Category: Health

Both the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing for cancer and the rate of claim denials for such testing increased between 2016 and 2021, despite implementation of a recent Medicare national coverage determination that established coverage standards for NGS testing.

The research team discovered that glassware used to manipulate and culture fertilized eggs in the fields of assisted reproductive technology (ART), livestock farming, and basic research contains toxic substances that interfere with the development of fertilized eggs (embryos).

Colder temperatures are linked with increased risk of diarrhea among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for climate-sensitive health strategies in refugee settings.

Liver fibrosis is a key process in the progression of chronic liver diseases. However, there are currently no drugs specifically designed to treat liver fibrosis.

Lung cancer (LC) is a major global health issue, with high mortality rates and limited therapeutic options. It is primarily categorized into non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

The results of a large survey from a diverse patient population revealed cautious support for artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in screening mammography, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

A collaborative study by researchers from Toyohashi University of Technology and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) introduces a groundbreaking algorithm that maps individual brain activity in a multi-dimensional space.

Oxidative stress could be a key process in acyclovir (ACV)-induced nephrotoxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a water-soluble antioxidant with anti-inflammatory activity.

Ferroptosis plays an essential role in chronic liver diseases, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) affects liver fibrosis through multiple mechanisms. +

Fifty years of economic change have taken a heavy toll on some Americans, especially those with less education who not only have been left behind but are sicker and living shorter lives, according to new research.

The FDA has granted marketing authorization to CT-132, an adjunctive, prescription digital therapeutic for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. Medscape Medical News

Exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with an increase in visits to the emergency department for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, a new California study suggests. Medscape Medical News

Auto-brewery syndrome produces symptoms of intoxication when ethanol produced by dysregulated gut microbiota exceeds the capacity of the liver to metabolize it. Medscape Medical News

Benefits from vitamin D supplementation in kidney disease vary; routine testing is not recommended in otherwise healthy patients with chronic kidney disease. Medscape Medical News

Patients with obesity often report being shamed and stigmatized in medical settings. How can physicians address weight sensitively? Medscape Medical News

This is the first update to evidence-based recommendations for managing familial Mediterranean fever in more than 8 years. Medscape Medical News

Appendicectomy combined with standard medical therapy is superior to standard medical therapy alone in maintaining remission in patients with ulcerative colitis and may provide additional benefit. Medscape News UK

Non-enhanced CT scans rarely aid in the detection of haemorrhage but significantly increase the overall radiation exposure. Medscape News UK

Urinary incontinence in children is associated with an increase in emotional problems, which may in turn raise the risk for subsequent urinary incontinence, a new study finds. Medscape News UK

The first small-molecule glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist to complete a phase 3 trial lowers A1c and reduces weight, the company says. Medscape Medical News

A new study provides the strongest evidence to date on the clinical utility of a polygenic score for prostate cancer screening, one expert says, but others are more cautious. Medscape Medical News

Abortion rates in the United Kingdom and Europe have risen, while rates in Canada have remained stable, according to a new cohort study in Ontario. Medscape Medical News

The use of healthcare services for the long-term management of IBD is less prevalent among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups than among White American individuals. Medscape Medical News

Bacterial load in gonococcal infections may guide treatment decisions, offering doctors new tools for managing asymptomatic patients. Medscape Medical News

3D printing skin, bone, and even working organs could change transplant medicine and medical research — but how, exactly, does one “print” a heart or liver? Medscape Medical News

The British Medical Association has lost a High Court challenge against the General Medical Council over its approach towards associate professions. Medscape News UK

With autoimmune pancreatitis linked to a higher cancer risk, doctors must use comprehensive imaging to avoid unnecessary surgeries. Medscape Medical News

Data and personal accounts indicate that immigrant patients and doctors aren’t receiving the same treatment as their native counterparts. Medscape Medical News

Use of avacopan with a lower dose of glucocorticoids leads to fewer total and serious side effects, as well as infections. Medscape Medical News