NEWS

Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with distinct geographic patterns in its incidence.

A new test, developed by researchers from UCL Cancer Institute and the Francis Crick Institute, can better predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis, which could inform treatment decisions and potentially reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading.

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- A new database, GroceryDB, can show the degree of processing of more than 50,000 food items sold at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Nature Food.Noting that information on...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- For patients with type 1 diabetes with moderate-to-severe gastrointestinal symptoms, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is safe and improves clinical outcomes, according to a study published in the January issue of...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Obesity at cancer diagnosis is associated with inferior survival among children aged 2 to 18 years, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Cancer.Samuel Sassine, M.D., from the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Inclusion of measures of depression and anxiety to the American Heart Association Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT) prediction model has little additional impact on risk classification of...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- The Florey Dementia Index (FDI) is valid for predicting the age of onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Network Open.Chenyin Chu, from The...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- For children with severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy caused by gain-of-function RAS/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) mutations (RASopathy), trametinib reduces mortality and morbidity, according to a study published...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Thoracic Society and published in the January issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Polypill treatment for cardiovascular disease prevention is of high value in a low-income, underserved population, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Cardiology.Ciaran N. Kohli-Lynch, Ph.D., from the...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Fifteen candidate genetic variants account for only 0.40 percent of variation in opioid use disorder (OUD) risk, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Network Open.Christal N. Davis, Ph.D., from the Crescenz...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Gastric cancer (GC) is a considerable health concern worldwide, especially among men and in East Asia, according to a study recently published in Cancer Biology & Medicine.Nuopei Tan, from the Chinese Academy of Medical...

On Wednesday, a faith-based group of investors requested UnitedHealth prepare a report looking into how its practices could be leading to “delay or abandonment of medical treatment and serious adverse events for patients.”

A new Perspective published in The New England Journal of Medicine led by researchers from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute calls for urgent regulatory reforms to address the rising trend of physician strikes in the United States.

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have uncovered dozens of violations at a McDonald's supplier tied to last year's deadly E.coli outbreak, which sickened over 100 people and led to a massive recall of onions...

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse.Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic r...

Researchers review the impact of extreme weather events related to climate change on HIV strategies.

Prospect is the second large health system with a history of private equity ownership to declare bankruptcy in the past year.

The most detailed study to date on the mechanisms by which a common type of bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, adapts to living on the human body could help improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of certain infections.

Research highlights gender-based disparities in lung transplantation, showing women face longer wait times yet achieve better post-transplant survival outcomes.

The Biden administration’s last MA rule is a boon for insurers, though it remains to be seen how the incoming Trump administration might put its stamp on the regulation before it’s finalized this spring.

Living in a family where there is genetic risk for dementia significantly affects choices about having children and how to parent, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- The sleep aid Ambien could be allowing toxic proteins to pollute the brain, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.Drugs like the main ingredient in Ambien, zolpidem, sup...

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 -- A fecal transplant could help people whose type 1 diabetes has fouled up their digestive system.Swallowing a handful of capsules filled with donor feces helped ease gut pain, nausea, bloating and diarrhea stemming from...

Scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute have solved a big mystery in cancer research – why cells die in different ways following radiotherapy.

Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, UCLH and Personalis have found that a test to detect circulating tumor DNA can predict lung cancer outcome in a Cancer Research UK-funded study.

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 -- Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline.People with gum disease experienced altered connections between different brain regions, compared to folks with good...

Obesity, which affects 650 million people worldwide, influences the development of cardiometabolic diseases and increases the risk of cancer.

People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new study. The study found that exposure to fine particle matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke in California is associated with higher rates of emergency department visits for all causes, non-accidental causes, and respiratory disease. This risk varied by age and race, but was especially high for individuals who lived in areas with lower availability of air conditioning.

Scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants produce when they're stressed prevents dangerous biofilm from forming. The breakthrough offers potential advances in healthcare as well as preventing equipment corrosion in industrial settings.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Providing surgery patients with an opioid disposal kit at the time of discharge increases their self-disposal rates, according to a short report published online Jan. 1 in BMJ Open Quality.Eric Shan, from the University of...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- The prevalence of depression in older adults is impacted by age, gender, marital status, education, income, and volunteering, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- The prevalence and burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) has decreased over time in health care workers, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Infection.Tamara Dörr, M.D., from the Cantonal Hospital...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- After private equity acquisition of U.S. hospitals, global measures of patient care experience worsened, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Anjali Bhatla, M.D...

SATURDAY, Jan. 11, 2025 -- Want to help your child cut back on their screen time?Make sure you live near parks and other open spaces where they can frolic outside.New research underlines the importance of green space access as an alternative to...

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's Disease, it is usually misdiagnosed, preventing affected people from accessing care better tailored to their prognosis.

A study shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill cancer. Investigators examined how molecular dynamics at the immune synapse -- where CAR T cells bind to cancer cells -- affect anticancer activity.

Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Munching on carrots may help benefit your health, especially if you live with type 2 diabetes. At least, that is the hope of researchers in Denmark."We see carrots as a potential component of future dietary strategies for...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Text-based support programs are one of the best ways to help young people quit vaping, a new evidence review says.These texts offer motivational messages and tips for quitting vaping.“I think it’s clear that this approach he...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- In nulliparous pregnant individuals, higher radon exposure is associated with greater odds of gestational diabetes (GD), according to a study published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Yijia Zhang, Ph.D., from the...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- There are disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related mortality, with the highest rates seen for older adults, men, and non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native persons, according to a study published online Jan...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after pregnancy is associated with increased postpartum blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Hypertension.Teresa...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Older cancer decedents with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) receive more aggressive end-of-life care, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in Cancer.Megan A. Mullins, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the UT...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- The machine learning system SCORPIO can predict patient outcomes with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy across diverse cancer types and health care settings, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Nature...

An analysis of U.S. mortality data reveals the disproportionate impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on older adults, males and certain racial and ethnic groups.

A look at cancer cells: Thanks to an innovative method of super-resolution microscopy, researchers observed with molecular resolution in 3D how therapeutic antibodies attack and alter B cells, thereby inducing their destruction. Their research presents the new type of molecular 3D visualization of antibody-cell interactions. The visualization of the molecular interaction between antibody and tumor cell opens up new avenues for improved immunotherapies against cancer.

The in-built in protection mechanisms offer a safer and more effective way to combat the deadliest disease of 2024.

A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other bugs -- and it may be altered by changing your diet.

More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these eating habits.

Scientists have discovered that T cells -- white blood cells that can destroy harmful pathogens -- can completely prevent viral infection, to an extent previously thought only possible due to neutralizing antibodies. Their findings reshape our understanding of how our immune system works, paving the way for the design of more effective vaccines.

Researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) -- organizations that negotiate access to medicines for most patients in the United States -- steer patients to use their own pharmacies. However, these pharmacies appear less used in Medicare than in other market segments. These PBMs are part of integrated health care conglomerates that own insurance companies and pharmacies, which may create conflicts of interest.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in...

The law aims to close loopholes that officials say Steward Health Care exploited to keep regulators in the dark about its finances leading up to its bankruptcy.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Overall, 15.4 percent of children aged 0 to 35 months receive an invalid vaccine dose, receiving a vaccine earlier or later than recommended, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Pediatrics. Alexandria N...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- For women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer (BC), weight gain is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, according to a research letter published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Oncology. Wonyoung Jung, M.D...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Some maternal medications are associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breastmilk, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in JAMA Network Open. Essi Whaites Heinonen, M.D., Ph.D., from the Karolinska...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and motor function and mental health, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in the Journal of Translational...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Ever woke in the night with your thoughts racing about work problems, co-worker disputes, or heavy career decisions? Well, it’s more common than you think. Job stress is robbing U.S. workers of the sleep they need...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- States with strict abortion bans are losing residents, particularly younger people, which could have long-term economic implications.In the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a recent...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Ozempic? Wegovy? Zepbound? How about elderberry juice? Elderberry juice might help people lose weight and improve their blood sugar control, a new small-scale study says. People who drank 12 ounces of elderberry juice...

Despite a $265 million net loss, investors saw reason for optimism in the quarter, including renegotiated pharmacy contracts and the closure of 70 underperforming stores.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found. Gender-based racism through such microaggressions significantly...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age. Average life expectancy for people with dementia is largely based on their age at diagnosis...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Young teens might think smoking makes them look cool, but it’s likely to take their breath away in adulthood, a new study says. Children who start smoking prior to age 15 have a 27% increased risk of developing...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 -- Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library. All these activities not only serve the community, but also can help seniors avoid depression related to social...

Tongue cancer (TC) cells can enter a chemo-resistant state by activating pathways related to autophagy and cholesterol synthesis, report researchers. Using a large-scale library of TC organoids they developed, the researchers performed comprehensive comparative analyses of chemo-sensitive and chemo-resistant cells. Their efforts shed light on promising avenues toward new treatments for tongue cancer.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Women are less likely to receive a lung transplant than men and wait longer on the waiting list, but they have significantly higher posttransplant survival, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in ERJ Open...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Disability is a significant risk factor for lower quality of life (QOL) and increased caregiver burden among children with epilepsy and their caregivers, according to a study published in the February issue of Epilepsy...

Both intuition and past research suggest that whether people deem someone trustworthy depends on that person's past behavior and reputation for betrayal. In a series of experiments, psychologists found that subjects regarded those who previously exhibited that behavior as less trustworthy. However, when the betrayal benefited them or had no effect on them, participants regarded the betrayer as trustworthy. This pattern was largely consistent across the types of relationships studied: friendships, romantic relationships and professional relationships.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open. Kristina...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Evidence is lacking to support integration for improving the value of health care, according to a review published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Bhagwan Satiani M.D., from The Ohio State...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Smoking behavior seems to not have a causal effect on chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk in White individuals, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Health Data Science. In a traditional observational study...

Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can get Salmonella from eating contaminated food products or from infected people or animals -- typically via unintentional contact with feces via touching hands or stroking a pet. However, researchers have found that household dogs are an overlooked transmission point for zoonotic pathogens such as nontyphoidal Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, with some infections potentially having life-threatening complications.

An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

RNA is the molecule that reads the genetic information stored in DNA. It's critical for the proper functioning of cells, and in a new study scientists have discovered a way of tagging RNA with a glowing bioluminescent molecule that allows them to track RNA in real time as it moves throughout the body. The work promises to help scientists better understand everything from the way viruses propagate to how memories form in the brain. RNA is the molecule that reads the genetic information stored in DNA. It's critical for the proper functioning of cells, and in a new study published in Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists have discovered a way of tagging RNA with a glowing bioluminescent molecule that allows them to track RNA in real time as it moves throughout the body. The work promises to help scientists better understand everything from the way viruses propagate to how memories form in the brain.

Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped trajectory only for managerial and professional workers. This provocative finding challenges societal perceptions surrounding midlife and calls for a revaluation of workplace support for individuals in their 40s and 50s.

The divestiture “fortifies our confidence” to reach positive cash flow in 2026, said Amwell CEO Ido Schoenberg.

Researchers find cell migration doesn't only rely on generating force. A professor of mechanical engineering and materials science found that groups of cells moved faster with lower force when adhered to soft surfaces with aligned collagen fibers.

A new study demonstrates that a first-of-its-kind platform using artificial intelligence (AI) could help clinicians and patients assess whether and how much an individual patient may benefit from a particular therapy being tested in a clinical trial. This AI platform can help with making informed treatment decisions, understanding the expected benefits of novel therapies and planning future care.

Scientists have developed inhalable lung cancer therapeutics utilizing mucoadhesive proteinic nanoparticles.

Researchers have published a prospective, randomized and controlled study on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) in lung transplantation. The findings could significantly change the standard procedure for rejection reactions after lung transplants.

Researchers identified a protein and a group of small ribonucleic acids (sRNAs) in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, which regulate sugar metabolism. These discoveries shed light on how this gut microbe adapts to varying nutritional conditions. The findings deepen our understanding of this bacterium's role in the human gut and may pave the way for new therapeutic strategies to promote health through the microbiota.

Cancer metastasis -- the spread of cancer to other organs -- is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Researchers have now uncovered a 'genetic signature' of 177 genes shared across multiple cancer types that drives this deadly process.

Researchers have shown that a test called ORACLE can predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis better than currently used clinical risk factors. This could help doctors make more informed treatment decisions for people with stage 1 lung cancer, potentially reducing the risk of the cancer returning or spreading.

Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic balance (homeostasis) and that their cell numbers are tightly regulated. This is achieved by cell extrusion programs, a checkpoint mechanism eliminating unwanted or harmful cells. Researchers have now demonstrated how physical signals can have an impact on the fate of extruding cells governing their death or survival. The results may establish novel paths for understanding tissue properties in both normal and pathological conditions.

A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous analysis, the study, found that using the PCT biomarker to guide treatment decisions did not reduce antibiotic duration when compared to usual care.

AI-powered algorithm can analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests and more accurately diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder.

Researchers have developed a method for quickly detecting and identifying very low concentrations of gases, which, could form the basis for highly sensitive real-time sensors for applications such as environmental monitoring, breath analysis and chemical process control.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Among patients with high-risk prostate cancer and no evidence of metastatic disease on conventional imaging, prostate-specific membrane antigen-positron emission tomography (PSMA-PET) results were positive in 84 percent of...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, talquetamab plus teclistamab shows response in a high percentage of patients and a higher incidence of grade 3 or 4 infections than with either therapy alone...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Transformer-based neural network models exhibit strong generalization and surpass diagnostic performance of expert and nonexpert examiners for detecting ovarian cancer in ultrasound images, according to a study published...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- For patients referred for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the risk for device failure is not lower with hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICCs versus standard polyurethane ones, according to a study published...

The year-long inquiry into hospitals managed by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners comes amid growing calls for increased oversight of private equity in healthcare.

Longtime WTW executive Alan Silver was named the inaugural president of Ambetter Health Solutions. Silver’s mandate is to accelerate growth in Centene’s ICHRA plans.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Preexisting neuroanatomical variability is associated with substance use initiation in children younger than 15 years, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Alex P. Miller, Ph.D., from Indiana...

THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2025 -- Got brain fog? Can't concentrate because you didn't sleep well -- or sleep much at all -- last night? Tiredness and fatigue from sleep deprivation are common problems, says the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Inadequate...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Early-life infection burden is associated with an increased risk for later moderate-to-severe infections and systemic antibiotic treatments to age 10 or 13 years, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Network...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Nasal epithelial gene expression can be used to characterize asthma endotypes and reveals that most participants from three studies of youths with asthma have nasal transcriptomic profiles with low T2 expression, according...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- With respect to the proportion of infants born large for gestational age, treatment of gestational diabetes with metformin and glyburide, if needed, does not meet the criteria for noninferiority versus insulin, according to...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- The outcomes of intensive versus standard blood pressure (BP) control seen in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) are transportable to trial-eligible chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients from clinical...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Nonadherence to cancer screening varies by screening type and sex, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open. Ami E. Sedani, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at...

Nearly 30% of the funding poured into healthcare startups last year went to companies leveraging artificial intelligence, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

The bevy of changes for the massive California nonprofit is meant to improve operations, and should also give Blue Shield a financial leg-up as it competes with well-funded for-profit peers.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- When it comes to living a longer life, staying active may matter far more than what the scale says. Per the largest study yet on fitness, body weight, and longevity published recently in the British Journal of Sports...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got better results from an acetaminophen/ibuprofen combo than with a...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis -- but are they right? A recent evidence review calls into question just how helpful exercise can be for easing the pain of knee...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Basking in a sauna can be a nice way to relieve stress or relax muscles following a workout. But soaking too long can increase a person’s risk of heat stroke, particularly if they aren’t well-hydrated, doctors...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future. Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- AI might be able to boost the success rates of in vitro fertilization among hopeful families. An AI program can help doctors analyze ultrasound scans to determine the best timing for a hormone injection associated with egg...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 -- A pain-relieving medication might be safer for seniors than first thought. A new study published Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine says Gabapentin is widely used to help treat chronic pain and nerve pain...

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 -- Some of the most effective public policies for suicide prevention aren’t crafted with suicide or mental health in mind, a new study says. Efforts to increase the minimum wage, prohibit gender discrimination, or...

Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care. A new study on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.

Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for specialty care after being referred by their primary care physician or another physician, according to a new study. The study, which looked at people who have Medicare insurance, also found some people wait more than three months to see a neurologist.

A new artificial intelligence tool combines data from medical images with text to predict cancer prognoses and treatment responses.

A study has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could be a promising new approach for treating glioblastoma, an aggressive and lethal type of brain cancer.

Some decisions in life are so significant that they have a massive impact on the course of a person's future. Whether it's the decision to emigrate, quit a job, end a long-term relationship, or report a sexual assault, these choices are transformative. They shape personal identities and life trajectories in unpredictable and often irreversible ways. A new conceptual paper offers a framework for understanding and studying these life-changing decisions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help doctors identify follicles that are most likely to lead to the birth of a baby during IVF treatment more precisely than current methods.

Researchers analyzed 22 recent studies exploring HIV-related outcomes in the context of climate change and identified several links between extreme weather events and HIV prevention and care.

Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from therapeutic interventions. This conclusion comes from a new meta-study by researchers who analyzed data from 30 studies. Participants who received interventions were significantly less likely to develop clinical depression within the first year.

Research demonstrates that AI can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers, such as Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), to enhance clinical decision making by generating personalzsed predictions of treatment specific outcomes for patients and their doctors.

Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer any truth in the claim.

Scientists have conducted a pioneering study on the benefits of intermittent fasting. Not eating anything from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. the following day (early fasting) helps to a greater extent to improve blood sugar regulation and reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, i.e. the fat just under the skin.

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with no signs of memory, disorientation, and slowed thinking to those with early signs of mild cognitive impairment. Decreases were more prominent in women with moderate or severe stages of the disease. Declines in men were evident in only one molecule, revealing a disease-specific difference between the men and women.

Researchers describe minimal versatile genetic perturbation technology (mvGPT). Capable of precisely editing genes, activating gene expression and repressing genes all at the same time, the technology opens new doors to treating genetic diseases and investigating the fundamental mechanisms of how our DNA functions.

An international team of UK and US scientists discovered that the activity of macrophages -- a type of white blood cell that engulf pathogens and cancer cells -- can be used to predict whether or not a melanoma patient will respond to immunotherapy. Their findings will help clinicians select treatments that are most likely to be effective for their patients.

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study. A clinical trial found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week causes positive changes in the gut microbiome and improves glucose tolerance and fat oxidation.

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a new study.

A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an essential process for maintaining brain health. The findings also offer insights into how sleep aids may disrupt the 'brainwashing' system, potentially affecting cognitive function in the long run.

Unstable proteins are the main drivers of many different heritable diseases, according to a new study, including genetic disorders responsible for the formation of cataracts, and different types of rare neurological, developmental and muscle-wasting diseases. Unstable proteins are more likely to misfold and degrade, causing them to stop working or accumulate in harmful amounts inside cells.

Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States.

In the same way that ChatGPT understands human language, a new AI model developed by computational biologists captures the language of cells to accurately predict their activities.

A collaborative effort has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help regulate brain physiology and behavior through chemical bonding of these monoamines to histone proteins, the core DNA-packaging proteins of our cells.

Scientists have taken a major step in understanding how animal brains make decisions, revealing a crucial role for electrical synapses in 'filtering' sensory information. The new research demonstrates how a specific configuration of electrical synapses enables animals to make context-appropriate choices, even when faced with similar sensory inputs.

Findings from a multi-institutional, international study have significantly advanced the understanding of genetic alterations in the BRCA2 gene, a key player in hereditary cancer risk.

In a study, scientists have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are active during the processing of the emotional content of language, providing new understanding into how people interpret the significance of words.

A research team has discovered intricate molecular mechanisms driving the RNA processing defects that lead to Huntington's disease and link HD with other neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal lobar dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists have uncovered the intricate circuit cues behind neuronal cell maturation and migration, which is required for proper cognitive function.

A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Thanks to new high-frequency electrical stimulation that blocks spasticity, two paralyzed patients suffering from muscle stiffness after spinal cord injury benefit from rehabilitation protocols for walking again.

A new study reveals evidence of electrical signaling and coordinated behavior in choanoflagellates, the closest living relatives of animals. This elaborate example of cell communication offers key insights into the early evolution of animal multicellularity and nervous systems.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- Public health officials must prepare to counter ongoing anti-vaccine sentiment in coming years, argues a leading pediatrician-scientist. “Antivaccine activism became a major lethal force in America” during the...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- Folks who live near airports are used to the regular roar of jet airliners taking off and landing. But they likely don’t know that all this ruckus could be harming their heart health, a new study says. People...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- The Mediterranean diet is renown for its ability to improve heart health and help folks lose weight. Now a new rat study says this eating pattern also might provide folks a boost in brain power. Lab rats fed a...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, -- Sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than 2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease worldwide annually. According to new research published Jan. 6 in the journal Nature...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- For many, coffee is a beloved morning ritual, fueling the day ahead. But what if the time you drink it could influence how long -- and how well -- you live? New research published Jan. 8 in the European Heart Journal...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- Preventing diabetes can be as good for a person’s wallet as it is for their health, a new study says. People participating in a diabetes prevention program saved more than $5,000 in direct medical costs over two...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 -- Three GLP-1 drugs are best at helping obese and overweight people drop weight, including one that hasn’t yet been approved for that purpose. A new evidence review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2024 -- The antiviral pill Paxlovid might help some patients who are suffering from long COVID. A five-day course of Paxlovid is known to help limit symptoms and shorten illness in patients during an initial bout of COVID-19...

In a large-animal model study, researchers have found that heart attack recovery is aided by injection of heart muscle cell spheroids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, that overexpress cyclin D2 and are knocked out for human leukocyte antigen classes I and II. This research used a pig model of heart attacks.

According to a new study, ketamine use has risen significantly since 2015. The results highlight the need for closer monitoring of recreational ketamine use.

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- That cold sore on your lip might be painful and unsightly, but it could also be a harbinger of debilitating brain aging. The oral herpes virus appears to be linked with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the common...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance. Under...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- Pulse oximeters -- those tiny devices that measure blood oxygen levels with a quick clip to your finger -- may soon get a major upgrade to ensure they work just as well for people of all skin tones. The U.S. Food and Drug...

The post Healthcare Scientists recognised in New Year Honour’s List 2025 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- Fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children, a new federal meta-analysis has concluded -- but not at the low levels recommended for U.S. drinking water. Fluoride in drinking water was associated...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December of last year, marking the first known U.S. death from the virus. The patient who, "was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2024 -- It’s long been a mystery why folks need a flu vaccine every year, even though immunizations they got in childhood continue to protect them from measles and mumps. Researchers now think they know why vaccine...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- Kids with autism who speak more than one language tend to have fewer symptoms from their disorder. Being multilingual not only enhances their general cognitive abilities, but also helps them better control their daily...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- Worried about the risky sex you had last night? Using a common antibiotic following sex can dramatically reduce a person’s risk of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a new study says. Taking doxycycline...

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 -- More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members. The mental and physical health of these “sandwich...

Audience: Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Immunology, Pulmonology ISSUE: FDA has required and approved safety labeling changes to the Prescribing Information for Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) manufactured by Pfizer Inc...

Join us in London on Wednesday 29th January – Thursday 30th January 2025 at the UK’s largest life sciences event – The Festival of Genomics & Biodata. Free for 90% of attendees, the Festival is… The post The Festival of Genomics & Biodata – 29th – 30th January 2025 | ExCeL, London appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

  About the Organisation: National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level.  NSS supports customers to… The post Consultant Clinical Scientist in Transfusion Microbiology/Head of National Microbiology Reference Unit, SNBTS appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 23, 2024 – Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (Head of US Commercial: Michael Petroutsas, "Astellas") is voluntarily recalling one lot of Prograf® 0.5mg (tacrolimus) and one lot...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer December 21, 2024 – Fort Worth, Texas. Alcon Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) to the...

Audience: Healthcare Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, December 20, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots...

  Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce two upcoming events in January 2025 that will provide invaluable insights and hands-on experience in bronchoscopy, artificial intelligence, and robotics in thoracic medicine led by… The post Upcoming Bronchoscopy and AI for Lung Conferences | Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

The post NHS Blood & Transfusion Chief Scientific Officer appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Consumer December 16, 2024 – Los Angeles, California - Shoppers-Plaza is voluntarily recalling all lots of Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal Formula capsules to the consumer level. See below for photo of product labeling. Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology Update: December 16, 2024FDA adds a Boxed Warning, our most prominent warning, to highlight the known risk of rare but serious liver injury associated with use of menopause medicine Veozah...

Following an election process, the Professional Bodies Council for the Academy for Healthcare Science are delighted to announce that the New President-Elect is Professor Chris Hopkins. Chris, will be taking on this role in January… The post Welcome President-Elect appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA identified cases of serious liver injury among patients being treated for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) who did...

Audience: Consumer Flushing, New York, Buy-herbal.com is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan Capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found these products to contain undeclared Furosemide...

AHCS Aural Care Community of Interest Press release The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is delighted to announce the creation of an Aural Care Community of interest in collaboration with the National Aural Care Strategy… The post PRESS RELEASE – AHCS Aural Care Community of Interest appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

November 2024 Separate Audiology Register created as part of the PSA Accredited Register. A separate part of the PSA Accredited Register has been created. These changes have been implemented as a first step to registering… The post Separate Audiology Register created as part of the PSA Accredited Register appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Health Professional November 27, 2024 -- Since approval, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received additional reports of hematologic malignancies, including life-threatening cases of myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 20, 2024 -- MXBBB is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of UMARY ACID HYALURONIC, 30 CAPLETS 850 MG to the consumer level. The products have been found to have omeprazole and diclofenac. FDA...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 19, 2024 -- Endo, Inc. (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”) announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is expanding its previously announced voluntary recall of...

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, VitalityVita.com is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25, of VitalityXtra Capsules and PeakMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level...

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot YZM240406, Exp 04/05/27, of ZoomMax Capsules and ZapMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. The...

Audience: Patients, Health Care Professionals November 1, 2024 -- FDA is warning patients and health care professionals not to use drugs compounded and distributed by Fullerton Wellness LLC, Ontario, Calif., and distributed to patients by medical...

Audience: Consumers October 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use Skin-Cap aerosol spray products because they may contain undisclosed steroids. This product, sold by Chemigroup France, formerly known as Cheminova...

Audience: Patients, Health Care Practitioners October 17, 2024 Update: In August 2024, FDA received information from two consumers who reported adverse events such as shooting pain in the eyes after using Regener-Eyes, an ophthalmic drug product...

Audience: Consumers October 16, 2024 – National City, CA, C&A Naturistics is voluntarily recalling all lots of AK Forte, 400 mg tablets, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted Diclofenac, Dexamethasone, and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy October 16, 2024 -- Bennet, NE -- STASKA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection (Preservative Free, Non-Corn) 500mg/mL, 50mL vials to the user level. This...

Audience: Industry October 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the shortage of tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved. Tirzepatide injection has been in shortage since 2022...

Audience: Health Care Professionals, Patients September 26, 2024 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Oxbryta (voxelotor) is being voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy Foster City, Calif., September 20, 2024 - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Veklury (remdesivir) for Injection 100 mg/vial, to the consumer...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer September 17, 2024 – Princeton, NJ, Bionpharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling (1) single Batch (2310083) of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, 750mg per mL to the consumer level. The product was...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology September 12, 2024 -- The FDA is warning that Veozah (fezolinetant), a medicine used to treat hot flashes due to menopause, can cause rare but serious liver injury. If there are signs and...

Audience: Consumers September 5, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. This is due to potentially dangerous hidden drug ingredients...

Our website is a prime platform to share your job opportunities in the healthcare science community.  Vacancies will also be shared via our social media platforms and sometimes also in our VOX Newsletter, if publishing… The post Advertise your vacancies on our website appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Veata LLC is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25 of Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. Veata LLC was...

Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot number 230811, exp 8/11/25 of Boom Max capsules packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton to the consumer level. Boulla LLC was notified by...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer BETHLEHEM, PA - August 8, 2024 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 1000 mL in E3 containers within the United...

Audience: Consumer August 6, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which are unapproved drugs marketed to promote alertness and boost energy. These products primarily contain ammonia. Inhaling ammonia can...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer DEERFIELD, Ill., AUG. 5, 2024 – Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to the consumer level due to the...

Audience: Consumer July 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain chemical peel skin products without appropriate professional supervision due to risk of serious skin injuries. The agency has not approved any chemical peel...

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pain Management, Gastroenterology July 22, 2024 – Chula Vista, CA – Main Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer London, July 22, 2024 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), today announces that its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall of one lot (listed below)...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer July 18, 2024 – East Windsor, New Jersey. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., on behalf of AuroHealth, is voluntarily recalling one lot (refer table below) of Healthy Living Migraine Relief...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, July 16, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of...

Audience: Consumer Lilburn, GA, July 16, 2024 -- GURU INC. is voluntarily recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules, Lot No. IN-032, 700 mg to the consumer/user level. Infla-650 capsules has been found to be tainted with acetaminophen...

Audience: Consumer July 16, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC and introducing them...

Audience: Consumer Atlanta, GA -- July 12, 2024 -- Supercore Products Group is voluntarily recalling of Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found these products to be tainted with Sildenafil...

Audience: Health Professional June 26, 2024 -- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell Immunotherapies Modified to Minimize Burden on Healthcare Delivery System A Risk Evaluation and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 25, 2024 – American Health Packaging on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 21 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 24, 2024 – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ is voluntarily recalling 114 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the consumer...

The post Drop-in sessions – Equivalence and Clinical Research Practitioners appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations.

With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.

Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.

The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.

By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.

The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.

Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.

The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.

The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.