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Is There a Surgical Shortcut to Six-Pack Abs?

A plastic surgeon weighs in on high-definition liposuction

WCLC over a photo of San Diego Conference Center in San Diego, CA.

Antibody Drug-Conjugate Shows Promising Activity in Extensive-Stage SCLC

Objective response rate was 55% with 12-mg/kg ifinatamab deruxtecan

A photo of a pharmacist holding a box of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) capsules.

Molnupiravir May Offer Modest 6-Month Benefits for High-Risk COVID Patients

Secondary analysis of trial data consistent with observational studies

A photo of cancer patient Steven Manetta in his Lemont, Illinois, home.

Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

"This is sort of the dirty underbelly of the current healthcare environment," an oncologist said

FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.

FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

Botox can help "no-burp syndrome" symptoms

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Local Suicide Risk Factors; Chappell Roan's Bipolar II Disorder; Student Mindfulness

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of New York City fire fighters standing on the rubble pile of the World Trade Center.

Never Forget the 9/11 Responders Who Risked Their Lives

Care is available for those who continue to face health consequences

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Doc Travels for Abortion Training; Families Wrongly Separated; Jail Opioid Success

This past week in healthcare investigations

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What to Know About the Investigation Into Florida's Abortion Ballot Initiative

Visits from state police are part of a probe into alleged petition fraud

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire's Death Toll Rises

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Abortion, COVID, and Obamacare Highlighted in Trump-Harris Debate

Trump says he has "concepts and options" for fixing the ACA, but offers no specifics

EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

Liraglutide Helped Cut BMI in Kids With Obesity as Young as 6

Saxenda group six times more likely to lose at least 5% of BMI

A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.

The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

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Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.

Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

WCLC over a photo of San Diego Conference Center in San Diego, CA.

Added Plinabulin Boosts OS as Later-Line Treatment for EGFR Wild-Type NSCLC

However, plinabulin plus docetaxel still "not ready for prime time," expert says

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

Burdensome Therapy for Severe Hypoxemia in COPD Patients Is Overkill, Trial Says

They'll "still have that ball and chain, but maybe we've lightened it a little bit," says expert

WCLC over a photo of San Diego Conference Center in San Diego, CA.

MET Inhibitor Increases Osimertinib Activity in EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

Absolute improvement of almost 30%, doubling of duration of response with savolitinib

EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

Weekly Insulin Efsitora Noninferior to Daily Degludec in Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes

But higher severe hypoglycemia risk with efsitora in type 1 diabetes likely precludes its use

Cardio Break over a computer rendering of a heart.

Defibrillator Positioning; PFA for PVC Ablation; Harvey Weinstein's Heart Surgery

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Alzheimer's and X Chromosomes; Identifying Pediatric MOGAD; Vladimir Lenin's Death

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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U.K. Hospital Where Nurse Was Convicted of Murdering 7 Babies Faces Investigation

Inquiry will look at systemic issues and failures, but not the legal basis for the convictions

FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

FDA Advisors Question Potential Role of Novel Oral UTI Antibiotic

Concerns about patient selection, antibiotic resistance dominated the discussion

A photo of a blood test in culture bottles in an incubator being tested for bacterial growth.

What Can We Learn From Blood Culture Bottle Shortage?

Its disparate impact offers lessons in resource sharing and medical ethics

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.

Questions Linger About Missouri Patient Who Contracted Bird Flu

Human-to-human transmission a key concern

How Cannabis Laws and Mental Health Prescription Drugs Are Linked

Study points to a decrease in benzodiazepine dispensing following cannabis legalization

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Weinstein's Emergency Condition; Georgia Doctor Killed in Crash; Cantaloupe Recalled

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A photo of Shoshone-Paiute tribal member Michael Hanchor visiting his mother鈥檚 grave in Owyhee, Nevada.

Did U.S. Government Play a Role in Remote Tribe's Widespread Illness and Cancer?

Toxins are embedded in the soil, but no one can say what has caused such widespread illness

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

Twice-Yearly Biologic Cuts Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rate in Half

Investigational depemokimab succeeds in patients with high blood eosinophil count

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Nurse-Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improved Sleep Outcomes

Randomized trial shows insomnia severity scores improved at both 8 weeks and 6 months

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Youth With Chronic Pain May Have More Anxiety and Depression

Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population

WCLC over a photo of San Diego Conference Center in San Diego, CA.

Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS Versus Neoadjuvant-Only Nivolumab in NSCLC

Two-trial analysis shows about a 40% decreased risk of disease recurrence or death

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Experts Want FDA to Do More to Ensure Food Safety

New food ingredients are a "complete black box," one expert says

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NIH Stops Havana Syndrome Study After Investigating Coercion Claims

Regulatory, policy requirements not met, agency says

A photo of a bag of Lactated Ringer鈥檚 Injection USP and two other bags of solution hanging from a stand.

Study Supports Lactated Ringer Solution for Fluid Resuscitation in SCD

For patients with vaso-occlusive episodes, lactated Ringer was better than normal saline

A photo of the Project 2025 booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Project 2025: Assessing the Impact on the Healthcare Workforce

Effective and equitable training does not appear to be a priority of this agenda

A close-up of a pregnant woman receiving an ultrasound.

Dobbs Has Fundamentally Changed Obstetric Care, Study Finds

Report details real examples of how abortion bans have led to poor medical care

A photo of Jannik Sinner holding the trophy after the U.S. Open tennis championships.

Deadline Nears for Appeals in Doping Exoneration of U.S. Open Champion Jannik Sinner

An appeal could jeopardize his U.S. Open title

WCLC over a photo of San Diego Conference Center in San Diego, CA.

Ivonescimab Tops Pembrolizumab in PD-L1-Positive, Advanced NSCLC

Novel agent nearly halved risk of progression as first-line therapy in phase III trial

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