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...

The rape and murder of Kolkata physician Moumita Debnath sparked worldwide outrage. Debnath had just finished a 36-hour shift at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and, as there was no call room available for resident physicians...

Six people have been killed in Rwanda in an outbreak of Marburg virus, a highly infectious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, the country's health ministry said on Saturday.

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world's health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan Goldstein and Haroon Saloojee assess South Africa's child vaccination program.

Average premiums and benefits for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D drug plans will remain stable in 2025, CMS officials said Friday. "Bottom line: average premiums, benefits and plan choices for Medicare Advantage...

Ontario's Minister of Sport, 71-year-old Neil Lumsden, recently announced his decision to donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada to support research on brain injuries.

Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than a day treating wounded troops under heavy German fire -- all while injured himself...

The argument about the origins of COVID has always been heated, and nowadays it feels more like a brawl than a scientific debate.

As yoga enthusiasts across the country celebrate Yoga Awareness Month in September, it's difficult to ignore how much the practice has evolved—especially in the West. Yoga, born as a spiritual and meditative practice rooted in centuries-old Indian traditions, has become a global phenomenon often centered on physical health and wellness.

With October only a few days away, EEE remains a threat in the Bay State.

Evidence is mounting that food packaging and plastic tableware contain toxic chemicals absorbed by humans, a public health risk largely ignored by federal officials charged with protecting the nation's food supply.

Despite being liberalized in scores of countries over recent decades, women's access to abortion remains a precarious right globally with numerous countries restricting the procedure or outlawing it altogether.

Experts expressed enthusiasm Friday after US health regulators approved the first new form of treatment for schizophrenia in decades.

A Minnesota resident who came into contact with a bat in July died of rabies, the state's department of health announced Friday.

An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome—an indication of distant "relatedness"—has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting and sudden cardiac death.

Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body's internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery offers new avenues for prevention and treatment strategies.

Researchers at Michigan Medicine have developed a composite hydrogel capable of achieving sustained, steady drug release using ultrasound as a trigger.

Pediatric heat-related illness emergency department volume is associated with higher temperatures and is increasing over time, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.Taylor Merritt, M.D., from the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and c

Opioid poisonings are increasing among children, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.Maria Quidgley-Martin, M.D., from the University of Florida in Gainesville, and colleagues described the demographic, clinical, and social characteristics o

In the 2023 to 2024 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, more than half of infants were protected by maternal RSV vaccine, nirsevimab, or both, according to research published in the Sep. 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Hilda Razzaghi, Ph.D., from the CDC in Atl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Patients and their caregivers sought shelter Friday on a Tennessee hospital's roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the building's interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult...

WASHINGTON -- During a panel discussion on the state of the opioid epidemic, former White House officials, advocates, and other policy experts called for more evidence-based prevention messaging, continued efforts to improve...

The annual Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis was held from Sept. 18 to 20 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and drew more than 8,500 delegates from around the world, including clinicians and researchers in multiple sclerosis (MS). The congress highlighted the latest research in prodromal MS and radiologi

A Minnesota resident who came into contact with a bat in July died of rabies, the state's department of health announced Friday. The person's death marks a rare occurrence, as fewer than 10 people in the U.S. die from rabies...

Several news items this week put professional football and head trauma back in the spotlight. On Monday, a study showed that one-third of former National Football League (NFL) players believed they had chronic traumatic encephalopathy...

Fewer children born during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic received recommended vaccines compared with those born in the 2 years before the pandemic, according to CDC data. Compared with vaccine coverage during 2018...

In 2021, the estimated total tax benefit received by U.S. nonprofit hospitals was $37.4 billion and was concentrated among a small number of hospitals, according to a study in JAMA. In this video interview, study author Ge Bai...

Four additional healthcare workers who cared for the Missouri patient confirmed to have H5N1 bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, CDC reported on Friday. One of those workers was in the higher risk category because...

By way of two resoundingly consistent votes, members of an FDA advisory committee agreed that PD-1 inhibitors do not have a favorable risk/benefit profile for gastroesophageal cancers with low PD-L1 expression <1. The Oncologic...

Omitting biopsy in patients with negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results is associated with a significantly reduced relative risk for detecting clinically insignificant prostate cancer, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Jonas Hugosson, M.D., Ph.D., from Sahlgrenska Aca

A higher intake of ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in The Lancet Regional Health.Samuel J. Dicken, from University College London, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort analysis of the European Prospective Investigati

Casual blood glucose (CBG) testing at 24 to 28 gestational weeks misses about 70 percent of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.Masako Tomimoto, M.D., from the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan, and colleagues enrolled

Over my 30-plus years working in the healthcare environment, I've witnessed many evidence-based and well-intended attempts to "heal" our imperfect system for providing healthcare on national, regional, and local levels. When...

Researchers have identified a number of novel oral bacterial species that, taken together, appear to be a risk factor for head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). In the prospective nested case-control study, 13 oral bacterial...

For patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 20 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2, metabolic surgery is associated with a lower risk for progression of kidney impairment compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) treatment, according to a study published in the September issue of the <

Reducing or preventing paramagnetic rim lesions (PRLs) could significantly slow multiple sclerosis (MS) progression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association, held Sept. 14 to 17 in Orlando, Florida.Jack Reeves, Ph.D., from State University of New York at Buffalo, and colleagues assessed the

Vaping is tied to lower cognitive scores in college students, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association, held from Sept. 14&nbsp; to 17 in Orlando, Florida.Linker Viñan, from Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil in Ecuador, and colleagues investigated the relationship between inhalant

An in-home, voice-activated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program improves insomnia symptoms among breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Claire M. Starling, M.P.H., from the MedStar Health Research Institute in Washington, D.C., and colleagues assessed the efficacy of a C

For infants and young children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, ziresovir reduces signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Shunying Zhao, M.D., Ph.D., from Beijing Children's Hospital, and colleagues enrolled participan

Sexual and gender-minority (SGM) persons have increased odds of adverse brain health outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Neurology.Shufan Huo, M.D., Ph.D., from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional study in the All of Us Research Program to

For infants born prematurely, survival increases considerably for those born at 25 versus 22 gestational weeks, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in Pediatrics.Erika M. Edwards, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Vermont Oxford Network in Burlington, and colleagues examined survival to hospital discharge for infants born at 22 to 25 week

The FDA has determined that the monoclonal antibody pemivibart (Pemgarda) is likely to be effective against currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, including KP.3.1.1 and LB.1. "Based on current CDC Nowcast estimates and...

Over the past decade, the U.S. has seen a troubling resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, mumps, and most recently, pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis, which disproportionately affects infants and...

The FDA approved dupilumab (Dupixent) as the first biologic treatment for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Sanofi and Regeneron announced on Friday. An injectable interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 pathway...

Denials of insurance claims for preventive care were disproportionately more common among at-risk patient populations, including low-income patients, those with a high school degree or less, and patients from minoritized racial...

Omitting biopsy in patients with negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results is associated with a significantly reduced relative risk for detecting clinically insignificant prostate cancer, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

An in-home, voice-activated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program improves insomnia symptoms among breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.

For infants born prematurely, survival increases considerably for those born at 25 versus 22 gestational weeks, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in Pediatrics.

Estrogens are known to drive tumor growth in breast cancer cells that carry its receptors, but a new study by Duke Cancer Institute researchers unexpectedly finds that estrogens play a role in fueling the growth of breast cancers without the receptors, as well as numerous other cancers.

For infants and young children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, ziresovir reduces signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Currently, kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment to ensure survival and improve the quality of life of patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease, and it is widely practiced in health care systems. However, the monitoring of transplant patients and markers of tolerance to the transplanted organ remain limited.

A study conducted by a research team from Kumamoto University has shed light on the critical role of a tRNA methylation enzyme, TRMT10A, in supporting brain function. The findings reveal how the absence of TRMT10A leads to a reduction in specific transfer RNA (tRNA) levels, disrupting protein synthesis in the brain and impairing synaptic structure and function.

Obtaining accurate clinical measurements is essential for diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions. Regrettably, the impact of skin type and pigmentation is not equally considered in the design and calibration of non-invasive oxygen-monitoring medical technology.

The FDA on Thursday approved xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) for schizophrenia in adults, the first new class of drug for the condition in more than 30 years. In contrast to antipsychotics that work on dopaminergic...

Two studies have found that the virus that causes COVID-19 is becoming resistant to two drugs used to treat patients with infections.

World leaders meeting in New York have backed a new set of goals and pledged to find US$100 million in funding to address the problem of drug-resistant bacteria, a global crisis that is all the more acute in the poorest countries.

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with Sichuan University, Chengdu, has found that people that show traits and behaviors that differ from gender stereotypes may be at greater risk of a range of common mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience research have explored the effects of circadian rhythm disruption on the lungs. They have found that nearly every cell in the body is keeping track of time.

Researchers with McMaster University have discovered that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington disease doesn't repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves.

Houston Methodist researchers have developed an advanced mathematical model that predicts how novel treatment combinations could significantly extend progression-free survival for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer.

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center identified a substantial increase over the past decade in the proportion of patients with cancer in the U.S. who participate in pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical trials compared to those conducted with federal government support.

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer revealed his dementia diagnosis. (AP via ESPN) Florida hospitals are postponing elective procedures and preparing...

As Mark Hasegawa-Johnson combed through data from his latest project, he was pleasantly surprised to uncover a recipe for Eggs Florentine. Sifting through hundreds of hours of recorded speech will unearth a treasure or two, he said.

Centrosomes are small structures in cells with many essential functions, including roles in cell signaling and in organizing a cell's cytoskeleton. Centrosome dysfunction contributes to diseases like cancer and congenital developmental disorders—for which understanding what regulates centrosome function is key.

There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6–8 centimeters that is considered standard. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

Lamotrigine, a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and certain mood disorders, has been shown to be an excellent treatment option for a rare genetic neuromuscular disease known as non-dystrophic myotonia, in a world-first trial led by University College London researchers.

The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody, welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories...

A study led by Brazilian researchers and reported in an article published in the journal Nature Communications proposes that simultaneously targeting the enzyme glutaminase and the protein HuR, both of which are essential to tumor progression, may be effective in treating breast cancer.

The study highlighted that 57.7% of neonates in the case group had a diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome compared to 10.0% in the control group.

Genetic prion disease generally manifests with cognitive difficulties, poor muscle control and abrupt jerking movements of muscle groups and/or entire limbs. The three major phenotypes of genetic prion disease are genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (gCJD), fatal familial insomnia (FFI), and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker (GSS) syndrome. The most common cause of inherited prion diseases is the E200K

The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) has cancelled its annual scientific meeting, scheduled to begin today in Atlanta, Georgia, due to Hurricane Helene.

Exposure to vape and e-cigarette residue on surfaces while pregnant could put unborn babies at risk of immune system damage, new research suggests.

New research shows the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as physical or emotional abuse, and an increased risk of people growing up to be abusive against older generations. While generational trauma is known to be passed down from parent to child, the study showed that it can also reverberate upwards from parent to older generations.

Teen vaping has surged to alarming levels, making e-cigarettes the most popular nicotine product among U.S. adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.6% of middle school and 10% of high school students, or 2.1 million students, used e-cigarettes in 2023.

After a hearty lunch at work, you and your co-workers go into a meeting. First one colleague starts to yawn, then a second and finally it's your turn. Many biological explanations have been put forward for this, but what is the scientific consensus?

Neurent Medical, a company developing non-surgical interventions to treat chronic inflammatory sinonasal diseases, has released positive six-month results from the PARAGON clinical study in Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.

Serotonin is often referred to as the "happiness molecule." It plays a critical role in affecting mood levels and is also a neurotransmitter that sends signals within the brain and the body.

A new intervention which keeps lungs regularly expanding when using a heart-lung machine during heart valve surgery might protect lung function and exercise capacity in adult patients after the operation, a University of Bristol-led clinical trial has found.

An estimated one-third of patients with major depressive disorder have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), characterized by an inadequate response to two or more oral antidepressants (OADs).

Results from a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study show that molecular tumor boards can play an important role in identifying potential inherited cancer risks, leading to better patient care.

Preterm births have increased by more than 10% over the past decade, with racial and socioeconomic disparities persisting over time, according to a new study analyzing more than five million births.

A pair of studies examining immune response in C. elegans reveal broad implications for understanding pathogen detection in higher animals and the evolutionary origins of immunity itself.

Sleep deprivation typically results in longer and deeper sleep, thereby maintaining overall sleep quantity and quality through homeostatic regulation. However, the specific mechanisms by which the brain monitors and controls sleep homeostasis remain unclear.

Multiple surgeries could lead to cognitive decline, a University of Sydney study has found, using data from the United Kingdom's Biobank to analyze half a million patients aged 40 to 69 and followed over 20 years of brain scans, cognitive tests and medical records.

The FDA has approved a first-in-class antipsychotic that targets cholinergic receptors without blocking dopamine receptors.

The first new type of medication in decades to help fight against schizophrenia was approved on Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Cobenfy (xanomeline/trospium chloride) could bring patients what they've long hoped for: A means of easing the hallucinations and "voices" that disrupt their lives without the weight gain and sluggish

Dog lovers can attest to the range of benefits that come with having a canine companion, but improved gut health likely isn't one of them.

A rare group of HIV-positive people who maintain undetectable levels of the virus in their blood without medication could hold the key to new therapies for others living with the disease, says a leading genome expert.

In 2022, more than 100,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the U.S., according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Roughly three quarters of these deaths involved fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid.

A19-year study at the University of Virginia is revealing what may lead some young adults to suffer from debilitating depression and anxiety.

A new study hints at a possible connection between infections and unexplained infant deaths.

Single-pill combinations of three or more antihypertensive drugs are the way forward to help patients reach lower blood pressure targets, according to experts evaluating the approach.

Air bubble formation from pressure changes causes the pump to deliver about 0.6 extra units on ascent and about 0.5 less on descent.

Rheumatologists and lab specialists generally support consumers' ability to access tests without a doctor's order, but they remain aware of the possible harms that can come with practice.

New mouse model research led by scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and Imperial College London explored how nerve cells repair themselves, which could lead to new treatments for nerve injuries.

Lead attire protects against radiation but can cause serious orthopaedic injury. One interventionalists near paralysis led his hospital to buy a lead-free protection system. Should all labs follow suit?

Unjustified fears about harm in pregnancy is preventing the use of highly effective medications in women with MS, new research suggested.

A second-generation supraglottic airway device improved airway safety in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia compared with the previously used model, researchers found.

The first new type of medication in decades to help fight against schizophrenia was approved on Thursday by the U.S. Food and. Drug Administration.

Tucked away behind unassuming double doors on the fifth floor of Rush University Medical Center sits a new, very different type of medical unit.

For 12 years, Paul Stroud's done everything he can to combat the effects of Parkinson's disease. He had a pair of stimulators implanted deep in his brain. He takes the standard medications to treat symptoms. He even briefly tried out tai chi.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's plan to rework President Barack Obama's signature health care law is vague on details, but many conservative health care experts say it would take the Republican Party back to a place it doesn't want to go.

Non-Hispanic Black patients in the United States appear to have persistent disparities in terms of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for various hematologic cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Network Open.

Patients with primary thyroid cancer who receive radioactive iodine therapy have an elevated risk for melanoma and other nonkeratinocyte skin cancers when limiting the cancer site to the head and neck, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open.

Children born in 2020 to 2021 had lower coverage with nearly all childhood vaccines recommended by age 24 months than those born in 2018 and 2019, according to research published in the Sep. 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

When childhood atopic dermatitis persists into adulthood, the large reduction in quality of life suggests that the price of inadequate control in children is high.

New brain imaging findings could pave the way for identifying women at higher risk for postpartum depression.

Semaglutide was linked to a significantly lower risk of overdose than other antidiabetic drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes and opioid use disorder.

A support program tailored to the needs of young adults with T1D was found to reduce hospitalizations and improve glycemic control when compared with usual endocrine care.

A support program tailored to the needs of young adults with T1D was found to reduce hospitalizations and improve glycemic control when compared with usual endocrine care.

Tapering antipsychotic medication for patients in remission after FEP may be challenging in the short-term but beneficial over the long-term, early findings suggest.

Information from newborn screenings, combined with clinical risk factors, may help identify infants at a higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Dropping 5-FU bolus from multidrug regimens is associated with lower rates of cytopenia in gastrointestinal cancers without affecting survival.

Radiotherapy had a distinct advantage over surgery in reducing myeloma progression while maintaining comparable survival outcomes in patients with extramedullary plasmacytoma.

Australia has seen a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months, with one health expert concerned that low vaccination rates could be driving a spike outside cities.

Specific combinations of hormonal and biochemical factors were associated with different clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of AUD between men and women.

Recently analyzed data point to masked palm civets and civets at the Huanan market in Wuhan.

The risks for mortality and adverse health outcomes were comparable between older people who were diagnosed with CKD through screening and those who had preexisting kidney disease.

As the cutoff value increases, the frequency of diagnosis also increases.

Significant differences are seen in antimicrobial susceptibility between high-income and middle-income countries.

Approval follows priority review granted based on findings from the LAURA trial.

Some babies are born with abnormalities involving the structure of the heart, known as congenital heart disease (CHD). While many studies have shown that more babies with congenital heart disease are surviving past their first birthday as deaths from CHD have significantly decreased in the United States, a research abstract found that race impacts these survival rates.

Children with disabilities in foster care are extremely vulnerable, facing risks of maltreatment and removal from their homes and greater need for health care services. New research suggests that children with specific disabilities in foster care are less likely to find a permanent home and have a higher risk of mortality while in care compared to those without disabilities.

About 7% of more than 1,000 teens who disclosed sexual abuse at a California hospital reported that social media was used to facilitate the assault, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition.

The impacts of the ongoing opioid crisis are trickling down to young children, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center from Sept. 27–Oct. 1.

One in three adolescents who have visited a pediatric emergency department report difficulties in accessing menstruation products, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center from Sept. 27–Oct. 1.

The only firearm restrictions found to be effective in reducing mass shootings involving children were laws banning the sale of firearms equipped with a large-capacity magazines, according to a new analysis presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference and Exhibition.

Low levels of Vitamin D can impact the healing of fractures in children, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center from Sept. 27-Oct. 1.

A resurgence of youth seeking a high from "chroming"—the act of inhaling toxic fumes from household items such as nail polish or permanent markers—could be due to videos featuring the practice on the popular social media platform, TikTok, according to new research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition.

The number of children who sought treatment at emergency departments for heat-related illnesses increased by 170% from 2012–2023 at two large children's hospitals, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.

Children who are injured by firearms require significantly more inpatient care, have higher medical complication rates and face a greater risk of death than children with other forms of trauma, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.

Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando.

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction.

A study found fewer than one in four Colorado residents living with children at home recognized suicide as the leading cause of firearm death and less than half thought suicide can be prevented, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition.

Unintentional injuries like falls, drownings and poisonings are the leading cause of death in patients ages 1–4, and a significant portion of these deaths are linked to unintentional ingestion—such as swallowing a drug or poison. New research shows racial and socioeconomic disparities exist in the emergency management of unintentional ingestions in children.

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers. Naloxone can reverse the effects of opioid overdose and is being used in hospitals and by emergency responders outside the hospital to save the lives of young people poisoned by opioids.

Black and LatinX teenagers enrolled in an eight-week racial justice activism program reported fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.

Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States and are linked to over half of youth suicides. Secure storage of firearms (stored locked, unloaded, and separate from the ammunition) can significantly decrease the rates of child and adolescent firearm-related suicides.

Children born to greater socioeconomic backgrounds are significantly more likely to be prescribed opioids, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center from Sept. 27–Oct. 1.

Children born in 2020 to 2021 had lower coverage with nearly all childhood vaccines recommended by age 24 months than those born in 2018 and 2019, according to research published in the Sep. 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Holly A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D., from the CDC i

The free COVID-19 tests promised by the U.S. government are now available."U.S. households will be eligible to order four free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov," according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year."More than

The NIH found evidence of research misconduct by Eliezer Masliah, MD, a longtime head of the neuroscience division of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the agency said Thursday. The falsification or fabrication involved...

Members of the University of Virginia (UVA) faculty senate have reportedly shown support for a group of medical school colleagues who have raised concerns about working conditions. Stephen Culp, MD, PhD, of UVA School of Medicine...

Both of the major political parties in the U.S. are finally proposing ways to reduce healthcare costs. One party wants to build on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while the other has repeatedly tried to overturn it. Last week...

The rate of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a potential link to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations, according to a national study. Compared with the prepandemic...

This story is part of a series called "Ozempic: Weighing the Risks and Benefits." It was produced in part through a grant from the NIHCM Foundation. Looking at the data from clinical trials of new GLP-1 agonists, it's clear...

Welcome to MedAI Roundup, highlighting the latest news and research in healthcare-related artificial intelligence each month. Doctors -- especially medical school students -- should get training in "prompt engineering" to...

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal.

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may help reduce the risk of an opioid overdose in certain people, an emulation target trial suggested. Over a 1-year follow-up, people with comorbid type 2 diabetes and opioid use disorder (OUD...

In successful clinical trials of drugs for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), patients who received a placebo were at significantly higher risk for potential harms, according to two systematic reviews. In one review and meta...

The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. What's it like to work in an emergency department during a Florida hurricane? Pediatric emergency physician @beachgem10...

Stroke related to large vessel occlusion (LVO) is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Endovascular therapy (minimally invasive procedures like catheterization done inside the blood vessels) has transformed the management of these patients.

Most measles cases in England are among unvaccinated individuals. But, between 2011 and 2019, the proportion of measles cases in adults who received two doses of the MMR vaccine in England increased from 1.9% (20/1,064) to 7.2% (57/790). However, the cause of this increase remains unclear.

Recent skin cancer risk stratification guidelines did not improve rates of timely dermatologic follow-up visits among solid organ transplant recipients, according to an analysis of claims data. The rate of post-transplant dermatology...

Innovative research has provided compelling evidence that perceived stress can directly trigger the relapse of psoriatic skin lesions. The study, presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024, is the first to scientifically validate this connection in vivo.

With more Americans using ever-stronger marijuana, a federal advisory panel is calling for a public health approach that's a big departure from "Just Say No." Thursday's report proposes a health-focused strategy, with the CDC...

U.S. birthing hospitals staffed exclusively by family medicine (FM) physicians are more likely to have lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published online in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

Calls to the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline will soon be routed to call centers based on the caller's geographic location -- a process known as "georouting" -- rather than their area code, HHS announced. "The launch of...

A review by a Rutgers Health expert shows that, despite decades of successful efforts to reduce lead exposure, the toxic metal still poses dangers in consumer products that warrant additional attention.

For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), the time to confirmed disability progression (CDP) does not differ for those who are anti-CD20-treated and untreated, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Neurology.

Hereditary changes in genes are often the cause of rare diseases. For example, disease-causing gene variants (PVs) in the HRAS gene cause Costello syndrome and PVs in the KRAS gene cause Noonan syndrome and cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome. If such PVs only arise during embryonic development in the womb, those affected suffer from a mosaic disease in which both altered and healthy cells are present

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsq) as the first and only twice-a-year, 10-minute subcutaneous injection for people with relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

A novel article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings. This "blueprint for action" seeks to revolutionize current methods by recognizing the full scope of a nurse's work and its profound impact on patient outcomes.

School-based health centers (SBHCs) are clinics located in or near public schools to provide students with convenient health care. What began as three clinics in three states a half-century ago has grown into a network of more than 2,500 SBHCs serving more than 6.3 million students in 48 states and Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bimzelx (bimekizumab-bkzx) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), adults with active nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation, and adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how certain cells have the amazing ability to transform their function to help our bodies control our blood pressure.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have uncovered a surprising role of the hippocampus—linking this part of the brain to the control of skilled actions such as handwriting, typing, and playing music.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsq) as the first and only twice-a-year, 10-minute subcutaneous injection for people with relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).The injection is administered by a health care professional. Patients are given premedications at least 30

Important new updates to the largest open database for polygenic scores, the Polygenic Score (PGS) Catalog, could help to generate more equitable disease risk predictions for a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds.

Corneal epithelial ingrowth (EI) is a rare but significant complication following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery. Although this refractive procedure offers several advantages, such as a smaller incision and no risk of flap-related complications, EI can still occur, and due to the specific nature of the surgical technique, it can be challenging to manage.

The formation of pores by a particular protein, gasdermin D, plays a key role in inflammatory reactions. During its activation, an inhibitory part is split off. More than 30 of the remaining protein fragments then combine to form large pores in the cell membrane, which allow the release of inflammatory messengers.

Currently, there are no cures for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects 40,000 people in Ireland. The disease costs an estimated $22,000 per patient, per year with an overall cost to the health system of ~$608 million. Only 1 in 4 patients achieve remission and a significant proportion of patients have suboptimal responses or no response at all to current available therapies.

Deep brain stimulation is an effective treatment for motor symptoms in patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. While ultimately regarded as safe, DBS can yield noticeable declines in verbal fluency, which affects how fast words can be retrieved and generated.

The age-adjusted suicide rate increased in 2021 and 2022, following a decline from 2018 to 2020, reaching 14.2 per 100,000 standard population in 2022, according to a September data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Matthew F. Garnett, M.P.H., and Sally C. Curtin, from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bimzelx (bimekizumab-bkzx) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), adults with active nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation, and adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).Bimzelx selectively inhibits two key cyt

The autumn wave of coronavirus is sweeping across Germany. Those affected mainly suffer from coughs, colds, sore throats and fever, but also from headaches, aching limbs, general weakness and shortness of breath. Because new SARS-CoV-2 variants and subtypes are constantly emerging, coronavirus vaccines must be constantly adapted, similar to influenza viruses.

Gamified digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) may offer benefits for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or depressive disorder, according to a review published online Sept. 23 in&nbsp;JAMA Pediatrics.Barry R. Bryant, M.D., from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues conducted a systematic

The global prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) at high altitude is 8.97 percent, according to the results of a review presented at the American College of Cardiology Latin America 2024, held from Sept. 19 to 21 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.Jean Pierre Eduardo Zila Velasque, from Red Latinoamericana de Medicina en la Altitud e In

U.S. birthing hospitals staffed exclusively by family medicine (FM) physicians are more likely to have lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published online in the September/October issue of the&nbsp;Annals of Family Medicine.Emily White VanGompel, M.D., from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and colleagues charact

Non-Hispanic Black patients in the United States appear to have persistent disparities in terms of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for various hematologic cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Network Open.Theresa Hahn, Ph.D., from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, and c

Children with prenatal pandemic exposure and/or exposure to maternal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection do not have increased rates of positive Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R) screenings, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Network Open.Morgan R. Fir

Patients with primary thyroid cancer who receive radioactive iodine therapy have an elevated risk for melanoma and other nonkeratinocyte skin cancers when limiting the cancer site to the head and neck, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Shawheen J. Rezaei, from the Stanford University School of Medici

For patients with hemophilia B, fidanacogene elaparvovec, an adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene-therapy vector for hemophilia B containing a high-activity human factor IX variant, is superior to prophylaxis, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Adam Cuker, M.D., from the Universit

About 900,000 people in the United States live in assisted living, and roughly 15% could transfer to nursing homes annually—but little is known about the risk factors associated with having to make that move.

For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), the time to confirmed disability progression (CDP) does not differ for those who are anti-CD20-treated and untreated, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Neurology.Marion Hay, M.D., from Rennes University Hospital in France, and colleagues analyzed CDP in

U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation's history, preliminary data suggest. A little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023, according to provisional data from the CDC. That number...

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Centre for Biomedical Research in the Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM) has published a study that reveals significant findings in the field of genetic psychiatry from the perspective of separate gender analysis.

Older adults treated for cancer had double the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, including stroke, as compared with those without cancer, emphasizing the need for long-term monitoring after cancer treatment. (Cancer) The FDA...

As part of MedPage Today's occasional series on healthcare clinicians running for office, Washington Editor Joyce Frieden spoke with oncologist Prasanth Reddy, MD, a Republican who is running for a U.S. House seat in Kansas...

Novel research suggests cannabis use during pregnancy is directly linked to negative impacts on babies' brain development.

If you provide methadone treatment or other substance-use disorder treatments in jails, will it reduce people from going back to jail? Several University of New Mexico researchers say yes.

A new study by University of Waterloo researchers has found that the majority of young people on social media are dissatisfied with their bodies. Researchers say this is a global issue.

Texas cardiologist Kozhaya Sokhon, MD, fired back at claims that he inappropriately touched several patients, saying, "Honestly, people are liars, and they're just trying to make money." (Click2Houston) Lehigh Valley Health...

The promotion of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for public health is a lightning rod for debate, especially from its staunchest critics within the scientific community.

For women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy, an online decision aid can help in making informed decisions regarding immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), reports a randomized trial in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of painful and life-threatening genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. It occurs in nearly 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide.

Researchers from the Color and Food Quality group at the Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Seville), in collaboration with Dr. Marina Ezcurra's group at the University of Kent (U.K.), have shown that the carotenoid phytoene increases the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and can slow the onset of paralysis associated with the formation of amyloid plaques in a model of Alzheimer's di

As the climate warms, the southwestern U.S. is increasingly experiencing weather whiplash as the region swings from drought to flooding and back again. As a result, the public is hearing more about little-known infectious diseases, such as valley fever.

When it comes to drug pricing, the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations both have some very modest wins to tout.

How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? How vertebrates coordinate the eternal tug-o-war between involuntary reflexes and seamless voluntary movements is a mystery that Francisco Valero-Cuevas' Lab in USC Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, set out to understand.

The rapid sinking of the Bayesian superyacht and the loss of seven lives in August 2024, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, cruelly emphasized the potentially lethal perils of the sea. This tragedy, although much publicized, is far from unusual. Globally, accidents at sea lead to thousands of deaths every year—but the true scale of the problem is unknown.

Scientists may have uncovered the root cause of psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2–3% of the global population. The condition is characterized by red, scaly patches that impact the quality of a patient's life and can sometimes be life-threatening.

Some patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) do worse than others when it comes to taking their methotrexate on schedule, a single-center study indicated. Among 224 JIA patients treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia...

Drawing in the organs of individual breast cancer patients and then creating precise radiation plans appears to be faster by using artificial intelligence (AI) models. That way, it remains just as reliable and accurate. It saves considerable time per patient—a pleasant conclusion with current health care developments in mind.

A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Ke from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, developed a new prognostic evaluation method for sepsis patients using a microfluidic concentration gradient chip.

Loneliness has become a very important social problem in recent decades. The unwanted emotions it can cause have a direct impact on people's psychological well-being and are related to an increased risk of isolation, a decline in quality of life, poorer health, and even increased mortality. This situation is aggravated among older people, since they are a social group that is particularly vulnerab