(MedPage Today) -- Using antibiotics to decontaminate the digestive tracts of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) wasn't significantly better than standard care at preventing in-hospital deaths,...

New phase 3 data show meaningful improvement in antibody-negative myasthenia gravis, for which treatment options are limited and patients face persistent unmet clinical needs. Medscape Medical News Source link :...

(MedPage Today) -- The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should...

Provincial governments that partner with for-profit virtual healthcare companies in Canada must be cautious to protect public trust in the healthcare system, experts warn. Medscape News Canada Source link :...

(MedPage Today) -- Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with a lower risk of mortality for dialysis patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a retrospective cohort study of...

Sometimes wormholes are lumpyShutterstock / Champhei What happens when two black holes become connected through an inextricable quantum link? Calculations suggest that this can give rise to a bumpy space-time...

(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Prasad Pushed Out Senior Leaders at CBER Through...

(MedPage Today) -- Rituximab (Rituxan) prevented relapse in patients with adult-onset frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS), a randomized trial showed. Among 66 adults, 87.4% of...

Adults with seborrheic dermatitis appear more likely to have other epithelial barrier diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, irritable bowel syndrome, and dry eye, suggesting shared inflammatory pathways. Medscape Medical...

Chunyip Wong/Getty Images Many of us have downloaded mindfulness apps like Headspace or Calm, and have probably benefited from spending 10 minutes each day focusing on our breathing. But reducing...

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A Finnish study found that voters had a lower risk for all-cause death over 21 years of follow-up...

Many fish have been killed by the algal bloom in South AustraliaAustralian Associated Press/Alamy Over the past eight months, a vast and deadly algal bloom in South Australia has ravaged...

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk presented new data on Wednesday showing its experimental weight-loss pill improved blood sugar control and reduced cardiovascular risk factors,... Reuters Health Information Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/novo-nordisks-obesity-pill-shows-cardiovascular-benefits-2025a1000uil?src=rss Author...

The NHS depends on overseas doctors – but joining it takes resilience, money, and patience. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/overseas-doctors-path-working-nhs-2025a1000uhv?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-11-05 13:16:00 Copyright...

Share on PinterestShort-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty ImagesResearchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours...

The findings reinforce the need to recognize how biases within the health system can contribute to longer waits for some patients, a researcher says. Medscape News Canada Source link :...

Historical accounts say Ingólfr Arnarson was the first Norse settler of Iceland, arriving in the 870s, but this may not be truePublic domain Norse people may have lived in Iceland...

High blood pressure and hypertension affect a significant proportion of European children and adolescents, especially those with obesity. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/meta-analysis-maps-blood-pressure-patterns-european-youth-2025a1000u73?src=rss Author : Publish date :...

Turning speed while walking helps predict the future risk for Parkinson's disease in older adults. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/changes-turning-speed-predict-future-risk-parkinsons-disease-2025a1000u6s?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-11-05 12:00:00 Copyright...

Youth smoking in the EU has shown a decrease from 2012 to 2023, but many still smoke; a rise in cigarette prices is linked to a decline in youth smoking...