Why Are We Failing to Prevent Medical Sexual Abuse?
(MedPage Today) -- "I came across your file and found it incredibly intriguing." These were the first words I (McCarthy) ...
New Diet Guidelines Say to Double Up on Protein, but Nutrition Experts Are Wary
(MedPage Today) -- Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials. The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans ...
NHS cancer gene database to allow families to check risk
A new NHS database of genes linked to cancer could enable patients and their families in England to find out ...
What TV Gets Wrong and How to Get It Right
Share on PinterestTelevision shows often show CPR incorrectly or with outdated methods. Image Credit: Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty ImagesA recent analysis ...
Minneapolis Patients Avoid Care, Say They Feel ‘Hunted’ by ICE, Doctor Says
(MedPage Today) -- Physicians and nurses in Minneapolis say many patients are afraid to seek medical care because they're fearful ...
American Psychiatric Association Sues Health Plan Over ‘Ghost Networks’
(MedPage Today) -- The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is suing a New York State health plan over its alleged use ...
Upadacitinib Shows 1-Year Benefit in Pediatric IBD
(MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) showed durable clinical benefit at 1 year among children and adolescents with ...
Neonatal Mortality Increased With Number of Mom’s Chronic Conditions
(MedPage Today) -- The risk of severe neonatal morbidity or mortality rose in a dose-response fashion with the number of ...
Sensitization to Pet Allergens Tied to Asthma Symptoms
Teenagers sensitized to more cat or dog allergen molecules may face higher chances of having asthma symptoms when exposed to ...
Early Cholesterol Treatment May Lower Lifetime Heart Risk
Children with familial hypercholesterolemia are projected to have the lowest lifetime heart risk when treatment starts early and continues for ...
PCP Numbers See a Decline for New Patient Visits
A persistent decline is observed in the number of primary care physicians available for new Medicare visits, whereas the number ...
Congress Pressed on NIH Neurology Leadership Change
(MedPage Today) -- The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) sounded the alarm after learning that Walter Koroshetz, MD, long-time director ...
Prior Biologic Use Tied to JAK Inhibitor Benefit in Ulcerative Colitis
(MedPage Today) -- LAS VEGAS -- Prior exposure to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy was associated with a lower risk ...
Aortic Emergencies More Likely After Cold Temps
(MedPage Today) -- The likelihood of an acute aortic dissection (AAD) or aortic aneurysm rupture quickly spiked following days of ...
Preservatives and Cancer; Pre-Op Therapy Gains Momentum; Speedier Myeloma Approvals
(MedPage Today) -- Taking a closer look at the evidence linking food preservatives to an increased cancer risk. (McGill University) ...
Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful
An artist’s impression of nanomedicine in actionALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Cancer that spreads to bones can be deadly, and it ...
Measles Cases in South Carolina Rise by 54 to 700, State Health Department Says
South Carolina reported a surge to 700 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 54 additional infections since ...
Talazoparib Combo Recommended for Prostate Cancer by NICE
An oral talazoparib and enzalutamide combination is set to expand options for men with advanced prostate cancer, following a positive ...
Sea turtles may be more resilient to global warming than we thought
A young loggerhead turtle in the Caribbean Sea near the BahamasWaterFrame/Alamy Sea turtles may be better able to cope with ...
The New Eugenics in Medicine
(MedPage Today) -- A growing body of contemporary research and reporting exposes how old ideas can find new life when ...
