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FDA APPROVED nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector (Zurnai) over a photo of male paramedics with a patient in an ambulance

FDA Approves Nalmefene Auto-Injector for Opioid Overdose

Opioid antagonist previously approved in injectable and nasal spray formulations

A close up photo of a man smoking a marijuana cigarette.

Heavy Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Head and Neck Cancer Risk

Study findings have "substantial public health implications," researchers say

FDA APPROVED denileukin diftitox (Lymphir) over a photo of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

IL-2 Receptor-Targeted Therapy Approved for Relapsed/Refractory CTCL

New iteration of denileukin diftitox led to objective responses in 36% of pretreated patients

A computer rendered cutaway of an eye depicting retinal detachment

Disadvantaged Patients More Likely to Present With Severe Retinal Detachment

This group may be delaying treatment until symptoms become severe, findings suggest

A photo of a tired looking new mother sitting on a couch with her baby on her lap.

The Postpartum Cliff Doesn't Need to Be So Steep

Extending the standard of care to at least 1 year post-birth can save lives

A photo of Willow Jade Dellaquila a day after she was born in October 2023, in La Grange, Kentucky.

After Baby's Death, Parents Sue Infant Formula Maker at Center of 2022 Crisis

Lawsuits accuse Abbott of negligence, fraud, and failing to warn parents

FDA APPROVED iptacopan (Fabhalta) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with a kidney highlighted.

FDA OKs Complement Inhibitor for IgA Nephropathy

First-in-class iptacopan approved to reduce proteinuria in adults with rare progressive disease

A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Clinicians Should Be Aware of Eating Disorder Risk in PCOS

Women with the condition had higher odds of bulimia and binge eating disorder, study shows

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Man Charged in Doc's Murder Mystery; $45M Jury Award; Fake Nurse Skips Sentencing

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Illustration of the letter i over a hand over a question mark over a person's brain with Alzheimer's Disease

For Your Patients: What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

This progressive neurodegenerative disease is the most common type of dementia

Illustration of the letter i over a hand over a question mark over a person's brain with Alzheimer's Disease

Defining Alzheimer's Disease

An overview of the epidemiology and defining characteristics of this progressive neurodegenerative brain disease

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

Doctor Suspected of Murder; Cancer Blood Test Under Fire; TikTok and Body Image

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A photo of a female pharmacist standing in front of a computer.

Alternative PBMs Arise to Compete With the 'Big Three'

Competitors say their per-member, per-month payment model is fairer to employers and insurers

A computer rendering of Lewy Bodies inside neurons.

Parkinson's Dementia May Be Less Common Than Once Thought

Progression from normal cognition to dementia may have a fairly long window of time

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

Targeted Agent Promising for Life-Threatening Fetal Condition

Nipocalimab improved live birth outcomes, prevented intrauterine transfusions

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

Lawmakers Push for MDMA Approval; Dogs and Depression; Barriers to OUD Prescribing

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of a syringe and several vials.

Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses

Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz on stage at a rally in Philadelphia.

Experts Clash Over VP Pick Walz's Health Policies

Conservatives see record as too extreme, but liberals say he captures what Americans want

A photo of a senior woman receiving care at home by a female nurse while her husband looks on.

Extend the Hospital-at-Home Waiver Before It's Too Late

Older adults should continue to receive care where they feel and heal their best

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

Home Visit Scheme; FDA Faces Pressure on Psychedelics; Hospital Stifled Debate?

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of abortion advocates rally outside the Supreme Court building in Washington.

U.S. Abortions Have Risen Slightly Since Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

Numbers up in states where abortion remains legal, especially those bordering ban states

A photo of the highway from San Antonio to Del Rio Texas.

Small-Town Patients Face Big Hurdles as Rural Hospitals Cut Cancer Care

According to one analytics firm, 382 rural hospitals stopped services from 2014 to 2022

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

David Lynch's Emphysema; Trump Losing His Train of Thought; Emergency Blood Shortage

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A computer rendering of a transparent body with a pancreatic tumor highlighted.

Big Gain in PFS With Metastasis-Directed RT for Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Fourfold improvement in median PFS when added to standard-of-care systemic therapy

FDA APPROVED vorasidenib (Voranigo) over a computer rendering of a brain tumor.

FDA Approves Vorasidenib for IDH-Mutant Gliomas

Treatment improved PFS by 16 months compared with placebo in INDIGO trial

A computer rendering of COVID viruses.

Three Years After COVID Hospitalization, Cognitive Problems Persist and Worsen

Some early pandemic patients dropped IQ points and did not return to their jobs

A computer rendering of viruses in the lungs.

Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season

Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says

MRI images of a prostate gland.

AI Model as Effective as Radiologists in Detecting Prostate Cancer on MRI

Combined findings from model and radiologists outperformed radiologists alone

A photo of students gathered in a common area as they head to classes in Oregon.

High Schoolers' Mental Health Shows Small Improvement in CDC Survey

But persistent sadness or hopelessness remain high, especially for girls

A graphic from the campaign of Scott Jensen, MD, for governor.

Tim Walz Beat COVID Skeptic Doc in 2022 Race for Governor

Scott Jensen, MD, spoke out against vaccines, masking, and school and business closures

A photo of Katie Ledecky after the women鈥檚 1500m freestyle final of swimming at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Katie Ledecky Has POTS. Swimming May Help Her Manage It.

An ironic treatment for an Olympic swimmer with the chronic condition

A photo of packages of Plant Based Organic Burger Patties for sale in a supermarket.

Plant-based Food and Drink Labeling Is a Battlefield

Public health considerations are missing in action

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This Specialty Has the Highest Starting Salary

Report shows strong starting salary growth for 13 of 20 specialties

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Economic, Personal Burden of RA: Maybe Not So Bad?

Survey data show increased healthcare costs, functional impairment, but not as much as expected

Endo Break over a computer rendering of a man with illustrated body organs.

Eating Disorders After GLP-1s? Tirzepatide for Heart Failure; Soda Taxes and BMI

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Omega-3 and Alzheimer's Gene; Parkinson's Microbiome Transplant; The Role of Reelin

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

A photo of Anthony Fauci, MD, during a Senate hearing on the federal response to the covid pandemic.

What Is 'Character Assassination' in Medicine?

The consequences affect not only the targeted clinician but patients and institutions too

Embracing Subcutaneous Drugs in Lung Cancer and Beyond

Patients by far prefer subcutaneous to intravenous medication delivery, says Jorge Nieva, MD

A photo of a surgeon pulling on a white rubber glove.

One Group Hopes to End the Use of Live Animals in U.S. Surgical Residencies

Many surgical residency programs still use live animals for training

A photo of a customer browsing an aisle at a Walgreens pharmacy store in Deerfield, Illinois.

Drugstores Tinker With New Looks as Usual Way of Doing Business Faces Challenges

Analysts say companies are still learning what makes money and resonates with customers

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