Combo Treatment Scores Big in BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer Significantly durable response with VesAnktiva-Bacillus Calmette-Guérin duo May 15, 2022
Concerning Spike in Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer in Middle-Age Adults Should these patients undergo screening, especially if they have risk factors? May 15, 2022
Good Vibrations: The Transition From Sex Toy to Medical Device Benefits of vibrators in urinary incontinence, vulvodynia, sexual dysfunction in women May 14, 2022
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Lean Patients Linked With CVD Risk "Too often, we overlook NAFLD patients with a normal BMI," researcher says May 14, 2022
Tymlos Boosts Bone Health in Men With Osteoporosis Daily agent upped bone mineral density at multiple sites in phase III ATOM trial May 14, 2022
'The Great Resignation' Is a Great Time to Renegotiate Do it for yourself and for the sake of your patients May 14, 2022
Vaginal Estrogen 'Underutilized' in Women With GSM After Breast Cancer Prescribing rate is half that of women with no breast cancer history May 13, 2022
First GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist OK'd for Type 2 Diabetes Injectable tirzepatide lands approval as an adjunct to diet and exercise May 13, 2022
Could Gallstone Disease Predict Pancreatic Cancer? Researchers urge more attention to gallstone disease patients with atypical symptoms May 13, 2022
Caution Urged With Paxlovid in Transplant Patients Small case series emphasizes the need to discontinue tacrolimus prior to starting therapy May 13, 2022
Pharmacist Suicides Outpace General Public Firearm deaths were the most common method, followed by poisoning, longitudinal study finds May 13, 2022
Nurse Vaught Sentenced for Deadly Medical Error Former Vanderbilt nurse gets 3 years probation for negligent homicide, adult abuse May 13, 2022
Brain Aging Markers Tied to Inflammatory Foods Smaller brain volume seen with diet-driven inflammation May 13, 2022
What Golden Hour for Stroke? Introducing the 'Platinum Half-Hour' Higher stakes for a neuroprotectant to be found someday May 13, 2022
One in Four Medicare Patients Harmed in Hospitals, Nearly Half Preventable CMS needs to do more to penalize facilities with avoidable adverse events, report says May 13, 2022
Is 'Some Good' Good Enough in Suicide Risk Assessment? The deception of suicidal ideation May 13, 2022
Antibiotics Heighten Risk for IBD in Seniors Registry-based study finds association with antibiotics that target gastrointestinal pathogens May 13, 2022
What Paxlovid Rebound Could Mean for Patients "This is not a failure of Paxlovid," argues Michael Mina, MD, PhD May 13, 2022 video
Nurses' March Calls for End to Workplace Violence, Safe Staffing Importance of fair pay and preventing bias stressed during march on D.C. May 13, 2022
Day in the Life of a Doctor: Three Hospitals in One Day Go on call with rheumatologist and YouTuber Siobhan Deshauer, MD May 12, 2022
Residents, Fellows at USC Keck School of Medicine Latest to Vote to Unionize Vote follows a campaign focused on living wages and representation in the workplace May 12, 2022
Can Alternative Approaches Help in Long COVID? The culture and tools of allopathic medicine alone may be insufficient for now May 12, 2022
Prolonged Oxytocin Exposure for Labor Induction Linked to Bleeding Risk Vaginal births with longer exposure had greater risk of obstetric hemorrhage May 12, 2022
COVID in Newborns Linked With Necrotizing Enterocolitis Risk Indonesian study of infants born to COVID-positive mothers also found associations with asphyxia May 12, 2022
Respiratory Therapist Charged With Murder 20 Years Later Prosecutors allege a spate of odd deaths while Jennifer Anne Hall was employed at the hospital May 12, 2022
More Support Needed to Shore Up Nurse Pipeline, Experts Say There have to be more nurses in health system governance "at the highest levels" May 11, 2022
Hospitals Face Tough Choices as Lockdown in China Disrupts IV Contrast Supply As shortage continues, clinicians are ensuring that the most serious patients are prioritized May 11, 2022
'Conclusive Answer' on Antidepressants in Pregnancy and Kids' Epilepsy Risk "The major risks for the unborn child is the depression itself," expert notes May 11, 2022
Can Young Cerebrospinal Fluid Boost Cognition? Brain fluid from young mice improved memory in older ones May 11, 2022
Moderna's COVID Vaccine Holds Up for Kids 6-11 Years Interim results get peer-reviewed journal treatment ahead of potential EUA May 11, 2022
How a COVID Misdiagnosis Revealed Deadly Aromatherapy Outbreak Case "highlights the importance of autopsy," medical examiner says May 11, 2022
Elotuzumab Combination Disappoints in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Study failed to replicate positive results seen in relapsed/refractory setting May 11, 2022
Oral Retinoid May Ease Painful Skin Reactions to Anticancer Therapy Preliminary data on acitretin therapy are promising May 11, 2022
Socially Vulnerable Patients Discharged Sooner After C-Section Disparities only exacerbated during the pandemic, retrospective study shows May 11, 2022
Fecal Transplant for Recurrent C. Diff Tied to Improved Mental Health Dutch study showed associations with less severe depression and better self-rated health May 11, 2022
'I Have Never Felt Less Safe at Work' Violence against healthcare workers is increasing -- it's time for a change May 11, 2022
Doctor's Co. Faked COVID Test Results; Surgeon Sues Over Sexism; Hospital Price Hike This past week in healthcare investigations May 11, 2022
FDA Clears TMS for OCD; Cerebral Pauses ADHD Scripts; Binge-Eating Drug Flops News and commentary from the psychiatry world May 11, 2022
IV Ketamine: A Possible 'Trajectory of Improvement' in Severe Depression Off-label use delivered promising outcomes versus intranasal esketamine in retrospective study May 11, 2022
Robots and the Future of Remote Healthcare How innovation is changing the landscape of patient care May 10, 2022