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What factors are associated with recent prostate-specific antigen screening in transgender women?

A new study reports on factors associated with prostate cancer screening among transgender women.

19 Feb 2024

Heart attack survivors face higher risk of long-term health conditions

Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.

16 Feb 2024

Investigative report reveals growing delays in complaint processing times against drug companies

Processing times for complaints against drug companies suspected of having breached their industry code of practice have more than tripled in a nearly two-decade period, an investigation by The BMJ has found.

15 Feb 2024

Innovative treatment increases survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, trial shows

An innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but rapidly fatal type of cancer with few effective treatment options, according to results from a clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London.

15 Feb 2024

Early detection may help Kentucky tamp down its lung cancer crisis

Anthony Stumbo's heart sank after the doctor shared his mother's chest X-ray.

15 Feb 2024

Study highlights exercise as a powerful tool to fight depression

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research.

14 Feb 2024

Doctors struggling to balance medical career and parenthood

Securing suitable childcare for the irregular and long working hours demanded by a medical career is a crippling financial burden and a draining source of stress for doctor parents, reveals an exclusive snapshot survey by The BMJ today.

14 Feb 2024

Insights into how AI and wearable technologies are impacting the future of healthcare

Imagine a world in which the digital watch on your wrist tracks not only your step count, but also your blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and respiration.

14 Feb 2024

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique to better predict chemotherapy resistance in canines and humans.

13 Feb 2024

In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength

In the battle to control health care costs, hospitals are deploying their political power to protect their bottom lines.

13 Feb 2024

Limiting screen time and returning to school early may speed up recovery after a concussion

Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters.

12 Feb 2024

States target health insurers’ ‘prior authorization’ red tape

Christopher Marks noticed an immediate improvement when his doctor prescribed him the Type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro last year.

12 Feb 2024

Representation matters to Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online, study shows

For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites offering information on prostate cancer, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

9 Feb 2024

Small ultrasound sticker can monitor the stiffness of internal organs

MIT engineers have developed a small ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside the body.

9 Feb 2024

Report: Primary care doctor shortage threatens New Jersey residents

A shortage of primary-care doctors endangers United States residents in general and New Jerseyans in particular, according to a report co-authored by Alfred Tallia, chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

9 Feb 2024

Study shows link between erectile dysfunction drugs and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the February 7, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Feb 2024

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What factors are associated with recent prostate-specific antigen screening in transgender women?

Heart attack survivors face higher risk of long-term health conditions

Investigative report reveals growing delays in complaint processing times against drug companies

Innovative treatment increases survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, trial shows

Early detection may help Kentucky tamp down its lung cancer crisis

Study highlights exercise as a powerful tool to fight depression

Doctors struggling to balance medical career and parenthood

Insights into how AI and wearable technologies are impacting the future of healthcare

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength

Limiting screen time and returning to school early may speed up recovery after a concussion

States target health insurers’ ‘prior authorization’ red tape

Representation matters to Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online, study shows

Small ultrasound sticker can monitor the stiffness of internal organs

Report: Primary care doctor shortage threatens New Jersey residents

Study shows link between erectile dysfunction drugs and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

Reducing unnecessary testing or treatments in older patients

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Trust in doctors key to boosting vaccination rates

Most Americans forget heart health numbers, survey finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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