Skin Care Routines Can Cause Teens More Harm Than Good
Mary Margaret Gorman is no stranger to the skin care trends of teenagers.As the mother of two adolescent daughters, she ...
MRI Reveals Joint Damage After Cancer Treatment
TOPLINE:According to a UK study, whole-body MRI showed that patients with arthralgia who had previously received immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy ...
Transabdominal Ultrasound May Help Monitor Pancreatic Cysts
TOPLINE:Transabdominal ultrasound (TAUS) demonstrated an 85.7% detection rate for cystic pancreatic lesions, which was also noted with endoscopic US (EUS), ...
Domestic Violence Linked to Risk for Suicide in Mental Illness
TOPLINE:Among women under mental health care in the UK who died by suicide between 2015 and 2021, 26% had experienced ...
Sepsis Diagnosis Delays Pose Urgent Safety Risk: HSSIB
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has warned that delays in diagnosing sepsis continue to pose an “urgent and ...
New Guidance on the Use of Unproven Neurologic Therapeutics
A new position statement outlining guiding principles for navigating the use of unproven therapies for neurologic conditions that lack approval ...
A Predictor of Post-Cesarean Pain?
TOPLINE:A higher intensity of pain during infiltration of local anesthesia during cesarean delivery was associated with increased pain at 24 ...
Dual JAK-ROCK Inhibitor Shows Promise for Active RA
TOPLINE:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tolerated a novel Janus kinase/Roh-associated protein kinase (JAK-ROCK) inhibitor without typical side effects.METHODOLOGY:Phase 2 clinical ...
The Debt Is a Burden for Med Students, But There Are Options
For most medical school graduates, the transition from student to practicing physician brings both professional fulfillment and a sobering financial ...
New ACIP Supports Previous Universal Flu Vaccination
The CDC’s newly appointed Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged ...
Adding a Pinch of Salt Can Affect Liver Health
TOPLINE:Adding salt to foods with a higher frequency was associated with increased risks for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), ...
Canadian Physicians Report Happiness, Acknowledge Challenges
Canadian physicians reported a high rate of happiness at work and in their home life in a new physician wellness ...
Help Food-Insecure Patients Eat Well on a Budget
Food insecurity is a growing problem for Americans, according to the US Department of Agriculture. As a primary care doctor, ...
CDC Votes Against Flu Shots With Thimerosal: What to Know
Share on PinterestThimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, has been in vaccines and other drugs since the 1930s. VioletaStoimenova/Getty ImagesA CDC advisory ...
New Scientist Book Club’s verdict on The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley: A thumbs up
Kaliane Bradley’s The Ministry of Time was (largely) a hit with the New Scientist Book Club One of the wonderful ...
Lake of Darkness: Why Adam Roberts opted for utopia, rather than dystopia in his novel
Adam Roberts’ Lake of Darkness opens as two space ships investigate a black holeScience Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo ...
Read a short extract from Adam Roberts’s novel Lake of Darkness for July’s Book Club
Lake of Darkness is the New Scientist Book Club’s July pick You were born, in all likelihood, towards the end ...
Food Allergies Less Common in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
TOPLINE:In the US, children with cystic fibrosis (CF) were significantly less likely to develop food allergies than children without CF. ...
More Frequent Sex Linked With Less Pain in Menopausal Women
A new study has linked women’s regular sexual activity with less dryness, vulvar pain, and irritation, all common reasons women ...
Does Elinzanetant Reduce VMS in Younger Patients?
Another phase 3 trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of the dual-neurokinin receptor antagonist elinzanetant in controlling hot flashes in women ...
