disorders than other treatments.

Researchers studying the link between the gut microbiome and endometriosis are working on a noninvasive stool test for the condition and may have discovered a promising treatment in the process.

Historical discrimination, lack of qualified interpreters, and inadequate access to care contribute to worse outcomes among Indigenous patients with diabetes.

As at-home, DIY brain stimulation devices gain popularity for common psychiatric disorders, questions arise about their safety and efficacy in the absence of medical supervision.

UK-based medical device maker CMR Surgical said on Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the upgraded version of its surgical robot to be used in...

Five years ago, at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, a phenomenon became abundantly clear: Preschool-age children rarely developed severe cases of COVID-19.

Individuals at a high genetic risk for gout faced a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those at a lower genetic risk and would benefit from adhering to a healthy lifestyle.

In a cross-sectional study, about one third of adult survivors of childhood cancer reported clinically significant or high fear of cancer recurrence.

Deprescribing antihypertensive medications is associated with reduced cognitive decline among older residents of nursing homes, particularly those with dementia.

In patients with axial spondyloarthritis and a history of cardiovascular events, recurrent cardiovascular events were frequent, but exposure to a TNF inhibitor reduced the risk for these events.

Safety issues were not a factor in manufacturer's decision.

Administrative tasks take time away not only from patient care but also from the training of residents.

Greater urinary calcium excretion was associated with reduced bone accrual in youth with type 1 diabetes, found an observational study.

Monitoring and supplementing maternal 25(OH) vitamin D levels in patients with lupus within the 40-59 ng/mL range are crucial while preventing excessive supplementation, this study suggested.

How do we distinguish threat from safety? It's an important question not just in our daily lives, but for human disorders linked with fear of others, such as social anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The microscope image accompanying this press release, from the laboratory of Steven A. Siegelbaum, Ph.D., at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute, displays a powerful technique scientists use

Nonoperative outpatient management of uncomplicated pediatric appendicitis was found to be feasible and safe, with shorter hospital stays and 12% recurrent cases requiring appendectomy within a year.

Levels of the biomarkers GFAP, UCH-L1, and MAP-2 spiked within 30 minutes of traumatic brain injury, with GFAP diagnosing intracranial lesions and predicting critical outcomes most accurately.

Physicians weigh in on malpractice, patient gifts, romantic relationships, and more in Medscape's latest survey.

Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, can have devastating emotional effects, but it is poorly managed in Canada. A review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides guidance to physicians on how to diagnose and manage this condition and calls for referral to outpatient early pregnancy assessment clinics (EPACs) as well as a compassionate approach.

BOSTON -- Some of the latest research advancements in the field of pulmonology presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting, hosted by the American College of Chest Physicians, included dupilumab's (Dupixent) positive effect...

Sex-specific molecules contributing to one's risk of myocardial infarction (MI) were identified by researchers using proteomic profiling. Based on targeted cardio-metabolic proteomics on two large-scale biobanks, there were...

A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. from a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, age 57, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday...

Billing patients for patient portal messaging services may have negative consequences for both patients and physicians, according to a qualitative analysis. Looking at survey responses from 13 patients and 16 primary care physicians...

Treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with lower risks of suicidal ideation or attempts in adolescents with obesity compared with those who were treated with lifestyle interventions, a retrospective cohort study...

More than $100 million could be saved annually on discarded lecanemab (Leqembi), a simulation study suggested. Current vial sizes may result in 5.8% of the Alzheimer's disease drug being thrown away, representing $1,619 in wasted...

Starting next month, hospitals will be required by CMS to report their overall bed capacity as well as their census of patients with respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 -- a requirement hospitals say will be more of a...

I'm 80 years old, white, a lifelong resident of the Midwest, and a regular churchgoer. I am also a survivor of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Does this shock you? I imagine it does. But similar stories are happening...

Since 1970, 37 countries have cut the probability of their citizens dying before they reach age 70 in half, a milestone that signals the remarkable progress many countries have made in preventing and treating disease. But a new report argues that this goal isn't out of reach for any country that chooses to cut its premature mortality, even those afflicted by war or poverty.

An investigational oral fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor was associated with significant improvements in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in a phase II clinical trial. In 168 patients with MASH and...

Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.

Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. Research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress suggests that this is largely due to issues of convenience and comfort.

Non-laboratory-based risk factors and lipids measured in adolescence independently predicted adult cardiovascular events, according to data from seven longitudinal cohort studies. In a multivariable model using non-laboratory...

As part of MedPage Today's occasional series on healthcare clinicians running for office, Washington Correspondent Shannon Firth spoke with Kelly Morrison, MD, an ob/gyn and Democratic state lawmaker running for an open U.S...

Children and teens had an increased risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after COVID-19 infection, a retrospective cohort study of over 600,000 youth suggested. Adolescents 10 to 19 years old had a 55% higher risk for...

A Massachusetts pharmacist was sentenced Friday in Michigan to 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2012 national meningitis outbreak that killed dozens of people. Neither Glenn Chin nor relatives of the Michigan victims...

Vice President Kamala Harris is in "excellent health," according to a report from her physician released over the weekend. In a two-page White House memorandum, Joshua Simmons, MD, Harris' primary care physician, noted that...

In Germany, around 17,000 people are diagnosed with gastric cancer every year. The disease is one of the leading causes of tumor-related deaths. This is due to late diagnosis and the rapid spread of tumor cells throughout the body.

Researchers from Peking University have conducted a comprehensive systematic review on the integration of machine learning into statistical methods for disease risk prediction models, shedding light on the potential of such integrated models in clinical diagnosis and screening practices. The study, led by Professor Feng Sun from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public He

A new database of all patients with Lynch syndrome aims to improve treatment and prevention for those at high-risk of cancer.

Real Chinese acupuncture was more effective than a sham version for treating sciatica stemming from herniated spinal disks in a randomized trial conducted in China. Patients' leg pain scores decreased by 30.8 points on a 100...

As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese. Research shows it can have a dramatic impact on a variety of health conditions, including arthritis, heart conditions and other metabolic problems, and the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends early and intensive treatment to combat obesity.

At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show that ultra-high-field MRI at 7 Tesla (7T) could have far greater resolution and clinical advantages over high-field MRI at 3T in delineating anatomical structures that are important for identifying an

The planned sale of France's best-selling medical drug to US investors has caused the government a splitting headache after an outcry from politicians on all sides.

A new study across five European countries is the largest randomized controlled trial to date evaluating the efficacy of a combined hearing and vision rehabilitation intervention for people with dementia living at home. The new study led by Trinity College and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is published in The Lancet's Healthy Longevity journal.

In a new paper, researchers at the University of Birmingham, argue that soaring house prices, employment uncertainty and lack of access to affordable education could all be contributing to increases in mental health problems as younger generations grapple with issues that were less prominent for their parents and grandparents.

Population-based cancer survival is a key metric in evaluating the effectiveness of national cancer control policies and interventions. The "Healthy China 2030 Planning Outline" has set a goal to increase the overall cancer survival rate in China by 15%. Accurate collection of population-based cancer follow-up data is a key step in assessing progress in cancer prevention and treatment across vario

Experts from the University of Nottingham have played a major role in a pioneering national study investigating the postnatal mental health of British South Asian mothers.

For the first time, researchers looked at the pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) dose needed to achieve therapeutic goals in patients with EPI according to the underlying cause.

Approximately 4.5 million adults in the U.S. have chronic liver disease (CLD), which can lead to cirrhosis.1 Often, cirrhosis is permanent liver damage, so earlier diagnosis and prevention are critical for patients living with...

During their lives, humans and other mammals tend to bond in different ways with others. Psychological theories suggest that individual humans attribute varying values to their social experiences, yet the values they assign to specific interpersonal relationships have rarely been investigated so far.

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Three Philadelphia nurses attempting to care for a gunshot victim were struck by the same vehicle that dropped off the patient; one nurse suffered internal bleeding...

A series of community made videos have proven to be an effective way to encourage Black people to donate blood, with research showing this arts-based approach could help to boost much needed blood supplies.

Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, China.

"Rice and beans" sounds like the very definition of simplicity. But take a look across Latin America and the Caribbean, and you'll find it's a dish—or rather, dishes—as diverse as the region itself.

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disorder, with both autoimmune and vascular features. The main hallmark is tissue and vascular fibrosis that can result in clinical heterogeneity of manifestations across the skin and internal organs. This heterogeneity makes the disease variable in both the symptoms it causes, and how it should be treated.

Around two-thirds (63%) of people in England and Wales say they want the current Parliament to make assisted dying legal for terminally ill adults in the next five years, according to a new study. 20% say they do not want this to happen, while a further 17% do not take a side or have an opinion.

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these—such as Lyme disease—there are many others you've probably never heard of, including some that have been discovered only in the past few years, such as wetland virus.

While a growing body of research has revealed racial disparities in the quality of life for nursing home residents, few studies have focused on Hmong residents in these facilities. A new University of Wisconsin–Madison case study is filling that gap with key insights into the population's needs that aren't being met in the nursing home setting.

As with any new drug, parents and doctors may worry that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss meds by children and teens might raise psychiatric risks, including the risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts.

Gregory and Deborah Macres from California lost their son, Gregory, in 1997, when he was just 4 years old. Little Gregory had a severe form of a rare genetic disorder called Gaucher disease and died after unsuccessful experimental treatment.

A groundbreaking discovery has recently brought hope to millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world. In a world first, scientists have successfully used stem cell therapy to reverse type 1 diabetes in a woman.

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in the elderly. The model is based on analyses of data from the entire Swedish population and can identify patients at high risk, without the need to measure skeletal strength. This can speed up the process for doctors and allow patients to receive preventive treatment. This is s

New research published in Molecular Psychiatry looks at the differences in social interaction and communication observed in autistic and non-autistic adults, using positron emission tomography (PET), a type of brain imaging. In the study, PET was used to directly measure the connections between brain cells (synapses).

Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by persistent high blood pressure that is even more serious when it occurs early in the first trimester. The exact cause of early-onset preeclampsia is unknown, and it is difficult to predict, prevent and diagnose. Now, in the Journal of Proteome Research, researchers report on six proteins that could be used as targets to diagnose a

If you smugly believe you're right in a disagreement with a friend or colleague, a new study suggests why you may actually be wrong.

Escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon in recent weeks, has brought news of death, casualties and displacement.

A toxic version of a certain protein may affect brain, spinal cord and skeletal muscle tissues differently, leading to the complex development and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new study by a team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine.

When you think of lung cancer treatment, what comes to mind—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery? While these can be crucial, there's another powerful tool that's often overlooked: exercise.

Do you remember the name of your second-grade teacher or what you ate for lunch today? Those memories may be separated by decades, but both are considered long-term memories.

Researchers led by the University Hospital Zurich have identified cases of sterile intraocular inflammation, including severe retinal vasculitis, associated with faricimab injections used to treat eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.

The human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities. Disruptions in this process may explain certain neurodevelopmental diseases.

Use of a lifesaving drug to reverse opioid drug overdoses is growing, but not fast enough. That's according to new research in JAMA Network Open from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, College of Public Health and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is thrown away, new research suggests.

When we inhale, airborne chemicals enter our nose, creating the "odor" we detect. These chemicals are then expelled when we exhale. Each breath lasts 3–5 seconds, which seems to limit how quickly we can perceive odors. Chemical changes that occur within a single breath appear to be combined into one odor. Because of this, our sense of smell, or olfaction, is often considered a slow sense.

A unique single-participant precision brain mapping study offered rare insight into how sleep, mood, physical activity, and heart rate affect brain connectivity weeks later.

No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you're trying to accomplish, fitness experts say.

Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy residual cancer cells could offer longer lasting protection to people with the disease.

Are back problems influenced by your gut? Researchers at Rush think there may be a connection.

Recent neuroscience studies have been investigating how the stimulation of some nerves, particularly the vagus nerve, using electrical pulses affects neural activity in the mammalian brain. The vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the human body, is known to play a key role in the regulation of heart rate, digestion, stress and other physiological processes.

Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do with the money they exchange for the medications used by their employees, according to a KFF survey.

Anaphylaxis is a rapid and severe allergic reaction. It is also a life-threatening emergency.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating whether the U.S. stockpile of bird flu vaccines is still well matched to the virus after discovering recent mutations.

Death cafes — informal meetups where people openly discuss death and dying in a relaxed setting — are gaining popularity. But what are the potential benefits and harms?

In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources. When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs. She helped clients afraid to leave their homes obtain food delivery vouchers. As one client described her, Kim was a "connector."

A considerable proportion of cancer-related crowdfunding stories share experiences of medical financial hardships and health-related social needs (HRSNs), according to a research letter published online Oct. 10 in JAMA Oncology.

For patients aged 18 to 64 years with chronic diseases, electronically delivered letter nudges increase influenza vaccination rates compared with usual care, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are almost immediately confronted with treatment decisions. If a surgical oncologist gave a choice between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy to remove a tumor, that's often because either option will lead to a similar long-term health outcome.

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can include hallucinations, movement disorders, cognitive issues, sleep problems and depression.

A Thoracic thoracic epidural analgesia is a viable option for chest wall surgery in adolescents, with manageable acute events, a retrospective study found.

You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.

About 6.5 million "Near Dual" seniors are struggling to afford long-term care as they grow older and more frail, a new study warns.

A stapler that produces a straight gastric sleeve in one fire improved the efficiency and perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, compared with sequential staple firing.

Metformin, commonly used to treat diabetes, has been investigated for treating a range of cancer types in thousands of studies on laboratory cells, animals, and people.

Researchers found intake of vitamins A and C, and iron, decreased over the previous two decades, with implications for maternal health and fetal development.

A new study found that risk factors for diabetes in patients with the genetic condition are the same as for those in the general population.

Complex, nationwide analysis included both social and environmental factors and could inform local and national policy.

New data: Researchers cautioned those with previous CVD have a higher risk of developing long COVID and should take steps to avoid infection.

Sperm exhibit an immune response that is common to macrophages and neutrophils, according to Brazilian researchers.

This systematic review of 70 studies highlighted the lack of a universally accepted definition for recurrence of differentiated thyroid cancer across different treatment categories.

Increasing green infrastructure in residential areas may greatly benefit individuals with T2D by mitigating harmful pollutants, according to a large prospective study conducted in China.

Several scenarios in a recent study projected the potential elimination of cervical cancer in Canada between 2032 and 2040.

Patients with this rare end-stage cancer complication achieved a median overall survival of nearly a year with proton craniospinal irradiation.

The World Health Organization said on Monday it had approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, an age group considered especially...

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder—also known as ADHD—is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could in fact be undiagnosed ADHD, thanks in large part to trending social media videos racking up millions of views.

"This was worse than our national election." -- Eric Peterson, MD, MPH, cardiologist and FDA advisory committee member, discussing his vote in support of elamipretide as a treatment for the ultra-rare Barth syndrome, despite...

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or caregivers are often not seen as quickly as those who arrive at hospital via ambulance, according to findings presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.

Groundbreaking research presented at UEG Week 2024 reveals a promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that could significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

In 2020, I crossed a professional line expected within the sanctity of a therapeutic relationship: that of non-judgment. Quite simply, I lost it on a patient. It's a moment in my 30 years as a psychotherapist that I look back...

A personalized strategy of dose-escalated radiotherapy (RT) for bladder cancer had a low rate of severe late toxicity and survival comparable to historical results with cystectomy, a randomized trial showed. Only one case of...

International experts in emergency medicine have warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world. Despite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it.

Researchers from the Department of Child Rehabilitation, China, have found significant differences in the gut microbiota of children who go to bed early compared to those who stay up late. The study revealed that children with earlier bedtimes had greater microbial diversity in their gut flora.

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As a urogynecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with leaking bladders and weak supporting tissues allowing the vaginal walls to bulge outside.

Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.

TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center...

One in nine children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to data released in May by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 8% of college students have ADHD, too, and they often struggle in silence: distracted in lectures, unable to complete assignments on time, slow to make friends. The condition can even cause them to forget

Simon* was stunned to see how exhausted and ill his best friend Andre* looked when he met him after not seeing him for a few months due to work-related travel. Andre had been diagnosed with kidney disease and had to start dialysis...

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age.

When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there's any sign of breast cancer.

A team of researchers at Kobe Gakuin University in Japan have genetically engineered insulin-fused proteins capable of targeting hippocampal neurons. The innovative technique capitalizes on insulin's natural tendency to accumulate in the hippocampal neuronal tissue. This new approach could unlock existing treatments for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease by allowing existing d

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children experience only mild symptoms while others suffer from severe disease are not well understood.

Children and adults were transported to a hospital in Pennsylvania Friday night after being sickened by mushrooms, authorities said.

The FDA approved marstacimab (Hympavzi) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce bleeding episodes in adults and adolescents ages 12 years and older with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors or hemophilia B without...

A California physician accused of gross negligence for attributing a stroke patient's death to the COVID vaccine without any evidence, among other allegations, faces potential disciplinary action by his state's medical board...

Payments to brokers who enroll people in Medicare plans should be reformed so that no preferential treatment is given for enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) instead of fee-for-service Medicare, several commissioners said at...

For patients aged 18 to 64 years with chronic diseases, electronically delivered letter nudges increase influenza vaccination rates compared with usual care, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Niklas Dyrby Johansen, M.D., Ph.D., from Copenhagen University Hospital -- Herlev a