2023-09-21 16:55
PHILADELPHIA — Loneliness among both seniors and younger people is a health problem that needs more attention, Kelsey McNamara, MPH, senior director of research at Papa, an organiz… Read More
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2023-09-21 15:44
A convicted felon who hopscotched his way into high-paying health executive positions all over the country despite a federal prison term has once again landed in a top position — a… Read More
2023-09-21 14:49
Social media site TikTok has become a common source of misinformation about gynecologic cancers. (Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology)
PGA Tour golfer G… Read More
2023-09-21 14:31
The No Surprises Act has led to unintended consequences for physician practices that could ultimately hurt patients, said physicians and patient advocates during a hearing of the House Com… Read More
2023-09-21 14:30
For years, psychologists have argued that suppressing thoughts can often backfire, sometimes even making them more persistent and intrusive. However, recent research challenges this notion… Read More
2023-09-21 14:01
In the high-stress environment of healthcare, where the focus is often on healing and saving the lives of patients, a quieter and significant struggle has emerged: moral injury.
Moral inju… Read More
2023-09-21 13:57
Both nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir (Lagevrio) were associated with a reduction in death during the COVID-19 Omicron era, a large retrospective study of electronic heal… Read More
2023-09-21 13:31
Omitting axillary surgery completely in early breast cancer patients with a negative preoperative axillary ultrasound resulted in similar outcomes compared with sentinel lymph node biopsy… Read More
2023-09-21 12:48
Last week, CMS administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was in South Dakota listening to Native American tribal members explain how they were persuaded to enroll in Medicare Advantage (MA) pla… Read More
2023-09-21 12:15
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Epidemiologist @EpiEllie praises the public health messaging of Andrew Bullock… Read More
2023-09-21 12:01
Treatment with oral gabapentin did not improve olfactory dysfunction that remained 3 months after a COVID-19 infection, the randomized GRACE trial showed.
Of 44 patients who completed the… Read More
2023-09-21 11:00
Biomarker-directed thromboprophylaxis in the outpatient setting significantly reduced the frequency of thromboembolism in high-risk patients with gastrointestinal (GI) or lung cancers, a r… Read More
2023-09-21 09:53
New York physician assistant Jacob Klein is representing himself in a murder trial in which he is accused of killing Philip Rabadi, also a physician assistant. (Times Union)
Nebraska docto… Read More
2023-09-21 09:16
The food choices you make do not just affect your physical health, they can also impact your mental well-being. A new study has found that processed food, especially those with artificial… Read More
2023-09-21 07:45
A rare bacteria that can cause infertility and reproductive issues in dogs has begun spreading to humans in the U.K. Three people have reportedly been infected with Brucella Canis for the… Read More
2023-09-21 05:39
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that disrupts a woman’s menstrual cycle and affects fertility. But, what are the other lasting health implications?
As… Read More
2023-09-20 17:43
While members of the FDA Pediatric Advisory Committee (PAC) said much of the existing artificial womb technology (AWT) research is promising, they noted that the logistical and ethical con… Read More
2023-09-20 17:41
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) got some preliminary affirmation for asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in a retrospective registry study.
Of partic… Read More
2023-09-20 17:29
Inhaled fluticasone furoate failed to shorten recovery time for non-hospitalized adults with COVID-19, new data from the adaptive ACTIV-6 trial found.
When used daily for 2 weeks, a quicke… Read More
2023-09-20 17:19
A novel blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) measure showed promise as a biomarker for Parkinsonian disorders.
CSF levels of DOPA decarboxylase (DDC) — an enzyme that converts levod… Read More
2023-09-20 16:38
Prenatal exposure to common environmental chemicals may be linked to postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms, according to a prospective cohort study.
In over 2,100 pregnant individuals, high… Read More
2023-09-20 16:07
The FDA declined to approve an epinephrine nasal spray (ARS-1, also known as neffy), requesting that an additional premarketing study be conducted, maker ARS Pharmaceuticals announced.
The… Read More
2023-09-20 15:44
Rates of bile duct injury a year after gallbladder removal surgery were lower with laparoscopic procedures than robotic-assisted ones, a retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries found… Read More
2023-09-20 15:27
Welcome to Spell Check-Up, a game where your medical spelling skills are put to the test.
We give you the definition of a healthcare-related word and several spelling options.
Your task is… Read More
2023-09-20 13:46
Over half of people with schizophrenia experienced sexual dysfunction — 55.7% of men and 60% of women — according to a meta-analysis of more than 21,000 study participants… Read More
2023-09-20 12:48
As an investigational diabetes drug implant that promises better adherence faces FDA review for a third time, safety concerns ranging from adverse heart and kidney events are expected to b… Read More
2023-09-20 12:41
Yoga can not only keep your mind and body fit, but also have a positive impact on chronic inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.
The latest study, published i… Read More
2023-09-20 11:46
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week.
Iowa Doc Sues Hospital Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate… Read More
2023-09-20 10:42
PHILADELPHIA — What’s the best way to prevent health misinformation from spreading? Detect it early, Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Media Matters for America, said… Read More
2023-09-20 10:39
Depression is a global challenge that affects individuals across different borders and cultures. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that about 280 million people worldwide suffe… Read More
2023-09-20 09:25
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Officials in several Bay Area counties issued mask mandates for healthcare workers in patient care settings. (KTVU Fox)
Natio… Read More
2023-09-20 09:05
When job-related stress takes its toll, it does not just affect a person’s mental state but also impacts their physical well-being. A new study says men who are underappreciated at w… Read More
2023-09-20 06:57
Snacking is not always unhealthy, but it all comes down to what you choose to munch on between meals. According to a study, unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal… Read More
2023-09-20 05:10
Having all your natural teeth not only gives you a great smile and helps you enjoy your favorite meal, but can even improve the chances of surviving certain types of cancers. In a study, r… Read More
2023-09-20 00:01
Almost a third of patients with severe psoriasis had echocardiographic evidence of asymptomatic coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), a prospective study showed.
Doppler echocardiograp… Read More
2023-09-19 16:47
Prolonging the time to surgery following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for esophageal cancer failed to improve histological complete response rates and may even worsen overall surviv… Read More
2023-09-19 16:33
Updated COVID shots are becoming available in the U.S. amid what appears to be a surge in cases — leaving some to wonder whether they need an updated shot if they recently recovere… Read More
2023-09-19 16:28
Among young adults with aortic regurgitation (AR), those undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) before they met standard criteria were more likely to achieve good results from the surge… Read More
2023-09-19 15:13
PHILADELPHIA — Artificial intelligence (AI) has an image problem when it comes to healthcare, but it actually represents a big opportunity to improve things, Tom Lawry said at the… Read More
2023-09-19 14:29
Researchers are warning parents against placing their diabetic or prediabetic children on low carbohydrate or ketogenic diets without the supervision and guidance of healthcare professiona… Read More
2023-09-19 14:11
People who were prone to needing dentures tended to also be at higher risk of cardiometabolic disease. (European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Early real-world experience at a Dutch li… Read More
2023-09-19 13:51
Hotez is a professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology.
It might not be intuitive why, as an MD-PhD laboratory investigator who… Read More
2023-09-19 12:02
Neurosurgery patients who had a piece of their skull removed were fitted with a prosthesis embedded with an acrylic window so doctors could peer inside with ultrasound. (New York Times)
A… Read More
2023-09-19 12:00
Compared with women who are early birds, night owls had a 19% higher risk of developing diabetes, after taking into account lifestyle and sociodemographic factors. (Annals of Internal Medi… Read More
2023-09-19 11:51
People who took ranitidine (Zantac) for at least a month were no more likely to develop cancer than people who used other histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), according to a retrospec… Read More
2023-09-19 11:09
MDMA-assisted therapy can help significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people, a new study has found.
As part of the recent study, which was published in… Read More
2023-09-19 10:54
PHILADELPHIA — How do other countries achieve better health outcomes than the U.S.? They all have three traits that the U.S. does not, Paul Keckley, PhD, said at the Population Hea… Read More
2023-09-19 09:40
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The highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 has been spotted in samples from Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Orego… Read More
2023-09-19 07:38
Those extra pounds that kids put on during the growing years are often linked to serious long-term health conditions in their future. Researchers say kids diagnosed with obesity should kic… Read More
2023-09-19 06:38
People with type 1 diabetes depend on regular insulin injections to manage their blood sugar levels. Can they ever ditch the needles? A new implantable device developed by a group of engin… Read More
2023-09-19 04:38
Planning to shed some pounds? Researchers say it is healthier to choose nuts as snacks instead of rice crackers or baked cereal bars. Adding more evidence to the benefits of nuts, a new st… Read More
2023-09-19 03:11
A bright and confident smile can work wonders, boosting your self-esteem and leaving a lasting impression. While professional teeth whitening at the dentist’s office is a popular opt… Read More
2023-09-19 02:45
Everybody loves that feeling of stepping out of the dentist’s office with that squeaky-clean, just-had-a-professional-cleaning smile. But did you know that you can achieve that same… Read More
2023-09-18 16:56
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) laboratory tests — for the thyroid, hormonal biomarkers, or diabetes and hemoglobin A1c, for example — often had unclear terms of sale and vague pr… Read More
2023-09-18 16:44
Maintenance therapy with cetuximab (Erbitux) after FOLFIRI (leucovorin, fluorouracil, and irinotecan) plus cetuximab induction therapy led to better outcomes for patients with RAS wild-typ… Read More
2023-09-18 15:10
Keto and other low carbohydrate diets have gained popularity for type 2 diabetes in adults, but there are safety concerns for young people, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) caution… Read More
2023-09-18 14:50
For those looking to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree, Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania were tied as the top places to do so, according to U.S. News … Read More
2023-09-18 13:53
The FDA approved momelotinib (Ojjaara) as the first therapy specifically for intermediate- and high-risk myelofibrosis with anemia, GSK announced.
Almost all patients with myelofibrosis de… Read More
2023-09-18 12:53
Atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata appear to have a bilateral association, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Dermatitis.
In this exclusive MedPage Today vi… Read More
2023-09-18 12:48
Why did a 10-year-old girl with spina bifida and neurogenic bowel suddenly develop severe voluminous diarrhea? That was the diagnostic challenge a team reported in JAMA.
The child presente… Read More
2023-09-18 12:06
S. Polick is a psychiatrist. C. Polick is a nurse scientist. Sisti is a professor of medical ethics. Appelbaum is a professor of psychiatry, medicine, and law… Read More
2023-09-18 11:57
Patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appear to have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma as the general population, according to a large Nordic popu… Read More
2023-09-18 11:05
A new study has found that people who drink two to three cups of coffee daily are less likely to experience anxiety or depression, in comparison to those who consume more or less quantitie… Read More
2023-09-18 10:30
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A 38-year-old woman visited her doctor for discoloration that had developed on her trunk 2 months prior. On examination, extensive hyperpigmented, reticulat… Read More
2023-09-18 09:43
Childhood obesity is an ongoing epidemic that remains a persistent and escalating crisis in the United States. A new study published in the journal Nutrients has revealed that teachers can… Read More
2023-09-18 09:35
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Former president Donald Trump called 6-week bans on abortion a “terrible mistake.” (NBC News)
Meanwhile, former v… Read More
2023-09-18 08:50
Are your tired feet in desperate need of some TLC? Whether you’re constantly on the move, an athlete seeking enhanced performance or simply someone who values all-day comfort, the ri… Read More
2023-09-18 08:26
Exercise is beneficial for preventing heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic health conditions. But can these benefits accumulate over time and be enjoyed in later years? A new stu… Read More
2023-09-18 07:15
Early diagnosis improves the survival and success rates of breast cancer treatment. In a study, researchers found that breast milk can be used as a potential tool for early detection of br… Read More
2023-09-18 05:39
Patients who receive organs from older donors are more at risk of age-related diseases, a new study shows. As a potential solution, researchers suggest the use of a new class of drugs, cal… Read More
2023-09-17 16:00
“You have no idea how much it pains me to conclude that extended pleurectomy/decortication — an operation that we have been offering for over 70 years — has been asso… Read More
2023-09-17 12:00
Fisher is a psychiatrist.
Several months ago, I interviewed the late Sally Zinman, a heroine of our mental health movement of people with lived expe… Read More
2023-09-16 17:00
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As a… Read More
2023-09-16 14:00
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… Read More
2023-09-16 12:00
Venkat is an emergency physician and state representative.
As an emergency medicine resident in the early 2000s, I cared for a patient in her early… Read More
2023-09-15 17:46
MILAN — Research presented at this year’s annual European Respiratory Society congress included early successes in transplanting a patient’s own lung cells to ease chro… Read More
2023-09-15 16:57
FDA staff raised concerns that need to be addressed prior to potential human tests of artificial womb technology (AWT), a device that simulates a womb for extremely premature infants, as d… Read More
2023-09-15 16:30
Nearly one in five Medicare beneficiaries who saw a neurologist traveled long distances for their office visit, 2018 cross-sectional data suggested.
Out of over 563,000 Medicare beneficiar… Read More
2023-09-15 16:19
Bariatric surgery for obesity was associated with a reduced risk of hematologic cancers in a prospective Swedish study spanning more than three decades.
In individuals treated for obesity… Read More
2023-09-15 16:16
Radiofrequency ablation came up short for preventing left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction, a feared complication of transcatheter mitral valve implantation (TMVI), researchers… Read More
2023-09-15 15:38
While Facebook’s policy on removing repeat offenders who post COVID-19 vaccine misinformation may have reduced the number of posts in anti-vaccine pages/groups, it has not led to a s… Read More
2023-09-15 13:35
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… Read More
2023-09-15 12:58
The nation’s supply of the widely used cancer drug cisplatin has almost returned to pre-shortage levels. (Becker’s Hospital Review)
The FDA announced a new and updated indicati… Read More
2023-09-15 12:27
Aspirated freshwater in the lungs of an organ donor who died by drowning in a river was the likely source of Legionnaires disease in two patients who received lung transplants at a Philade… Read More
2023-09-15 11:54
CDC epidemiologists conducted extensive data reviews to inform the recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on this season’s updated monovalent CO… Read More
2023-09-15 10:50
Jayaraman is an interventional neuroradiologist.
Imagine having a severe, life-threatening stroke at 5 p.m., being rushed by ambulance to undergo mi… Read More
2023-09-15 10:20
U.S. surgeons who transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a brain-dead patient announced Thursday they had ended their experiment after a record-breaking 61 days.
The latest ex… Read More
2023-09-15 09:19
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A Tennessee teenager’s flu-like symptoms turned out to be a rare bacterial infection that led to the amputation of his… Read More
2023-09-15 07:29
Brain hemorrhage may be transmitted through blood transfusions, a new study suggests.
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a cause of spontaneous hemorrhage, could be transmitted through donated b… Read More
2023-09-15 05:14
Early removal of ovaries can result in the development of chronic medical conditions and premature aging, a new study shows. Women who undergo oophorectomy before the age of 46 may have a… Read More
2023-09-14 17:34
MILAN — Benralizumab (Fasenra) allowed patients with severe eosinophilic asthma to reduce inhaled corticosteroid (ISC) use without compromising control, the SHAMAL phase IV randomi… Read More
2023-09-14 17:32
Longer storage of red blood cell (RBC) units was associated with longer transplant survival in kidney transplant patients receiving early transfusions, a retrospective study in France foun… Read More
2023-09-14 17:10
From the beginning of Thursday’s House hearing on ways to solve the generic drug shortage, it appeared obvious that little agreement was going to be reached on the best solutions to… Read More
2023-09-14 16:34
Individualizing stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) dose and fractionation according to tumor size, location, and histological characteristics was associated with “excellent&rd&hellip…Read More
2023-09-14 16:24
The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Endocrinologist @mad_endo offers a dramatic reading of a prior authorization… Read More
2023-09-14 16:15
After a New Jersey toddler experienced a serious heart complication found to be due to consumption of a weight loss supplement purchased by the child’s mother, testing revealed that… Read More
2023-09-14 15:53
A blood test may be reliable in diagnosing some adults with suspected celiac disease, helping to avoid a biopsy, according to a prospective cohort study.
In 436 adults with suspected disea… Read More
2023-09-14 15:11
There’s no sign of a gender disparity in multiple-choice test scores at the end of ophthalmology education, but women do slightly lag behind men in a more subjective mid-year evaluat… Read More
2023-09-14 15:03
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy proved safe and effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in a diverse patient population, according to findings from the phase III r… Read More
2023-09-14 12:50
Experts debated the claims made by drug companies and industry allies suing the federal government over its recently launched drug price negotiation program during an online panel discussi… Read More
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